Cheat Code Central writes: "Listen, I'm fine with people using their consoles like computers. After all, we keep them stocked with apps and utilities just like any of our other computing devices. But I'm not exactly sure why Nintendo and Google have teamed up to bring Google Maps to the Wii U."
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But seriously, because it's an app, a trendy word, a very common app at that, and management types use buzzwords more than sense while they make decisions. At least most of them do.
Do you use maps to tavel from room to room?
"whoooaaaah!!, thats so harcore reggie!
Nope."
The more apps the bigger the selling point regardless how out of tune they may be.
Because it's a really cool thing, that's why!
I think it's a good thing that Nintendo is bringing this to the Wii U, now families can sitt down with the children showing them the world.
And personaly I find it really interesting using the down on the ground feature, I have never been in New York but thanks to Google Maps I have "walked" around taking in the sights.
So im glad this is coming and im looking forward to the guided tours they talked about, one was a buss guide in London I think? Fun stuff indead!
but its on wii-u and people have acted like its the worst thing in the world.
guess what don't download it!its that simple.why is something so small getting so much attention it makes people seem like jealous crybabies!
wii-u is getting Google maps oh no what how will the world go on?
Hell, if it's cold outside, I might just use it to simulate going for a walk instead of real exercise ;)
It seems like it would be common sense as to why, especially with the tablet layout and touch screen design. Kind of a dumb question in my opinion.
The first thing you say is "do as I do". Not everyone turns their laptop on when they are gaming. In fact not everyone is a "Gamer" like you.
Obviously this whole product is not made for people [just] like you.
The browser is handy because you don't need to swap devices. It's just a convenience. And good one too if you need to look up a walk-trough.
I can't believe people make an issue out of this. No one is forcing you to use it. It's just there for you to use it. Nothing more nothing less.
Though, I think Nintendo want to improve the Wii U's online/social network by adding Google maps.
Lets say you want to find out where someone lives(state) on your wii U's friends list..then all you have to do is click on their name and Google maps will display the distance between you and your friend on the wii U's game Pad.
I also think it would be a good idea if Google maps can tell you where all the best discounts are in your area.
Google maps should be useful if you want to have an idea how far your friends are to determine the best signal strength to avoid any game delay or hiccup.
I guess there might be more...just can't think of it right now.