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Wii U Gets Mixed Reactions From Gamers and Experts

SegmentNext - "Investors hate it, developers love it, experts are intrigued, others can't quite see the point of it. There's no single take on Nintendo's new console".

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matey4705d ago

wiiu got amazing views only this website is there mixed views the system is nothing short of EPIC if u cant see this ur bent or such a fan boy u need to grow up and realise ur an adult not a kid this is Power7 cpu running this bitch what sony have officially confirmed going on the ps4 so get a grip bitch

NovusTerminus4704d ago

Tech wise the Wii-U is powerful and I will not deny that.

But in terms of how they showed it off it did not sit with me well, they were very vague. And the controller looks like a TV dinner in terms of shape...

Vicodin4704d ago (Edited 4704d ago )

"Tech wise the Wii-U is powerful"

That's not necessarily true. People have jumped at the Power 7 and looked up some theoretical numbers that have nothing to do with the actual Wii U hardware. The Wii U isn't going to have a 4GHz 8 core Power 7 server chip that seems to be the source of people jumping to conclusions.

The actual Power 7 based chip Nintendo will use almost certainly won't be running at 4GHz due to heat and power constraints in the little Wii U box and the number of cores most likely won't be 8. So the actual performance of the chip will most likely be quit a bit less than the PS3 Broadband Engine's 216 Gflops.

Close_Second4704d ago

Whats under the hood does not get me past that damned awful controller.

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Millah4704d ago

Judging by investor reactions is a silly thing to do. Investors almost always hate new product announcements, because they typically have unrealistic expectations or they simply worry about cannibalizing products and killing off a current cash cow. They don't like Nintendo effectively killing off their huge cash cow. They could care less about the product, they care about what it means for their pockets.

Some people just have no imagination and instead like to focus on being negative and angry. People who played it at E3 were impressed. The people with mixed reactions all seem to be the ones who aren't at E3 and already hate Nintendo to begin with. Hmm, and the developers sure seem to can't say enough good things about the potential and creativity the controller brings. Yea, I'd say the opinions of the creative figures in the industry outweigh fanboys.

theaceh4704d ago

I wonder what the "creative figures" would be doing if the fanboys never bought the stuff they create. Like it or not, investors are after the fanboys money. Thats why if fanboys say something sucks, then it really sucks.

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Eu4705d ago

The mixed comments are all around the world....it seens that since you can only access here its all about N4G...but its really confusing...Nintendo made a mess of a presentation, get over it. And nothing is confirmed about PS4.....let go of your rage.

DuneBuggy4705d ago

I think the investors dont like it because they killed one of their current cash cows by announcing it too early. That and worries about pricing on it when the EVENTUAL launch date hits.

Theyellowflash304704d ago

Most of the reactions from people who played it where actually positive. There will be 3rd party support for it. Its has HD graphics, Good online, No friend codes, traditional buttons layout, steaming, HDMI out, 25GB disks, 4 USB slots SD slot, everything gamers could want. Plus a strong first party line up. I don't see the problem here.

Close_Second4704d ago

Everything but a good controller. I hate what I have seen so far. Certainly not for kids.

Theyellowflash304704d ago (Edited 4704d ago )

How is not a good controller its just like having a PSVita in your hands or a 3DS. I don't get it.

Close_Second4704d ago

Yeah, and i wouldnt buy multiple vitas to do multiplayer on my PS3. Comparing this to a Vita is like comparing a kindle to an iPad.

Etseix4704d ago

the Wii audience are more kids than adults, same with DSi (or 3DS) and they played it okay because they dont tend to care about online and that stuff, a handle device like teh Wii U certainly does not look like the average console for a kid ( or handheld) i mean, i wouldnt but my kid somethign like this, maybe Nintendo is trying to get back their audiencie by changing the online, btu then again, people who cares about online, and all high tech stuff, is looking at PSV,PS3,X360 right now.

Disccordia4704d ago

I'm pretty open minded about it, but the apparent lack of a hdd and the (possibly only rumoured?) one controller per console thing is a bit of a worry.

