Wii U Release Day Thread

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ZeroCDR

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SHarris78 said:
Question for those who have their systems (lucky buggers:) )....

The gamepad lasting 3 hours before needing a recharge is something of a worry for me. If you use the charging dock that comes with the deluxe model, can you (like with the 3DS cradle) leave it plugged in and put the Gamepad in it in between gaming sessions so you keep 'topping up' the charge, and will this affect battery life?

Also, if you don't use the dock and plug the Gamepad directly to the power, can you play whilst you charge?

I don't want to get to a point whereby I can't play because i need to charge the damn thing!
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You can absolutely plug the power cord into the controller and play while it charges, that's how I did it when I started it all up.

I imagine the battery will degrade over time like any other rechargeable battery, docking it when you're done shouldn't be that detrimental.
 
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Rezbit

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ShinoguTakeruKoeru said:
Okay, I feel like I gotta get this out and done before I finally head to bed, so here I go: (story)
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Hey thanks for sharing, that's a really great story :)

Sometimes I think we lose sight of this when we analyse every detail about gaming with great cynicism....it's nice to just be genuinely excited because a new console is out, wondering what sort of games it will throw up for our pleasure.
 
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Yaceka said:
I'm thinking of just wearing a ton of layers + emergency marshmallow jacket + hat + gloves and just taking a seat to list to a podcast while I wait. I don't know though, I'm probably going to seem weird as fuck hanging out for an hour and a half in the cold (I know people that work at the Wal Mart lol).

But do you think 7:30 is too early or just the right time? :S
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Lol, no worries. My malls doors open at 7. So I'll be inside from 7-10/10:30. I wouldn't say its to early. I'm just being precautious.
 
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The Xtortionist

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Two questions:

1. Can you use spaces in your network ID?

2. When playing online games and/or being viewed by friends, does it show your network ID or display name? I'll make my ID short and simple if it doesn't matter when other people interact with me.
 
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Why would you do that?

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Something I really want to know...

When you created your account on Wii U, did they give you an option to sign in with an existing account? I want to create a Nintendo ID at a friend's later, then use it on my future Wii U console.
 
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Kai

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Really upset about the NBA 2K port... Frame rate issues, flickering textures and some low rez textures too. Really unfortunate.
 
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Mr Swine

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So guys, any of you have tried to play Wii games on Wii U? How does Re4 look like? Is it as bad IQ as it is on Wii or is it slightly better?
 
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Rich!

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So, sorry if this has already been asked...but does the Wii U work with partitions on a USB HDD? Would be nice.

I know Nintendo said it won't, but has anyone tried it?
 
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SHarris78

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Looking to get an external hard drive, anyone have the following :

Buffalo DriveStation 1.0TB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk Drive
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004LFLCFC/)

I only really want a 500gb model but I want one with a mains adapter (just to be 100%sure it'll work) and everything i've looked at under 1TB seems to be USB powered.

Any recommendations?
 
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Why would you do that?

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SHarris78 said:
Looking to get an external hard drive, anyone have the following :

Buffalo DriveStation 1.0TB USB 2.0 External Hard Disk Drive
(http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004LFLCFC/)

I only really want a 500gb model but I want one with a mains adapter (just to be 100%sure it'll work) and everything i've looked at under 1TB seems to be USB powered.

Any recommendations?
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If you want a smaller drive that plugs into the wall, buy an enclosure and buy a (or use a second hand) hard drive. It may save you money if you shop smart.

If you want a USB powered one, and want a more guaranteed compativility, just get a y cable. They should be dirt cheap on a site like Amazon or Monoprice anyway.
 
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richisawesome said:
So, sorry if this has already been asked...but does the Wii U work with partitions on a USB HDD? Would be nice.

I know Nintendo said it won't, but has anyone tried it?
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If not, I'm fairly sure someone will open a Wii U formatted volume in a hex editor at some point and figure out the necessary information to create a partitioning tool.
 
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DeuceGamer

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My GameStop opens in less than 2 hours! Wish there were more reviews up as I'm still considering a few purchases. Oh well, I can wait another day or two to pick up a few extra games considering some of the ones I'm most excited about are releasing later (Wonderful 101, Lego City Undercover, Rayman Legends, Pikmin 3).
 
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lol I wondered why all of the Targets nearby said they had the Wii U in stock. Didn't realize they open at 8. I was thinking about going over and picking one up, but I bet there's a line.
 
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cajunator

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So...Epic Mickey 2 is a launch title for wiiU? Might have to pick that up while Im picking the system up this morning. If they have it of course.
 
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Rich!

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Another question!

When you plug in earphones into the gamepad, does it act as an audio out for the console when playing on TV? Or does it only work when playing off-TV?

Because thatd be far more convinient than using my headphones plugged into the TV.
 
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IdeaMan

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Someone could capture the purchase of a game on the eShop, its download/install then playing it ? Pretty please ? :cute eyes:
 
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Juice

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Just pulled up to a Target. I'm #4 in line and they received 3 Deluxe and 1 Basic (plus preorders).

Looks like my nephew is getting a Wii U. Lucky bastard.
 
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WordAssassin

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If anyone wants to follow my descent into madness on twitter while I camp out at TRU, the hash tag I've been using is #UCAMP2012

Can't believe I'm doing this and not even gonna buy one for myself. @_@
 
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Juice said:
Just pulled up to a Target. I'm #4 in line and they received 3 Deluxe and 1 Basic (plus preorders).

Looks like my nephew is getting a Wii U. Lucky bastard.
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That sucks.

Seriously, why does platform holders even bother with 'tard packs at launch? They should be held 'til the new year.
 
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brandonh83

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Okay, I'm up! Gamestop doesn't open for another 4.5 hours... sick fucks!

Anyway, has there been any impressions of AC3 or CODBLACKBLOPS2 yet?
 
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watershed

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I feel like I'm really missing out on the Wii U launch by being out of the country. Hardware launches are one of the funnest times in the video games community :(
 
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Juice

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Cheesemeister said:
That sucks.

Seriously, why does platform holders even bother with 'tard packs at launch? They should be held 'til the new year.
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Actually I think the basic is preferable for him. I'd be disappointed if this one was for me, however.

And of course, we know the reason:

to the masses: to market the lower price point

To neogaf: increased sense of urgency and scarcity
 
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watershed said:
I feel like I'm really missing out on the Wii U launch by being out of the country. Hardware launches are one of the funnest times in the video games community :(
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Yeah, I fear that once I get into line with other games and we get to talking my Steel Resolve not to buy may weaken. :(

That is, if we talk. Shy introverts and all that, the lot of ya!
 
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Are there reviews of the launch games up anywhere? I've been holding off on assassins creed 3 because I was hoping the Wii U version would have SOME type of improvements, but have seen nothing definitive. Also interested in reviews for Ninja Gaiden 3.
 
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TriGen

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Decided not to stroll out to Wal-Mart at midnight. I was told my Wal-Mart had barely any stock and there were people there as early as 6 pm. I also was really tired, so that means I should have my GS pre-order in 3 hrs 15 mins.
 
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