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Topic: looking for help. First timer stepping into the nintendo world. Cant decide Wiiu or 3DS

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ocn4lc4pon3

I wont lie when I was younger I loved nintendo but as i got older I got more into mature systems such as PC, Xbox & PS but I feel that Im getting tired of the same ol shooter, shooter & yup shooter and gaming has been feeling very stale to me as of late. I really want to move on in gaming and explore new things.

I havent played a nintendo system since the super nintendo. I am unsure of what to buy as for the Wii U or 3DS. From what I keep reading is all doom n gloom stuff about the Wii U failing or has no games n such.

is the Wii U a good system? Does the Wii U have a great library? How many games are being released this year on Wii U? please help

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Jazzer94

A lot of it depends on whether you like paying on Handhelds or Home Consoles, but atm the 3DS has the better library of games but with Super Smash Bros 4 and Mario Kart 8 plus X, Bayonetta 2 and SMT X FE coming to Wii U that will most likely change for me.

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ocn4lc4pon3

I like more at home game play but as I stated im just worried about the Wii U especially with its library. is there a list of Wii U games that are currently release compared to the 3DS ?

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The Wii U has A Small, But Great library of games.

the switch is pretty cool.

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MAN1AC

I have both and I think you'll get more bang for your buck if you get a 3DS.

Four more months until Bayonetta 2.

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Jazzer94

ocn4lc4pon3 wrote:

I like more at home game play but as I stated im just worried about the Wii U especially with its library. is there a list of Wii U games that are currently release compared to the 3DS ?

Pikmin 3 (great RTS)
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze (Nice challenging 2D platformer)
NSMBU and Rayman Legends (2D great multiplayer platformers)
Super Mario 3D World (fantastic 3D platformer quite good in multiplayer as well)
NintendoLand (fun short collection of Nintendo themed party/mini games but a bit deeper than your average collection)
Wii Party U (fun party game)
TLOZ:Wind Waker HD great especially if you never played the original on Gamcube
I've also heard Lego City Undercover is good but haven't played it my self.

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Jazzer94

MAN1AC wrote:

I have both and I think you'll get more bang for your buck if you get a 3DS.

In the short term but who knows in the long run.

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Captain_Toad

It has an underrated retail library but the majority of your time may be on the indie scene as there's a bunch here and a lotta others coming soon if that interests you on the WiiU.

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http://www.metacritic.com/feature/25-best-nintendo-3ds-games

http://www.metacritic.com/feature/25-best-wii-u-games

Although I do not think that is the most comprehensive list it does give you an idea. (I would swap AC3 for AC 4 for example).

Also think about games releasing this year and if that appeals to you.

http://www.gamesradar.com/best-wii-u-games/
http://www.gamesradar.com/best-3ds-games/

Both are backwards compatilble - so look at Wii and DS games and see if you are keen to play them.

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Intrepid

To echo everyone else, the 3DS is best right now, but things will change in the long run and the WiiU will get more games, However, in your case, since you haven't played Nintendo since the SNES, I would recommend that you get a 3DS, as it is a cheaper starting investment where you can test the waters and see if you really want to play more Nintendo games. If you enjoy playing on the 3DS, you can think about the WiiU at a later time.

3DS games that you should get:
-Pokemon X or Pokemon Y
-Fire Emblem Awakening
-LoZ OoT 3D
-Starfox 64 3D
-Animal Crossing New Leaf
-LoZ A Link Between Worlds
-Ace Attorney Dual Destinies (Download only)
-Kid Icarus Uprising
-Mario Kart 7
-Super Mario 3D Land
-Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
-Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask

Some of these games are more niche than others, but all of them are great games. I also recommend the StreetPass Plaza games if you end up having a lot of other 3DS uses in your area.

DefHalan

I would get the more expensive console because saving up for the cheaper console will be easier lol. I do think having both is the only way to play Nintendo. If you are missing 1 of their systems then you are missing half (give or take) of their line-up

People keep saying the Xbox One doesn't have Backwards Compatibility.
I don't think they know what Backwards Compatibility means...

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kkslider5552000

In theory 3DS is just a better idea to get, but I find Wii U's releases more consistently interesting/must-own.

I'd get Wii U, but only if its library and Wii U features interest you. The library it has lives up to some high expectations, but not everyone will agree. Also, probably a better indie console. Also, X and the will blatantly be the better version by a long-shot Smash Bros.

But 3DS is probably the safe and smart choice. Objectively or whatever.

