abstract alien
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For the said multiplatform game to not be a traditional fighter. I would rather play almost ANY standard game with good tablet implementation. Does everything they can, and everything they can't.
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what would make the WiiU your go-to console for multiplatform games?
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SpinningBirdKick
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If the titles were download only and cost $1 or $2.
It's never going to happen.
I'm out...
RTS and MMO possible and that with best gfx.
Because you can't play sh*t like wow or starcraft2 on home console. But wiiu can change this with the upad.
I think it will be the first time that we can bring some pc games to a console and it will still be hardcore, not core like playing fps games with a controller.
Because you can't play sh*t like wow or starcraft2 on home console. But wiiu can change this with the upad.
I think it will be the first time that we can bring some pc games to a console and it will still be hardcore, not core like playing fps games with a controller.
For me it's simple. A reasonable online experience.
If Nintendo can at LEAST reach parity with Xbox Live as it was on the original Xbox, then I'm sold.
Graphically I know the console will be fine, so reasonable online combined with dat first party line up would have really considering making the wii u my main gaming console next gen.
If Nintendo can at LEAST reach parity with Xbox Live as it was on the original Xbox, then I'm sold.
Graphically I know the console will be fine, so reasonable online combined with dat first party line up would have really considering making the wii u my main gaming console next gen.
For me the games just have to be released on it.
There is no chance in hell I'm buying an XBOX 3 after my experience with 360 and I'll probably not get the PS4 until the end of the generation when the price comes down.
So it's PC or Wii U for me, and most of the time that'll mean Wii U.
There is no chance in hell I'm buying an XBOX 3 after my experience with 360 and I'll probably not get the PS4 until the end of the generation when the price comes down.
So it's PC or Wii U for me, and most of the time that'll mean Wii U.
Unknown One
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Well it's what would make it my go to console if so. 3 of those option is possible and not any way am I comparing it to PC either, just other consoles.
It'll probably won't happen at all.
I'm not giving Nintendo any benefit of a doubt just because they are Nintendo.
airmangataosenai
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Without reading this thread, here's my prediction of how Wii-U has been defended so far:
ITT: Lots of "Specs/online plans aren't final!"
ITT: Lots of "Specs/online plans aren't final!"
this...
I almost forgot I swore to NEVER every buy anything by MS after the RROD fiasco and PS4could be another $600 enterprise. I am kind of wishing the WiiU finally delivers the best from 3rd parties and nintendo 1st party and be done with it.
A classic controller Pro for multiplat games would be an excellent solution if the tablet isn't as good as a control method and/or 3rd parties want to diss it.
StalkerUKCG
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Nothing.
I dont like the first party line up nintendo brings to the table
The controller looks bulky and awkward
The online wont be up to par with XBL or PSN
Its likely going to have "gimmicks" added with "controller"
Honestly im more than happy with current gen system in terms of features if the Nextbox and PS4 deliver current gen consoles games with better graphics and the other enhancement to be expected for the next gen systems ill be perfectly happy.
I dont like the first party line up nintendo brings to the table
The controller looks bulky and awkward
The online wont be up to par with XBL or PSN
Its likely going to have "gimmicks" added with "controller"
Honestly im more than happy with current gen system in terms of features if the Nextbox and PS4 deliver current gen consoles games with better graphics and the other enhancement to be expected for the next gen systems ill be perfectly happy.
boiled goose
good with gravy
-Fully integrated, account based online system. Seamless connections, background downloads, easy patching when necessary, cross game chat, universal friend lists, etc, etc.
-Graphical capabilities better than current gen and in the same ballpark as next-gen sony and microsoft systems. I don't care if it is the weakest, as long as it gets the main multiplats.
That is it really. Don't care about the Upad, it seems to have all necessary basic functionality + the screen.
If these two things are not satisfied, I will definitely not jump in at launch or during the first couple of years. I have an infinite backlog, so I'm not gonna rush in if it won't pay off till the system has a good library. I would buy the system at one point after it is cheaper to play the necessary 1st party and 3rd party exclusives that land on it.
-Graphical capabilities better than current gen and in the same ballpark as next-gen sony and microsoft systems. I don't care if it is the weakest, as long as it gets the main multiplats.
