FireBoost06

Seriously, the wiiU is an awesome console. The whole experience on the wiiU is unlike any other console out there now. The gamepad is brilliant, the graphics on trine 2, black ops & zombie u are quality. Miiverse is a great way to socialise, and is almost like a game in itself. Specs clearly aren't everything, the wiiU is more than capable of producing next gen games, new experiences.
   Makes ya wonder what the ps4 and 720 can do now, that will make them unique to current ps3/360..just increasing specs is pointless. Look at some of the games already on ps3 by the way, heavy rain, last of us comes out next year and beyond. They don't look like they can get much better.  
   The wiiU's unique gamepad and software makes this next gen gaming. ..the games are a plus

Got mine yesterday

Man, I thought you meant your Wii U.

This is awesome! I really hate using friend codes and I am glad they went with an account ID instead.

I know right?

Looks like my Wii U name will be "Evil Yoshi"

I bet you can think what mines gonna be lol

http://www.nintendo.....107/index.html

Seems like we're getting a new Nintendo Direct tomorrow morning!

Topic: It will focus on Miiverse and be roughly 35 mins long. No new game announcements.

Woldwide time zones: http://timeanddate.c...irect 2012.11.7

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How do you think it will look like?

NO! IT'S PERFECT!

For video game graphics, look at the zelda demo video.

I still think the Wii U can do much better than that.

I don't really care about the specs and all, i just want Mario and Zelda

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websites right now and many people are already saying the Wii U will be dead on arrival because it will supposedly be outdated compared to it's rival consoles.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.

http://mynintendonew...tore-for-wii-u/

"Wii U owners will be able to use apps that operate on the Wii U itself, such as MLB.TV, and others that run independently on the Wii U’s controller. Given its tablet-like design and 6.2-inch screen, it’s not hard to imagine being able to check email, browse the Web, post to social networks and even get some gaming in"

I'm really happy about this:).

ok i made a post a while back and a lot of people didnt like my opinion on this subject. i spend a lot of time reading video game news and keeping up with the rumors. 2012 is one of the biggest years in the history of nintendo. lets start with the 3ds. its picking up momentum quickly. my question is what titles will they come out with to combat what the ps vita will be doing. so in 2011 we get mario and mario kart. 2012 we get luigi mansion resident evil and then what? im talking AAA titles built from the ground up for 3ds that not only show the 3d effect but also well rounded development.

ok Wii U what i will say is nintendo's most anticipated console in their history. yes i just said that! so much is still not known about this console. nintendo has stated they want to offically show off the console again at E3 2012. so the rumors i have been reading state microsoft and sony moved up their console launch date to combat the Wii U. so maybe not sony but its very likely microsoft will announce their next console at E3 2012. nintendo has to bring their A+ game. seriously i do think this console will be more about core/mature experience then what the Wii was. Core nintendo players (im one of those) are looking forward to their fist HD console and want something that is a generational leap ahead of ps360.

what are you guys thoughts?

Why can't we just wait until e3 2012 to see the final design and then we will know...

Sure why not, that day will be the day a lot of us will be looking forward to.

I don't really think there is much more to say on the topic, we've heard from EA the Wii U will be 300-500% more powerful than the Xbox-PS3. The developers of Metro : Last Light and Darksiders 2 have both stated that the Wii U version will be superior. The Darksiders 2 producer says he is impressed with what the Wii U can do, Cytek are very happy with the Wii U, THQ says they're committed to the Wii U and plan to do more than just ports with it and the Braid creator said the Wii U has more RAM than the Xbox/PS3

I've just disproved all of your points with EVIDENCE. I also agree with N, the best graphics are at the end of a system's life.

*Facepalm* Little fun fact for ya. MOST OF THE X-BOX 360'S LAUNCH TITLES WERE ADVANCE HD VERSIONS OF X-BOX/GAMECUBE/PS2 GAMES! Is the X-Box 360 only as powerful as the X-Box? Heck no! Most of the developers have said that the Wii U versions of games will be deluxe versions. Ya know, deluxe as in, "If you want the best version, get this or the PC version." Just because many of the currently announced games are also on the 360/PS3, doesn't mean that that it isn't powerful enough to be considered a next gen system.