Topic: Wii U Cons

The lack of 3rd party games(we all know that this is an issue), and...that's really the only major gripe I have with it.

You win the thread, you can have a digital cookie, on me.

The games that don't use motion controls would be a lot better to use instead of the slow responsive Wii remote, the Wii U has all the necessary controls needed for a Wii game, especially with games that don't need motion controls or what about the virtual console games that use the classic controller. The Wii U gamepad is a classic controller with clickable analogue sticks and a screen.

Actually the Wii U is terrible for a name unlike Xbox which has been using that name for a few years now, it wouldn't make sense for Xbox to completely change the name but for Nintendo it definitely would, btw the Xbox One name isn't confusing (Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, never heard anyone calling the Original Xbox the Xbox One)

I clearly mentioned having to add people through using numbered id's also not being able to directly message them or talk to them using a mic.

In other words not having springy triggers.

Dvd's, blu ray etc equals bigger disc sizes when compared to cd's, a blu ray disc can hold up to 40 plus gb. Nintendo should take this as consideration for there next console.

Having to press on the touchscreen when not using a stylus, while mobiles can do both stylus and finger exceptionally well.

The Wii Motes slow responses, non rechargeable batteries and gimmicky controls sure ruin the fun btw 3rd party rechargeable's are awful.

Since when was the Wii U noticeably more powerful, i've seen the graphics comparisons vs the Ps3 and Xbox 360 it was slightly better than the 360 in terms of lighting and shadows but not better than the Ps3.

External hard-drive sounds cool but internal hard drive are better maybe for there next console i guess.

Now you understand how much better the Wii U could have been.

1. The GamePad is a great controller, but to play Wii games it makes sense that you need the Wii controllers.

2. I called the Original Xbox, Xbox One all the time. People still get confused. Wii U is not any worst than Xbox One.

3. Wii U does not have Friend Codes, not sure what "Numbered IDs" you are talking about. Miiverse lets you directly message them. You can use a mic in games that support it, which is kinda annoying but the function is there.

4. "Springy Triggers" is that really a problem for you? It isn't a problem for me or many other people I know. The lack of analog triggers might bug some but it doesn't bug me.

5. Nintendo's discs are a form of Blu-Rays that can store lots of data. There has not been a single Wii U game that had to be split among multiple discs and I don't think there ever will be.

6. You need a special stylus for normal smartphones if you want to use a stylus. Nintendo used a different touchscreen than others to save money.

7. If you don't like Wiimotes then don't use them. I cannot think of any games (other than Wii Sports) where you (in singleplayer) are forced to use Wiimotes.

8. The Wii U is more powerful, just multiplats don't take advantage of the extra power to make a better looking game, normally they use the extra power so they can do less optimization.

9. You have a problem with external hard drives, I don't. I have a 2TB hard drive hooked up to my Wii U and it works great.

10. Please number your responses to match the number of comment you are replying to as it gets confusing.

Thats the problem with junk optical disks. Fortunately its ok when using digital content.

The Gamecube was much more acceptable. Pretty quiet.

1. At times it would make sense but for games that use multiple controllers or virtual console games as i said before would work a lot better and how you can't use the gamepad for navigation on the Wii menu at the very least.

2.You mean you started calling it the Xbox 1 right after the Xbox One came out yeah sure, Xbox uses a word instead of a letter.

3. Looks like they resolved the issue

4.Springy triggers are easier to reach, when using the awkward pushed in triggers but looks like this isn't much of an issue since the Wii U doesn't have much games.

6 Nintendo and their money, next time they should use a portable device instead of a gamepad if they wanna save money we'll see till Nintendo Fusion.

7. The Wii has some great games but yes you are forced to use the Wii Motes, not every game uses multiple controllers.

8. Or the fact that the Wii U doesn't have a simple yet powerful build.

9. Built in is better than hanging out but the Wii U has little games so it isn't much of a problem.

1. I have explained why GamePad backwards compatibility isn't needed, it would be a nice option but isn't a negative for the whole console.

2. I called it the original Xbox, Xbox one before the Xbox One came out. It is pretty confusing in conversation.

3. Friend codes were never a thing on Wii U, so we can drop this as it isn't an issue.

4. The triggers are in the same spot on the Pro controller as a 360 controller. They are further in the controller on the GamePad but right where your fingers rest. In fact I have a bigger issue with the placement of Land R, ZL and ZR are fine.

6. They were trying something new with the GamePad. It will be interesting to see what they do with the next-gen console and if the Fusion idea is real. they will continue to use the same type of touch screen the GamePad and 3DS use most likely.

