In hardware terms when compared to other consoles, it isn't next gen, but when compared to the wii, it is definately next gen. I don't buy Nintendo for EA, I buy Nintendo for Nintendo games, and there games are going to look gorgeous on this console and will probably be on par w/ next gen games because its nintendos magic. If the can make a 480p game such as DKCR or galaxy 2 look almost as good as a 720p game than I can't wait to see what they do with the same resolution. Sure, or 3rd parties it might not be enough, but I have no doubt that Nintendo will fully utilize the wii u and make their games some of the best looking of the next gen. If you don't believe me, pick up a copy of skyward sword and xenoblade, two of the best looking games of last gen that were on the wii. Look at wind waker, which despite being made 10 years ago still is visually stunning. Nintendo will be able to utilize their hardware, and who gives a crap if other developers can't, because Nintendo did so their silly excuses are a load of butt.
This x100. Nintendo did great things with the Wii and the WII's graphics were sub par specs wise. Give Nintendo a little time to work on their upcoming titles (new Mario, Zelda, etc...) and I think we'll see tremendous things. I'm really excited!
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