levyjl1988
Banned
I would usually be really excited for their products and services, but how they handle things are just worrying me. I have difficulty in acquiring their products and it is just not simple for me as a consumer. Right now the biggest problems I have with Nintendo are:
1. Product marketing.
Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Wii U pad, Wii Remotes, Wii Remote Plus accessory.
This may be simple to the trained and well versed gamer, but to the parent who has to buy this for their kids is an absolute nightmare. I know cause I work in retail.
You don't know how many customers I get in which I have to explain the differences. If customers can't gasp the concept in several seconds then its a bad way in simplicity.
Seeing a customer hold a copy of New Super Mario Bros DS and Super Mario 3D Land in their hand in complete confusion was unsettling. I don't blame the everyday consumer at all, it's just the marketing. They were like "What's new about it? Is this an old game?"
I had to explain to them that one was a 2D platformer and that the other was 3D in which they replied, "Like the old classic one".
Another example was when a parent was asking for Mario Kart 8 for 3DS after he saw Mario Kart 7 available for that system.
Or another instance of finding Super Mario 3D World for the Nintendo 3DS. Uhhgg...
Apple seems to keep their product line simple with Generation 1 iPod Touch, Generation 2 iPod Touch, Generation 3 etc.
Sony keeps it Simple with Playstation 1, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, etc
2. Not meeting consumer demand.
Gamecube controller adapters, rare amiibos, Majora's Mask 3DS CE, New Nintendo 3DS XL CE, etc.
You have preorders at retailers getting cancelled. Well known amiibos from awesome Nintendo franchises are being shunned to extremely low production counts to the point that each store barely gets 1. Scalpers are taking advantage of this and pissed off Nintendo fans are complaining. We see articles, blogs, death threats, videos, comics, critique, etc all reporting on Nintendo's stumbles. Nintendo issued a VERY late apology in hopes of rectifying their mistakes, but will probably see little to no change as they previously blamed the port strike for the amiibo shortage which had virtually little to no impact at all. So taking Nintendo seriously is out of the question.
Gamecube controller adapters trickle down to retailers but order windows are up for around 2 hours before being sold out.
NWC: This Amiibo Situation is Unacceptable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhP2Om4X6bQ
https://sourcegaming.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/the-great-amiibo-shortage/
If Nintendo doesn't work hard to fix their amiibo stock issue the market will gladly solve this for them with the Maxlander NFC Backup tool.
3. Their online services still suck.
Whenever I hop on Smash Bros Online it pairs me with someone with terrible connection. There is no preview option like Street Fighter in which you can accept to fight that player based on their internet connection. And to have this ranked as well feels annoying. It's lag delay and constant stutters. Local will always be better than online.
I remember playing Mario Kart 7 for 3DS online I won the match and got in first place. I was waiting for the other players to finish the match. Rather than having a timer I got the circle loading animation. I patiently waited for 20min. My patience would get weary and I would go to the home screen. I close the app and open it again. Game corruption. Not only did my online data was corrupted so was my single player stuff. I immediately threw my cart at the wall as hours of progress gone. I never played this game again.
4. Their account system is still terrible.
It's not like an iPod where you can log onto multiple devices, no, you have to do system transfers. If your storage is full and you want to redeem a game code you won't be able to until you free up that space. You simply can't redeem the code and store it into your account for downloading later. You have to have the available space now for it to accept your digital game code. Also you can't download from your computer as it installs on your system.
I know Nintendo isn't a dedicated tech company like Microsoft that has this feature, and I think Sony has this too for their PS4. But man Nintendo is lagging behind.
5. Third Party companies are skipping out on the Wii U.
They would rather jump on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. For most gamers they either have 2/3 consoles anyway. But Nintendo will likely repeat this mistake again come next gen. Then again who really wants to play Mass Effect 3, Watch Dogs, Batman Arkham Asylum on Wii U, they dont even support the DLC and the online population is laughable. Hell Zombie U got no investment return when they made the game for the system.
6. Still no region free despite the competition.
Microsoft is doing it. Sony is doing it. Nintendo isnt, Fuck you.
7. Controller options are not simple. It is confusing.
When you turn on the Wii U, the only controllers operational for the system is natively the Wii U pad, the Wii U Pro Controller, and the Wii Remote (if you point at it). Other options like the Gamecube controller isnt. You cannot play virtual console games with the Gamecube controller despite the superior ergonomics it has over the Wii U Pro controller. A the primary button is emphasized and easy to reach. The Wii U Pro controllers has its issues especially with the right symmetrical analog stick.
It would be fantastic to play Super Mario 64 on the Wii U virtual console or any virtual console game with the Gamecube controller but alas you cant.
Hell you cant even play Super Smash Bros. For Wii U Masterpiece demos with the gamecube controller. You have to play controller roulette and constantly switch.
You cant even connect a gamecube adapter and play Super Smash Bros Brawl with it either in the Wii Menu option of the Wii U. Very disappointing Nintendo.
8. Wii u has no gamecube backwards compatibility despite that it is possible.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=927094
Another fuck you to Nintendo. Ill have to keep my past systems close by.
9. It's dependent on amiibo as a platform.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=131&v=xPPZod7R9Ro
On the positive side, I think it's awesome to have Nintendo figurines with NFC support. It's that short lived gimmick similar to AR Cards and eReader cards. You can unlock cool little puzzles like in Toad's Treasure Tracker.
On the negative side, characters are still in short supply. Seeing tons of Rosalinas and Lucinas are out of the question. These things are fetching high prices from scalpers. Nintendo wants to rectify this, maybe in another 2 years they will be able to catch up with demand, but I doubt it by their previous track record.
It's really expensive horse armor.
