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Should you buy Wii U or not?

Yes
37
41.11%
No
21
23.33%
Later
32
35.56%
Total votes: 90
Topic Starter
Bass
Wii U came out 2 days ago in USA. Ok discuss.

In Europe we have to wait 10 days yet before it gets released.

Also lol that 5 gb actualization and forgotten warning about not turning off console while patching.
bomber34
just wait ... like always
Doesn't most consoles today have a boring/hard start?
Everything must be rushed nowadays
I think about buying the Wii U maybe after christmas when they hopefully fix'd all problems
Mercurial
If I had to buy it, I'll do it in May or July of the next year.
Mianki
I'll buy it when a game that I wanna play on it comes out. Prolly the next Zelda or Metroid or Smash, I'm not too fond of the Pikimin series.
Vish024
Nah, not really my sorta thing.
Dieathan
Probably get one about Christmas when a decent chunk of launch problems get ironed out. Launch games looks pretty solid so far.
Stefan
Meh.. except for Majora's Mask HD there is no reason to buy it.
Also, money isn't available.
H_Hitachiin
I'll get one on Black Friday.
NaomiMinette
I'll get one later, even though I'm keeping my eyes on New Super Mario Bros. U and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed *just got finished reading this*
jjrocks
I just bought one. I'll make a separate thread for gamer tags when I get home on Thursday

Nintendo Network ID Names

osu! username - NNID username
  1. jjrocks - jjrocks
  2. Soaprman - Soaprman
  3. sasori93 - plankton013
  4. Backfire - Backfire
  5. Behonkiss - Behonkiss
  6. Dieathan - Dieathan
  7. CDFA - Nestling
  8. foulcoon - foulcoon

Do not add them via friends list. You actually need to do it via Miiverse so that way they don't need to add you back and instead can just accept the friend request.

Detailed instructions:
1. Go to Miiverse
2. Go to User Menu
3. Go to Search Users
4. Put the Nintendo ID name in
5. Go to their profile
6. Press "Friend Request"
7. Write a message if you want
8. Press send
9. A notification will appear for them so that they can accept it.
rust45
Why make a separate thread? Just collaborate the names in this thread.
NaomiMinette

jjrocks wrote:

I just bought one.
Have fun updating :o
Blaziken
I got one. Connected it to the internet. BAM!!!
A Wild update appears
So I was the smartest entity in the multiverse and turned it off.
Now its bricked...
NaomiMinette

Blaziken wrote:

I got one. Connected it to the internet. BAM!!!
A Wild update appears
So I was the smartest entity in the multiverse and turned it off.
Now its bricked...
Okay, why would you ever cut off the power for an update? (This applies to other things that needs updating as well.)
Blaziken

Blazevoir wrote:

Blaziken wrote:

I got one. Connected it to the internet. BAM!!!
A Wild update appears
So I was the smartest entity in the multiverse and turned it off.
Now its bricked...
Okay, why would you ever cut off the power for an update? (This applies to other things that needs updating as well.)
I-I thought it was frozen... :P
jjrocks
Smart. XD

rust45 wrote:

Why make a separate thread? Just collaborate the names in this thread.
I would do it here but that means that I would force the responsibility on Bass. Which is the last thing I want to do. Plus, I would be more than happy to do it myself

Edit: I totally forgot that I had a post on the first page. I can just do it here XD
H_Hitachiin
Waiting outside stores for one XD
NaomiMinette
Just some stuff I saw on another forum:

http://wiiudaily.com/2012/09/no-wii-u-price-cut-for-years/

and this:

Someone's follow-up reply in said forum
So, let me straighten something out.
The Moon...
In HD.....

jjrocks
Oh I forgot to say, my user is the same as most accounts "jjrocks" so add me whenever you guys are free~
NaomiMinette
K *writes a memo and saves it for Christmas/my birthday*
jericho2442
your console might not be bricked jus saying, it continues the update upon turning it back on, just it does on the black screen instead of the update screen. i heard of some people just leaving it on that screen for a few hours and boom the console loaded up into the updated version.

