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Wii U Games 2014
- Thread starter Captain Smoker
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Well, if you don't get anything from the e-shop except for NES/SNES games, you'll be safe for a while. But of the 8 GB, you only get to use about 3, because 5 goes to the system/OS. And even retail games can have patches or DLC.
For instance, my retail copy of Injustice (no DLC) takes up 658MB, Nintendoland (no DLC) takes 338MB, AC3 takes 277MB etc... but Deus Ex and WW only take 30MB. So it depends on the game.
Also, for e-shop games, Nano Assault and Xtype+ take 50MB, but Child of Light takes 2.3GB and Trine2 takes 2GB.
So, you'll have to wait and see. But you won't be able to download many demo's either.
Kevin Shields
Member
Ok so 8 gbain't that much I guess. So explain to me the USB harddrive stuff then. Do I just need a normal harddrive? Can I not use a sd card?
Congrats on your new WiiU!
Enjoy that TF, man! I wish I could play it again for the first time.
TheMoon
Member
I took it upon myself to blend the two "attentionwhoring" alterations and blend them together and fixed the inaccurate placement of Affordable Space Adventures, switching it out for another confirmed October release instead (Costume Quest 2).
Can't use an SD Card. The SD slot basically only works in Wii Mode for BC purposes and for some very very select Wii U software (like Animal Crossing Plaza).
You could use a USB stick but Nintendo advices against that for stability reasons. You can use any external USB drive but some require a Y-cable and thus take up two USB slots. I don't use one myself so that's about as far as my knowledge goes. Someone with first hand experience can fill in the blanks.
Can't use an SD Card. The SD slot basically only works in Wii Mode for BC purposes and for some very very select Wii U software (like Animal Crossing Plaza).
You could use a USB stick but Nintendo advices against that for stability reasons. You can use any external USB drive but some require a Y-cable and thus take up two USB slots. I don't use one myself so that's about as far as my knowledge goes. Someone with first hand experience can fill in the blanks.
Anything should work. WiiU is USB2, but USB3 drives work as well. I just recovered an old laptop HDD and put it in an enclosure i had left and it works perfectly with a Y-cable. You'll need a Y-cable for USB powered HDD's, but a normal USB cable will do if it plugs into the wall.
If you don't have an old HDD at hand, just get the cheapest USB2 HDD you can find.
And make sure to get this Seriously.
Buy a hard drive decision made. ;-)
I actually had an old laptop drive hanging about and bought a 8$ drive enclosure and a Y split USB cable for the win.
Any cheap yet reliable suggestion?
He just told you, lol
I've been using a laptop HDD in an enclosure with a Y-cable since launch. Had everything laying around.
I meant brands
Most of those supported by Nintendo are hard to find or too expensive here.
If you have an old sata laptop drive sitting. Around get any sata enclosure on Amazon. I got a Sabrent one, they are just simple enclosures with a USB port. Also get the Y cable from amazon.
If you don't have a drive any self. Powered external drive will work fine. You can get a 1TB drive for relatively cheap.
I also had a Xfire hot swap docking station from some old work I used to do on PC and it works fine on the wiiu.
Outtrigger888
Member
If you plan on buying eShop games, yes.
Id sell off your skylanders items and put that money towards external storage, if you plan on downloading eShop games/demos.
Enjoy TF. I just recently went back to playing it last weekend. Sometimes people get the "honey moon" affect with a new game, but playing it last weekend confirmed its the best 2d platformer ever made.
It controls like a dream. The level design is brilliantly constructed. You can get off rhythm, but still find multiple off beat path that works. The visuals/artstyle/animations, all world class.
Oh, and play it with some headphones on, just to hear one of the best ost in gaming.
Are 500GB drives still a thing? lol
I don't trust Nintendo's online infrastructure to go nuts with digital purchases and to be honest, 1TB seems like I would be paying for something I most likely will never use.
Thanks for the tips tho. My old man had a sata laptop at work he no longer uses so I'll see what I can do about that.
Kevin Shields
Member
Yea I spent the first 20 minutes just diving in and out of the water with donkey kong, telling my wife to look over at the screen... It was a great introduction to the wii u.
