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Wii U video - see how it compares in size with Wii

Official Nintendo Magazine were given exclusive access to the Wii U console and Wii U GamePad ahead of the console's UK release on 30 November. So we recorded a video which not only gives you a guide to everything that Nintendo's new console is capable of, but also shows you how the Wii U console compares in size to the Wii and 3DS XL.

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Neonridr4627d ago

can't wait, less than 3 weeks..

darthv724627d ago

I didnt realize just how much larger it was in comparison. From all the initial shots it looked like they rounded the casing but now I see there is a significant difference.

Smaller than the current HD consoles and plenty of power to exceed as well.

guitarded774627d ago

I enjoy more info on the Wii U, but the video is awful, constantly panning, and reflective light all over the place. I know they're trying to be artsy fartsy, but the point of the video is to show the Wii U, not drive viewers into an epileptic fit.

neogeo4627d ago

I played Rayman at bestbuy and like a dork I put my face on the TV screen looking for Jaggies and I did not find any.

rajman4627d ago

I find it shocking that there will only be 8gb and 32gb models at launch, considering the download size for Tekken Tag 2 Wii U was revealed last week at 16.7gb, if thats 16gb...will any games be possible to download for the 8gb model? o_0

StanSmith4627d ago

@rajman

Yes as you connect an external hard drive for extra storage. It works the same way as the 4GB Xbox and the 12GB PS3. If you want to download digital versions of boxed software, then you'll need to buy a bigger hard drive.

rajman4627d ago

Thats good then, but still the 4gb X360 and 12gb PS3 were not launch models. They came out later and were for those who wont be doing heavy gaming, I wish it had an actual large HDD size, rather than forcing people to buy external HDD's.

Neonridr4627d ago

When the 360 launched it had a 20GB hard drive, what's your point?

Besides, I would much rather spend less money on an external hard drive instead of driving the console price up by including an overpriced hard drive inside with less space.

I have a 2TB external drive with the Wii U's name all over it.

DaCajun4627d ago

@ rajman

so when xbox 360 launched with a 20GB and the core that had no hard drive, it was ok? The PS3 was just barely better with the 20GB and 60GB.

Plus who doesn't have an USB hard drive lying around these days? I do, 3 in fact. Using a USB HDD works just the same as running the game off a disc.

Also they are not forcing anyone to buy anything. They give you options, which is cheaper than them adding in more and charging you more. If they were forcing people to do something it would be making them buy proprietary HDDs which they are not, you have a choice not one is forcing you to do anything.

vickers5004627d ago

Yeah, but have they even said whether or not you will be able to play those games off your external hard drive? I hope you're not just assuming you will be able to.

"so when xbox 360 launched with a 20GB and the core that had no hard drive, it was ok? The PS3 was just barely better with the 20GB and 60GB."

No, it wasn't okay, and he didn't say it was. 20 and 60 were adequate for the time because devs didn't need to use installs as much at the time as they do now. Plus, those are upgradeable. We don't even know if games on wii u will be able to play off an external hard drive, or what types of games, or how well they may or may not run while playing off the hard drive (something heavier on resources like an open world game or a very resource heavy game might end up running like crap). The games that probably can run off of the hard drive are probably only going to be small games, much less resource heavy games.

nypifisel4627d ago

@Vickers500
Of course you can play games from the HDD, if you couldn't what would be the point of actually supporting them? What else except game downloads would need terabytes of space? For anything but games 8-32 GB is well more than enough.

And obviously you have no clue about HDDs and USB transfer, the transfer speed of an HDD and USB2 is more than the read speed of the Wii Us optical disc drive (which will be the fastest on the console market upon release) So that "open world games" would be a problem? Yeah NO! If that were the case then every single game released this past generation would have to had that problem. Please do not speculate about things you know nothing of, it causes misinformation.

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jmc88884627d ago (Edited 4627d ago )

The difference is though, during a sale you can buy a 2tb usb hd for under $100. Hell I bought two a year or so ago for about that. I think one was 89 and one was 109. (though they're filled up and I need a new one specifically for Wii U)

But it was just sad that MS was selling hd's that were 1/10th the size for the same price of what was sold for PC's.