i could be wrong though since its all hear say atm and i dont have one myself atm
Blaziken
Well... That black screen is really misleading then...
Gonna go turn it on then.
Topic Starter
Bass

jjrocks wrote:

Smart. XD

rust45 wrote:

Why make a separate thread? Just collaborate the names in this thread.
I would do it here but that means that I would force the responsibility on Bass. Which is the last thing I want to do. Plus, I would be more than happy to do it myself

Edit: I totally forgot that I had a post on the first page. I can just do it here XD
Reading nicks and adding then to OP doesn't seem like big responsibility but if you want to do it yourself go ahead.

I do more responsible things as picking maps to Ranking Charts anyway and nobody complains, sigh...
cokeshawty

Blazevoir wrote:

K *writes a memo and saves it for Christmas/my birthday*
Soaprman
I got one a dese bad boyz. My ninty net id is Soaprman. I added jj.

Sent from my Wii U
Saso-Hikage
Just a few more days and the Wii U will be released in Europe. ^^
cokeshawty

sasori93 wrote:

Just a few more days and the Wii U will be released in Europe. ^^
Yeaaah!!
jjrocks
At some point in time, JJ wants some form of EBA for this console so he can die happy.
NaomiMinette
Or, y'know, a Homebrew app so someone can try sticking osu! on the Wii U /o/

In all seriousness, the tablets will either be filled with fingerprints or really scratched up if an EBA came out for it.
Dieathan
Just pre-ordered my Wii U with a copy of New Super Mario Bros. U. Too bad I won't be getting it until Chirstmas.

I'll probably get either Batman: Arkham City or Sonic and All-Star Racing: Transformed beforehand while I'm waiting just for the sake of having something else to play on it.
NaomiMinette

Dieathan wrote:

Just pre-ordered my Wii U with a copy of New Super Mario Bros. U. Too bad I won't be getting it until Chirstmas.

I'll probably get either Batman: Arkham City or Sonic and All-Star Racing: Transformed beforehand while I'm waiting just for the sake of having something else to play on it.
Ooh! I wanna race you on S&ASRT when I get my Wi iU :D (hopefully this Christmas :o)
Mianki
Asdf I was thinking of buying S&ASRT, should I buy a wii u so I could play with you guys~
Oh wait, timezones asdfasdf
Blaziken
S&SASR:T Is extremely fun. Untill it gets to flying...
NaomiMinette
Just wondering: are the flying mechanics anything like Mario Kart 7's, or can you literally keep flying?
Saso-Hikage
Tomorrow *.*
Blaziken

Blazevoir wrote:

Just wondering: are the flying mechanics anything like Mario Kart 7's, or can you literally keep flying?
You keep flying untill the course ends. The game will force your vehicle into a different mode.
Ekaru

Blazevoir wrote:

Just wondering: are the flying mechanics anything like Mario Kart 7's, or can you literally keep flying?
They're nothing like MK7's. The game changes you into a goddamn plane. As in, it actually changes how the game plays and does more than add in unintended shortcuts and make lightning broken as heck. Speaking of lightning, there's no lightning equivalent because they actually wanted some balance here.

BTW, here's a tip: Hold onto an item at all times. Thankfully, you get your item as soon as you hit an item box so you can just use your item right before the item boxes if you still have it. Most items cancel each other out, and even boosts can be used to evade homing items, so this is a very good idea. Also, if you line yourself up nicely for the AI to hit you they *will* hit you at higher difficulty levels so don't be an idiot.

Also, the Wii U patch is supposed to be out very, very soon. Yay?

