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[EloquentM]

Hey, that's a real concern of mine.

Outside of being a little long, I don't think the Wii U is that large as it is.

I definitely want a redesign though. The Wii's design was minimalist but inspired. This is just a lazy attempt to evoke the Wii's look. They didn't even bother to create a chic stand for the thing.

Remember that the design could change come e3

 

[Zoramon089]

Remember that the design could change come e3

I don't know why people don't realize this. The DS went through this change from its debut E3 to release, which was just a few months difference

 

[Triton55]

Still think the final model will be smaller.

Gross! A rectangle! Get that fisher price monster out of here!

 

[royalan]

Remember that the design could change come e3

I know. Just stating that I'm on the "this design is terrible" bandwagon.

 

[Caelus]

God, that original DS design looks terrible, the newer one is better, but not by much. The DS Lite is such a huge improvement.

 

[A.KU.MU]

Still think the final model will be smaller.

480p confirmed.

 

[SovanJedi]

That pre-release DS design... UGHHH. Can't believe I was so excited when I first saw it. It really does look like a cheap toy.

 

[EloquentM]

What are you guys smoking? That pre-release ds looks like its from the future.

 

[SovanJedi]

Post-apocalyptic future maybe, where everything has to be made from melted milk cartons...

 

[EloquentM]

Post-apocalyptic future maybe, where everything has to be made from melted milk cartons...

Who doesn't like milk?

 

[Azure Dream]

Just got to watch the interview. I love how Reggie openly laughs at the idea that people want to know basic, important information about the products Nintendo wants to sell.

In fact, it's amazing how little Nintendo actually talks about their products when invited to do interviews, at least in the US nowadays. They drop a name or two of what's currently selling, and otherwise just spout about their philosophy.

 

[waicol]

I'm pretty sure that Reggie doesn't even know basic, important information about WiiU.

 

[Azure Dream]

I'm pretty sure that Reggie doesn't even know basic, important information about WiiU.

Actually, he most likely does. But either way, it's just funny to see him laugh at the idea that people want to know what the hell Nintendo expects them to buy, and when.

 

[snesfreak]

Actually, he most likely does. But either way, it's just funny to see him laugh at the idea that people want to know what the hell Nintendo expects them to buy, and when.

Iwata: (laughs)
Reggie: (laughs)

 

[SolarPowered]

long console is long

I can't stand the position of the sliders and the fact that there are no normal analogs. It would be so much better if the positions of the slider and buttons on the right side were flipped.

Also, obligatory long console is loooooooong.

 

[Saint Gregory]

Post-apocalyptic future maybe, where everything has to be made from melted milk cartons...

I don't know why, but this has me laughing hysterically

 

[Hot Coldman]

Once I've made my millions/won the lottery, I'm totally buying a E3 2004 DS.

 

[Bullza2o]

I don't know why people don't realize this. The DS went through this change from its debut E3 to release, which was just a few months difference

Where are the speaker holes in that thing?

 

[lethial]

Just got to watch the interview. I love how Reggie openly laughs at the idea that people want to know basic, important information about the products Nintendo wants to sell.

In fact, it's amazing how little Nintendo actually talks about their products when invited to do interviews, at least in the US nowadays. They drop a name or two of what's currently selling, and otherwise just spout about their philosophy.

A perfect response to your post would be that reggie not my prob pic.

 

[AzaK]

I can't stand the position of the sliders and the fact that there are no normal analogs. It would be so much better if the positions of the slider and buttons on the right side were flipped.

Also, obligatory long console is loooooooong.

Might make reaching the triggers a bit hard?

 

[Azure Dream]

A perfect response to your post would be that reggie not my prob pic.

That would be creative and funny.

 

[Lupin the Third]

Where are the speaker holes in that thing?

I believe they are on the right side indentation.

That's right: the E3 model didn't even have stereo speakers built in. This was added for the final, retail version. Again--changes can and do happen.

 

[Gouty]

Also, obligatory long console is loooooooong.

That's so it can hold all of the ram graphics.

 

[Bullza2o]

I believe they are on the right side indentation.

That's right: the E3 model didn't even have stereo speakers built in. This was added for the final, retail version. Again--changes can and do happen.

Okay, so adding great stereo speakers in the final product is what I would call a significant change. Hopefully the same goes for Wii U.

 

[AceBandage]

That's so it can hold all of the ram graphics.

Dem rams.

 

[Thoraxes]

That's so it can hold all of the ram graphics.

It's for the hamsters that power the system. Some of them have long bodies so this just makes it easier for them to power the system.

 

[TheCongressman1]

I love the prototype DS. The black middle makes it look so much more classy. I was disappointed that they got rid of it.

 

[Azure J]

It's for the hamsters that power the system. Some of them have long bodies so this just makes it easier for them to power the system.

Hamsters? I thought Nintendo was using Pikmin?

Wii U am downgrade total

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I love the prototype DS. The black middle makes it look so much more classy. I was disappointed that they got rid of it.

Same.

