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  1. 1. Buying a Wii U?

    • Pre-ordered/will buy before launch
    • I'm waiting for a specific franchise announcement
    • Will buy it when cheaper
    • Probably not buying
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    • Flipping it


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Launches: 2012


Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.

New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.

Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance Board™.

Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.

Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.

Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.

Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.

CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.


Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.

 

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That would make it quite powerful to output to 4 screens at once. By the sounds of it it's Wireless HDMI, which I'm not sure on the limitations for on signal cross over. It would also massively push up the price of the console/console ownership cos those do not look cheap.

 

The game they showed,d Chase or something, has 1 main person with the new controller, and 4 others hunting them down with wiimotes. Kinda like a games master.

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That would make it quite powerful to output to 4 screens at once. By the sounds of it it's Wireless HDMI, which I'm not sure on the limitations for on signal cross over. It would also massively push up the price of the console/console ownership cos those do not look cheap.

 

The game they showed,d Chase or something, has 1 main person with the new controller, and 4 others hunting them down with wiimotes. Kinda like a games master.

 

Yeah, the rumors said something to the effect of splitting the 1080p across 4 controllers to make it work. I'm not an expert on whdi but that seems like it might work. That would make it 480x270 which would still be adequate.

 

 

Update: This pic seems to indicate only one controller.

 

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So the new controller would be basically kind of an "accesory" and the Wii-mote remains the regular controller?

 

Sounds more and more like a simple Wii HD. Especially if it's limited to a single screen controller.

 

I never got around to buying a Wii but I might be tempted to get this after a price drop of two.

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If you are limited to only one of these controllers on the system, then Nintendo will have done something wrong. I know the amount of processing power it would take to push four unique HD streams to the controllers, but if you can't do it for all the players, don't do it at all.

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Wow, what? So we aren't going to be able to use up to 4 controllers? That...actually sucks really, really bad. I was at least hoping for a Zelda Four Swords Gamecube type experience where each player can get their own screen as well.

 

Also, does anyone know if the 1080p will be native? Because if yes, that'd be mighty nice and if upscaled it will be mighty lame.

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Wow, what? So we aren't going to be able to use up to 4 controllers? That...actually sucks really, really bad. I was at least hoping for a Zelda Four Swords Gamecube type experience where each player can get their own screen as well.

 

Also, does anyone know if the 1080p will be native? Because if yes, that'd be mighty nice and if upscaled it will be mighty lame.

 

No word yet. I actually assumed it would be native when Geoff Keighly was interviewing Reggie, because Reggie kept saying "it's 1080p" rather than just "it's HD", but it could just be ad jargon. I'm also surprised Keighly didn't address how many controllers this system would be able to use simultaneously. I also imagine Reggie would've deflected had he asked. Perhaps they didn't get specific because it's something that will likely change in the upcoming months. Honestly, the less info the nail do early on the better. That way there is always room to grow and expand a little bit.

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Eh? Only one of those new controllers? Well, I guess its alright then... since we are able to reuse our old Wiimotes, which is nice and one of those controllers will easily cost $100, me think. So yeah... Wii HD.

 

I guess they can have the market for a year or two then it will get clobbered by the successors of the PS3 and the 360. So atm, I'm not even sure if it is even worth it... just depends on the price.

 

About that... some of you care to guess the price for JUST the console?

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Hrmm, makes sense.

 

Ugh. Just seeing a picture of people trying to use the WiiMote like a non-waggle controller makes my hands hurt. Fucking thing is a travesty.

No kidding. It hurts after a while... I need one of those controllers... not the new one. Then agan. That damn thing is like $30-40... I think. Sure is getting broken alive by accessories

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I wouldn't doubt there could be more than one of the new controllers, though I can imagine only two with what little we do know. Perhaps some games will only require one Wii U controller and all previous Wii controllers.

 

Just yesterday I was thinking about the money I've spent on controllers and other accessories. I really like that my Wiimotes will have some use in the next generation. What I'm even more happy about is that we can use a frickin' external hard drive.

 

All the Casual/Lite Gamers can stick to the provide flash memory, and expand it with SD cards if they wish, while all the "Hardcores" can hook up their hard drive.

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I wouldn't doubt there could be more than one of the new controllers, though I can imagine only two with what little we do know. Perhaps some games will only require one Wii U controller and all previous Wii controllers.

 

Just yesterday I was thinking about the money I've spent on controllers and other accessories. I really like that my Wiimotes will have some use in the next generation. What I'm even more happy about is that we can use a frickin' external hard drive.

 

All the Casual/Lite Gamers can stick to the provide flash memory, and expand it with SD cards if they wish, while all the "Hardcores" can hook up their hard drive.

 

Wait, we can use external HDDs? Link for that? I'd love a confirmation of this :P

 

EDIT: Just realized you got this from Dean's post <_<, so now I'm directing that question at Dean.

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I don't know about this thing. I'm aware that there are possibilities for the NY Times sized controller that I probably haven't thought of, but I doubt they'd be game-changing enough for me personally, or not in the right way. I understand that unique hardware features have distinguished Nintendo consoles in the market in recent years, and made them a whole lot of money from selling lots of units, but I get the impression they feel obligated to include one (feature) at this point, whether or not one is really the best choice or even necessary. While the name of this system claims to represent the all-inclusive "this suits YOUR needs" experience that the console will deliver, the method of achieving that seems questionable to me right now. I know feelings are mixed when it comes to the 3D functionality on 3DS, but the impression I get is that most people would've preferred more muscle and capabilities for their money in its place. Same goes for this tablet controller. If that is supposed to be the sole distinguishing feature of Wii U, and hardware-wise it isn't significantly more powerful that the 360 & PS3, then I have zero interest. Well, not zero, but not enough interest to buy one. Sony & Microsoft will be releasing consoles within a couple of years after this one, and if they aren't so far gone by that point that MS's console is controlled by shouting at the screen with a mood ring on and Sony's is done via USB body suit, I'll wait for one of those.

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http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/35113/

 

Well some of the really important people weren't exactly blown away by the Wii U

 

Yeah, they didn't have very much to show investors. If you're putting stock in Nintendo then you're going to want to see real games. The whole "oh those games were really running on the xbox and playstation" didn't help much either I think.

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http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/35113/

 

Well some of the really important people weren't exactly blown away by the Wii U

 

That's gotta hurt.

 

Overall, I love the idea. I love remote play more than I loved the waggle. When I first saw the idea of connecting a PSP and a PS3, I was literally salivating at the possibilities. But, those never came to full realization.

 

What Nintendo has got to fear though is moving that 360/PS3 install base to this new console. Especially the PS3. Next year, Sony can just come out and say to existing PS3 owners, "Don't spend lots of money on a new console, get our handheld which brings the same functionality to your PS3 AND you can take it anywhere you want." Hell, Apple has already started this by integrating Apple TV with the iPad.

 

Really hope Nintendo can bring better differentiators to this console because I still think remote play is wicked cool.

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