DarkMagician77

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We will just have to agree to disagree as many have already proven (check the links) that the Wii U GPU has 320 SPU's.http://www.techpower.../wii-u-gpu.html   http://www.eurogamer...inally-revealed . Only a few crackpots according to some in Gaf, Eurogamer, Beyond 3D, VGC are undercounting the SPU's for their demented pleasure; and believe that the SPUs are 160 Anyways, I'll stick to what I see instead of all that technical jargon which in the end of the day means null to enjoying beatiful Nintendo software.

Im not sure if your saying its not that big of a deal, or trying to say that the Wii U doesnt have a 160 SPU GPU?  Its been pretty well proven that the 160 SPU theory is more than likely accurate.  All you need to do is look at the AMD HD6450, a 160spu GPU with 8 texture units and 4 rops (Wii U's GPU supposedly has 8 ROPS), but overall is very close to the Wii U's suggested specs, and as you can see from testing done, it can outclass the 360/PS3, and thats in the PC environment.  Take a look at this if your skeptical.

 

http://www.techpower..._Passive/9.html

 

People, and I am no exception got to hung up on the "flops" performance of the GPU.  The majority of developers gave positive reaction to the GPU and memory, it was the CPU that gave them some fits.  Time constraints and cruddy dev kits and support from Nintendo is what caused the underwhelming performance with the early ports, and then the low sales of Wii U resulted in publishers devoting very little resources to the Wii U ports.  Imagine if all the early ports had been as good as Need For Speed MW and Bayonetta, the perception of Wii U might be a bit different throughout the industry.

This is a much better source for the Wii U's Latte GPU:  http://www.techpower.../wii-u-gpu.html showing that it is indeed a step up from the very capable Xenos GPU http://www.techpower...-360-gpu.html.  The Latte is most probably derieved from the Evergreen GPU 5550 that was released nearly 3 years before the Latte went into production and not an AMD HD 4xxx because of power consumption and the Latte showing the capablity for DX11 equivalent effects. http://www.cinemable...ii-U-58370.html http://www.nintengen...-wii-u-gpu.html http://www.cinemable...hics-47126.html

Anyways here is a few more things that might help enlighten about the possible Wii U GPU:

http://www.extremete...-ibmamd-cpu-gpu

http://www.amd.com/e...ktop/5000/5550#

http://en.wikipedia...._5xxx.29_Series

The Wii U GPU is most definitely not in the same area code in terms of raw power compared to PS4/X1 but it is still a very capable GPU. It along with Nintendo's artistic style is going to be enough to create some of the most beautiful looking games this generation.

Home console sales overall are low across the board not just Wii u although I agree a monster hunter exclusive could help. Perhaps not a port of the latest but something built from the ground up.

A animal crossing could help too among the others mentioned by dark.

Yeah what worries me is that the Wii U is with 3 AAA software + MK8 is basically neck and neck with a PS4 that doesn't have any relevant software on it's library.  I could easily imagine them taking Japan with just the release of FF15, KH, a Tales game or equivalent.  Thank goodness KH looks to be at least a good 12-15 months away before releasing!!!  With the current situation in Japan, only Nintendo faithful will really support the system even if Smash comes out!!!  It would really take a major coup like a Tales exclusive along with a combo of FE vs SMT, Pokemon and yes Animal Crossing to turn the tide at this point!!!

Wii U depressingly low despite three  major AAA software releases in Bayonetta 2, Hyrule Warriors and Fatal Frame!!! At this point Nintendo needs to really refocus their energies towards the west as Japan seems to be a lost cause.  The only way the can resesuciate the Wii U there is by releasing MH4G for the console after releasing Smash this holiday; then releasing a Pokemon title and then maybe the next DQ (most likely will go to PS4 than Wii U).  I do think they really need to get a major software release right after Smash to keep the Wii U alive in Japan!!!  Where is FE vs SMT, why is there no sequel to Last Story, where is a console Pokemon game and why haven't Nintendo offered to fund other AAA JRPG's like Tales or DQ to gain exclusives for it in Japan. Nintendo of Japan's decisions have been very defensive as of late and needs to really up their game.

I mean ZombieU sure isn't going to win awards in visuals but it ain't that far from many PS3/360 top tier First Person games.

ZombiU

L4D2

Dead Space 3

Sonic Lost World really has some nice moments with the level design.

 

 

The Wiii U has plenty under the hood for what Nintendo needs.