That is it really. Don't care about the Upad, it seems to have all necessary basic functionality + the screen.
If these two things are not satisfied, I will definitely not jump in at launch or during the first couple of years. I have an infinite backlog, so I'm not gonna rush in if it won't pay off till the system has a good library. I would buy the system at one point after it is cheaper to play the necessary 1st party and 3rd party exclusives that land on it.
MickeyPhree
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Nothing really. Their online won't be as good as PSN or Live and the controller looks crappy. But, my opinion doesn't mean anything as I wouldn't buy this system anyway(unless MGS is exclusive on it).
A video game console doesn't need defending, though asinine comments that don't add anything to the discussion such as this one need not be posted at all.
You seem to be so biased that you can't even answer the question correctly. this is not a what don't you like about the Wii U and the online service that hasn't even been detailed yet. The thread is about what you'd like to see that would incline you to purchase third party products on the system. If you can't find anything then why even post?
Always-honest
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I would buy it for first party games.
Any superiour port would be a bonus, but i don't care about that much.
They're probably better on next gen PS or 360..
Any superiour port would be a bonus, but i don't care about that much.
They're probably better on next gen PS or 360..
DimmuBurgerKing
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PC = multiplat
Wii U = non-PC games and Nintendo exclusives
Wii U = non-PC games and Nintendo exclusives
What would make me play Wii U for multiplats? Just having them on them will do. Basically until we know what the others are doing, Wii U is going to be the only really interesting machine with TONNES of possibilities given it's new features. It just needs to get all the multiplats and it will likely be my only machine next generation.
We know this how?
I think he means
360/PS3/WiiU -> PS4/720 with no WiiU if it can´t handle next gen games.
We can't know for sure as of now but I think it is safe to say it will be like that.
snoopeasystreet
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Clickable analogue sticks.
It would have to have the best versions of multiplatform games, robust and stable online features, and it has to get the big games from all third parties.
I don't think any of these three are realistically going to happen once the PS4 and 720 arrive, so i'm not too excited yet.
I don't think any of these three are realistically going to happen once the PS4 and 720 arrive, so i'm not too excited yet.
Littlegator
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I think it's adorable that so many people are dismissing it with such little info.
These were already confirmed by our very own resident insider member John harker.
Edit: not sure about the stick part but the input method was confirmed clickable.
If an Xbox 360 can run a port of the witcher 2 the Wii U should have no problem running ports. The problem lies whether third parties want to make such a port. Nintendo has a good chance of that happening because the Wii U most likely will not lack features prevent it from getting ports like the wii and it'll have a much stronger user base than the either next gen consoles when they come around.
B_Rik_Schitthaus
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It happened this gen and it's the first time Nintendo released a console with such a difference in specs, compared to its competitors. So 1 out of 1 time we have seen this happening, meaning so far it's 100%. Is it 100% in reality? of course not but it's silly to think that "hardcore" gamers will drop support for stronger home consoles, since most people like eye-candy games. We will forever see the "man, I wonder what xenoblade would've looked like on PS3/360" (as an example) but for next gen games. Third party devs will go where people will buy. I could be wrong of course but I highly doubt anything will change in just two years.
The wii can easily play any PS3/360 game, obviously taking a hit on the graphics area, so I don't see why you use the example of Witcher 2. The wii has a larger install base and could technically play any PS3/360 game, so why don't devs make "hardcore" games for it? (I know there are some, but you know what I mean)
that's the most urgent thing, that MS and Sony are going to deliver powerhouses and games on their next gen consoles won't be possible on WiiU, thus repeating this gen's scenario.
the hell? There are lots of one console owners in this world, why would a WiiU-only future be laughable? I have plenty of friends with just a 360, nothing else.
Conversely, from what we know so far I can't see why anyone would realistically assume that Wii-U will be the ultimate "go-to" console for multiplatform titles right now.
What did you expect people to say? Buying the thing on blind faith and ignore everything else?
B_Rik_Schitthaus
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'Nextgen' now means PS4 and 720, Nintendo has made it clear they are going after PS3 in terms of tech ,if someone buys a WiiU to be their Nextgen system they are going to be massively disappointed.
