MachineLaw

This is a hot topic around many videogame websites right now and many people are already saying the Wii U will be dead on arrival because it will supposedly be outdated compared to it's rival consoles. Honestly speaking I do believe that both PS4 and Xbox 720 will have more processing power than Wii U, but I'm also sure that the other two consoles will not be coming this year or early next year, the main reason for this is due to games like Mass Effect 3, Halo 4 and GTA V that are still yet to be released. There's also the fact that 1080p HD is the standard right now and as far as I know the Wii U will also be 3D ready in case 3D televisions pick up steam, I also don't think that if they come up with a new "Galactic Definition" there would be any on households by the time Xbox3 and PS4 are released. But this is still speculation on my part, so let's move on with the facts. In terms of power consoles have been following this pattern:

NES --->SNES (2x) --->Nintendo 64 (3x) --->GameCube (3x) --->Wii(1.5x) ---> Wii U (3x)

PlayStation One --->PlayStation2 (3x) --->PS3(3x) ---> PS4 (?)

GB --->  GBC (2x)  --->GB Advance (3x) --->Nintendo DS (3x) --->Nintendo 3DS(3x)  

PlaySation Portable --->PS Vita (3x)

As you can see in this pattern, the Wii is the only console that didn't have any substantial upgrade compared to all the other ones shown here, which meant that most of it's games were essentially Gamecube games with a little more detailed. Of course there were new ways to play the game and Wii hardware itself allowed for a heck of a lot more features than the Gamecube did, but we are strictly speaking about graphical capabilities here since this is all what Sony and MS fans want to hear about.

Quite the difference, right?

Even if Wii U graphics aren't as good as the other two it doesn't mean that players won't be amazed of what it would be able to do. Take a look at the screenshots above for a quick example. PSP had considerable more graphics capabilities than DS and games like God of War, Syphon Filter and Peace Walker demonstrated that, but actually seeing Pokemon the way it was shown on DS was amazing to Pokemon players because it was a great improvement over it's predecessor, so even though PSP had better looking games, it was more amazing to see the transition of Pokemon Ruby, Golden Sun, Mario & Luigi, etc. from the GBA to the DS, and since most of PSP games were transitions from PS2 games they actually looked worse or equal to their respective franchise games on the PS2.

The problem with the Wii was that Nintendo's franchises wouldn't have a drastic change of how they looked on the Gamecube, so people weren't expecting much amusement from seeing new entries from classic franchises. Granted Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 and Skyward Sword look really amazing, but Nintendo's creativity can only go so far with the limited hardware. Again, take in mind that we are only discussing graphical changes, I'm well aware of how awesome Skyward Sword motion controls are and that the Gamecube wouldn't be able to give me that experience.

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (GameCube)

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)

Not much of a difference in graphics.

To conclude this post, I want you to think about how absolutely incredible a new Zelda, Metroid or F-Zero would look like with Wii U's capabilities, and how different they will look from the usual Wii games. Nintendo will once again show why they are one of the most creative developers out there.

I would really like to know what you guys think about this, and if you think that there would really be a drastic difference between Wii U's and PS4's graphics capabilities that would guarantee the Wii U to be outdated. I really hope I got my point across with this post.

Hi! I'm a big fan of all things Nintendo, and after many months trying to make IGN my home it was impossible because of all the hate people with different tastes receive for no reason at all except for the fact that they own a console that others don't. So looking for a safe place where I could rationally discuss things about my favorite gaming company I arrived here at the Wii U forums.

From the moment I set eyes on the unveiling of the Wii U, even though so many people were skeptical (and still are), I knew it was going to be the cause of excitement for so many people, simply because of the possibilities it brings to the table. Definitely one of the consoles I have been most excited about in my life.

I'm sorry if I often make mistakes while writing, but being from another country my main language is spanish and I wont get mad if you point the mistakes I make, since that's one of the ways I can improve it. My first console was a N64 and my favorite game of all time is WInd Waker, followed by Fallout 3(don't know why I became so addicted to this game).

There are many things more I wish to say but since this is just my introduction, I'm happy to be welcomed to these forums.

There's a rumor going around that there is going to be an spiritual successor to the Wii's Sonic Colors game called Sonic Dimensions for the Wii U. http://www.tssznews....on-wii-u-sonic/

The game sounds awesome in so many ways that even if I know that it is just a rumor and may be fake, it makes me really curious of how a game like this may turn out, especially since it is believed that Nintendo devs are collaborating with the makers of Sonic Colors. Graphics are said to be on par with Sonic Generations, and the abilities and plot sound really interesting.

What do you guys think about this rumor? Do you think its fake or real? I heard these guys get their leaks right and they are very accurate with rumors, so I am inclined to believe that it is real, especially because it seems to take some ideas of Colors to the next level.