32gb is enough for game saves, updates, and perhaps a few indie game, so unless someone needs to download a bunch of stuff early, they'll be fine and give them time to work in the cost of a hd in the first few months next year.

Once that happens you'll have a big hd, or a good sized one for cheap. So ~50-100 but you'll get 500gb-2tb. Plenty of space.

vickers5004626d ago

@nypifisel

A lot of these people seem to disagree. Seems a lot of people playing a game off of an external drive, in addition to it being very slow, encounter many errors.

I myself tried playing the first FEAR game off of an external hard drive, and it ran horribly (my hardware was more than sufficient to handle it as well).

Even if by some miracle it has no slowdown, there's still the plethora of other problems listed in the forums to worry about.

32gb is simply NOT ENOUGH in this day and age. Not with large installs, patches, dlc (things that should be kept on the internal drive). Why would they support drives at all you ask? Well they probably think they can get away with calling "supporting hard drives" what it probably is going to end up being, which is just being able to store photos, movies, music, game saves and miniscule crap like that on the hard drive, but wont actually support the bigger games.

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AO1JMM4627d ago

I'm only going to use the HD for games saves and updates. All DD games will be on an external or a SD card.

Speaking of, whats the largest SD/USB thumb drive supported?

rajman4627d ago

@ Neonridr
The 360 launched with 20GB? Well that was 7 years ago, an 8GB console in 2012 is just o_0 especially when its looks like the Wii U will have huge downloadable games...the large download (disc games) only came to PSN/XBL when the larger HDD consoles came out, and so it wasnt that much of a problem back then.
Sure I like the idea of storing games on an external HDD, but those could get corrupt alot easier than a HDD in a console

Neonridr4627d ago (Edited 4627d ago )

I agree that even 32 GB is sort of ridiculous. But look at the Super Slim PS3 that just launched, it only has 12GB of internal storage. The fact that Nintendo is allowing you to use anything up to 3TB is a big slap in the face to Sony and Microsoft. Why would I spend $150 on a 320 GB "Microsoft" branded hard drive, when I could spend $100 on any brand 2TB hard drive and plug it into my Wii U? Why should I have to spend $100 on a 32GB Sony branded memory card for the Vita when they could have allowed you to plug in any old SD Card and spend half as much? It's because they are greedy. The fact that Nintendo did this is shocking, because they easily could have made consumers buy Nintendo branded external hard drives to plug in and charge twice as much. As for an external hard drive failing - hasn't happened to me yet, plus you may be able to back up the hard drive onto your computer.

If you would rather spend more on a console so you have an overpriced internal hard drive that's your choice.

Theyellowflash304627d ago

Just buy your own 250 GB HDD from Tiger Direct for 30 bucks and your set. thats what I did.

Zhipp4627d ago

16gb?! It's just a fighting game; why the heck is it so big?

deafdani4627d ago

Just for consideration: if the Wii U had bigger internal hard drives, it would've ramped up the cost of the console.

Bear in mind that a lot of the prospective buyers of this new console won't even even take full advantage of the 8 GB internal drive of the basic model, much less the 32 GB present on the premium model... so it would be even more of a waste if there was a 320 GB model or something like that.

So, what about us, the gamers that will likely run out of space sometime in the future? I mean, I know I will probably buy lots of digital games.

For us, we buy a external HDD (if we don't already have one) - But I actually have a old 500 GB external drive lying around that I will put to good use.

But even if you didn't, I think the cost of buying a external hard drive for use on your Wii U will be, combined with the cost of the console itself, cheaper than if it had a bigger hard drive included on it.

So really, it's not a issue. External hard drives are pretty cheap now.

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Schawk4627d ago

Looks Awesome!!! i cant wait to play this machine

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While Layoffs Hit the Industry, Nintendo Retains 98% of Staff Including 78 With Disabilities

TNS: Based on its most recent ESG data, Nintendo boasts a remarkably low staff turnover rate of just 1.9%, with virtually no reported layoffs.

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Jin_Sakai2d ago

Because Nintendo makes great games.

Yesyes1d 7h ago

It’s unreal that people are downvoting this when they consistently have the best scoring games on metacritic.

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rlow12d ago

Well it doesn’t surprise me. As much money as they make and how they value their employees. It’s a great company in that regard.

