Nintendo Wii U, really?

[Apoc]

Could be cool, interesting enough. Im a tech junkie, so I am interested, but im still not sure about that 'controller'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e3qaPg_keg

[Tmall]

I like the idea of having your inventory, and pre-mapped buttons on it. It will beat having to bring up an items screen.

[Apoc]

Originally Posted by Tmall

I like the idea of having your inventory, and pre-mapped buttons on it. It will beat having to bring up an items screen.

This is true. But imagine trying to play a shooter with that controller? Looks a little uncomfortable, especially compared to say, the 360 controller.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Apoc

This is true. But imagine trying to play a shooter with that controller? Looks a little uncomfortable, especially compared to say, the 360 controller.

I dunno. The Duke apologists ought to love it

[TommyHotWheel]

So its a wireless Gameboy for a controller...why? May as well bring back the Powerglove.

[Corey]

Didn't they try this kind of functionality before with a cord to connect the Gameboy Advanced to the Gamecube? How will they keep costs down? How much is an additional controller going to set you back? And most importantly, who's going to give a fuck if Nintendo has the same lack luster third party game support? I'm past the point of giving a shit about another Mario, Zelda, Kirby, or Smash Brothers game. I still have a soft spot for Metroid, but that's not enough to justify another Nintendo console that will collect dust after a month.

[Apoc]

Originally Posted by TommyHotWheel

So its a wireless Gameboy for a controller...why? May as well bring back the Powerglove.

Not quite. I mean, yes, the controller functions as a handheld to play games, but the console is reported to be quite a bit more powerful than either the PS3 or 360, and supposedly plays games in true 1080p, which no console currently on the market can do.

I dont have a problem with the controller aside from button layout, but this is a next gen console, and doesn't have half the power of a modern gaming PC.

Seems Nintendo is putting themselves in the same position they did with the Wii, launching sub-par tech a year earlier than MS and Sony plan to get their new consoles out the door, at the price of no doubt hgaving much weaker tech. It worked for them with the Wii, but that doesnt mean it will this time. Neither the GC or the N64 were huge successes (though still profitable), so the chances on this are 50-50, as most of the 'casual gamers' who bought a Wii, may not be willing to upgrade to new tech.

[derf]

Originally Posted by Corey

Didn't they try this kind of functionality before with a cord to connect the Gameboy Advanced to the Gamecube? How will they keep costs down? How much is an additional controller going to set you back? And most importantly, who's going to give a fuck if Nintendo has the same lack luster third party game support? I'm past the point of giving a shit about another Mario, Zelda, Kirby, or Smash Brothers game. I still have a soft spot for Metroid, but that's not enough to justify another Nintendo console that will collect dust after a month.

It worked for them because they had a very different user interface with the wii-mote, and they also figured out really great ways of incorporating it into games. But I do agree, they are launching a less than revolutionary new console just to be first

[Dave]

This is a new console? I thought it was just a controller. I'm unenthused as usual.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Dave

This is a new console? I thought it was just a controller. I'm unenthused as usual.

Unless it had a Sony emblem on it, LOL