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#134470 Wii U Pro Controller Review

Posted by Eggplante! on 20 November 2012 - 08:07 AM in Wii U Hardware

nice little review .

On a side note, would it be possible to use the Pro controller with pc games, like you're able to do with a 360 controller?

We haven't tested anything yet, but our guess is that the USB cable only draws power, not data. Also, drivers would have to be written to utilize the buttons. You can't connect it wirelessly since it uses a Wii U-specific frequency for data transfer, but theoretically, it would be possible if the USB cable carries data.

#134079 Wii U Pro Controller Review

Posted by Eggplante! on 19 November 2012 - 09:11 PM in Wii U Hardware

Thanks for all the support!

I've got articles coming discussing the real pros and cons of the GamePad as a TV remote as well as plenty of game reviews starting tomorrow!

Should I keep posting them up? I don't want anyone to think I'm just here to spam!

#135296 Gamestop screwed my Wii U preorder over!

Posted by Eggplante! on 21 November 2012 - 06:20 AM in General Gaming

In Canada, GameStop (EB Games here) didn't get enough units to fulfill pre-orders. Rather than organize by when people preordered, they decided to do a line-up for people who pre-ordered. I was okay, but some people in line who had pre-ordered in September were beaten out by people who had only pre-ordered a couple of weeks ago. Not the right way to do it.

#137738 The effects of cancer are horrible

Posted by Eggplante! on 24 November 2012 - 11:08 PM in The Café

Hey PotatoHog, this is a games forum but we're all human and willing to talk about whatever will help each other.

I've gone through some tough times as well, losing my closest friend to cancer.

PM me if you'd like to talk in private.

#135138 Wii U supply not a issue....Yet.

Posted by Eggplante! on 20 November 2012 - 09:22 PM in Wii U Hardware

Don't forget that Wii demand was very limited only after Black Friday sales that year. The first few weeks was all about initial reception from gamers, but now that the console is out, once news media get hold of the story and put Wii U on all the holiday must have lists, you can bet supply will plummet.

#131609 Wii U unboxing video thread

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 03:48 PM in Wii U Hardware

Not to double post, but this thread is here, so check mine out here:

http://www.eggplante...g-watch-it-now/

#132482 Wii U unboxing video thread

Posted by Eggplante! on 18 November 2012 - 01:40 PM in Wii U Hardware

I'm uploading mine now, should be up soon

Looking forward to it! IGN always has good coverage of this kind of stuff (and they're usually first), but it's always awesome to see how gamers comment on the unboxing while they do it.

#131737 Is the "hardcore" label being used wrong?

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 07:12 PM in General Gaming

I think most non-gamers assume hardcore games involve anything with guns or heavy subject matter. Gamers (true gamers, that is) should understand that hardcore gamer means a passionate player of any genre of game.

#135354 More in-depth Wii U teardown.

Posted by Eggplante! on 21 November 2012 - 09:07 AM in Wii U Hardware

A lot of people like to tinker, so articles like this will come in handy later down the road when people cut windows in their Wii Us or do some other sort of mods. Being the first, iFixit has become the go to because Their guides are simple and detailed.

It will also certainly help those who need to repair themselves and have the confidence to do it themselves.

#131583 Wait What?

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 03:16 PM in Wii U Hardware

In Canada, as well as the US, it is illegal to sell products with any sort of material rating (ESRB, Film Classification Board, etc.) before the street date.

In Canada, fines are anywhere from $15,000 for a single title to $140,000 for multiple offenses if I remember correctly. This applies to movies, games, hardware, etc.

A lot of smaller stores sell games and hardware before street date because this is the only way they can make money. A mom n pop games store might sell 500 copies of Halo 4 two days before launch because once it comes out, everyone will go to EBgames / Wal-Mart / wherever they buy games to get it.

#130954 A bit early to ask this but...

Posted by Eggplante! on 16 November 2012 - 02:15 PM in General Gaming

Regardless of whether you get a Wii U or not, there are far too many variables when deciding on the next Xbox, PlayStation 4, or both.

Both consoles will likely have brand-new features that we can't fathom at this point, or a revolutionary new entertainment paradigm. Perhaps the PS4 will actually focus more on being a gaming console second, as the Xbox 360 has become in one sense.

There are a lot of theories as to how the consoles will play out in the next little while, but until E3 2013, we likely won't hear anything. Don't forget, the sooner Microsoft and Sony release information about their next console, the sooner they jeopardize sales of their current generation. Would you be in the market to buy a 360 if the next console is said to put it to shame and have better games? Probably not.

#131327 New Zelda Game On The Wii U Rumored To Be Released In Fall 2014

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 06:54 AM in Wii U Games and Software

As much a Zelda fan as I am (I've go a Triforce tattoo, in fact), don't expect a major Zelda title (portable not included) before 2015 at the earliest. Between Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, there was a five year gap. Also, realize that Smash Bros. is on the way, likely a new Mario, etc.

I actually have it on official word from Nintendo that they are actually working on a new Zelda game, as I talked to Nintendo of Canada's Matt Ryan a few weeks ago:

http://www.eggplante...an-talks-wii-u/

#132479 The size of Wii U games

Posted by Eggplante! on 18 November 2012 - 01:38 PM in Wii U Games and Software

a 50 GB game...my ISP won't allow that XD

There will undoubtedly be games that will not be available on the eShop. I don't foresee massive titles such as Pikmin 3, the next Zelda, Smash Bros., etc. as downloads.

#132247 The size of Wii U games

Posted by Eggplante! on 18 November 2012 - 10:29 AM in Wii U Games and Software

Some great points, Desert Punk, but it's also worth noting that the Wii U will likely feel hindered by its relatively small disc capacity in a few years time. With that said, the laser in the Wii U could probably read dual-layer discs, but whether or not the discs are made is another story.

