Just bought a Wii U. Surprisingly, there were no shortages.
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Schnozberry
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It will likely be looked back upon fondly once mocking it's low sales numbers becomes boring. Just like people have lost interest in ripping the Gamecube for it's shape and color.
They use rounded edges. They're magical. I believe the PS4 is the same.
Good to know that the Nintendo Hardware Seal of Quality is still in place =3
now can you give us some impressions on NintendoLand ? =D
I hope you don't have an expensive tv cuz in a matter of time that small gamepad screen is gonna be your main display
Im about to start it up. I went and updated both NL and 101 before I started anything. I also tested out Megaman X on Off Tv and it was fucking amazing. The controls feel great.
101's simple intro to the start screen put a huge grin on my face.
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foxuzamaki
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Haha I was having the same reactions saturday when I got mine, the smooth discs that I know is more resistant to scratches, being able to play things on the gamepad alone, turning on my FUCKING TV with the gamepad, fuck, just appreciating the fact that it downloads in the background for free, the enjoyable music, the way wii games look on both my TV, and my gamepad, Ive just really enjoyed this console. Only real disappointment so far is that headphone sound volume is waaayy too low, I wanted to turn it up only to realize it was at full volume already.
edit: oh almost forgot about miivese, had alot of fun on there. And I love the option to video call friends
edit: oh almost forgot about miivese, had alot of fun on there. And I love the option to video call friends
Can anyone advise on playing solely on the gamepad?
I don't have a TV right now, though I do have a PC monitor that I could hook up to the system - but really, the 'handheld' experience seems really appealing to me, playing in bed, etc.
How feasible is it to play the Wii U almost exclusively on the gamepad (I'll be getting a new TV in a few months) and what games work best for that style of play?
I tried Wonderful 101 at the store the other day, and while the action was a bit cramped on the gamepad, I think I could get used to it.
Do some games have features that I won't be able to access if I play only on the gamepad?
I'm specifically curious about Wind Waker, NSMBU, SM3DW, Wonderful 101, Batman, and Pikmin 3.
I don't have a TV right now, though I do have a PC monitor that I could hook up to the system - but really, the 'handheld' experience seems really appealing to me, playing in bed, etc.
How feasible is it to play the Wii U almost exclusively on the gamepad (I'll be getting a new TV in a few months) and what games work best for that style of play?
I tried Wonderful 101 at the store the other day, and while the action was a bit cramped on the gamepad, I think I could get used to it.
Do some games have features that I won't be able to access if I play only on the gamepad?
I'm specifically curious about Wind Waker, NSMBU, SM3DW, Wonderful 101, Batman, and Pikmin 3.
It's certainly possible with a majority of games. I think ZombiU and Nintendoland are the only ones that really require both screens.
All those games can be played on the Gamepad alone.
The only ones I can think of that can't are ZombiU and Lego City.
Honestly, the off TV play works wonderfully well. Though with W101 it can be a bit hectic at times to play on the gamepad.
Wind Waker, NSMBU, Wonderful 101 and Pikmin 3 I know can all work exclusively on the Gamepad, if that's how you want to roll. I think SM3DW was confirmed to support the whole game in off-screen too. Don't know anything about Batman.
You need both right out of the box. The Gamepad syncs by making you type in a four-symbol password on the TV screen.
Deactivision
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I think W101 is surprisingly great on the gamepad personally, as are many other games including most major releases and lots on the eShop, indies and virtual console titles. It'd be pretty easy to live without a TV with the exception of a few titles. And it's perfect for browsing the web and watching streaming video.
LiveFromKyoto
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Welcome to enlightenment, the Wii U kicks fucking ass. I'm going back to it and Deus Ex Director's Cut as soon as Killzone is finished.
The pointer's sensitivity feels like it was made for the Wii Remote + Nunchuck setup. It's my preferred way to play. The gamepad's perfectly acceptable though and I have no issues using it if I go off-tv.
hmmm ok, that's what I figured.
How does everyone feel about the Pro Controller? Not for Pikmin 3, but in general? Is it worth the purchase?
LegendofLex
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It'd easily be worth the purchase if it could replace the Classic Controller in Wii Mode.
Guess I shoulda checked Craigslist before I bought mine new! That deal is pretty ridiculous.Stop creepin'!
Not-So-Solid Snake
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Glad to see your enjoying it, gives more confidence in my choice of picking one up soon over the PS4 and Xbone. I need my platinum box
ThatsMytrunks
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I really recommend grabbing one of these for playing Classic Controller enabled games with:
It has its flaws (a good Kotaku review for the thing outlines them), and it doesn't work as a Wii U Pro Pad, but they're pretty cheap now ($20 used on Amazon as of writing), and I've really enjoyed playing Mario 64 and Link to the Past with it in Wii Mode on Virtual Console.
I'm kinda looking forward to playing Sonic Colors for the first time with it, too.
It has its flaws (a good Kotaku review for the thing outlines them), and it doesn't work as a Wii U Pro Pad, but they're pretty cheap now ($20 used on Amazon as of writing), and I've really enjoyed playing Mario 64 and Link to the Past with it in Wii Mode on Virtual Console.
I'm kinda looking forward to playing Sonic Colors for the first time with it, too.
Jaded Alyx
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Batman needs a TV in order to access off-tv mode. Stupid I know. The devs included the off-tv function in a menu that is only visible on the TV.
I personally wouldn't play it off-TV anyway - once you get used to the convenience of having a map right there on the Gamepad which means you don't have to keep pausing the game and going to the map screen, you'll never want to play it any other way.
I'm pretty sure shit is warm.
ThatsMytrunks
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And somehow surprisingly despite it being a third party controller, the plastic feels as legitimate as the original SNES controller. The only flaw beyond copious syncing issues is the triggers, which are just buttons, not analog sticks.
Soyongdori
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Wii U is soooo last year...
This is probably the biggest Wii U push I've seen since it's reveal at E3
Colonel Mustard
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Anyone else feel that the Wii U feels more like a true successor to the Gamecube than the Wii? Playing Pikmin 3, The Wonderful 101, ZombiU and Toki Tori 1/2 feel more like games I would play on a successor to the GCN than the Wii.
Yup. So far, the announced lineup is looking pretty amazing for me.
What? This thread? Im just being honest man. I never once gave this system the time of day last year (obviously).
This is just simply incredible. To me =D
It's like I just unwrapped my first NES all over again.
And I totally get the Cube references. God what a great system.
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Its all good brosephine. Didnt even realize you were
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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I think that's how a lot of people feel. I didn't care until they had a limited edition zelda console. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have even bought mine for a while but I was pleasantly surprised and very glad that I did. I'm loving my system so far.
I feel the same.
I actually bought the Wii U at launch, but kept it sealed for a week to see the first impressions and figure out what games were coming. When it seemed there was literally only one game of interest, I returned the system. I completely ignored it until about a month ago when I first read about 3D World and Wind Waker. I then started checking into other games and was sold on the system rather quickly.
These past couple weeks have been great. It's rekindled my interest in modern gaming. I've discovered that it wasn't modern gaming in general I disliked, just particular games. I even bought a new and bigger TV so I could be more immersed in NSMBU.
seriously? i have about six wii games unopened i've been meaning to get to. i'll probably get around to playing them sometime next year.
when i was a young anime character, there was a resemblance.
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starwarsfan541
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Yea, it feels like a true successor.
Its great yet it still has a combination of hard core and casual titles
All it needs is a better VC
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