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Wii U Satisfaction Thread
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The Wii U doesn't "feel" like the Wii to me in that I'm playing more 3rd party games than I am 1st party ones at the moment. The screen is really nice but as a bachelor, off-screen play isn't really of use to me. I tend to still play a lot of indie eshop titles in bed on the screen though.
And though it's become cliche, I play a lot or watch netflix while on the crapper.
Nothing about the controller feels revolutionary to me. No games really take full advantage of it, but everything that IS available feels like a nice bonus. Do I think it's been worth it for nintendo to invest so heavily into the gamepad? Er, no, but bachelors aren't the target audience for those features anyway.
Using the GamePad to play Off TV will never get old, and may very well become your main access to your games. Because it's so convenient.
And in a game like FIFA (my favorite) you get the exact console controls + additional touchscreen controls. It's not either or, you get both. Few games, if any, capitalize as well as FIFA on this so far. But having extra control options is not a gimmick, it will certainly be put to good use in future titles.
Ninja Moomin
Banned
Mine is coming today at 14.00.
Excite!
Excite!
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
In my case, my reliance on tv wears off. Last night I had some uninterrupted access to the tv, so I decided to check out how fixed-gamma Trine2's looked on the tv. I must have looked at the tv for about 5 minutes total, out of more than an hour play session. At one moment I realized what I was doing so I just turned off the tv altogether.
tkscz
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No. The Wii-mote's motion control had that limit of what it can be used for. Most games were just waggle waggle waggle. The screen will always have a purpose, even if it's just inventory.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Well, I play a lot multiplayer at home on the weekends so I cannot afford to constantly hook and unhook the console. But during those single-player nights the tv just 'collects dust' ; )
TalesOfWin
Banned
I feel that the Wii U is the best nintendo console I owned since the N64.
GotEmRunnin
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You are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone......
TalesOfWin
Banned
my fiance is watching tv while i can play the games on the pad if i want. It's perfect.
I totally agree. This console is amazing. You have to own one to understand it. It is such an endeering console.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Wara Wara Plaza/Miiverse is pretty damn ingenious. Every single person who has their Wii U connected to the internet is now aware that, for instance, The Cave exists.
Unless they're blind.
EDIT: In North America at least.
Unless they're blind.
EDIT: In North America at least.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
I feel that it's the best Nintendo console I've owned since the SNES. I think it's the most fun hardware I've had since the Dreamcast. It does so many things right, and the controller - sticks, pad, triggers, buttons, everything feels perfect.
BruiserBear
Banned
Like others have said, off screen play will never get old. This console really is all about the gamepad. I think it feels great in my hands. It might have my favorite d-pad ever, fantastic analog sticks, and great buttons as well. Just as a controller it's surprisingly fantastic. The screen is just an awesome extra. It basically allows the console to become a semi portable handheld in your house, but with really nice HD graphics. Of course the range is limited, but if you position the console right, most people will be able to play in several rooms of their home.
It's the most excited I've been about a Nintendo console since the GameCube and N64, and for me those were the two best Nintendo consoles. Finally having Nintendo games in HD is also kind of a dream come true.
Now THIS I agree with, having owned every Nintendo console and handheld since the NES
BolognaSoup
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Manually installing demos one at a time after download, yes.
BlackGhost
Banned
I really love the Gamepad, it's gonna be hard for other controllers to top it for me.
Also I think it might be time to hunt down a copy of Xenoblade, wish me luck!
Also I think it might be time to hunt down a copy of Xenoblade, wish me luck!
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Now that Hockey has started, off-screen gameplay id going to be used a whole hell of a lot.
Go KINGS!
Go KINGS!
.Second game does everything better. You're in for a treat.
First night impressions....
-Wii U is gonna be so fun for multiplayer. My one roommate loves Mario and we played a ton of NSMBU/Nintendo Land last night. I pretty much skipped out on the Wii, so I'm totally fresh and ready for all these Nintendo franchises. Gonna hit up the used game store today and see if I can snag some used Wii games I missed.
-HD Nintendo!
-The gamepad disconnects when I go from the living room to my bedroom. Somewhat disappointing but not a huge deal. Maybe if I rearrange the entertainment center/console. My bedroom is about 30-40ft with a few walls from the console.
-Gamepad screen looks a little washed out/low res. Gamepad seems a little chunky (feels great in hands though). Battery life seems a little low compared to something like an iPad which is slimmer and more powerful but gets way better battery life.
