I'm Buying a Wii U at Launch. Who Else

Arcee "So as I have stated before, I believe that the Wii U will be a great investment for many of those who decide to purchase the console. Based on the level of entertainment my family and I received from the Wii, and the years of entertainment I have had with previous Nintendo consoles, it almost feels like a safe bet in my eyes. But I am confident that I am making the right choice here – for me and my family’s gaming needs."

[smashman98]

I'm getting it

[gaffyh]

I'm going to leave it for at least a year, because the Wii was the worst thing I ever bought, and all of the games, even those that were critically acclaimed (e.g. SMG), I hated. I need to see a lot more games that I like before I buy one. Also, I need a lot more information on specifications to understand whether or not this console will actually last through PS4/Xbox 720, or be destroyed by the graphics of those systems.

[MostJadedGamer]

Yea there isnt a reason to buy a Wii U unless your a fan of Nintendo's 1st party games. I don't have any interest in Nintendo's 1st party games at all. So I cann't see there ever being a reason for me to buy the Wii U.

I very foolishly bought the Wii just because everybody else was buying it, and then traded it back into Gamestop only a month, and half later.

[darthv72]

to each their own but i have to say. you remind me of those who shunned the dreamcast when it came out. People saying they felt burned by sega with the genesis or saturn or more specifically they were ps1 users who just didnt want to associate themselves with anything but the upcoming ps2.

truth be told, the dc is one of the best in history and its because of skepticism that it died. Now years later we get article after article proclaiming how great it was.

i can understand someone wanting to wait because of lack of funds or they just dont like the games that would be coming out right away. but to think there would be absolutely nothing that appeals to someone simply by going by past experience....give me a break.

this is nintendo we are talking about. Not atari.

[gaffyh]

@darth - Nintendo has consistently proven that their first party is strong, but third party support isn't necessarily. It's not just about a single generation, but even if you look at the Wii and the Wii U, it is clear that Nintendo are not as focused on the core gamer as they were during the GC days. Anyone who says otherwise is in denial. So it's obvious that gamers would be wary, especially if you aren't a fan of their first party (I got bored of Mario after N64).

So it's a completely different situation than the one you mentioned.

[BlindGuardian]

don't want to but can't help it, I live for this stuff

of the lunch line up I'm only getting Mario U and ZombieU, but at some point Mario 3D, Zelda and Metroid will eventually come around and be great like always

so I rather get it now, waiting months for a price drop that might not come for a year doesn't go well with my anxious gamer personality

[browngamer41]

Day 1 for me!

[MostJadedGamer]

Probably NEVER for me. I seriously doubt there will ever be a good reason to buy a Wii U.

I seriously regretted buying a Wii. I only owned the Wii for a month, and half, and then I traded it back into Gamestop.

I don't even know why I bought the Wii in the first place. I guess the only reason I bought it was everybody else was buying it, and I was just a mindless sheep following the pack.

[browngamer41]

Cool story...thanks for the response-My opinion of the WiiU has now been completely swayed...

[CalvinKlein]

haha thats just like the people who hate COD because they bought the last 5 and now they talk the most crap about it suddenly.

I never gotta wii, but WiiU looks alot better than a wii. At least its a good amount better than the current gen consoles and has a regular controller but with a screen. THe wii wasnt even more powerful than a xbox1 or GC and used crappy motion controls. I knew I didnt want that even if it did have a few games Id love to play.

I have all PSes and xboxes and a pc and havent gotten a nintendo since 64. IMO the wiiU is looking like the best console they have made since n64 too me. I also didnt buy Nintendo's last 2 consoles tho, so I'm not bitter like you I guess.

[Megaplaynate]

I bought the Wii for my younger brother, I asked him if he wanted a bigger Tv or a Wii, he chose the Wii, played Zelda for a week and left it in a corner to gather dust.
I used to play Mario kart with my friends on the wii and that's the only reason I'd buy a Wii U, but I will next year after a price drop and with a bigger flash memory.

[_LarZen_]

Nintendo have made a sceptic to a beliver, so yeah im buying it on day 1.

