Sounds good. I'd love more reasons to use the gamepad.

If they made a console pokemon game I'd throw my money at it immediately. I beat Pokemon Red several times back in the day on my old Gameboy Color but even if it was a remake of that I'd buy it.

But Nintendo never will, they want Pokemon to be exclusive to their handhelds to drive sales in that area. If they offered all their titles on both consoles and handhelds nobody would buy both.

It will probably have some impact. I agree very wierd release schedule. But overall i don't think it will make that big of a difference. Nintendo probably thinks it's better to get the game out ASAP than delay it just for the sake of spacing out their releases.

My 2 cents -

Bayonetta and Hyrule, while sure to be solid releases are not system sellers. We've seen these titles before, neither franchise is new. They weren't system sellers then, why would they be now? We had Bayonetta 1 in 2010 and Hyrule is just a reskin of Dynasty Warriors and there have been a ton of those games over the years. We actually already have a Dynasty Warriors game on Wii U, Warriors Orochi Hyper and it sold like garbage. I don't think reskinning the characters into Link, Zelda, ect. is going to help sales that much.

My point is these games in the past have been solid releases but nobody went out and bought a console just so they could play Bayonetta 1 or Dynasty Warriors 3.

Does anyone outside of Nintendo fans even know about these 2 new games? Sure, some do. But not many. I certainly don't hear anyone talking about them outside of Nintendo message boards.

What sells systems is Nintendo's major 1st party releases - Mario 2D, Mario 3D, Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Mario Party. Everyone knows about these games. And perhaps they can expand that list in the future with a new concept that turns out to be a hit.

But Bayonetta/Hyrule are not new concepts. I'm happy with the sales, still narrowly beating Xbone. The mario kart bump seems to have given us some sort of sustained boost. Hopefully Smash Brothers will increase this even further.

I don't share my console with anyone so looks like this is moot for me.

Any of the games would be a good choice, I wouldn't go with Party U as it's a collection of mini games, not a real game. However there is no Mario Party yet on Wii U so if you really want a party game it might be an OK choice.

The other 3 are top notch 1st party releases however so I'd go with one of those instead.

I've not played Windwaker HD, have played the other two. Of Pikmin and Mario U, I definitely got more enjoyment out of Mario U. Mario U and Pikmin are both short though. Not sure about Windwaker having never played it.

Well I tried everything I could. I'm going to just keep holding out on finding a cheap WiiU gamepad or console on craigslist or ebay. Sure as hell not giving Nintendo 180 bucks to fix something that might take them 10 minutes. I guess those that have been saying a WiiU bundled without a gamepad have a more valid point now. 

That sucks, sorry. Do you have a warranty? This should be covered if you do.

For $180 dollars it's not worth fixing, you can buy a new one cheaper than that. New gamepads are going for $155 on ebay currently.

http://www.ebay.com/...ac#ht_691wt_797

Do other controllers work fine? It's not something with the console is it? Have you tried this with the gamepad plugged into the charger? Maybe it's a battery issue. Try resyncing the gamepad if you haven't already. Also if you have a buddy with a Wii U have him/her bring their gamepad over so you can be sure it's not the console. Is there any physical damage? Is the the sensor on the gamepad or the console covered up or blocked?

Good luck.

I have the opposite problem actually.

If my tv is not on, or on the appropriate input channel when I activate my wii u, I will get a video feed, but no sound.

I have to hit home and go to the suspend screen, and then push home again to get back into the game/app with sound.

Pretty sure mine is because Im using a hdmi to dvi with component audio though. (Dat old Sony Grand Wega, still a goodie!)

Well I'm using the standard HDMI cable included with the Wii U. I have tried everything I can think of. For the longest time I thought it was just my TV...but after having the same problem on many other TVs it definitely isn't.

I've been having this problem with my Wii U for a while, was wondering if anyone had a solution. If I start up my Wii U, then flip to the appropriate HDMI channel on my TV I get Wii U audio but a black TV screen. However, if I at that point flip to the wrong HDMI channel then back to the appropriate HDMI channel the picture shows up.

This is incredibly annoying. Every time I play I have to start up my Wii U, flip from normal TV to HDMI input, flip to the wrong HDMI input, then flip back to the right HDMI input.

Also if I start up the Wii U while the correct HDMI channel is already selected and TV is already on it will boot fine.

