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#135894 YouTube app is now live!

Posted by naadofett on 21 November 2012 - 09:53 PM in Wii U Hardware

Such a shame that the app is pretty much garbage. I mean, you can't even browse from the gamepad and the interface is a sloppy mess. I'll stick to the browser.

Who do you suppose was in charge of developing the app? Nintendo or Youtube? I'm trying to think of where else I saw a similar complaint about Youtube on a device. Oh, I think it was people complaining about how crappy the iOS version of the Youtube app is compared to simply just using the Safari browser on iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. Maybe this isn't a coincidence.

#164682 Wind Waker HD Screenshots

Posted by naadofett on 29 January 2013 - 07:08 PM in Wii U Games and Software

I dont know if these screens are representative or just tests.

But it appears to mostly keep the old geometry, redo textures, and modernize the lighting engine.

I dont think i like the way the new lighting engine makes the characters look. They look too.... 3d.

I didn't even know there was a gold edition. That being said, I do have this:

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#162385 Wind Waker HD Screenshots

Posted by naadofett on 23 January 2013 - 09:01 PM in Wii U Games and Software

For all us "old fogies" out there... I'm super stoked to see this announcement. I kept my Wii because it has GC support and still have ALL my GC games just in case I feel like playing again. I remember picking up my GC on launch night at Walmart *shudder* back in my final college days. So this is very exciting to me. To me this also begs the question: Will there be more re-releases of GC games?... Even if they are straight ports without HD updates. Very excited and felt 10 years younger when I saw this announcement!

#135907 Wii U Video Chat

Posted by naadofett on 21 November 2012 - 10:36 PM in Wii U Hardware

Has anybody actually used the video chat application? What do you think? I don't know anybody with a Wii U so I haven't tried it. I've "friended" several people, but I haven't crossed the awkward barrier of requesting a video since I don't actually know these people.

#136135 Wii U Video Chat

Posted by naadofett on 22 November 2012 - 08:48 AM in Wii U Hardware

Wii U Chat Roulette?

#132327 Wii U Pick-Up Stories

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 11:28 AM in Wii U Hardware

I'm on the waiting list at my local GameStop for a 8gb and 32gb to see whichever one comes in first. This morning I literally had a dream around 8am where I rolled out of bed on launch day with the feeling I could secure a Wii U somewhere. Then I woke up and realized I was only dreaming. Then I thought, well, maybe it is worth a shot after all.

Went to Walmart around 9:15 this morning (no pre-order) since the webiste said this store had them in stock 15 minutes before going over. They were sold out. Went across the street to Best Buy where there were already about 10 people in line just before 9:30 (non-preorders) and the guy came out and handed out papers for 12x deluxe units for people who didn't preorder (I was #11) and they had a stack of 8gb papers, but only a couple people in line after me at that point so they took 8gb units. After that I went to Fry's and got a Pro controller. They said they only had 5 deluxe units, which were all sold out. They had about 8x 8gb units there unclaimed, but were all stupid Fry's bundles that they couldn't sell the unit separately from. Then I went to Target near my apartment and grabbed their very last deluxe unit (non-preorder) for a friend of mine who is on a waiting list at GameStop and didn't make an attempt to get one on launch day because he thought they were sold out everywhere. Finally I went to the Target they recently added to our mall and they were 100% sold out already.

#140698 Wii U clock speeds are found by marcan

Posted by naadofett on 29 November 2012 - 08:30 PM in Wii U Hardware

Mario Kart, yes it's a karting game but still.

Wait a second, I like myself some Mario Kart, but I like sim racing in GT5 as well. Let's be fair, Mario Kart and GT5 are very different games in a very broad racing category. Mario Kart would be a much better comparison to Mod Nation Racers or something than GT5.

#136431 Wii U Black Friday Deals Post Deals Here USA only please

Posted by naadofett on 22 November 2012 - 03:49 PM in Wii U Hardware

I think the Toy R Us deal is pretty much the main Wii U Black Friday opportunity this year. What I'm curious about is if the 1st game is at 100% and all subsequent games are 40% off or if you're limited to only one discounted secondary game.