Asdf I was thinking of buying S&ASRT, should I buy a wii u so I could play with you guys~
Oh wait, timezones asdfasdf
If you get it for the PS3 tell me and I'll play you whenever. ~ I'm sometimes up at 2 or 3 AM playing it, though (with voice chat! I got a USB headset mainly for this). Do get it eventually, though, because it's a very good game. There is going to be a PC version, though, and it'll have a TF2 vehicle (complete with three different drivers), along with 60 FPS if you have a good machine, so you might want to wait for that. If it has online this time around that could easily end up being the version to go for.
Blaziken
I am loving S&ASRT I need to purchase it for my PS3. (For teh lulz)
Saso-Hikage
Yay, my Wii U finally arrived ^^

Btw, is someone here about to create a list for the IDs ?
Soaprman
Well, the list is short so far.

Forum name - Nintendo ID
  1. Soaprman - Soaprman
  2. jjrocks - jjrocks
I think that's it.
Saso-Hikage
Well, the Wii U was just released, so it's quite normal that the list isn't that long.
However, add me to the list and we are at least 3 people ^^

sasori93 - plankton013
jjrocks
I made one on the first page. Now to actually friend someone is a slightly different story.
Do not add them via friends list. You actually need to do it via miiverse so that way they don't need to add you back and instead can just accept the friend request.

Detailed list:
1. Go to Miiverse
2. Go to User Menu
3. Go to Search Users
4. Put the Nintendo ID name in
5. Go to their profile
6. Press "Friend Request"
7. Write a message if you want
8. Press send
9. A notification will appear for them so that they can accept it.
Soaprman
I enjoy the Wii U a lot and my gripes with it are few but it was some work to figure out how to add friends the first time around. The general OS navigation could really use an intuitivity boost.

Added sasori.
Saso-Hikage
Got your requests.

Indeed, adding friends still is a bit complex, but I appreceate that they abolished these damn friend codes :D
Mianki
So what are you guys doing with the Wii U? Spending time in Miiverse or playing games?
jjrocks
Some of both, Miiverse is a great way to spend some small free time and check out the posts but when I have more than 10-15 minutes I usually pop in NSMBU and play that for a while.
bmin11
New Super Mario Bros. Wii U looks like an awesome game to play with friends. I mean it.
MMzz
I'll get it when a badass taiko game comes out.
Moriya Suwako
Yes I will. :D
I don't have wii, so I think I'll play lots of Wii games, too.
Saso-Hikage
Dying pretty hard in ZombiU :P
Elisha_old

bomber34 wrote:

just wait ... like always
Doesn't most consoles today have a boring/hard start?
Everything must be rushed nowadays
I think about buying the Wii U maybe after christmas when they hopefully fix'd all problems
Agreed. I waited years for the wii.
Mianki
I bought Wii as soon as I found one, on day one they had sold out everywhere. Twilight Princess was one of the launch games so I got that and had fantastic time playing it. Wii Sports was also amazing and super fun with friends and family. Ah good times~
Backfire
If anyone wants to add me, my name is Backfire on there.

I've got ZombiU atm, that's all :c
jjrocks

Backfire wrote:

If anyone wants to add me, my name is Backfire on there.

I've got ZombiU atm, that's all :c
Added~ I don't have ZombiiU at the moment since I'm not a huge fan of shooters but I'll look into it later.
theowest
jjrocks, you should make your own Wii U Thread. Bass doesn't seem to be updating this.
jjrocks

theowest wrote:

jjrocks, you should make your own Wii U Thread. Bass doesn't seem to be updating this.
I have the friends list slightly below the thread but if it gets out of hand I can totally make a new one soon
Backfire

jjrocks wrote:

Added~ I don't have ZombiiU at the moment since I'm not a huge fan of shooters but I'll look into it later.
There's like, no fucking shooting at all. I've died more times than i've shot a gun. Which is to say, i've not shot a gun and i've died 3 times :v
Saso-Hikage

Backfire wrote:

There's like, no fucking shooting at all. I've died more times than i've shot a gun. Which is to say, i've not shot a gun and i've died 3 times :v
So true. I always wanna save my shots and try not to shoot the enemies, but as a result I'm dying very often :o
jjrocks
I'll look into it then.
Anyway, for any of you US folk the Rayman Legends, Fifa 13, and Sonic All Stars Racing demos are on the Wii U eShop.