I have this problem on most TVs. Not all but most.

This isn't a serious problem as there is a workaround but I can't stress how annoying it is. Anyone know how to fix it?

I've tried using all different HDMI inputs on my TV but no luck.

Also I meant to post this in the subforum, my fault.

Awesome news on the automatic progression. It's extremely annoying how many times you needlessly had to press "OK" when performing exercises. Press OK to select exercise, press OK after useless "take a break" screen, press OK after calorie total is updated, press "OK" to bypass instruction screen, press OK to start exercise, ect. I hope this is an improvement. I've long wanted to be able to just select the exercises I wanted to do and have them automatically play without having to pick the wiimote up and down constantly.

The Fitmeter thing is kinda nice for some, not for me because I accidently put my fitmeter through the washer and haven't bother to replace it. What I really want to see is some DLC offering extra obstacle courses. Nice to see some kind of additional support for the title though.

Just wanted to add a follow up comment and say how much I've enjoyed this update. I did 3 one hour long workouts using Wii Fit U in the past 4 days. This is such a huge improvement, you can now keep your heart rate up as it goes from exercise to exercise without interruptions or multiple confirmation screens every 5 minutes. For anyone who's been ignoring Wii Fit U I highly recommend you give the updated version a go.

I even wish they'd go further and give us the option to cut every interruption screen that's not an exercise - calorie counter progress, high scores, "why not take a break" screens, tip screens, ect. I just want to do the exercises without interruption...sort of like a fitness DVD.

That said, you can get a good workout from Wii Fit U if you plan right. I have used it when I couldn't get to the gym. If you're looking to burn calories and get a cardio workout, I'd create a custom workout consisting of something like this -

- Run all 4 obstacle courses (in my opinion the best and most fun exercise Wii Fit U offers)

- Hula Hoop (high a level as you can handle)

- 10 minute run. There's a few options, either do a straight run or play a running game where you have to find miis.

That alone will get your heart pumping for a good 30 minutes or so. 

I've found it's pretty much pointless to use the game for the muscle building and yoga once you've learned how to do the exercises. Just write them down along with how many repetitions you need and do them without the game. Going through the game doesn't add anything, takes too long, and is unnecessary. I really don't need to hear "good job!" "great workout!" and have the game tell me when to start and stop. I've found that getting the balance board balanced on your TV for these exercises isn't much of an indicator of whether your form is correct. So overall using the balance board for yoga and strength exercises is pointless in my opinion.

A lot of the stuff in Wii Fit U is fun but doesn't give you a workout, particularly most of the balance board stuff.

I really like the pedometer functionality. If you're into walking, using the Fit Meter to track your steps and in turn synching it with the game can be very satisfying. If you're not very active, sticking to a goal of say 10,000 steps a day will really help you drop pounds even if that's the only activity you do.

But as with everything, remember that if you're looking to lose weight changing your diet is way more important than exercise.

What if you overweight/obese? Pretty sure the game can get your heart pumping lol.

Yeah, it can for people in that category. If you're one of those people Wii Fit U can be a good option. But most people, they won't find the majority of the exercises in Wii Fit U challenging enough.

I have to respectfully disagree with your article's main point.

You seem to be implying that relationships with 3rd party developers is a net loss for Nintendo. This doesn't make sense. If this was the case then there would be no 3rd party games on any console. Yes, Nintendo pays the developers to make the game but having sucessful 3rd party games on the console is a win-win for both the Nintendo and the game developers. It makes the console more attractive. If the process wasn't beneficial for Nintendo they wouldn't try to do it. Neither would Sony or Microsoft.

That's the big negative about Nintendo that until recently really harmed the Wii U's reputation - lack of games and 3rd party support. This is one of the biggest reasons the Wii U has not been received well.  Many people have not bought a Wii U for this reason, there's no way it's a positive.

The better question is why they haven't added Donkey Kong Country yet

They used to have all of them on the Wii Shop but they removed them about a year and a half ago. I don't think they ever said why but it's probably a licensing issue. My other theory is they might be planning to rerelease the games in one big collection for the Wii U on disc sort of like they did with Kirby's Dream Collection a few years back.

As far as other games go...I think it's a lack of manpower. They are porting a few every week, but their choices seem very suspect. They keep porting a lot of bad games, I wish they'd focus on the good/most popular ones.