7. Wii games force you to use the Wii controllers, not Wii U games.

8. You were complaining about the power, the specs for Wii U are higher than 360 or PS3. Every console that comes out is different to build for, 3rd Parties need to take time to learn the console.

9. You say isn't much of a problem so we can drop that.

What are these numbered IDs you're talking about?

Yes, the Wii U discs are basically Bluray disc. A dual-layered Bluuray disc can hold up to 50 GB of data. I'm very confused what you are talking about here.

FWIW, I have a 1st party rechargeable Wiimote Plus, for the games that requires that controller. I use it mostly for Pikmin 3.

Fast Racing Neo will be a fast-paced 1080p/60fps racing game specifically built for the Wii U architecture. When it's released, feel free to compare it with similar products on the other PPC-based platforms.

Actually I don't understand much of what you're trying to say.

1. Achievements, trophy's a way to show how your game scores rack up against others, it adds more to gameplay, even mobiles have that feature nowadays.

3. Springy triggers.

4. To the people that don't want the gamepad at all is a whole different story but having a bigger screen is so much more useful for remote play.

5. I like the Wii controller but do not like how it functions.

6. Or the fact that developers haven't bothered developing games for the system, why because of the Wii U's complicated build.

7. Doesn't have an upgradable hard-drive even the Xbox One doesn't have this, but the Ps4 does.

8. Psn does let you change your name but it comes at a cost.

It would also be cool for a Wii U to have a built in Dvr, it would increase in popularity if it were to.

Well my first beef with the WiiU after finally getting one a few days ago, is that the gamepad signal cuts out if I try to play in my bedroom. Shame, since my PS4 and vita can run remote play just fine in it. Also the gamepad's battery is pretty bad unless you keep the power saving mode on and keep the brightness down below level 5. Also I see that the audio from the gamepad is slightly lagging to output compared to the tv audio? weird.

@8BitNation

You want to complain about things the Wii U doesn't have then do research first, please. Also features you would like and negatives about the actual console are two different things. We can argue about different things all day but the facts are out there. If you want certain features then tell Nintendo, why waste your time telling us?

The only actual negative about the console is the lack of 3rd Party. Some people may complain about some of its online functions but what they (and more importantly 3rd Parties) fail to see is that Nintendo basically lets developers have a lot of control over their online environment where Xbox One and PS4 have a lot of requirements. Just please stop trying to counter points that people make until you do your research.

The name, still hate it.
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1. GamePad backwards compatibility isn't needed so Nintendo can make you buy Mario Bros again, come on we all know that, they ditched the Wii Shop and started over so that they can make us buy the same games over, in fact some of my Virtual console games don't work at all the Wii U.

2. Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One there you go.

4. The triggers placements are fine but they aren't analogue.

6. I don't see the point in the Wii U gamepad when they could have used the 3Ds instead and would have saved a lot more on money.

8. If so, why isn't the Wii U getting much 3rd party support, Ubisoft is done with the Wii U, Why?

I bite the bullet and replaced the Gamepad battery with the longlife battery instead. IMO, that battery should have been included as standard.

Some users say they started to experience the Gamepad connection issue after some of the most recent system updates. I haven't experienced it myself, since I always play in front of the TV.

Money. Companies would still produce games for the Atari if they could make money from it.

Looks like i'll stop complaining about the Wii U, Xbox One and Ps4, which i have done a lot more on other forums, i'll just move to Pc.

@8bitNation
If you want a larger HDD, you have to get an external one. PSN doesn't let you change your PSN name. I had a PS3, so I would know. It also says it on their website, and numbers have never needed to be input to friend people online on Wii U..

Most of the cons on your list either don't exist, or are subjective, bro.

My advice, since you asked, is stop complaining about video game consoles and have fun with what you got.

You don't make much sense. Please refer to my earlier comment about doing research. I will touch on a few points here but please, before replying to what I have to say do some research.

1. All Virtual Console games work on the Wii U. You were saying the GamePad should work in Wii Mode but that isn't necessary, it would just be a nice feature.

2. Doesn't make the name less confusing in conversations. I understand how I can differentiate them in conversation, doesn't mean it doesn't get confusing at times.

4. Finally we get to the point. You wish the triggers were Analog! Ok that could be a negative but I haven't played many games that take advantage of that, other than Trials games.

6. A 3DS was more expensive than the GamePad, making the GamePad the better choice financially. There are rumors about Fusion and we will see what happens.

8. Because the x86 architecture of Xbox One and PS4 are closer to PC, something they have already been working with, than the Wii U's architecture. If they took more time to learn the Wii U they could do better with the WIi U. Why don't they, money.

If you want, I was just asking for you to do your research before complaining.