Just picked up arkham city today because it's one of my fav games of all time. Hopefully the disc doesn't take up too much space. But eventually I'll have to pick up a harddrive.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I might just be misunderstanding your post, but you can't install disc games like other consoles, unfortunately.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well that is understandable since those are probably the best games on the system. (In my opinion of course.)
Outtrigger888
Member
The real fun starts with being able to fly through the levels. I love the gameplay mechanics with rolling fast, then being able to do a late jump off a ledge, mixed with dixie/diddys/crankys abilities.
Id definitely recommend 3d World or MK8 for your next game. Maybe you'll get your wife to play.
The only thing that would take up space is a game update, as far as games on disc go.
Kevin Shields
Member
My wish list right now is:
1. Rayman Legends - I'm in 2d platforming obsessed mode and I have only played Origins (and loved it).
2. Super Mario 3D World - Just based on good word of mouth
3. Mario Kart 8 - Not hugely into multiplayer, so still deciding on this one, but he videos look like so much fun
4. Wind Waker - Not my favorite Zelda, but 3d Zelda on gamepad would still be great regardless
5. Wonderful 101 - Demo was ok, and playthroughs don't jump out at me, but I'm willing to bite because everyone recommends it.
Hopefully I can get these 5 by February. But I'm sure my list will start to get longer
I purchased a 1TB External Hard Drive a few days ago because of a similar issue, so problem solved.
My wish list right now is:
1. Rayman Legends - I'm in 2d platforming obsessed mode and I have only played Origins (and loved it).
2. Super Mario 3D World - Just based on good word of mouth
3. Mario Kart 8 - Not hugely into multiplayer, so still deciding on this one, but he videos look like so much fun
4. Wind Waker - Not my favorite Zelda, but 3d Zelda on gamepad would still be great regardless
5. Wonderful 101 - Demo was ok, and playthroughs don't jump out at me, but I'm willing to bite because everyone recommends it.
Hopefully I can get these 5 by February. But I'm sure my list will start to get longer
Have you played any of the new super Mario brothers games? Definitely get on those for solid if not great 2d
Kevin Shields
Member
Yea I have played a couple, but I heard the wii u one wasn't up there with rayman or dk...
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
NES Remix Pack releases on 12/5 in the US.
Some Nobody
Junior Member
http://www.gonintendo.com/s/236371-rumor-nintendo-direct-announcement-coming-tomorrow
Some site claims a Direct being announced tomorrow.
Felt like sharing, it'd be neat to see if they're right and if they're to be trusted in the future! Right?
I hope it's a Wii U Direct this time, after two 3DS ones, but those were JP-only, so since this is a western site, it'll likely just be a repeat of those, hope not. :/
So this actually turned out to be correct, then. Hm. Interesting.
The Wii one is the best IMO, but it was the first console 2D Mario in a long, long time, and I haven't gone back to it recently, but NSMBU never lived up to it. New Super Luigi U was way better.
Not a big fan of the Rayman style platforming myself.
Gaiaknight
Member
so thank you gaf for the game suggestions picked up DKTF and Lego city undercover (game is fantastic havent laughed like that in a while lol)
Now i need 1 more suggestion as i have $30 left to spend here is what im looking at
Batman arkham Origins
Splinter cell blacklist
Zombiu
which of the 3 do u think i should get Wii u gaf?
Now i need 1 more suggestion as i have $30 left to spend here is what im looking at
Batman arkham Origins
Splinter cell blacklist
Zombiu
which of the 3 do u think i should get Wii u gaf?
Is this eShop only?
Becouse you can get ZombiU and Splinter Cell for 30 bucks together on Amazon, two of my fav 3rd party games on WiiU
Gaiaknight
Member
yea eshop only im 100% digital splinter cell price ist bad on $20 in the shop right now.
Beren the Empty-Handed
Member
NSMBU is okay at best. It's very run-of-the-mill. However, Super Luigi U is absolutely stellar. Don't miss out on that game.
Splinter Cell Blacklist is the best of the 3. 3 ways to play (Stealth, Assault, and Panther), plus online co-op as separate campaign, and online Spies vs Mercs.
Haven't played Origins, to be honest, but ZombiU is a more niche audience title (needs lot more effort, much easier to mess up and feel badly punished for it).
