That's even longer to E3 than when the Project Café rumours started to show up.June 5-7![]()
Yeah but there is GDC. We're sure to get something then, none of the huge stuff...but something. GDC is in march, march 3-5 I think? Or 5-7. Something like that.
Probably already stated, but...
When they say digital distro of boxed retail, do they mean a downloadable version of that game, or you can buy a physical copy directly from the system and have it shipped to you?
Yeah but there is GDC. We're sure to get something then, none of the huge stuff...but something. GDC is in march, march 3-5 I think? Or 5-7. Something like that.
Even though I'm all up for digital version of retail releases, this can be very dangerous.
If you have both digital and retail releases available on the same day, then retailers will be pissed when the digital version eats a chunk of their sales.
If you price both digital and retail releases the same (to keep it equal), then consumers will complain then that there's really no advantage in having a digital version, but if it's priced lower (which it should since they are not spending money on packaging or transportation), then retailers will complain that customers will avoid paying for the more expensive version.
And finally, if they take the path of offering the digital version months after the game is no longer being sold in stores (which is what I think they should do), then a lot of people will just wait for the lower-priced digital version. Sort of like how a lot of people wait for retail games to drop in price before they buy it and that will, again, be a negative for retailers.
I assure you, Orange Cube looks PIMP in real life. I know, I own one![]()
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I assure you, Orange Cube looks PIMP in real life. I know, I own one![]()
Even though I'm all up for digital version of retail releases, this can be very dangerous.
If you have both digital and retail releases available on the same day, then retailers will be pissed when the digital version eats a chunk of their sales.
If you price both digital and retail releases the same (to keep it equal), then consumers will complain then that there's really no advantage in having a digital version, but if it's priced lower (which it should since they are not spending money on packaging or transportation), then retailers will complain that customers will avoid paying for the more expensive version.
And finally, if they take the path of offering the digital version months after the game is no longer being sold in stores (which is what I think they should do), then a lot of people will just wait for the lower-priced digital version. Sort of like how a lot of people wait for retail games to drop in price before they buy it and that will, again, be a negative for retailers.
I will re-iterate:
GDC COUNTDOWN IN OP.
It's a developer conference first and foremost, so forget the first point. The third one is the most likely, and considering developers probably care, I wouldn't be totally surprised if they showed a new techdemo or something.My guess is:
More info on known 3DS line-up for FY2013 (Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion, Mario Tennis, Fire Emblem, Paper Mario).
Announcement/shots of Mario 2D or Zelda 3DS. Maybe a surprise game.
Wii U services and features. No games, screens or videos.
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I assure you, Orange Cube looks PIMP in real life. I know, I own one![]()
my guess is that its not possible to STREAM to all controllers at once due to CPU limitations but other controller inputs (buttons, d-pad, slide pads, etc.) should work just fine.I'm wondering something I've wondered for a long time:
Why exactly isn't it possible with four controllers like every other consoles?
I'm wondering something I've wondered for a long time:
Why exactly isn't it possible with four controllers like every other consoles?
Both actually. Buy a Wiimote++, place it next to your Wii U, press the sync button, it automatically detects the device, and it syncs.
Oh, so you can still use four controllers, but only one can use the screen?
That's fine then.
Oh, so you can still use four controllers, but only one can use the screen?
That's fine then.
You can use 3 wiimotes + 1 uPad (IIRC)
Nintendo was talking about looking to get 2uPads working, so I assume it'll be 2 wiimotes + 2 uPads.
You can use 4 wiimotes
Iwata will drop some bombs at GDC.
There's an optimal distance to play Wii games, at that distance the 6'' screen would be very uncomfortable for the player to track the game actions.I want to know if you will be able to use the upad as a mini screen to play Wii games, the thing already had a sensor bar system on it so...
The sensor bar on the controller is much smaller, which makes the optimal distance shorter as well.There's an optimal distance to play Wii games, at that distance the 6'' screen would be very uncomfortable for the player to track the game actions.
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption: Old Control Scheme Edition.There's an optimal distance to play Wii games, at that distance the 6'' screen would be very uncomfortable for the player to track the game actions.
A stand is a most for this controller, honestly charging the controller with a cable wouldn't be so elegant. Also a stand would make a lot of sense for something like the Wii connect 24. It would be great to have the system on stand by an receive alerts through the controller screen while it's on the stand. If the camera on the WiiU con is good enough it could detect motion in the room and then automatically turn on the screen.The sensor bar on the controller is much smaller, which makes the optimal distance shorter as well.
I'm pretty sure the controller will come with a stand of some sort, which by the way would make playing Wii games pretty straightforward if they plan to do it.
The Wiiremote should be included in the box for the asymmetrical style of gameplay Nintendo seems to be pushing.Nintendo should clarify the Wii U controls at GDC. How many Upads will be able to be used with the system? Will the Wiimote be a primary control option for the Wii U (is it included in the box)? Maybe showcase a game with it or something.
Agreed. After the 3DS cradle (which is surprisingly comfortable), I honestly expect them to do something similar.A stand is a most for this controller, honestly charging the controller with a cable wouldn't be so elegant. Also a stand would make a lot of sense for something like the Wii connect 24. It would be great to have the system on stand by an receive alerts through the controller screen while it's on the stand. If the camera on the WiiU con is good enough it could detect motion in the room and then automatically turn on the screen.
Agreed 100%.The Wiiremote should be included in the box for the asymmetrical style of gameplay Nintendo seems to be pushing.
Looking at the WiiU controller it's too bad Nintendo is making an oversight yet again. It would be a perfect time to introduce modular thumbsticks, face buttons and Dpad. It has too big of a set advantages for Nintendo to ignore.
You just reminded me of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-7HnOmPYjIThinking about Nintendo's partnership with Traveller's Tales for Lego City Stories and the newly announced NFC feature, I wonder if there might actually be a Nintendo/ Lego cooperation. Lego could include special NFC bricks with their models that contain the model itself, which could then be used to import that model into Lego City Stories.
The Pikmin in the system can demand you bring them something to keep them appeased, and they'll know when you're not keeping up.Can you give a gaming example of how this could be used? I'm stil confused.