For all things that are great, get the Rayman Legends Demo. That demo has definitely changed me form "maybe buy" to "definitely buy". It certainly is one of the best platformers I've played in a long time.
theowest
create your own topic asap and ask a moderator to move posts if that's even possible any longer.
I just feel it would be better to have an op that's providing useful information
jjrocks

theowest wrote:

create your own topic asap and ask a moderator to move posts if that's even possible any longer.
I just feel it would be better to have an op that's providing useful information
I'll look into it and talk to one or two mods and see what they see about the current situation, if they agree then I'll create a new thread with an updated friendlist and such.
Behon
Got one! Username is Behonkiss. If you want to add me, do it via Miiverse so you can let me know you're from here.
jjrocks
Alright, I'll add you in the morning (assuming the world doesn't end). And for those who don't know how to add people via Miiverse I have a post on the front page for it.
Dieathan
Alright, got my Wii U today, here's my username: Dieathan.
NaomiMinette
Due to... issues, I won't be getting one today. I probably won't be getting one till my birthday (February) at this rate.
Ekaru

Blazevoir wrote:

Due to... issues, I won't be getting one today. I probably won't be getting one till my birthday (February) at this rate.
Don't worry; I have to spend $200 on a 3DS XL before I get a Wii U. :P
rust45
What? You have to pay for a brand new 3DS because of a faulty R button?
Shohei Ohtani
So I made one. My name is Nestling if you want to add me.
jjrocks
Ah shoot I'm behind D: Sorry folks, you'll be added to the first page list in a few minutes and I'll add you on my Wii U tomorrow

Edit: And I'm done editing the list and I'll get to the other stuff in the morning
Topic Starter
Bass

theowest wrote:

jjrocks, you should make your own Wii U Thread. Bass doesn't seem to be updating this.

I am not updating anything due to jjrocks wanted make list himself. So I left that to his hands if he wanted it so much...
foulcoon
added my name to the list and added some peoples, have super mario bros U, sonic racing and nintendo land
Mianki
Now I prolly wait untill summer to see the announcements of the next Xbox and Playstation. If the next xbox comes out this year, I dunno if I'll get a Wii U. But if they announce that the next Kingdom Hearts game is Playstation only game then I'll prolly buy that :D
What an exiting year~
Ekaru
Personally, I'm a diehard Mario Kart fan to the point where I'll eventually be getting a Wii U just for the inevitable Mario Kart game. We'll see when that is, though.
jjrocks
I really hope they don't take it the way they took Mario Kart Wii (god motorcycles were a horrible idea). Also, I hope they don't treat the Wii U as a bigger Nintendo DS, I want more Nintendo Land type multiplayer. That's how you do a good job with a console.
foulcoon
This thread is gonna be dead until Pikmin 3 isn't it? :P
Soaprman
Well, either then or when the fake Smash Bros 4 character roster pics start rolling out.
foulcoon
Tru dat.

Anyone have Ninja Gaiden 3? how is it? I don't have it for any other console, and there seems to be additional content on the Wii U version.
Dieathan
Have never played any of the modern Ninja Gaiden games but from what I hear the Wii U port of NG3 is a big improvement over the PS3/360 ports.
Backfire

foulcoon wrote:

Tru dat.