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
Personally I found NSMBU as better than NSMBWii by a bit, and that Luigi U was fun, but clearly put together by some younger folks. Both are good though.
nordique
Member
My vote would go to Batman, I didn't enjoy Splinter cell personally and action/shooter/stealth games are usually my thing
But Batman is a "play through the story once and done" kinda game. Replay isn't there as it would be for splinter cell given the online stuff
ZombiU wasn't my cup of tea, but if you like zombies go for that cause its apparently a good survival horror game
Still recommend the wiiu version. Especially if you can get it bundled with luigi u.
Also a lot of good indie platformers too if you haven't played them yet.
TheMoon
Member
The Blacklist price should be a permanent reduction according to Ubi's usual procedure with these things.
I'd recommend both Blacklist and ZombiU.
Diddy Kong
Banned
It's not, but it's definitely the best NSMB imo. You owe it to yourself to play it.
megabytecr
Member
The hate on NSMBU is hyperbole, it is the best NSMB game besides NSLU.
The thing is that Pikmin, W101, Zelda WW, DKC TF and SM3DW are way better games.
The thing is that Pikmin, W101, Zelda WW, DKC TF and SM3DW are way better games.
TheMoon
Member
This.
NSMBU hate exists because it came a few months after NSMB2 which people weren't so hot on (also with extreme hyperbole since that is a damn fine game still as well, just not up to series standards). NSMBU is fantastic for solo play and throws a very fresh new layer onto the co-op game with the often belittled boost blocks. The thing is not to play this drunk with friends who don't give a shit (unless you want to laugh at yourself) but to play this with someone who does care about playing well and then you do amazing stuff. Or be super hardcore and play BOTH yourself (people have done it, even for challenge mode).
Kevin Shields
Member
Hmm Pikmin isn't on my top 5 wish list. Will have to watch some videos on it...
TheMoon
Member
It should be. One of the best games of last year. Crème de la Crème.
I would recommend ZombiU and Splinter Cell, both are worth it. Though i haven't played Batman Origins (but i heard it's not as good as B:AC). But at least try the ZombiU demo in the e-shop. Splinter Cell was best on WiiU according to "lense of truth". But if you haven't played Deus Ex.... i can also highly recommend that. Better single player experience than Splinter Cell.
Best game i played since Xenoblade.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Has Curve Studios said anything about bringing the first Stealth Inc. to the Wii U eShop this year, alongside the sequel?
Edit - I went ahead and asked them on Twitter, so hopefully they'll say something.
Edit - I went ahead and asked them on Twitter, so hopefully they'll say something.
TheMoon
Member
Woooo, initiative! Great! They haven't said anything so far so maybe you'll get a quote out of them.
Kevin Shields
Member
Is there a timetable on n64 games coming to the virtual console?
TheMoon
Member
No. Zero word on them since the announcement last year.
I still don't understand why it is taking so long to port some N64 roms to the Wii U VC.
Wii had a great VC library up and running at launch. They're sitting on tons of always profitable retro games yet their input has been mediocre at best.
They may not be as profitable as we think or as easy to get running.
I mean if it truly was that easy and profitable wouldn't they have already done it?
We need an insider at NOA something bad
TheMoon
Member
Playing devil's advocate here for a second but we may have to consider that they could just be super strapped for resources since they have to serve two platforms with VC releases and already farmed out the GBA emulation to M2 and maybe the company hasn't really grown in the VC department (handled by a group within SPD according to Shikamaru's recent thread) with most new hires likely going straight to either network or gamedev positions. That, coupled with their DS VC experiments and all the other stuff they have going on might have slowed down N64 VC progress. Add to that the fact that they would probably want to bring third parties on board who might be insufficiently motivated due to install base and the usual drama to bother with N64 VC games there are plenty of potential reasons for the silence surrounding it. On the wishful thinking side of things, maybe they're holding it for New 3DS cross-buy magic. *cuefairydustandrainbows*
Kevin Shields
Member
So I thought I would take the recent eshop sale to knock Mario 3D World off my wish list and make it my second wii u game (besides rebuying arkham). The space is gonna take up half of my 8 gb but I figure I'll get that hard drive sometime... Hopefully this game is as good as everyone says it is, because I will have to wait a couple months before I can get another game.