#131328 The size of Wii U games

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 06:57 AM in Wii U Games and Software

It is not the size of the game that is really the issue for making great games, but rather the size of the world.

Smash Bros. will likely fit on a single layer disc, and probably come in around 10-20GB by my estimation. This is because they reuse a lot of graphics, and there is limited area to render. However, with a more open-world game like Zelda, there is a LOT more art required, more audio and speech, and different game mechanics.

Of course, these are estimations, but I'd go ahead and guess that the next Zelda would easily crack the 25GB capacity of the current Wii U disc.

#131586 The size of Wii U games

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 03:19 PM in Wii U Games and Software

I did notice something interesting in the wiiu game boxes it has clips for a extra plastic sleeve for aditional discs.

A lot of DVDs and even Xbox games are doing this now. It is cheaper to manufacture one case with the clips and manufacture the extra shelf only when needed than it is to manufacture two entirely different sets of cases. That's probably even more true for the colour of the Wii U cases being a non-standard game case.

#130967 The Wii U should have some kind of 3DS player

Posted by Eggplante! on 16 November 2012 - 02:28 PM in Wii U Hardware

There's also the possibility that any games you buy on eShop become cross-compatible with the Wii U, just like Sony and their Vita Cross-Play, Cross-Buy functionality.

#130946 The Wii U should have some kind of 3DS player

Posted by Eggplante! on 16 November 2012 - 02:03 PM in Wii U Hardware

It would be streaming the game from the 3DS, so you'd still need a 3DS to play them.

No, the idea would be that the 3DS Player would be an attachment for the Wii U that you would insert your 3DS game card into, just like the Super Game Boy and Game Boy Player peripherals for SNES and GameCube, respectively. No streaming required.

Why not? Why does Microsoft keep putting out new 360s? Cuz people still buy them. I was at Walmart lookin at the Wii U games and a lady was planning on buying a Wii for her nephew. Just because it's old doesn't mean nobody will buy it, as long as its on the shelf people will buy it. They might just be waiting until it reaches their price range.

You're right, some people will still buy a 3DS, but most of the market will be gone. Unless of course there is a price drop, which isn't out of the question. A $129 3DS is a very enticing proposition.

I actually wrote about all of this in an article almost a year ago, where I theorized that perhaps the door in the Wii U would have a 3DS slot built-in. Take a look:

http://www.eggplante.com/2012/02/06/wii-u-3ds/

#130194 The Wii U should have some kind of 3DS player

Posted by Eggplante! on 15 November 2012 - 02:26 PM in Wii U Hardware

It might sound like it would replace someone getting a 3DS, but think about most of the market for a 3DS Player attachment for Wii U: hardcore gamers. Not hardcore in the sense that they're only playing shooters or 300-hour RPGs, but hardcore in the sense that they're gamers, and proud of it. People who buy an attachment to play 3DS games likely already have a stack of 3DS games next to their 3DS.

Of course, don't forget that this peripheral, if it ever comes out, would likely not be out for at least a year and a half, by which point the 3DS will have been out for more than 3 years. Someone who hasn't bought a 3DS at that point certainly isn't going to buy one now, but if they buy a 3DS Player for Wii U, Nintendo might actually have found an additional market!

#131566 The Wii U should have some kind of 3DS player

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 02:39 PM in Wii U Hardware

I understand Jakester897, but I'm saying that the person wouldn't need to buy a 3DS to play the game if Nintendo follows tradition with their Game Boy attachments.

#131606 The Wii U should have some kind of 3DS player

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 03:47 PM in Wii U Hardware

I'm thinking 3DS functionality could happen with wireless streaming, as Jakester mentioned. Of course, it would require a Wii U and wouldn't just be a TV out function for the 3DS. Then again, Nintendo might decide to be nice and give us a sort of player attachment. In all likelihood, they could sell the player at a huge margin. A player for $49.99 would easily cost under $5 to make given that all the software and processing power is in the Wii U itself. The player would simply be a 3DS cart card reader. And we all know how cheap it is to make an SDcard reader.

#137661 NSMBWU Can't progress - Soda Jungle

Posted by Eggplante! on 24 November 2012 - 07:40 PM in Wii U Games and Software

You should be able to just go through the level. Worked for me.

#135298 Automatic Update

Posted by Eggplante! on 21 November 2012 - 06:21 AM in Wii U Hardware

Wii didn't have automatic updates.
It had updates on the disc which you had to do in order to play the game which came on the same disc.

I think Ecorsbie is referring to the notification (via the blue light) that updates were available. The Wii lights up when something is ready to be downloaded and installed.

#133977 How do you transfer games from tv to gamepad?

Posted by Eggplante! on 19 November 2012 - 06:59 PM in Wii U Hardware

While Sonic does support it, keep in mind that some games do not. It would be great to have virtual console games with GamePad support so you can play classics on a quasi-handheld as they were intended (titles like A Link to the Past or Pokemon Red Version) but that doesn't seem to be happening either

#134943 Nintendo Says It’s Not Making Anymore Wii Games

Posted by Eggplante! on 20 November 2012 - 04:00 PM in General Gaming

I predict seeing a lot of dual-discs coming out in the next year or so. A game with a Wii disc that also has some sort of (very basic) functionality for he GamePad. They'll be transitional games that are made to bridge the gap between Wii and Wii U. They will not be by Nintendo however. There is little reason to buy a Wii U if you can get Nintendo's latest on the Wii. Smash Bros. Wii? Nope. Wii U? Certainly.

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