I have absolutely no troubles with this new console. I'm sure to buy it.
Nintendo could've done better but as they have to do better next time too, there's still some secrets that they won't show yet

I don't see how anyone could hate the WiiU already. I mean, the name sucks hard but who cares. It's a Wii....... with the ability to play HD games. It has a screen on it so when someone wants to use the TV you can keep playing your games. Sounds like everything I've ever wanted in a console IMO. I mean really, what's not to like? Did you SEE that Zelda footage?

The only thing not to like about the WiiU ATM is the inevitable non-cheap price and the fact that it isn't out yet.

Well, see another reason I bring up the analogs thing is because honestly, for games where you need to hold the thing, I honestly couldn't picture myself holding the thing near the top/corners and not dropping it, which in turn is bad news for the touchscreen, unless there's at least some comfortably shaped grips around back.

I'm not sure I have any reason to buy this console. Maybe that will change if they eventually sell me on why this big silly touchscreen controller might actually benefit me in some way or announce any games I absolutely have to play. For now, I'd rather play games in 3D on my 3DS.

I don't believe the controller is completely flat, at least from what I saw of it from the live stream. They may add some shape to it later on though right now these small details are kind of up in the air with a year left till release.

The only time I ever consider buying a console is when it has games which appeal to me. Until then, reading about hardware specs is interesting but ultimately tangential. What matters is how software developers use that hardware. We play games - not hardware - and judging a console by its specs is a certain path to a distorted view of its qualities. At best we can see its potential; at worst we can throw tantrums.

Once more games are announced for the Wii U I'll take a good look at what it has to offer and decide whether it's a console I want to get. As consumers, we're empowered to make choices about how we spend our money and time using our own judgment. After all, it's us who Nintendo and its competitors are servicing. They are at our service and not the other way around. There's no harm in playing games elsewhere if doing so appeals more to you.

I am SO PISSED about this.

...and I don't know why.

_{And I'm not really angry.}

I'm not excited yet, but once they say F-Zero HD I'm just done. Make it so, number one. Or number two. I don't really care.

/me faints

ffs somebody really needs to open a thread where people can rant about stuff >:[

as for this thread I am dissapoint u__u

I agree. They just announced the console and already people are complaining about millions of stuff.

As a big Nintendo fan, I have to say I'm not jumping up and down for joy over the Wii U as I was, say, the 3DS or the Wii before it. Something about it — namely the glorified iPad with buttons — seems very Apple to me and that makes me shrug. We'll see what the games are like but so far, color me skeptical. *Goes back to playing Link's Awakening

We've only seen a few snippets of what the thing can actually do. Let's wait till the thing is out before drawing any conclusions.

I'm just saying where is all this negativity coming from? All the rumors were basically true. It's a classic controller with a 6in screen... HD (no Blu-Ray). You guys had no problems with the rumors and some of you hoped that's what it was. That's what it is.

I hope the console is designed a bit different too.

Edit: Btw it combines all the innovative controllers for the DS into one.

I was skeptical about this at first, but the more I hear of it the more I'm getting pumped. Nintendo's still embracing the existing Wii controllers — controllers I already own. My wallet says THANK YOUUUU~

If it's anymore than $299 though, it's going to be awhile before I buy it.

yes. now wii is dead and i'll have to buy one.
I hope pandora's tower is still for the wii. then at least it would go out with a bang.

I can understand why a Wii owner would be upset about the Wii U as the Wii has had a pretty short shelf life and it the current economical climate not everyone can afford a new console complete with a controllers, games, various peripherals, etc.

I kind of saw the writing on the wall a year ago though. Nintendo hasn't been focusing on the Wii in quite some time which is why I bought myself a PS3 recently. I don't think Nintendo has treated their Wii customers with a lot of respect really...but then again business is business and Sony haven't exactly been endearing themselves lately either.

No, I think Nintendo has a sure fire hit with this system. Can't wait for it.

• New Super Mario Bros. Mii and New Super Smash Bros.
• Priority on Online and 3rd Party Support.
• A new touchscreen controller, with microphone, camera, rumble, analogue and motion controls.
• Complete backwards Wii compatibility (all Wii games and all Wii controllers working)
• Design is sleek, small, and white. A perfected Wii.
• More powerful than PS3 and Xbox360.

Now if only the price is right there's nothing to complain, but I have a good feeling about this.

Wii U is the reason I never needed an Xbox360 or PS3.
Microsoft and Sony have to play catch up again. Hahah!

the system was only a prototype they are not finished yet and people always complained that assisin creed and call of duty and madden isnt on wii but now they are going to be and the wii u shop is not showed yet price tagg is not confirmed and the system itself is not even shown so dont say it is bad untill you try it. nintendo is moving back to hardcore and casual in a great way

i could not agree more dude you have a sense of awesomeness