#132657 Wii U Basic vs. Deluxe popularity

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 03:53 PM in Wii U Hardware

I think the Deluxe is definitely more popular although the 8gb units are definitely selling out as well. When I was able to grab a Deluxe at Best Buy this morning (by the skin of my teeth) the BB employee handing out numbers went through every single Deluxe, but still probably had about 10 or so 8gb ones left. I was 11 of 12 Deluxe units and there were only a couple people in line behind us that reluctantly went with the 8gb instead of nothing. Fry's sold out of Deluxe units for walk-ins (the lady said they only got about 5 extra), but they had about 8 or so 8gb units, but were ONLY selling as bundles. I walked into a Target about 20 minutes later and got the very last Deluxe there. They did not have any 8gb units on hand, but don't know what they started with. I found it odd there was even a Deluxe left. Went to a second Target in town 10 minutes later and they were 100% sold out.

Before I made my attempts this morning, I got on the waiting list at my local GameStop and they were already booked on preorders for all types. I was #1 on their waiting list for an 8gb unit and got on the list for a Deluxe and was probably around 24th in line. This was about Two weeks ago I got on their list for the Deluxe and one week ago for the 8gb. So, clearly at this store, the Deluxe was in significantly higher demand.

#132581 Wii U Available at Walmart

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 02:51 PM in Wii U Hardware

Hmm, I ordered mine online with in store pickup without a hitch. I was kind of concerned, but absolutely no issues here.

I saw your original post, which is what gave me hope this morning. When I went on the website it would not allow me to order online for in-store pickup. Regardless, I ended up getting one at Best Buy across the street 20 minutes after I went into Walmart.

#132317 Wii U Available at Walmart

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 11:21 AM in Wii U Hardware

Walmart.com said they had the deluxe in stock at my local store, but when I got there they said they had already run out. It was a 25hr Walmart so who knows when, but probably sometime much earlier in the morning. I got there at 9:20ish.

#134095 Wii Online Store Funds & Wii U eShop

Posted by naadofett on 19 November 2012 - 09:21 PM in Wii U Hardware

The Wii Shop points can only be used in the Wii Shop, not the Wii U Shop. The good news is you haven't lost your points, but the bad news is you can only use them in Wii mode.

As I feared. Oh well. I forgot I even had the points on the Wii so it's not like it's a big deal. I just thought it'd be convenient if I could've used them in the Wii U eShop.

#134084 Wii Online Store Funds & Wii U eShop

Posted by naadofett on 19 November 2012 - 09:12 PM in Wii U Hardware

I just transferred my Wii data to my Wii U. I had 400 points in the Wii shop. Do the Wii online store points not transfer over to the Wii U shop? I know it's only $4, but that would've been nice to be able to use that money in the Wii U store.

#135053 Wifi or USB Ethernet?

Posted by naadofett on 20 November 2012 - 06:13 PM in Wii U Hardware

How is your network performance based on your connection method?

#135057 Wifi or USB Ethernet?

Posted by naadofett on 20 November 2012 - 06:23 PM in Wii U Hardware

I'm referring to the USB->Ethernet adapter. Not plugging a USB modem directly into the Wii U. This is the one I'm using that I've had since my Wii days a couple years ago.

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#135063 Wifi or USB Ethernet?

Posted by naadofett on 20 November 2012 - 06:27 PM in Wii U Hardware

Has anybody tried internetspeedtest.com on the Wii U? I'm not sure if this site uses flash or not though.

#135897 What is new with the Wii U Miis?

Posted by naadofett on 21 November 2012 - 10:01 PM in Wii U Hardware

Why can't you change the color of your pants?!? This makes me crazy.

#133891 Trying to narrow down my list of games to get my hands on...