Wii's lack of ports were moreso due to lack of hardware features than whether the hardware was powerful or not. Wii U won't have the same problem. Like I've stated before, as long as the Wii U has modern gpu architecture (which it does)and publishers are willing to put the games on the platform (which they should since wii u will likely have a larger user base), there should be no worries about whether it gets ports or not. One of the biggest reasons that n64 and gcn didn't get ports was because of a feature (namely cartridges and mini discs) for the wii it was because of the console using 2001 gpu architecture.
But why would people choose the Wii-U as their "go-to console for multiplatform games" if it's just getting mediocre portjobs of the real games from the other consoles?
BengaBenga
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- Free, account based online. I hate paying for Xbox Live for the four times a year I play online.
- On par versions of multiplat titles. Graphics alone are not too important for me, but technical performance is (so no screentearing and pop-up).
- Have a "classic" controller (can be bought seperately) available. I can see the tablet being great for many things, but not for most games
But to be honest, Nintendo will have to outpeform itself. True-Achievements is absolutely great and I love the 360 controller. Will definitely buy a WiiU for Nintendo titles and hopefully a few quirqy Japanese exclusives.
- On par versions of multiplat titles. Graphics alone are not too important for me, but technical performance is (so no screentearing and pop-up).
- Have a "classic" controller (can be bought seperately) available. I can see the tablet being great for many things, but not for most games
But to be honest, Nintendo will have to outpeform itself. True-Achievements is absolutely great and I love the 360 controller. Will definitely buy a WiiU for Nintendo titles and hopefully a few quirqy Japanese exclusives.
StalkerUKCG
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I answered the question, Honestly for the WiiU to get any attention from me it needs to be out performing other systems which it plain is not going to do.
Im biased to what exactly? biased against inferior gaming experiences?
Sorry i dont have blind faith in nintendo but they certainly havnt proved themselves for me in the last 2 generations and nothing iv read about the WiiU gives me any faith.
airmangataosenai
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If anything guys like you are the ones who add nothing to the discussion with your constant defensiveness. As for the point of "Nothing could change it", they aren't saying that there's literally nothing that could be done so much as they are saying that it's unrealistic to expect Nintendo to make such drastic leaps and improvements to make it possible.
Online infrastructure comparable to their competitors is for many a crucial detail, and it also isn't something they can channel out of thin air overnight. In certain ways Nintendo still hasn't even managed to match what the original Xbox offered yet. And yet you simply brush that all aside with a simple "That hasn't been detailed yet"? Yeah that adds way more to the discussion, give me a break.
That's why the question posed is what would you like to see in the console.
I still think that Xbox has placed a good footing in the US and Europe as the hardcore box, while PS3 has placed a good footing in Europe and Japan as the hardcore box as well. It'll be hard to convince people that Wii U will be the go to hardcore game box. Their first mistake was naming it the Wii U, average consumers won't know the difference between this and the Wii, while hardcore gamers will just see it as another Wii, which most don't care for (at least for third party games/multiplatform games)
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
What do you mean?? Wii U will be powerful. I'm sure of it.
People are giving lots of answers to that question, only some are outlining that it probably won't happen in the real world.
Yeah, until the next xbox and playstation is released, one year after :\
AgentP
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Pretty much this. I don't like anything Nintendo does. The hardware is obsolete, the 1st party stuff is all recycled stuff from the 80s and the gimmicks get old fast.
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
We don't know yet what, if any, crippling bottlenecks those systems will have. What we do know is that Wii U will be highly efficient, like Gamecube.
This was more well thought out than your previous response. The only reason I said anything was because it took away from Amy actual discussion the topic might have illicited. Nintendo does indeed have a lot to prove to core gamers but rather than whine about graphics (that's the only reason I'd personally not want to get a multiplat game on the wii u) but because of the possibility of a competent online infratructure. Regardless, will still know little to nothing about the wii u so hopefully we get to see by E3.
The only reason I could think of is unique play style methods (i.e. the wii remote or u pad).
Those, if well implemented, could be an absolute gamechanger. I agree.
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