Anyone have Ninja Gaiden 3? how is it? I don't have it for any other console, and there seems to be additional content on the Wii U version.
It was fucking awful on the 360/PS3. I doubt there will be much improvement on the WiiU.
jjrocks


  1. 2 major updates in Spring and Summer
  2. Spring brings the virtual console and a smartphoneMiiVerse
  3. Virtual Console games will be the same pricing as the Wii unless you have it on the Wii
  4. If you have it on the Wii, it costs $1 for NES and $1.50 on SNES
  5. You can play it on the Gamepad, there are also Save states, as well as a Miiverse community
  6. In regards to Miiverse communitiy, as the updates roll out you will be able to create your own community
  7. For the next month there will be games from the Famicom coming out as an anniversery
  8. These games will be 30 cents as a "Trial" version and when the virtual console comes out you can purchase it for the reduced price ($1)
  9. Wonderful 101 has voice acting and it actually sounds decent
  10. Bayoneta 2 is doing well but no footage
  11. New Mario Kart in development (playable at E3)
  12. New Mario game development (shown at E3)
  13. Smash Bros. will be shown at E3
  14. New Wii Party in development
  15. Yoshi's Island is coming out with a style similar to Epic Yarn
  16. Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem project is in development
  17. New Zelda game coming out, screens coming out in the future
  18. Plans to change the standard format of Zelda
  19. Misson statment: "Rethink the conventions of Zelda"
  20. The Wii U Zelda Windwaker remake is just some filler before the new Zelda comes out
  21. Windwaker by the fall
  22. You can play it on the Wii U Gamepad
  23. New RPG from Xenoblade studio complete with Swords, Mechs, and guns
In short, 2 new Zelda's, Yoshi's Island, Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and Virtual Console.
Mianki
AND XENOBLADE 2
Most hyped about that
Ekaru
He did mention that title, and no, we don't know if it's Xenoblade 2 yet:

New RPG from Xenoblade studio complete with Swords, Mechs, and guns
That said, what fucking trolls. Why the hell would I transfer my Wii data, then, if I'd have to buy all of my VC games again?

...I'll be getting a Wii U anyways because HD MARIO KART. YES! I AM TOTALLY NOT A MARIO KART FANBOY OKAY?
Azure_Kite
The visual style of the interface looks Xenobladey, also there's Shulk.
rust45

Ekaru wrote:

That said, what fucking trolls. Why the hell would I transfer my Wii data, then, if I'd have to buy all of my VC games again?
From my understanding (I'm really not sure if it's right), you can transfer your games and then play them, but if you want a more enhanced version, you get the Wii U version. At least I'm hoping that's the case.
jjrocks

rust45 wrote:

Ekaru wrote:

That said, what fucking trolls. Why the hell would I transfer my Wii data, then, if I'd have to buy all of my VC games again?
From my understanding (I'm really not sure if it's right), you can transfer your games and then play them, but if you want a more enhanced version, you get the Wii U version. At least I'm hoping that's the case.
Yup, that's exactly the case. You still can play all your Wii Virtual Console games on Wii U the extra $1 is for extra stuff
Ekaru

jjrocks wrote:

rust45 wrote:

From my understanding (I'm really not sure if it's right), you can transfer your games and then play them, but if you want a more enhanced version, you get the Wii U version. At least I'm hoping that's the case.
Yup, that's exactly the case. You still can play all your Wii Virtual Console games on Wii U the extra $1 is for extra stuff
Oh, okay. ^_^ That makes sense, then.
Saso-Hikage
My Wii U is collecting dust in the corner, lately.
There's just no game out I wanna buy. All the awesome games are still in development. :o
Backfire

sasori93 wrote:

My Wii U is collecting dust in the corner, lately.
There's just no game out I wanna buy. All the awesome games are still in development. :o
So sad and so true.

You know a console is getting pretty buttfucked when it has no games out for a whole month. I mean seriously. The last game to come out was Wheel of Fortune/Jeapordy (shitty, shitty games), and then we got The Cave like a week ago.

In the coming month, we will get TWO WHOLE GAMES! 1 Multi Plat that might be ok (Fist of the North Star 2) and Rayman Legends (which I will certainly purchase)
I mean look at this shit. http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/ ... =condensed

Even the 3DS and PS3 weren't struggling this bad with amounts of games.
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