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drivxr1d 23h ago

Well, when your games remain full price many years after release.

And you make profit off of outdated hardware.

I would be shocked if they couldn't afford to retain their staff.

lodossrage1d 20h ago (Edited 1d 20h ago )

I didn't want to say anything but drivxr is right.

Nintendo always sells at a profit because they purposely use tech that's always 5 or more years behind. And it's also true their games hardly ever get price decreases.

Don't get me wrong, it's great they kept most of their workforce, but making a point to have your tech specs behind everyone else affords that luxury.

Darkegg1d 18h ago

I don’t think it’s their purpose to use old tech. It’s their purpose to make value of software and know their value. Nobody makes games like them that’s for sure. I just don’t appreciate their customer unfriendly policy.

It’s not impossible to take their status. Companies need to have a selection of 8-bit and 16-bit. Now imagine a split screen for 8 player game for SNES Mario kart and selling at $9.99. The problem is that it doesn’t make profit. So many companies won’t invest in “old” technology. Everyone guns for triple AAA modern technology software but honestly we can enjoy modernized 16-bit creative ideas that allows 8-player mayhem. It’s a pipe dream, possible but impossible.

Shane Kim1d 18h ago (Edited 1d 18h ago )

If they ended up kicking people out after all of that stated above, it would be truly shameful.

DivineHand1251d 14h ago

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Tesla and Meta are all trillion dollar companies yet they are laying people off in large numbers.

I believe the reason Nintendo layoffs off less workers may be a result of their culture. It seems Japanese companies believe in giving their workers long term or life long employment opportunities and will exhaust all options before laying off workers. This is something we don't see much of in the west unfortunately.

Rdeal1d 8h ago

might be something to do with the fact all those companies hire more than 20x the employees than Nintendo

LoveSpuds1d 14h ago (Edited 1d 14h ago )

What the hell are you talking about? It has nothing to do with how profitable they are. Its completely cultural, MS and Sony make stacks of cash and still lay folks off. Nintendo chose not to lay off staff for the same reason their execs took pay cuts to increase staff pay instead; because they value their staff and view them as colleagues, and respect them as such.

If Sony weren't so US centric I fancy they'd fare better too, they should get shot of US and European leadership and go back to when Japanese execs were running the show if you ask me!

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period

The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record by selling over 3 million units within 24 hours, tripling the PlayStation 4’s previous launch day sales.

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Jin_Sakai23d ago

Crazy. Switch 2 is going to do very well.

darthv7222d ago (Edited 22d ago )

No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.

The number of SW2 specific titles pales in comparison to the variety of SW1 games that get a performance boost right out of the box on this. And like the SX and PS5 before it, you can bet the majority are going to be using it as a means to better enjoy their existing titles that can benefit.

This may have been quick out of the gate... so was the WiiU. I quite enjoy it for what it is, but am keeping my expectations in check.

GenoPurpel22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

The Switch 2’s price point is great and fine and it’s still cheaper than the current gen of consoles aside from the Series S.

The only place I think they will fall short is their software sales, which also in turn may affect the hardware sales but not significantly. Parents will be fine paying for the system for their kids, but one look at an $80-$90 price tag for a single video game, that is where a lot of people will draw the line. Maybe not so much the people who are in the “willing to pay because I buy deluxe editions anyway” crowd, but for parents specifically, more sacrifices are gonna need to be made in their choices of gifts for their kids.

OtterX22d ago

As a parent of 3 with a very modest income, it was very affordable bc I already had an immense library of games, and the Mario Kart bundle came out to only about €50 more than a standard bundle. Both Zeldas were upgraded w Family Expansion Pass that I already had. Many games were upgraded for free. The only additional game I bought was Fast Fusion for 14.99 which was a great purchase!

Killer2020UK22d ago

People seem to forget that the Switch was $299 at launch which in today's money is roughly $400. That makes the Switch 2 a $50 increase when inflation is taken into account compared to the original.

Yes, people have less spending power on average compared to 2017 (Switch launch year) but this is not the MASSIVE price hike that people are making out Nintendo to be doing.

raWfodog22d ago

“No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.”

