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[gamergirly]

I might be getting a Wii U for Xmas, if not ill be buying one shortly after. Definitely getting the deluxe version, well worth the extra $50. My question is are there any must have things I should get that do not come with the deluxe system? Im sure I need at least one wii remote and nunchuk, not sure about the pro controller? Curious if a screen protector is needed or does the screen hold up fine?

Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

All u need comes with it. Maybe look into a screen protector if u fear the screen might get scratched up. The pro controller is just if u like playing games with the 360 controller

Eventually look into the extended battery option too

 

[Scum]

Will this work on Wii U?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buffalo-DriveStation-1-0TB-External-Drive/dp/B004LFLCFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1355181956&sr=8-2

Works fine. Same one I have. Comes with it's own power supply too, so you'll be fine.

 

[mujun]

Home Button --> Controller Settings --> Wii U GamePad --> Turn off GamePad screen

There's no way to completely turn off the GamePad though. If you're talking about the Wii U itself automatically turning off after a certain amount of time, you can disable that in the System Settings from the main menu.

Thanks!

I left it on last night like I do with my 360 and when I went back to it I'd lost my progress in Zombi U

Loving the game despite some of my gripes with it and the console itself. Awesome art design, atmosphere and challenge.

 

[Javier]

The Pikmin animation for the Wii -> WiiU transfer is awesome. Too bad I'll never see it again after this.

 

[Effect]

The following are now listed as coming to the North American Wii U eShop.

Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition
Toki Tori 2 (already listed)
Tank! Tank! Tank!
Puddle (already listed)
Funky Barn
JEOPARDY!

 

[nickcv]

The following are now listed as coming to the North American Wii U eShop.

Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition
Tank! Tank! Tank!
Puddle (already listed)
Funky Barn
JEOPARDY!

finally the true hidden gem of Wii U launch!

Spoiler

the miiverse community gave me more hours of entertainment then many other games XD

 

[?oe?oe]

No release date for W101 yet right? Just watched an old IGN comic con gameplay session for the first time and the game looks wicked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIgczTo0ihI

That's the one I watched if anyone else missed it.

I want to see more than just that level! :'(

I'm guessing Q2 or even Q3 at this rate.

 

[Eusis]

Guys, will Xenoblade Chronicles look any sharper on the WiiU? I've not played it on Wii and I heard it's good.

Slightly, though that might be just as dependent on the scaler your TV uses. I know it looks sharper on mine, but it's a subtle difference.

 

[EDarkness]

finally the true hidden gem of Wii U launch!

Spoiler

the miiverse community gave me more hours of entertainment then many other games XD

I agree. It's way too funky for the rest of us.

 

[BlackGhost]

I want to see more than just that level! :'(

I'm guessing Q2 or even Q3 at this rate.

Yeah I'm interested to see what the other levels look like. Maybe the whole game is just that one level looped over and over again except harder each time. One can only wish.

 

[Kandinsky]

Seen 4 Wii U ads today in local tv.... in...... Chile. Weeeeird thing is not even available here yet lol.

 

[Marco1]

What is the purpose of wara wara plaza?
I enjoy miiverse but I don't understand the appeal of the plaza.

 

[AndTAR]

What is the purpose of wara wara plaza?
I enjoy miiverse but I don't understand the appeal of the plaza.

Combination of the old Mii Parade (showcasing random Miis) and a built-in, user content-sourced game "advertisement" system. (In the sense that every post is hand-picked by Nintendo, and they obviously wouldn't select negative comments.)

 

[Lizardus]

Is there anywhere I can see my NNID?

 

[dwu8991]

Anyone suffering battery recharge problems

with an extension cable ?

seems to go only 1/2 hours before it needs to be recharged again !

 

[BowieZ]

What is the purpose of wara wara plaza?
I enjoy miiverse but I don't understand the appeal of the plaza.

I think Miiverse is a more practical social tool whereas Wara Wara Plaza is a psychological tool to immediately remind gamers that they are part of an online experience and environment, to encourage interaction and promotion.

 

[Malvingt2]

Guys, beautiful!!!

http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/148281/Nintendo-Wii-U-Skin-Revolution

 

[Javier]

Seen 4 Wii U ads today in local tv.... in...... Chile. Weeeeird thing is not even available here yet lol.

But... I live in Chile... and I have my Wii U...

Have you tried Zmart?

 

[UltraMagnanimous]

I need a Wii controller and nunchuck for my Wii U. Can I just buy something unofficial?

What's my best, cheapest option?

 

[zroid]

The purpose of Wara Wara Plaza is to press the shoulder buttons, silly.

 

[brandonh83]

Guys, beautiful!!!

http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/148281/Nintendo-Wii-U-Skin-Revolution

Welp that's getting ordered... after I see some impressions.

 

[Resistance100]

Guys, beautiful!!!

http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/148281/Nintendo-Wii-U-Skin-Revolution

Tempted? Do they ship to UK

 

[Malvingt2]

Tempted? Do they ship to UK

no idea, I didn't know about the site until today.. I am going to get it.

 

[Resistance100]

no idea, I didn't know about the site until today.. I am going to get it.

Just seen they do

Roll on next pay cheque

 

[AndyMoogle]

Is there anywhere I can see my NNID?

You can just click on your mii in the Wara Wara Plaza and then "Go to Profile".

 

[brandonh83]

My only problem with that Wii U skin is how it covers up the Wii U logo on the game pad which kind of removes some authenticity.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Having had a Wii U as of Thursday and having played it all weekend long, I just wanted to put it out there that...

...I've had ZERO lock-ups.

Spoiler

Which are probably bound to happen now

...the battery life on the controller hasn't been an issue.
...the OS certainly isn't zippy, but it it's not the OMGWTF fuck slow it's been made out to be on GAF.

