The still-developing official site for New Super Mario Bros. U recently stated that the launch title would support full 1080p HD graphics, but apparently, Nintendo is not ready to make up its mind on the issue, because now the site has changed that statement.
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Even the Ps3 and 360 were late for the HD world, seeing as when they came out 1080p started becoming standard for HD TVs.
6-7 years later and the Wii.U is joining the 720p ranks?
I know its about the games and I'm going to love playing Zombie.U and NSMBU, but I just can't justify the price tag anymore.
FOr 300+ dollars I'd rather invest in a console that has already set itself up in the market and already has a vaster amount of titles.
Looks like I'm waiting for 150-200 (250$ Max) price range before I buy a wiiU.
Hopefully the unit truly is 1080p, I hate playing sub resolution.
Add 60$ games I mean it's not just a purchase your investing.
I'm not saying that there haven't been more expensive consoles out there, but the technology generally matched the release.
The base console should be 200-250$ launch since a lot of the NEXT GEN tech is being invested in that screen controller.
Again I will get this eventually but i can't afford to invest anymore. I'll wait till it has built up a library, I'm not carrying consoles anymore. (Obviously this is the same situation for 720 and PS4, unless they are priced at 300$ in which I guess its a good investment with the tech they are "promising" but I highly doubt those consoles will be sub 400$).
You could've employed the same exact argument when the PS3 / Xbox 360 came out, you know.
"$600 for a PS3? For that money I can buy a PS2 and about 10 games".
At least with the Wii U the price difference with current consoles isn't actually that big, and a big part of it is because the Wii U isn't insanely more powerful, it has similar specs overall, plus a new controller.
To me, that price is perfectly justified. I will just be happy to play Nintendo's superb first party titles on HD.
You're right when you say it's weird to see Nintendo not commiting to full HD games at launch. But that doesn't mean the Wii U isn't capable of that. Black Ops 2 is already confirmed to run at 1080p and 60fps, something current consoles can't do. So, it baffles me why Nintendo doesn't make their games run at full HD with 60fps as well, but that doesn't indicate the machine can't do it.
My educated guess regarding that rather funny decision would be that Nintendo is a newcomer when it comes to developing games for HD consoles. Maybe they toned it down intentionally because they want to get used to the hardware, get accustomed to it, before going full force. I expect the next 3D Mario game and next Zelda and next Metroid to look stupidly awesome, with 1080p graphics running at 60fps and everything.
Look at it this way, do you like the idea of getting a console LAUNCH that can't do 1080p? Usually if it can't do launch 1080p and for a simple game like mario then I can't expect any game that will do 1080p unless its a downloadable.
Nintendo is likely aiming for a 720/1080 generation with WiiU. I expect the games will vary between the two formats along the way.
SOLD. Regardless of resolution, it still will be a bloody lot of fun. Heck, New Super Mario Bros 2 is a blast to play, despite it being the lowest rated New Super Mario Bros game to date.
There are plenty of games that match the previous 720p and are fun as well.
With next gen coming out I can't see why Nintendo can't do both? Can they no multitask?
A good example is Pokemon actually...managing to sell no matter what even with it's engine recycled since 1999. You can say it's been upgraded but seriously by how much? It's the Call of Duty effect, even COD only had about 6 years of recycling.
I had to say no to both games at one point:), Next pokemon I buy will be a 3D world explorer, next COD I buy...well I'm not buying the next cod lol I doubt we'll see anything ground breaking.
So the point is, don't give just bare minimum, Nintendo is taking our hard earned cash and they should give us a next gen console that matches our screen resolution. They've been able to do this up until Game Cube, what the hell happened after?
The value comes from the SOFTWARE quality and hardware stability, Not the other way around. That's why the 3ds sells better than the vita, and why the psp sells better than the vita. Good games are the reason we buy consoles.
That being said I'd much rather have 60FPS than 1080p.
Take example on Rayman Origins and go full hd and lots of fun.
They proclaim Wii U has better capability than current generation, well show it with 1080P on all in house games...especially 2D games!
http://gotgame.com/wp-conte...
For a game like this i expect a Next gen console to be able to handle it at 1080P 60FPS. Anything less and it isn´t worth it.
Nintendo get your act together and prove to the world that the Wii U is an extremely powerful Next gen system capable of playing a game like Super Mario Brothers U at 1080P at 60FPS.
Anyways i find it hard to believe that this title on a next gen system would be anything less than 1080P at 60FPS which is why i find the rumor difficult to believe.
@sandman224
It doesnt matter. If the Wii U is more than capable of handling a Mario game at 1080P at 60FPS why would it be a bad thing if the game ran at that resolution and at that framerate. Unless of course your one of those that believe that an increase in visual fidelity will ruin gameplay.
P.S You can still have a regular looking game running at 1080P at 60FPS. The game doesnt have to be photo realistic to run at 1080P at 60FPS.
Heres an example of a game that doesnt have amazing graphics but it runs at 1080P.
http://gamebrainspew.com/wp...
relax, you'll get your 1080p fill with the Wii U.
Oh, and another thing: 1080p at 60fps. 1080P AT 60FPS!!!!
Peace, 1080p. At 60fps. Bro.
They could have precisely created such artwork if willing . They just didnt want to commit the ressources to it that's all .
It's not some kind of complex spiritual sequel to Galaxy . Nor is it some indie niche 2d game that wouldnt be profitable and gotta use its budget very carefully .
It's NSMB turned hd and either way will bring tons of money .
Like i said , i dont mind much it doesnt undermine the game at all , but i wont just say blindly yes to everything Nintendo does like some people .
Come on let's be honest here and look at the game at hand .
It's just a rip off re-release with new controls and a little bit of hd ... hardly a wii u built up game that's struggling on the hardware
Really really pathetic that you have to turn to PC emulation to get Nintendo content in 1080p. Hilarious that I can run NSMB Wii on my PC in 1080p and NSMBU on the Wiiu will only do 720p. Guess I'll just wait for the Wii U emulator and play Nintendo games the best way possible -- NOT on Nintendo hardware. LOL
Nintendo, SON I AM DISAPPOINT!
It's not like Sony or MS fans have anything to gripe about, their systems can't even do native 720p half the time, and when they are capable of it, it has to be limited to 30 frames per second.
So what you're saying is out of 800+ games that has been released on this gen console, half of it is not doing 720p and limited to 30 FPS. Do you have anymore diarrhea spewing out of your mouth? I would love to hear where you get your 'source' of information from.
"their systems can't even do native 720p half the time, and when they are capable of it, it has to be limited to 30 frames per second."
Let's not exagerate either . Enough games do 60fps @ 720p . It's usually highly demanding fps that are struggling
There is a difference between admitting some games (and 1080p) are putting those consoles on their knees , and pretending suddenly that everything is running at 30 .
Among other example , you met yet a lot , if any fighting game or most hack and slash below 60 fps this gen ? Only the upcoming Jojo and DmC comes to mind ...
Hopefully, for those who buy one, this is just a... IDK, error.
Not that I think it's gonna deter anyone though..