In March of 2011, Nintendo released the 3DS handheld system. The price was 249.99 USD. That price point, which certainly was astronomical, did not last more than six months before Nintendo took nearly 80 dollars off the price. Was that needed? No. What they did not attempt to do was put out meaningful games that people wanted to buy the handheld for. There was the less than stellar launch line up, and not much else when they announced the price drop. Even when the system was reduced for sale the public was not that happy about it either. Many had just bought the system no more than six months ago for a considerable amount more.
Admittedly the title is presumptious, so if you do own a Wii U already, then that’s great to hear; this article will probably just reinforce what you already know.
If you don’t because of financial reasons, then obviously that’s a perfectly good reason.
But if you don’t just… because, or if you’re sitting on the fence, then GamersFTW give you a few reasons why the Wii U should sit alongside your PS4 or Xbox One as your treasured second console
If you don't own one yet, and you don;t buy one in 2015, then you will never buy one. 2015 Zelda. X.
Yep I'd agree with that. Getting a Wii U now means you can enjoy the wealth of Big N first-party titles out now, and look forward to future giants like Zelda Wii U later in the year!
My MAIN reason for not owning a WiiU right now, is very simple. Pricing.
Nintendo rarely drops the price on their best games, so even after 2 years orso, games like Pikmin 3 and The Wonderful 101 are still around 45-50 euro here in Holland.
I'm not saying those games aren't worth 50 euro. I'm sure they are. However, for 50 euro I can also choose to pick up 3-5 must-have games from the bargain-bin for the consoles I do already have.
So that's an easy choice for now.
There are also other reasons why I don't own a WiiU (yet), like the region-locked software and hardware, the very small HDD, the extra expenses you will need for the peripherals, the online experience/environment, the outdated hardware, the lack of proper 3rd party support and mainstream-games, etc etc, but main reason for now is simply the price for the games.
Nintendo has simply priced itself out of my comfort-zone.
I'm am REALLY excited about some of the games already out for the WiiU, and even more excited about some of the upcoming games, and I'm sure I'll play them all SOME day, but if those prices don't go down in the near future, then I won't be playing them anytime soon.
I just got a PS4, my wallet needs a break.
Even with the 3DS having a sparse lineup this year, buying games for 4 different platforms gets expensive.
See thats the problem if it isn't the price its either because people are waiting on a certain game to come out (Zelda, X, Star Fox) had Nintendo priced the console right and had some of their big franchises from the get go we would've had a whole different scenario. ;)
I dont like big N first party titles except Mario kart.
When Wii-u $300 model drops to $200. Whenever that is. I'll buy one.
games I'm interested in is the N version of dynasty warrior game and bayo 2 for now
@Yi-Long
Unfortunately i doubt that'll change... New Super Mario Bros on DS (a 10 year old game) still sells for nearly full price.
It doesnt apply to me since i buy anything i want at launch, but thats definitely a barrier that negates the cheapness of the system.
@kreate
My only concern is that since Nintendo is being so slow with the price drops that by the time it hits 200$ their next console will almost be out and if it's backwards compatible then there'll be little reason to buy the Wii U.
The sad problem is that being a fan of Japanese games, there is probably a longer list of games I want to enjoy playing that I will never get the chance to than ones actually available to buy in the UK. Region locked software plus no plans to localize games like the latest Fatal Frame have almost made me want to avoid the Wii U on principle.
"Why don't you own a Wii U?"
Some people already owned PS3 and 360s and did not grow up with either Mario or Zelda and it's just not enough.
These people gotta stop assuming that everyone grew up playing these games and share the same nostalgia.
@jimmy
that's a good point.
I blame Nintendo on that though.
if im gonna buy $300 wii-u, I rather pick up a xbone for $329 plus whatever its bundled with on a black Friday.
the pricing is not competitive enough.
im a cheap gamer.
we'll see what happens though.
A wiiU is mainly ideal for those who enjoy Mario and Nintendo's first party games and if that is not enough to keep you satisfied for hours on end, then don't buy it. Get a ps4 or xbone. Especially if you also enjoy your 3rd party games.
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Because I don't like platformers or games without proper story (racing/fighting). Only thing I'm looking forward is Xenoblade X, but 1 game isn't enough to justify purchase.
I don't own one because I see little reason to own one. I've gotten my fill of Nintendo platformers on 3DS and couldn't care less about Zelda, Fatal Frame and Platinum's games. Xenoblade looks great, but one game isn't worth $200+.
Game appeal I'd reckon. I own a PS4 and a Wii U and as of right now I can't really understand why anyone would say no to either. They both have some awesome games that compliment each other really well.
Waiting for XCX and Zelda. For me those two games will make it more than worth it and I am banking on a sweet bundle.
Since Mario’s earliest romps through the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario has always taken advantage of the fantastical power-ups strewn across the land to save the Princess. Nowadays, Mario seems to have a power-up or item for practically any situation – but it was not always this way.
Game Girl stops by SpawnFirst to give her 5 (hopeful) Nintendo announcements for E3 2014!
Always like to see girls taking interest in video games, but Nintendo Wii U sucks.
I bet that 666% increase in the UK of Wii U sales and Mario Kart 8's Universal success made you almost break your screen in anger.
You're entitled to your opinion about the Wii U, but the really stupid half of this comment is the part about "girls taking interest in video games." Do you a) have friends, b) ever get out in public, or c) know how to use the internet other than N4G?
I want to see footage and a localization for the new Fatal Frame game. Otherwise I completely agree with this chick, ESPECIALLY about Earthbound.
"Im a girl, and i play games, and you just gotta deal with it" really hate this obnoxious behaviour some "gamer girls" have, then they bitch that they are being treated differently. How about if you don't want to be treated differently then don't act like you're some special case
you want obnoxious behaviour, look in the mirror.
you see "game girl" and go off on one about "girl gamers" without even watching the video.
apart from the title of her channel, being Game Girl, she never once mentioned her gender.
people like you who attack female gamers without any provocation, just because they're female are the reason for this "obnoxious behaviour" as you call it.
"they bitch that they are being treated differently"
and then you attack her for being female.
you do know what the word hypocrite means, right?
She doesn't even try to use her sex to promote her content other than in the name, which is the same thing as someone using "SurferDude" for their Xbox Live gamertag. Your comment shows me you didn't even watch the video and are just attacking her for being a girl. You sir are a fool.
I already own a Wii U, so a price cut is rather needless for me. More games please.
The Wii U needs more games, I say.
The author's right about the 3DS. The real problem with it at launch wasn't the price. It was the the lack of games to justify its original price tag. It didn't start selling until the new games came around.
How bout some better games AND drop the price. That oughta work.
You could have a price cut tomorrow but you can't just miraculously develop games in 24 hours. The Wiiu has only just released and it will take time to develop games, so it's pointless asking for one or the other. They ARE mutually exclusive. I doubt that Nintendo will drop the price considering the Wiiu is the first console they're actually losing money on. They'll wait for the software support. Then we'll have a better idea of how well it is doing.
the thing is barely 2 months old and people are already crying for a price cut?