 

[CrazyDude]

I love the prototype DS. The black middle makes it look so much more classy. I was disappointed that they got rid of it.

Have to disagree. I think the black makes it a lot more cheap.

 

[TheCongressman1]

Have to disagree. I think the black makes it a lot more cheap.

Nah, I think that if they had sleeked up the outside parts, it would have been the best system design ever. The black really emphasizes the 'two screens' deal. The final design looks like the top screen got slapped on with it's terrible looking hinge.

As far as the U goes, I think they should try and slim the controller down a bit. It looks like there is a bunch of unused space, maybe not, but that's how it seems.

 

[JohnTinker]

The Wii remote also changed when they revealed the speaker function on it at a later time

 

[MDX]

Also, obligatory long console is loooooooong.

and strooooooooong

 

[MDX]

Have to disagree. I think the black makes it a lot more cheap.

Looks like a racing stripe.

 

[BY2K]

and strooooooooong

Should have said haaaaaaard, God damn it! HAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!

 

[Vinci]

They are tech demos, Nintendo said none of the E3 demos were actual games.

Well that's too bad, cause Chase Mii and Battle Mii were the only things Nintendo showed at last E3 that made any kind of marketable sense.

 

[crisdecuba]

Should have said haaaaaaard, God damn it! HAAAAAAAAAAAAARD!

I think he was setting it up for the next person to say, "And I'm down to get the friction on" (Baby Got Back lyrics reference).

 

[disap.ed]

I think they should switch the position of the disc slot to the long side, so it would better fit in the TV rack. Honestly, in the current state it looks like the vents in the back are pointless because the WiiU would kiss the wall.

 

[BGBW]

Hamsters? I thought Nintendo was using Pikmin?

Guess this is his first Nintendo system if he isn't aware of the Pikmin.

 

[Jocchan]

Who doesn't like milk?

I like milk, but not the cartons.

 

[Maxrunner]

I can't stand the position of the sliders and the fact that there are no normal analogs. It would be so much better if the positions of the slider and buttons on the right side were flipped.

Also, obligatory long console is loooooooong.

Analogs are way too unconfortable....

 

[Xun]

Did Reggie speak at CES this year?

I would've missed it if he did.

 

[Damon Bennet]

Did Reggie speak at CES this year?

I would've missed it if he did.

had a super short appearance at spike tv, but nothing worth mentioning

 

[alcabcucu]

Did Reggie speak at CES this year?

I would've missed it if he did.

You can watch the full interview here:

http://nintendoeverything.com/80786/full-reggie-interview-from-spike-tv/

BR!

 

[Xun]

Thanks.

 

[Oblivion]

God I hope they don't make the Wii-U as small as the Wii. It's nice and all to have something compact for easy storage or whatever, but honestly, I'd gladly welcome the size trade off if it meant more power.

Of course, that doesn't mean that it has to be a choice between the Wii or the 360. You can have a nice sleek, decently sized machine too.

 

[MDX]

Now that it seems that Sony and MS wont be showing off a new console this E3.
I can see why Nintendo, via Reggie, is calling 2012 the year of the WiiU.

But it can't really be much of a year, if it launches at the end of the year.
I've been predicting a November launch, but I got a feeling now they might plan
an earlier launch to dominate Xmas sales. Maybe as early as September, hell, they might even launch it around E3.

In a sense, Nintendo has to choke Sony and MS early. Kill their momentum. If the PS3 and 360 continue to increasingly sell well up to a launch of their new 'consoles' in 2014, the WiiU would be in trouble because third parties will simply ride this generation out up to 2014 without having to really support the WiiU. It will be Dreamcasted.

Nintendo will especially be looking at getting those CoD sales from the 360, as well as killing any Halo buzz. Technically, Nintendo should have enough first party and second party support to successfully sell the WiiU to hardcore Nintendo fans and a good portion of their Wii base early on. But they need enough time before E3 2013 to convince their new intended market.

 

[MDX]

God I hope they don't make the Wii-U as small as the Wii. It's nice and all to have something compact for easy storage or whatever, but honestly, I'd gladly welcome the size trade off if it meant more power.

Of course, that doesn't mean that it has to be a choice between the Wii or the 360. You can have a nice sleek, decently sized machine too.

WiiU is small, but its also position restricted. This means Nintendo expects the machine to give off more heat than the Wii when it launched. I also suspect Nintendo has been looking into various new ways to keep their HD consoles cool. The 360 must have made them worry about that. So it shouldn't automatically mean smaller is less powerful.

 

[Donnie]

God I hope they don't make the Wii-U as small as the Wii. It's nice and all to have something compact for easy storage or whatever, but honestly, I'd gladly welcome the size trade off if it meant more power.

Of course, that doesn't mean that it has to be a choice between the Wii or the 360. You can have a nice sleek, decently sized machine too.

WiiU is about 50% bigger than Wii.

 

[donkey show]

You can watch the full interview here:

http://nintendoeverything.com/80786/full-reggie-interview-from-spike-tv/

BR!

Mmmmm, Eliza Dushku.