It could also be many people rushing to buy to avoid any possible tariff hikes in the future, but I think it’s still a good sign that many people still want physical consoles. Congrats to Nintendo! I’m not getting one at this time though (unless I get it for a Xmas present for one of my kids).

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1Victor22d ago

Congratulations Nintendo on finding the happy medium between their weak console and their invincible handheld plus learning from Sony and clearly defining the new console from the old unlike their Wii and Wii U just add a higher number simple yet effective 👍👍

victorMaje23d ago

Are people that keen on $90 games?
Is it true some remasters will also be $90?

DankSinatra22d ago

Tell me you don't research without telling me you don't research.

victorMaje22d ago

Nope. I didn’t research, I don’t own any Nintendo consoles and I had read on here something about $90 games on switch 2, so I guess it’s good now, people can calm down. Have a nice day :)

1nsomniac22d ago

I bought the Switch 2 I won’t be buying games at MK prices. I don’t ever pay over £45 for my games. Even my Nintendo switch exclusives I never paid more than £33 for.

franwex22d ago

I think the typo you put was meant to be $80.
Anyway, the answer to those questions seem to be yes.

victorMaje22d ago

Looks like I’ve been enlightened about the amount. Happy to see it’s not $90.

Sgt_Slaughter21d ago

Don't get your news from clickbait TikTokers/YouTubers, only go to the source (Nintendo) or reliable new outlets like IGN.

No game is $90 on the Switch 2, and they will never go there. Most games will be under $80, too.

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gold_drake23d ago

cool
wasnt expecting it not to sell well

Profchaos22d ago

Its crazy that it's both the highest selling console on day 1 and people can walk into a store and buy it with no pre order

Ashunderfire8622d ago

Yup while I was waiting in line from Best Buy for Switch 2, like I did for Switch 1 back in 2017, every waiting 12am was going to get a Switch 2! I was in the no preorder line too!

My friend manage to get 4 Switch 2s at his GameStop store, that was lowkey not busy at all. Got them all for himself and his family. Super easy to get a Switch 2 over PS5.

Profchaos22d ago

The struggle to get a ps5 was real had mates wait over 2 years for stock i got lucky and got it day 1 but still

Ashunderfire8622d ago

I know and I also struggled getting a preorder for the PS5, when Walmart, Best Buy among other retailers open their preorders a day early before most of us realize it. I got my PS5 launch day thanks to YouTube Live Streamer Jake Randell. He helps people get preorders and launch consoles.

Neonridr21d ago

the PS5 also released during a global pandemic.

Ashunderfire8621d ago

It’s funny how I got disagrees for speaking the truth for what I experienced getting the Switch 2. Nintendo had more copies of Switch 2 than Sony for the PS5.

Don’t be butthurt about this very fact. People on here disagreeing with crazy reasons lol

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hiawa2322d ago

Doesn't that mean Nintendo made sure they had plenty of stock available at retail.

Profchaos22d ago

Yeah it's nice to see they prepped for it

adamwparker22d ago

Yeah, I remember reading an article over two years ago with Nintendo stating that they were going to do all that they could to make sure their next console didn't have the PS5/XBox reseller swiping /no stock fiasco happen to them.

Looks like they made sure production met demand. Refreshing to see that the reseller thing didn't trend and I hope a lot of people who bought multiple units for the sole reason to resell then at $1000 are now stuck with them.

jznrpg22d ago

It also means there isn’t a chip shortage when PS5/Xbox came out during pandemic

gold_drake22d ago

to be where fair, we had a current gen come out during covid ha

repsahj22d ago (Edited 22d ago )

I remembered I tried 7 pre-order events during the PS5 launch. I gave up and ended up buying 1 from a scalper. But now, I already secured 1 pre-order Switch 2 unit in my country very easy and without problems.

Neonridr21d ago

kudos to Nintendo for ensuring a healthy amount of stock.

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Terry_B22d ago

Unlike the Switch 2 , the Playstation 4 was not sold on the same day in most regions.

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Nintendo Has Confirmed It Will Be Attending GamesCom 2025

Company skipped last year's event.

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Obscure_Observer42d ago

Not surprising at all.

I mean, they´ll be releasing a new console in a few weeks.

repsahj41d ago

I hope they show new Switch 2 exclusive games.