Wii U Discussion Thread.

[Hydrohs]

Well again, it's not the fact that it's a dumbed down Wii, that's actually a good thing to do. It's what they removed that's the problem, namely internet functionality. An internet connection is a crucial feature for pretty much any kind of entertainment or media device. I guarantee you very few people will buy this because of that.

Please explain why you need an internet connection to use the Wii. There are only a few games that actually make use of the feature, and it's not necessary in the least.

[BCVM22]

I guarantee you very few people will buy this because of that.

I guarantee you that it will have nothing to do with anything and that you're complaining for the sake of it.

Whatever numbers in which it does or doesn't sell, it will have zero to do with the lack of Internet connectivity.

[Dragon Trainer X]

I guarantee you that it will have nothing to do with anything and that you're complaining for the sake of it.

Whatever numbers in which it does or doesn't sell, it will have zero to do with the lack of Internet connectivity.

True, but don't forget that a couple games like CoD BO2 are on the Wii U, which are pretty much all about Wifi matches. Other than those, then I think you'll be just fine with the new system.

Hopefully, my dad won't see this, but he used my own message title to use for talking to my mom at work, and so I clicked on it, thinking it was a response to me. A little Pidgey told me someone's getting a Wii U before Christmas...

[BCVM22]

True, but don't forget that a couple games like CoD BO2 are on the Wii U, which are pretty much all about Wifi matches.

Nintendo likely reasoned - accurately, in all likelihood - that anyone buying this final redesign is not terribly concerned about connecting online in the comparatively few titles the Wii did get that supported extensive online multiplayer in that fashion. CoD: Black Ops II was not released for the Wii, for the record.

[blaze boy]

Hence why I've got the idiot on my ignore list. Makes no sense to pay attention to his stupidity when I can go to better sites and at least get the same stupidity better worded.

Wait we had an ignore list, huh you learn something new everyday.

Old consoles can basically do whatever the hell they want. If this Wii Mini wants to show up at your house, get drunk and vomit on your carpet, it can. I don't know how well that would sell, but it can.

Not going lie but I had a good laugh at this and actually cheered me up.

Thanks for that BCVM22.

[Clamps]

Technically, if it still has USB ports, you can still hook it up to Ethernet with the Ethernet adapter. That's if the ability to go online at all isn't erased from the firmware entirely for some stupid reason.

[Hydrohs]

Technically, if it still has USB ports, you can still hook it up to Ethernet with the Ethernet adapter. That's if the ability to go online at all isn't erased from the firmware entirely for some stupid reason.

I wouldn't be surprised if it was. It would be sort of counter-intuitive to include the option to go online, only to have your console tell you its impossible. Unless you are one of the few with the adapter, of course.

[BCVM22]

It's a moot point anyway, since the system is Canada-only for now. Do they even have Internet up there?

[Hydrohs]

It's a moot point anyway, since the system is Canada-only for now. Do they even have Internet up there?

It's hard to come by, I had to construct a giant antenna out of deer antlers and wrap it in tin foil I manage to scrounge up and then pointed it southward towards the States.

But seriously I have no idea why it's only been announced for release in Canada right now, that's so strange.

[woot21]

It's hard to come by, I had to construct a giant antenna out of deer antlers and wrap it in tin foil I manage to scrounge up and then pointed it southward towards the States.

But seriously I have no idea why it's only been announced for release in Canada right now, that's so strange.

Because Nintendo needs to play catch up in Canada, obviously.

woot21 out dawgs

[Rezzo]

Technically, if it still has USB ports, you can still hook it up to Ethernet with the Ethernet adapter. That's if the ability to go online at all isn't erased from the firmware entirely for some stupid reason.

Sounds "expensive". Expect that to be the case.

[Iris Mist]

Well again, it's not the fact that it's a dumbed down Wii, that's actually a good thing to do. It's what they removed that's the problem, namely internet functionality. An internet connection is a crucial feature for pretty much any kind of entertainment or media device. I guarantee you very few people will buy this because of that.

Believe it or not, there are actually people out there that buy a gaming console to... get ready for it... play games. Personally, my Wii is now mainly used for Netflix, so the Wii Mini would be useless for me. I find the idea of a smaller console a great idea, especially at a lower price.

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go hate myself for not being able to afford the Wii U.

Same here. I just hate that I have to wait to experience it completely. Maybe my convenience store will rent it in the near future though, better than nothing

[Bolt the Cat]

Believe it or not, there are actually people out there that buy a gaming console to... get ready for it... play games. Personally, my Wii is now mainly used for Netflix, so the Wii Mini would be useless for me. I find the idea of a smaller console a great idea, especially at a lower price.

I get that, and quite frankly I agree that games should be the primary focus of any game console, but it's not just about the games these days. It's a social experience. That's why features like internet and social media need to be there. Plus, given how expensive entertainment devices are nowadays and how bad the economy is, it's important for such devices to become entertainment hubs that can do multiple things. In that sense, game consoles aren't just competing against themselves but also things like smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.

[BCVM22]

And you're still willfully ignoring the only argument against your case that anyone needs, that being the fact that at this late date, no one is buying a Wii - much less this Wii - for that purpose.

[Bolt the Cat]

And you're still willfully ignoring the only argument against your case that anyone needs, that being the fact that at this late date, no one is buying a Wii - much less this Wii - for that purpose.

Which is a fair point, yes, but it's also one of the reasons most people are abandoning the Wii altogether.

[Jb]

It's hard to come by, I had to construct a giant antenna out of deer antlers and wrap it in tin foil I manage to scrounge up and then pointed it southward towards the States.

But seriously I have no idea why it's only been announced for release in Canada right now, that's so strange.

Did you hold it together with molasses smoothed out with hockey sticks?

[BCVM22]

Which is a fair point, yes, but it's also one of the reasons most people are abandoning the Wii altogether.

You mean aside from the fact that the system is six years old and was just replaced by its successor?

[Hydrohs]

Did you hold it together with molasses smoothed out with hockey sticks?

Maple Syrup, actually.

Which is a fair point, yes, but it's also one of the reasons most people are abandoning the Wii altogether.

You mean aside from the fact that the system is six years old and was just replaced by its successor?

And is still the best selling console to date.

[Bolt the Cat]

You mean aside from the fact that the system is six years old and was just replaced by its successor?

Hasn't stopped Microsoft and Sony from staying with their current gen consoles for another year or two. Have you ever considered why the Wii U is out significantly earlier than Microsoft and Sony? It's not simply because the Wii is old, so are the 360 and PS3. It's because the Wii has been made completely obsolete. It's no coincidence that after Microsoft and Sony copied the Wii's motion control gimmick, Wii sales plummeted. Motion control was the only real advantage the Wii had, it has inferior specs, inferior third party support, and inferior online support. There's not much reason to own a Wii anymore unless you like Nintendo games. So therefore, Nintendo was essentially forced to release the Wii U now to remain competitive.@Hydrohs Yeah, it WAS the best selling console, but sales have plummeted since Kinect and Move stole the Wii's thunder.

[BCVM22]

And in being aware of all of that, what could possibly be your beef with them releasing a super-stripped down Wii at a super-stripped down price at this point?