[DA_SHREDDER]

My inner child wont let me not buy one.

[GiggMan]

My actual child(ren) won't let me not buy one. :-(

[TheCagyDies]

Me

[IRetrouk]

Yuuuup!!!!! Day 1 premium for me, though it's more of a Christmas present for the kids, or so I told the Mrs lol

[Godmars290]

The controller's still a turn off for me. I'll likely pick one up if its BC, but its not a day-1 for me.

But then neither are the PS4 or Next Xbox.

[Aceman18]

im getting it 6moths to a year after launch. there's just to many games i plan on getting this fall/winter to shell out for a new console.

I'll definitely get it next year.

[jc48573]

need to save up first.

[IQUITN4G]

Getting one ready for Bayonetta 2

[NovusTerminus]

Nope.

But I will be getting one next year, a good solid system with good promise, but no games I want at the start of it's lifespan.

But I do look forward to getting it mid next year, when the games start stacking up more for me.

[MilkMan]

Pre-ordered already.

[R_aVe_N]

Don't think it is worth it at launch nothing I see I want to play. Plus I will be way to busy playing games I already got pre-ordered to even worry about messing with a new console.

[DivineAssault]

I will!! when i see smash bros footage & close to release AAA exclusives.. By that time, i should be finished with the bucket loads of PS3 exclusives coming out.. I wouldnt give up Tales of Xillia & NI No Kuni for every wii u launch game announced.. Not to mention all the M rated greatness as well

[the worst]

not me.
it not happen it will collect dust
it will have a price cut in 5-6 months

[NastyLeftHook0]

im buying it.

[Optical_Matrix]

Day one here. Currently have the Premium Bundle pre-ordered along with a copy of Rayman Legends. However, I want the white model more simply because my handhelds and consoles (at least from the past 5 years) are all black and it'd be nice to have a change. We'll see though. November 30th can't come soon enough.

[MDC31]

already traded in my casual kiddy ps3 console for one and i cannot wait

[from the beach]

Wouldn't miss it for the world. Premium console and Mario Bros. U and a well-timed break from work. So much exciting games pish coming out this winter it's crazy.

[PtRoLLFacE]

not me am already into the next gen when i bought the gtx 670

[jay2]

Me for Zombi U (got the bundle pre-ordered) and Bay 2 only (so far)

[kamakaz3md]

im buying 1... not because its gonna be a good system, but because theres idiots out there willing to pay 500+ on ebay... look for sony to dominate the nex gen race... ps3 and 360 are pretty close in sales, from what ive read... but if you think about it... the ps3 was the gateway for bluray and its the future... so there pretty smart when it comes to creating new stuff, just look at the history...

[DJDeez]

Exactly... going to get 3 Wii Us, sell 2 to pay for the first!

[Rockoman16]

Im getting one because i'm a real gamer, i enjoy all my consoles and i don't treat gaming as if it was some kind of crazy ass religion

[urwifeminder]

I wasnt very happy with my last console i may wait till it gets to 200 bux ,certainly is appealing though.

[TheDivine]

Hell yea! My bro is too, he decided before i did. He really only plays N consoles (i did convince him to get a vita, a small victory), i love them all. I do know i wont be let down. Were guaronteed a new Zelda, 2d Mario, Bayonetta 2, Metroid, Xenoblade (or new ip), hopefully a new Mistwalker game, and bopefully a Kid Icarus and Twewy sequel. Im hoping it picks up where the wii left off with jrpgs as the genres dead on hd consoles except for square really. The controller is the main thing i like though. I can let my girl play ps3 on tv and me on the tablet controller or watch a movie on the tv n game or watch netflix on the controller and football on tv, massive potential.

I also hope to see gamecube games in hd. Mgs, Symphonia, Wind Waker, Prime trilogy, Baten Katos (think thats right). Along with proper online, a social network built in, a good store, and tablet games, dual screen stuff like twewy/prof layton and it will be one of the most innovative and amazing consoles ever IF the games are there. It looks like N is getting the support they havent seen since the snes bar the ds which had prob the best library ever. Cant wait!