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Why not go preowned and get both?
Even if not, they can both be found really cheap. Amazon had 3ds for £80 earlier this week. New. And a 2ds is that price as well now,

The Wii U this year: See this Neogaf thread. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=743320

Also prob expecting surprises at e3 for both consoles.

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ocn4lc4pon3

id be getting a 3DS XL more then likely. the 3DS is nice but the screens are to small for me.

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jariw

I don't think it's fair to compare 3DS and Wii U, since they are so different in their approaches to gaming. If only handheld gaming is important to you, 3DS would be a choice. If HD graphics on a big screen and surround sound is important, Wii U would be the choice (although Wii U can also be used for handheld gaming).

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RR529

I'd go for 3DS right now, and get a Wii U later if you like your experience with it. (that way if you don't like it, you'll be out less money)

Also, 3DS has a larger list of great games currently.

  • Super Mario 3D Land
  • New Super Mario Bros. 2
  • Zelda: OoT3D
  • Zelda: ALBW
  • Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
  • Star Fox 64 3D
  • Kid Icarus: Uprising
  • Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
  • Pokémon X & Y
  • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
  • Fire Emblem: Awakening
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  • Mario Kart 7
  • Mario Tennis Open
  • Yoshi's New Island
  • Paper Mario: Sticker Star
  • Pilotwings Resort
  • Nintendogs + Cats
  • Mario Party: Island Tour
  • Mario Golf: World Tour (coming in May)
  • Kirby: Triple Deluxe (coming in May)
  • Super Smash Bros. 3DS (coming this year)

That's just the first party 3DS stuff, not counting it's excellent 3rd party selection, which includes:

  • Tales of the Abyss
  • Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
  • Shin Megami Tensei IV
  • Etrian Odyssey IV
  • Etrian Odyssey Untold: the Millennium Girl
  • Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater
  • Resident Evil: Revelations
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate
  • Dead or Alive Dimensions
  • Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
  • Tekken 3D Prime Edition
  • Project X Zone
  • Code of Princess
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
  • Rune Factory 4
  • Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy
  • Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
  • Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
  • Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
  • Batman: Arkham Origins: Blackgate
  • Virtue's Last Reward
  • Bravely Default
  • Ridge Racer 3D
  • Ace Attorney: Dual Destiny (eShop only)
  • Unchained Blades (eShop only)
  • Yumi's Odd Odyssey (eShop only)
  • Senran Kagura Burst (eShop only)
  • Kokuga (eShop only)

Of course, that's not everything the 3DS has to offer (the only eShop games I mentioned are full retail in Japan, so I didn't even begin to scratch the surface of what eShop offers), but it goes to show that it already has a full bodied lineup, and while the Wii U has some great games now (and will be getting more soon), it'll probably be awhile before it's lineup is as full as the 3DS' (a little longer than some here seem to be suggesting, as if they have this odd notion companies are going to stop making 3DS games all of a sudden this year, which isn't the case).

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sub12

As someone who has had the same feelings / been in the same situation as you. (Nintendo gamer as a child but have since branched out).

Get a 3DS for the portable side and buy a Xbox One or a PS4 for your console fix.

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Wii U is really fun and more blockbuster games are coming out for it. Although, the 3DS has more selection.

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ocn4lc4pon3

sub12 wrote:

As someone who has had the same feelings / been in the same situation as you. (Nintendo gamer as a child but have since branched out).

Get a 3DS for the portable side and buy a Xbox One or a PS4 for your console fix.

I already have 2 PS4s and 2 Xbox Ones. This is why I am looking for something new. the 3DS XL is looking good right now especially for the games selection. Now to find what 3DS XL I want. It has to be something unique it cant be a plain color. I was thinking maybe the yoshi one but that does not come with a game. I want to do a 3DS XL with game bundle

I may do the Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bundle

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skywake

To the people jumping up and down saying 3DS I have a simple question. GBA or GC? It's not that simple guys.

The fact is that in the next couple of years the Wii U will have games. It'll have X, Bayonetta 2, Kart, Smash and it'll probably have a Zelda and Metriod as well as a few others. Then there's the library it already has which includes stuffs like Pikmin, Marios, Nintendo Lands and various party games. All of which even if they're on the 3DS can't really be played in the same way.

The 3DS is obviously not doing for the visual thing and it does have the third party support. What it also has is streetpass which I would argue is the best thing about it. I mean Animal Crossing is a cool game but walking past someone and getting their house in the showcase or having a villager move over? That's magic.

So instead the question should be this. Zelda
http://www.zeldadungeon.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/zelda-...
or Zelda?
http://realgamernewz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Zelda-A-L...

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