Theyellowflash304704d ago

You can buy a external HDD for it for cheap. Or 32 GB SD card. I like the fact that I can upgrade the storage as much as I want. Not be set on what they want to offer me.

SkittlesLikesPopcorn4704d ago

how is it not for kids? Well consider that it has an lcd and that those things arent cheap... You know how kids treat their controllers... Are you willing to replace them if they get cracked?

Thats a big mistake on nintendos part. Nintendo always has been for the younger crowd... i myself grew up with the NES (my first console!).

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mamotte4704d ago

There are mixed reactions: The people who played it at e3 say it's great and had a lot of fun, even if it was just a demo. The people who know nothing about say it's bad. I dont know who should I believe.

DarkBlood4704d ago

probably because when you have people who know nothing about it who not got to try it out are usually left to thier imagination

while it looks good on paper its bad in reality or is it the other way around lol not sure

anyways it sounds like im going to have alot of fun with the wii u i havent really complained about any console good or bad points maybe thats just because im a neutral type

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The Last Console Generation?

With the recent unveiling of the Wii U, and internet chatter talking about PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 being unveiled (if not released) next year, it looks like we will be ushering in a new generation of consoles in the very near future. But do we actually need another generation of hardware, and what do we hope for from the next generation?

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scruffy_bear4669d ago

Can't wait to see what MS and Sony bring to the next gen :, game's that will look like this will be amazing but the gameplay needs to match the graphic's

qwertyz4669d ago (Edited 4669d ago )

I hope next gen consoles have at least 12gb ram(ram is much cheaper than it was in 2005/2006. they will need it in order to handle Samaritan tech demo graphics the demo was running on 3 gtx580 (which have 1.5gb vram each) an i7(12 cores I'm amusing they used 3 quad core i7s) and I think 8GB ram.

AhmadCentral4669d ago

12GB of ram is not going to happen. Btw you can't really compare pc specs with console specs, they;re quite different.

Pikajew4669d ago

It won't be the last console gen. As long as there is innovation we will have consoles

Hicken4669d ago

I'll just agree with you here. I couldn't figure out how respond without sounding like a dick.

jacksonmichael4668d ago

Please let me know what your other comment options were. Lol.

Hicken4668d ago

It wouldn't have been nice; the very cleaned up version is that this is a silly article, written by a similarly silly person.

EVILDEAD3604668d ago

LMAO @ Hicken spamming inboxes with false information and then block responses because he's scared of the truth..

Fan Kids on N4G are hilarious...

On topic..the ball is already rolling..this gen is two years away from officially being done.

Pikajew is correct consoles are far from over..but who knows what gthe lanscape will look like 5 years from now

Evil

Hicken4667d ago (Edited 4667d ago )

lmao@ evildead stalking people while spreading ignorance as "truth."

Edit: Enjoy playing Uncharted and other console exclusives on your "superior" PC.

EVILDEAD3604667d ago (Edited 4667d ago )

Superior PC? What r u even talking about? I play Uncharted on my Slim just like anyone else who OWNS and plays games

Fact..you send me messages in my inbox..and when I call you on your fake facts.like you can't even name the 20 exclusives you pretend came out..then you send some silly rant and block me like a little girl...LOL

Look..your not even worth a bubble or even close to following..because your simply a one console fankid who doesn't even play the games he talks about. You've never even played Gears but hypocritically say that the sequel is the same game as the one before. Don't worry about a console you'll never play. Simply enjoy the games on your console of choice.

On topic..

WiiU will be released next holiday..The new Xbox will be in stores by holiday 2013..and Sony will follow.

The success or lack of success of the next gen will be known 5 years from now. This will determine the landscape. What will also change how we play is if Apple or others jump into the fray. By the we may by on Ipad 4 or 5..who even knows what products will compete with consoles.