This has been more or less my experience too, either some people are unlucky or exaggerating.

Also, just saw that some of the Mii parts have been updated, which is kinda cool.
http://www.n-sider.com/blog/2012/12/wii-u-secrets-3ds-miis-get-upgrades

 

[Resistance100]

Having had a Wii U as of Thursday and having played it all weekend long, I just wanted to put it out there that...

...I've had ZERO lock-ups.

Spoiler

Which are probably bound to happen now

...the battery life on the controller hasn't been an issue.
...the OS certainly isn't zippy, but it it's not the OMGWTF fuck slow it's been made out to be on GAF.
...NSMBU Challenge Mode is fucking awesome.
...my wife and I played through the Nintendo Land Zelda quest in one sitting. It was super fun.

I'd say that's been my experience so far. Had mine since Euro Pre-launch day

 

[shouamabane]

I haven't had any locks since the recent patch. The OS seems faster. I'm not sure how much of that is luck and/or placebo effect.

 

[abstract alien]

The battery wasn't an issue for me either...until I discovered more games I loved, Miiverse, using the TV remote, and Netflix. Then we had a problem lol

 

[nckillthegrimace]

I've been stuck at the default wara wara plaza since the second OS patch. It shouldn't bother me that much, but knowing it's messed up is so annoying.

 

[BlackGhost]

Didn't know you could use the Tv remote without turning on the console/pad kinds cool

 

[gimz]

im really considering buying the Japanese version of WiiU since its actually cheaper here in Hong Kong than the US version, but i can't read japanese very well thats the only problem...

 

[ScRYeD]

Didn't know you could use the Tv remote without turning on the console/pad kinds cool

I really like how you can turn on your Wii U straight from the tv remote function.

 

[Mistle]

Guys, beautiful!!!

http://www.decalgirl.com/skins/148281/Nintendo-Wii-U-Skin-Revolution

How exactly do these work/feel? Just a sticker that you place on?

The mockup pics look cool, but I can imagine it looking not so great in person.

 

[BlackGhost]

I really like how you can turn on your Wii U straight from the tv remote function.

Tvii needs to get here!

 

[BowieZ]

Is there any way to figure out a website link for Miiverse? /ignorant.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

Yup, first time. I'm really excited to finally play it.

Your lucky to experience this game for the first time, I transformed into my 7 year old self when I played the NES SMB for the first time '

 

[ScRYeD]

Tvii needs to get here!

Most definitely. Unfortunately I live in Australia and know we will get shafted

 

[SpoonyBard]

I'd say that's been my experience so far. Had mine since Euro Pre-launch day

I had two operation system level lockups when using my external HD, and after removing that, none. I'm going to try again with an Y cable when I get around to it...

And once my AssCreed 3 started without audio, and after a while just jammed. I'm guessing that was a problem with the game rather than OS or HW.

 

[John Harker]

Has the Wii U made anyone go back and play more Wii games?

I'm killing it with The Last Story now, and I had stopped playing it on the Wii liike 2 months ago, heh

 

[BlackGhost]

Has the Wii U made anyone go back and play more Wii games?

I'm killing it with The Last Story now, and I had stopped playing it on the Wii liike 2 months ago, heh

I didn't really own a Wii to long, so I'm gonna go back and play some game when I have the time and money.
Gonna conquer Twilight Princess!

 

[Pikma]

Time to open the the Wii app for the first time, my copy of Fragile arrived today

 

[SpoonyBard]

Has the Wii U made anyone go back and play more Wii games?

I'm killing it with The Last Story now, and I had stopped playing it on the Wii liike 2 months ago, heh

I took a look ay my Wii backlog, and felt bad for buing so many Wii U games, because there were so many games I haven't yet played for more than a couple fo hours. Including Mario Galaxy 2. Hell, I don't think I have ever played my Gamecube versino of Batallion Wars, and I think I got that when Wii was launched...

 

[Kiyo]

Is there a list of all the games you can play with just the wii pad, No TV? I'm enjoying just relaxing in bed playing NSMBU without having the TV on.

 

[Madouu]

Gonna conquer Twilight Princess!

I'm playing through it right now with my girlfriend, so good. Next in line is Mario Galaxy. (Both I'm playing for the first time)

Is there a list of all the games you can play with just the wii pad, No TV? I'm enjoying just relaxing in bed playing NSMBU without having the TV on.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=499720

Omg lightbulb moment, my gamepad range doesn't extend to my bedroom, but all I need to do is plug the Wii U in in my bedroom instead right!? Does the console work without a HDMI cable plugged in?

Yup you're right, all you have to do is move the console so it is in range of wherever you want to be, and power it on. No need for anything else.

 

[Fusebox]

Omg lightbulb moment, my gamepad range doesn't extend to my bedroom, but all I need to do is plug the Wii U in in my bedroom instead right!? Does the console work without a HDMI cable plugged in?

 

[Macho Madness]

Omg lightbulb moment, my gamepad range doesn't extend to my bedroom, but all I need to do is plug the Wii U in in my bedroom instead right!? Does the console work without a HDMI cable plugged in?

Yes, you can use it without a TV.

 

[elostyle]

Has the Wii U made anyone go back and play more Wii games?

I'm killing it with The Last Story now, and I had stopped playing it on the Wii liike 2 months ago, heh

Thinking about picking of skyward sword and mario galaxy 2 since I had given up on the wii at that point.

 

[Phife Dawg]

I'd say that's been my experience so far. Had mine since Euro Pre-launch day

Thirded. No hard-locks so far *knocks on wood*. Been using Nintendoland and NSMBU with Miiverse integration and an external USB HDD too (connected with a y-cable).