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[dagwood dang]

Well it happens in the gaming industry quite often these days. 360 had a redesign. So did PS3. Not to mention the handhelds...

Q: Do you think Nintendo will make a redesigned Wii U later on in the future?


Follow-ups: How do you feel about the idea?
Does this affect your thoughts on buying an early version of the Wii U?
How about the Gamepad?

[Kardibask]

It's possible, but I don't see any reasons to do so. Even if they redesigned it, the early models would most likely be just as good (Unless there was an overheating issue or something).

[Soul]

No. But Nyko will be making a Wii U controller in maybe 2013. I would like to see how cool 3rd party Wii U gamepad's are.

[dagwood dang]

Now the Wii pretty much stayed the same, didn't it?
I mean the Wii remotes had a bit of a redesign, but the console itself isn't any different from the day 1 model.

[AMAC]

Every console of the current gen has had a redesign, so I think it's probable that there will be a redesign for the Wii U at some point. If it was simply a change in the look of the console, I'd have nothing against it and it wouldn't put off buying an early model.

[Deadly Virus]

It's not really Nintendo's thing when it comes to consoles. I prefer it that way too. Unlike handhelds, Nintendo usually gets their console designs spot-on the first time.

[Crackkat]

nah, maybe, but only if there is a big problem with the original that means a redesign is necessary (hopefully not of course)

[Kardibask]

Now the Wii pretty much stayed the same, didn't it?
I mean the Wii remotes had a bit of a redesign, but the console itself isn't any different from the day 1 model.

http://www.nintendo.com/wii

[Alph]

The Wii only had one change and that was like 3-5 years in it's lifecycle, and I don't think they will re-design it until at least the 5th year unless there is a major problem with the systems, then of course it would be earlier. I have nothing agaisnt changes on consoles (except from the 3DS and DS changes which I don't even own) and I will proberly keep my early version unless something goes wrong with it.

Edited by TerrorX932, 01 August 2012 - 11:47 AM.

[Soul]

Plus the Nyko controller will have circle pads for anyone upset because they changed to analog's.

[Gamejunkie]

Nintendo doesn't traditionally redesign its home consoles and I think the last one that may have been was the SNES. I doubt very much the Wii U will get a redesign.

[KgGamesXL]

Yes it's possible that the Wii U could get a redesign every console nowadays have one and it's not like they couldn't make a slimmer Wii U with more efficient parts later down the line.

[Hoodbury]

Hmm, I suppose they could perhaps later on introduce one with a built in hard drive. But I don't think Nintendo usually does any drastic re-designs on their home consoles. Never effects me anyway since I'm always an early adopter

[WisdomPowerCourage]

Wii U slim, Wii U with more memory that's probably it nobody should be worried about this redesigns for home consoles are normal and usually just small changes.

[Nollog]

I don't think they will.
They design their consoles well from the start.
Anything they do to it would be minor things to save costs, like removing Gamecube play in the Wii.

[eugoreez]

maybe a redesign to put in larger storage space, for a higher price.

[MorbidGod]

Nintendo hasn't really drastically changed a home console before, but they do sometimes add color to try to get more sales. I'm surprised e didn't more color with the Wii.

[Keviin]

Plus the Nyko controller will have circle pads for anyone upset because they changed to analog's.

Clickable?

[Soul]

Clickable?

Idk it is possible now that I have studied more.

http://s3images.coro...hXeP_1JKjaS.jpg

http://s3images.coro...0g64tsW1bJl.jpg

[uh20]

IF the original launch console has a problem like overheating, than a redesign is imminent
but nintendo has a pretty good record otherwise

the only reason for the wii was getting rid of gamecube functionality, and a more cost efficient development