10. No Nintendo stores in key locations.
There needs to be a Nintendo store in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Perhaps I expect a lot from them, but it's not rocket science and Nintendo fans are pissed.
1. Product marketing.
Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Wii U pad, Wii Remotes, Wii Remote Plus accessory.
This may be simple to the trained and well versed gamer, but to the parent who has to buy this for their kids is an absolute nightmare. I know cause I work in retail.
You don't know how many customers I get in which I have to explain the differences. If customers can't gasp the concept in several seconds then its a bad way in simplicity.
Seeing a customer hold a copy of New Super Mario Bros DS and Super Mario 3D Land in their hand in complete confusion was unsettling. I don't blame the everyday consumer at all, it's just the marketing. They were like "What's new about it? Is this an old game?"
I had to explain to them that one was a 2D platformer and that the other was 3D in which they replied, "Like the old classic one".
Another example was when a parent was asking for Mario Kart 8 for 3DS after he saw Mario Kart 7 available for that system.
Or another instance of finding Super Mario 3D World for the Nintendo 3DS. Uhhgg...
Apple seems to keep their product line simple with Generation 1 iPod Touch, Generation 2 iPod Touch, Generation 3 etc.
Sony keeps it Simple with Playstation 1, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation 4, etc
2. Not meeting consumer demand.
Gamecube controller adapters, rare amiibos, Majora's Mask 3DS CE, New Nintendo 3DS XL CE, etc.
You have preorders at retailers getting cancelled. Well known amiibos from awesome Nintendo franchises are being shunned to extremely low production counts to the point that each store barely gets 1. Scalpers are taking advantage of this and pissed off Nintendo fans are complaining. We see articles, blogs, death threats, videos, comics, critique, etc all reporting on Nintendo's stumbles. Nintendo issued a VERY late apology in hopes of rectifying their mistakes, but will probably see little to no change as they previously blamed the port strike for the amiibo shortage which had virtually little to no impact at all. So taking Nintendo seriously is out of the question.
Gamecube controller adapters trickle down to retailers but order windows are up for around 2 hours before being sold out.
NWC: This Amiibo Situation is Unacceptable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhP2Om4X6bQ
https://sourcegaming.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/the-great-amiibo-shortage/
If Nintendo doesn't work hard to fix their amiibo stock issue the market will gladly solve this for them with the Maxlander NFC Backup tool.
3. Their online services still suck.
Whenever I hop on Smash Bros Online it pairs me with someone with terrible connection. There is no preview option like Street Fighter in which you can accept to fight that player based on their internet connection. And to have this ranked as well feels annoying. It's lag delay and constant stutters. Local will always be better than online.
I remember playing Mario Kart 7 for 3DS online I won the match and got in first place. I was waiting for the other players to finish the match. Rather than having a timer I got the circle loading animation. I patiently waited for 20min. My patience would get weary and I would go to the home screen. I close the app and open it again. Game corruption. Not only did my online data was corrupted so was my single player stuff. I immediately threw my cart at the wall as hours of progress gone. I never played this game again.
4. Their account system is still terrible.
It's not like an iPod where you can log onto multiple devices, no, you have to do system transfers. If your storage is full and you want to redeem a game code you won't be able to until you free up that space. You simply can't redeem the code and store it into your account for downloading later. You have to have the available space now for it to accept your digital game code. Also you can't download from your computer as it installs on your system.
I know Nintendo isn't a dedicated tech company like Microsoft that has this feature, and I think Sony has this too for their PS4. But man Nintendo is lagging behind.
5. Third Party companies are skipping out on the Wii U.
They would rather jump on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. For most gamers they either have 2/3 consoles anyway. But Nintendo will likely repeat this mistake again come next gen. Then again who really wants to play Mass Effect 3, Watch Dogs, Batman Arkham Asylum on Wii U, they dont even support the DLC and the online population is laughable. Hell Zombie U got no investment return when they made the game for the system.
6. Still no region free despite the competition.
Microsoft is doing it. Sony is doing it. Nintendo isnt, Fuck you.
7. Controller options are not simple. It is confusing.
When you turn on the Wii U, the only controllers operational for the system is natively the Wii U pad, the Wii U Pro Controller, and the Wii Remote (if you point at it). Other options like the Gamecube controller isnt. You cannot play virtual console games with the Gamecube controller despite the superior ergonomics it has over the Wii U Pro controller. A the primary button is emphasized and easy to reach. The Wii U Pro controllers has its issues especially with the right symmetrical analog stick.
It would be fantastic to play Super Mario 64 on the Wii U virtual console or any virtual console game with the Gamecube controller but alas you cant.
Hell you cant even play Super Smash Bros. For Wii U Masterpiece demos with the gamecube controller. You have to play controller roulette and constantly switch.
You cant even connect a gamecube adapter and play Super Smash Bros Brawl with it either in the Wii Menu option of the Wii U. Very disappointing Nintendo.
8. Wii u has no gamecube backwards compatibility despite that it is possible.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=927094
Another fuck you to Nintendo. Ill have to keep my past systems close by.
9. It's dependent on amiibo as a platform.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=131&v=xPPZod7R9Ro
On the positive side, I think it's awesome to have Nintendo figurines with NFC support. It's that short lived gimmick similar to AR Cards and eReader cards. You can unlock cool little puzzles like in Toad's Treasure Tracker.
On the negative side, characters are still in short supply. Seeing tons of Rosalinas and Lucinas are out of the question. These things are fetching high prices from scalpers. Nintendo wants to rectify this, maybe in another 2 years they will be able to catch up with demand, but I doubt it by their previous track record.
It's really expensive horse armor.
10. No Nintendo stores in key locations.
There needs to be a Nintendo store in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Perhaps I expect a lot from them, but it's not rocket science and Nintendo fans are pissed.