Only time will tell..it's going to be fun to see how it all unveils

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meganick4667d ago

True, and as long as consoles offer exclusive games that people want, that you can't play on computers, then consoles will stick around.

zinkabassy4669d ago (Edited 4669d ago )

Maybe ,.. because gaming is getting to shit really fast,..
It used to be about games,.. now most publishers are more concerned how to leech money from us... Shit is always good for them,.. Nothing industry ever does is good for us,.. Hell you must agree to god knows what in eulas before you can even start a game,.. this shit is incredible,.. look at this guy
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Will stop now, because everything I would say from now on I have written to many times today ,.. about monetizing advertizing and making gamers caught into their social systems instead of supplying them actual games and could be considered MS hate(because I really dislike them for 20years now),.

Shit is getting really bad really fast,.. And they have us in these fanboy clubs instead of some unity,.. and they are just fucking us left and right,..

and to predominantly PC gamers,.. (I am also a PC gamer) Don't think what these fuckers are doing to us does not concern you,..

nCiTy4669d ago

If anything I feel like consoles keep slowly becoming PCs.

Mr Tretton4669d ago

I don't think they're becoming PCs fast enough.

AWBrawler4668d ago

i prefer to keep those separated. I want my MMOs and RTS on my PC, and my Marios, Zeldas, and Smash Bros. on consoles

meganick4667d ago

I think it's more accurate to say they're becoming more PC-like, but I know what you mean.

jacen1004669d ago (Edited 4669d ago )

graphics wont make a difference in gameplay so unless other innovations are brought forward the gen wont move because graphics is not the key in generation leaps , pc's already exist if consoles keep upping the graphics and power eventually they will become pc's or on the other hand you would be better owning a pc because it is best of both worlds

SoapShoes4669d ago

What do you have to say for PC then? It keeps going forward and all that changes are the graphics... PC doesn't have innovative hardware to play games, it doesn't need it and frankly I don't think consoles need it either. It's all about gameplay and more power often does allow for new types of gameplay.

jacen1004669d ago (Edited 4669d ago )

ther is only one way u can play a game with a control so no power dosent make for different gameplay, on the other hand you would call what the wiiU is doing next gen.
also pc's were not developed originally to play games nor do they class there self as gaming consoles but consoles are gradually becoming pc's
also pc's dont get classed under GENS because hardware is evolving rapidly and pc's are constantly upgradable , consoles are not

N4g_null4668d ago

Pcs keep getting bought because there are apps out their where the name of the game is make millions in real money. So that's why you get the rush for pc tech. Right now there is not a reason to get the most high end video setups unless it helps you make games faster lol.

Yet console you are just waiting on content, waiting in the hype. On pcs you can just go and get a 3d app and an engine and go crazy if you want. On consoles your are waiting on the content.

The key for console has always been take the tech make fun games not wait on the tech, wait on the power, or ohhhhhh look at my powerful console. Yet thanks to none console friendly console makers real console game makers are being marginalized ever so more by web sites and gamers. You all know some thing is wrong but at least the graphics are good.

If power is your goal then you should just be a pc gamer. You guys are confusing developers.

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Why Bioshock Infinite Is Not Coming Out on the Wii U

"In a new interview over on IGN, Irrational Games creative director Ken Levine has announced that they currently have no plans to develop Bioshock Infinite, or any games, on the Wii U."- Shanghai Six

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maxcavsm4670d ago

Well, that's easy. Wii U is going to be a ridiculous gimmicky system.

qwertyz4670d ago

yeah the 3ds and wii are gimmicky but we still don't know much about wii u so I'll reserve my judgment for now.

theonlylolking4670d ago

Wii U is nintendos way of saying Wii F U

ChickeyCantor4668d ago

its gimmicky how?
It provides standard controls as well, there is just an extra input on there.

So what are you complaining about?

yavorsv4670d ago

who gives a shit. keep hating on nintendo. :)

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6 Uses for the Wii U Controller's Camera

Have you wondered how useful the Wii U controller's front-facing camera could actually be? Here are six ways games could potentially utilize it.

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bojanson4673d ago (Edited 4673d ago )

i like the concept of this. Anything that wii can bring to the table that makes it more family friendly the better. I'm sure the way they incorporate the camera into profiles, games, videos, etc will be a great way to get people interested.

I just hope they don't allow the camera for online multiplayer, we could have another chat roulette on our hands. lol