I'd buy a Wii U just for Smash 4. Been sitting in my Wii U since it came out...can't stop playing it.

I've played most of these. I wasn't a fan of Pikmin 3 or New Mario Bros. U. They are both very short and Pikmin 3 is repetitive.

I'd recommend Windwaker HD - I haven't completed it but from what I've played so far I can tell it's easily the best overall game. 

All in all it comes down to what kind of game you like to play - do you want a platformer, adventure, hack n slash or multiplayer game? I'd check out some reviews and promo videos and decide based on that.

I spent a ridiculous amount of time playing Dynasty Warriors 3 on the PS2. These games are mindless fun, I personally love them. They are  hack and slash games on a huge map, so if you're not into that you might not like them. The biggest complaint people have about them is that the combat is repetitive, which I admit it is. It is a complete button masher. Either you love that or you hate it. I don't know how much Hyrule will be different, but in previous games there were different characters all with their own unique weapons, stats and special finishing moves. As you play levels you can find new weapons to make your character better, unlock additional characters, ect. There tends to be a lot of unlockables which makes the games very addictive.

All Dynasty Warriors games tend to be very similar so just try one of the older ones. They're sort of like Call of Duty games in that way...if you've played one you've played them all.  Hyrule will probably be extremely similar but with updated graphics and Zelda skins. I'm not expecting anything new.

I guess I'll necro this thread.

After about 2 years of Wii U my top 5 games in terms of what I've gotten the most enjoyment out of is -

1. Zombi U

2. CoD: BO2

3. Orochi Warriors

4. DK: Tropical Freeze

5. Wii Fit U

For me Zombi U was the definition of what a great Wii U game should be. It might be the only game released that actually focuses on and harnesses the potential of the gamepad. Amazing immersive experience.

BO2 and Orochi Warriors are not exclusive but I've been so addicted to both - these are my stress reliever games. 

DKTF was too short but very challenging and the prettiest platformer I've ever played.

Wii Fit U is great for burning off stress, I use it all the time on days I just want to burn off some energy but can't make it to the gym.

Either SNES or PS2.

SNES I grew up with as a little kid but PS2 was my primary console from middle school all the way through college as I skipped the last generation entirely and stuck with PS2. I got my PS2 in 2000/2001 and got my Wii U in January 2013 so it was my primary console for 12 years.

So all in all I have to go with PS2. That console was amazing...the game library is absurdly huge and it's full of masterpiece titles.

Only problem is it now looks like garbage blown up on my 42 inch HD TV...I need to get a smaller screen if I want to play it again.

WIi U I really like but it's in the middle of my list so far. I love the gamepad idea and its uniqueness but I have been really dissapointed by the lack of 3rd party support that I was expecting when I bought it. Of the consoles I've owned it's passed N64, Sega Genesis and PS1 on my list but it can't hold a candle to PS2 or SNES. And that's where I'm expecting the Wii U to stay on my list...right in the middle. Some great upside but some really bad downsides as welll.

This is just a small $15 digital release. No biggie.

Still better than Advanced Warfare.

LOL, you're joking right?

_{No doubt the Wii U is a terrible name and contributed to the poor sales. Still to this day many people think it's a gamepad add on for the wii.}

_{Nintendo definitely should have gone with a new name entirely and dropped the Wii moniker. Or at the minimum called it the Wii 2, atleast that way people would know that it's a different, newer console.}

I'm excited for it, I'll get it eventually. Doubtful I'll buy it day 1 @ what I'm guessing is a $60 price tag - but I bet the price will fall fast. I'll probably pick it up sometime in 2015.

The termination of DS and Wii Online is because the servers that Nintendo used were external. Gamespy, the company that provided the servers/service got closed down, resulting in Nintendo having to terminate DS and Wii online capability's.

Even if that's true, Nintendo could have just moved the game to a different server if they wanted. If the players themselves can create their own servers for it there's no reason Nintendo couldn't have supported it. I think bottom line the decision was made to force players to move to the new console. The servers did get shut down about a week before mario kart 8 was released.

Really didn't like that move by Nintendo. Seemed premature to me. It can't be that expensive to run servers for a few popular Wii games. I believe even the last few PS2 online games just recently got shut down and sony and microsoft will for sure be supporting online for PS3 and Xbox 360 for years to come.