Posted by naadofett on 19 November 2012 - 05:00 PM in Wii U Games and Software

No Mario?

#132647 toys r us doing buy 1 get 40 percent off all wii u games black friday

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 03:40 PM in Wii U Hardware

There were two friggin tents set up in front of Best Buy this morning where I live. I was talking to the guys in line and they told me they were camping out for Black Friday! I thought they were just dedicated Wii U customers. I don't care what the deal is, I'm not camping out for a week to wait for Black Friday. I think people have been killed during Black Friday a couple times over the same number of years here in the US. I think it's mostly been due to being trampled or something. Then again, I think somebody was killed during the PS3 launch and maybe even Xbox 360.

#172877 The Gamecube thread

Posted by naadofett on 18 February 2013 - 07:02 PM in General Gaming

I'm glad I found this thread. I actually left my launch Wii hooked up after buying my WiiU specifically for the purposes of potentially playing my old GC games. Back in the day I bought the GC on launch day and then bought the component cables as well. I recently was considering selling my Wii and just getting a used GC + component cables (I unfortunately sold both years ago) only to find that GC's are easy to come by, but the official component cables are insanely expensive. Now I guess I'll stick with the Wii for my GC games. I just wasn't sure how robust the GC emulator on the Wii is vs using an actual GC for playing my games.

I popped in Rogue Squadron 2 for the first time this weekend in years and it's awesome. Now I'm looking at my GC library and realizing I'm going to have to go back and play more... Eternal Darkness, Mario Sunshine, Resident Evil, and more. I'm really, really hoping that when the WiiU virtual console comes out they'll be able to get a bunch of these old GC games on there also. I'll already be buying Wind Waker HD when it comes out.

#136777 Thanksgiving embarrassment

Posted by naadofett on 23 November 2012 - 10:15 AM in Wii U Hardware

With "core" gamers it could be tough. I'd consider myself a core gamer and to some extent wonder which games I should get for Wii U vs PS3, however, I'm willing to give the Wii U version of a game a chance unless the port was done completely half-arsed rendering it a complete waste of money. The way I see it: Wii U for Nintendo exclusives and PS3 for PS3 exclusives. Everything else in between is a toss-up depending on how the game integrates with the console. Clearly we know PS3 does game patch updates and hopefully the same will be done for Wii U if necessary. I also like the Miiverse aspect of the Wii U for games as well. If Nintendo can tidy up the OS a little bit (menu lag and maybe make it a few less steps to bounce between certain menu options) I would have no problem using the U as my primary console. As for now, I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt and am leaning towards 3rd party purchases for U vs PS3 unless it's a very sloppy port.

#136748 Thanksgiving embarrassment

Posted by naadofett on 23 November 2012 - 09:34 AM in Wii U Hardware

I've yet to encounter this freezing, but I won't hold my breath. As for the menus, it doesn't drive me crazy, however they are definitely noticeable and are a little annoying. I just really hope this can be sorted out via software optimization/patch.

#136932 Thanksgiving embarrassment

Posted by naadofett on 23 November 2012 - 12:56 PM in Wii U Hardware

I just had my 1st complete freeze since launch using Nintendo Land (specifically my 2nd attempt at the balloon fight). Hasn't happened *yet* in NSMB.

Well, 5 minutes after my first freeze, it froze again in Nintendo Land right away when I restarted the game and tried to play the coin pachinko game.

#132638 Teardown?

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 03:33 PM in Wii U Hardware

There was a live stream last night at around 1am PST going on from the guys over at pcper.com. The completely disassembled and reassembled the 8gb unit.

#132651 Teardown?

Posted by naadofett on 18 November 2012 - 03:45 PM in Wii U Hardware

Yes there was a live stream but it was pretty useless.

To be fair, I'm not sure what's to be expected, really. If the innards don't explicitly show what the part details are, it makes it a little difficult to provide new information. Of course, that being said, this is what I inferred about the teardown since I didn't even know it was going on until they had already practically started reassembling it.