-YouTube is amazing! Dunno if my roommate's PS3 is too old? But the YT app on there runs like ass, while the Wii U one is great.
Couple questions....
Man I would love for Dark Souls II to come out on Wii U... the menus in that game are built for the gamepad! Do it From!
-Wii U is gonna be so fun for multiplayer. My one roommate loves Mario and we played a ton of NSMBU/Nintendo Land last night. I pretty much skipped out on the Wii, so I'm totally fresh and ready for all these Nintendo franchises. Gonna hit up the used game store today and see if I can snag some used Wii games I missed.
-HD Nintendo!
-The gamepad disconnects when I go from the living room to my bedroom. Somewhat disappointing but not a huge deal. Maybe if I rearrange the entertainment center/console. My bedroom is about 30-40ft with a few walls from the console.
-Gamepad screen looks a little washed out/low res. Gamepad seems a little chunky (feels great in hands though). Battery life seems a little low compared to something like an iPad which is slimmer and more powerful but gets way better battery life.
-YouTube is amazing! Dunno if my roommate's PS3 is too old? But the YT app on there runs like ass, while the Wii U one is great.
Couple questions....
- There's no way to change your NNID after creating it, is there?
- when on the main Wii U menu, if you have the menu options on the gamepad, the Miiverse plaza is on the TV screen w/ your Mii walking around. Is there anyway to control your Mii here and walk to the different games? This was confusing me last night. Or is that just like a snapshot of Miiverse?
Man I would love for Dark Souls II to come out on Wii U... the menus in that game are built for the gamepad! Do it From!
Jaded Alyx
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Don't use the youtube app, just use the browser.
And no, you can't control your Mii. The Wara Wara Plaza is just to highlight the most active communities.
dreamer3kx
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Broke down and purchased friends for 200 new, guess he didn't want at all, love the controller and I hope the next gen consoles have something similar.
TalesOfWin
Banned
that sucks, i can use my pad in the bedroom as well
Ninja Moomin
Banned
So... My Wii U arrived.
So far i've had to enter my wifi details manually (it found my SSID then said there was no network after entering the security key) :/
Now I am waiting for the system software update.
I dread to think what % of users have never even downloaded the software and have no idea what the console can do.
Anyway... is there a way to DL the system software in the background? I'm tired of waiting.
So far i've had to enter my wifi details manually (it found my SSID then said there was no network after entering the security key) :/
Now I am waiting for the system software update.
I dread to think what % of users have never even downloaded the software and have no idea what the console can do.
Anyway... is there a way to DL the system software in the background? I'm tired of waiting.
No problem with our Wii U in the bedroom. We have really thick concrete walls in this apartment building, but it is a small (600sqft) one bedroom.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Not once you've started it. You should have clicked cancel when asked. That way, it downloads in the background.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Do you live inside Nintendo?
brochiller
Member
I just found out last night that my Gamepad works in my kitchen.
I can turn on my Wii U. Get Netflix going and pick a show while making dinner so when it's ready I can sit on the couch and watch it.
Love this thing.
I can turn on my Wii U. Get Netflix going and pick a show while making dinner so when it's ready I can sit on the couch and watch it.
Love this thing.
Pancakes R Us
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Any digital downloads? Better get on obtaining that police report if you haven't already and jump through 67 hoops to get your eShop titles back. What a joke, Nintendo.
only took me about ~15 minutes to do the system update on my brand new Wii U yesterday.
I think this (their online infrastructure) and the pretty slow OS are my main problems with the system. More games are sure to come, the Wii U is surely going to see more than enough quality titles.
As for myself, at the moment I'm mainly playing my Wii-backlog on the new Nintendo console as well as getting to "The Cave". I'm still very happy with my purchase, it's very much a worthwhile product!
Nope. I know you're trying to get all angry and stuff but it would have actually been better had he had digital games :-( At least then there'd be a chance of getting them back eventually
Using mine now. Pad enjoyment hasn't worn off. Logged about 80 hrs in December. It's a much better system than Wii in my book.
ElRenoRaven
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Yup same here. I regularly play Blops 2 on the pad while watching hockey games, just watching some TV, etc. Without a doubt it's the feature that I really hope becomes a standard.
since you're not sure about #1, I suggest you hold off and do some more research to avoid any buyer's remorse in the future
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
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