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Re: Japanese Retail Sales Struggle as Just 76 Units Separate PS4 and Wii U

Rafie

@stretch90 Well the Wii being in SD and jumping to HD with the Wii U is big, but not huge. The games still looked great even in SD. Anyway, the arguments that Wii U fans always say is that the gamepad is what makes the Wii U a more "prominent" buy. While I do agree with that sentiment, the XB1 has the Kinect. In that regard, it's an entity that extends to it's console like the gamepad does for the Wii U. Another thing to note is that, yes the jump from PS3 may not be huge, but it has become way more powerful. Just like the X1. No need to silently down play it.

The Wii U actually does better in America than any other territory. The PS4 exceeded the Wii U's lifetime sales and the amount of sales it's done in Japan in half a year. Wait a minute...we just established that. Disregard that.

I do agree that the Wii U has the better selection of games, however ,I also have to say that it did get a year head start on the other 2 for their great library of games. The odds is going to even up when 1st party from Sony and MS start piling up on top of 3rd party. Then again, saying the Wii U has the best selection of games out of all of them is also subjective from a technical standpoint. I do agree that it does though.

Re: Japanese Retail Sales Struggle as Just 76 Units Separate PS4 and Wii U

Rafie

@stretch90 So what do you think about the jump from Wii to Wii U or 360 to X1? Are those 2 is or isn't as significant as latter?

To those that are thinking this is DOOM for the PS4...think again! As some has stated earlier, consoles are starting to become less relevant in Japan. They're all about portables and smart devices now more than ever. ALSO, the fact that the PS4 did their numbers in 6 months speaks volumes of how well it's doing.

Unfortunately the Wii U still has some hurdles to climb before it really can compete with the PS4 in the sales front. The Wii U is such a fun system and capable. So don't take this as I'm saying the PS4 is better. I will never say it's better because it's subjective to the gamer's taste. I will say that the Wii U has the most promising line up of games this year though. No doubt!

Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)

Rafie

Who gives a darn if the game is a 9. Is that somehow a failure of a game now? We're measuring how good or great a game is by whether or not it gets a 9 or 10? For the longest time I thought getting a 9 still makes the game a MUST HAVE and phenomenal across the board. The game could be a 7 and I would still get it.

Re: Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Software Bundle Coming To North America

Rafie

@Spartacus3765 Thank you. I was just getting ready to say the same thing to him. This is such bull!

Nintendo Of America is really starting to become incompetent to me. I hate the way they conduct business. Why in on Earth would you limit this to just New York?! Yes I'm upset because I'm a huge fan of this game and would have bought this LE (limited edition) game. Instead NoA is doing what they normally do and disappointing the fans here. NoE has a better unity than NoA. Big time!

Re: Bayonetta 2 Listed for Summer Release in Japan

Rafie

@Daemonite Unfortunately he's right. The situations for Rayman Legends and Bayonetta 2 are completely different. The thing is, Bayonetta 2 would not exist at all if it wasn't for Nintendo. Nintendo paid for the development of the game. This will NEVER see a multiplat release. Just on Wii U.

@PrincessEevee9 I think Hyrule Warriors will release in the summer in Japan, not anywhere else yet. I hope so though. I don't think of Hyrule Warriors as a "major" release, although it probably is. I'm looking forward to it.

Re: Research Firm IDC Anticipates Worldwide Wii U Price Cut in Late 2014 to 2015, Increase in Retail Downloads

Rafie

@Blue-Thunder To say that there isn't any good games on the PS4 is foolhardy. I have one and there are plenty of good games. Whether or not they appeal to you is another question. However, the Wii U definitely has better and more fun games than PS4 and XB1 right now. Then again it did get a year head start to acquire the library it has now. Still, I won't argue any notion about who has "funner" games. That would be purely subjective to the taste of the individual. I just will have to disagree that the PS4 doesn't have good games, because it does.

Re: Research Firm IDC Anticipates Worldwide Wii U Price Cut in Late 2014 to 2015, Increase in Retail Downloads

Rafie

When I saw the post count, I knew this thread would be interesting to say the least. So many butthurt folks from both sides (Nintendo and non-Nintendo fans)! Funny though that non-Nintendo fans would be on this site where Nintendo is glorified from it's fans. There's only a few objective ones here that isn't completely bias for Nintendo.

I for one enjoy Nintendo games. Which is why I have all of my Nintendo systems to date. However, I'm not going to bash or downplay the others because Nintendo isn't doing so hot in the sales race. The console (Wii U) is a great one. MK8 will definitely be my game for the summer. No other game from any platform will take precedence. Hehehe Yes I'm biased for that game.

Re: There's No Chance of Super NES Mortal Kombat Titles Coming to the Wii U Virtual Console

Rafie

@Ninhau The first MK was censored, not the ones afterwards.

To be honest I got all 3 on both systems. I can tell you that the SNES version was far superior. Sure on the first MK it was uncensored and the music was better, but the SNES version played and looked closer to the arcade original versus the Genesis. So only the first MK can be arguably better on Genesis. However, the MK's after that was DEFINITELY better on SNES. No question, hands down!

Re: Rumour: Nintendo Will Reveal New Hardware At This Year's E3

Rafie

@Einherjar Maybe it's you that has no idea what it takes to manufacture a console if all you think the other 2 has is bells and whistles. That type of development takes years to do. Just like the Wii U has. No one here should be expecting a new console this early. Maybe in another 6 years or so. Not now though.

Re: Possibility of SNES Remix and Other Remix Titles Depends on Fan Support

Rafie

@TheRealThanos Unfortunately you're right. As much as I would want a GC remix, that won't happen this gen. However, anything up to the 64 could and should happen, if the fans show interest tomorrow and buy NES Remix 2.

Voting with your wallet is more potent than any outcry and/or post you make on any social media.

Re: New Instalment In The Popular Fatal Frame Franchise Coming To Wii U

Rafie

@Ichiban I have to agree here. I had Fatal Frame 1 and 2 on the PS2 and it was AWESOME! I have to challenge anyone to play that game by yourself at night...in the dark. It's crazy. LOL Even if this game was to come out on other platforms, I would think that the Wii U would be the best version to get it on.

The gamepad alone makes it worthwhile. I mean the possibilites with the camera on it is enough to excite anyone. As of lately, Team Koei has been localizing a lot of games. So I actually do have hope that it will see a western release.

Re: Koichi Hayashida Explains Absence of NES Remix 1 & 2 on 3DS

Rafie

I love NES Remix and think it's a well made game of our favorites. However, I'm calling b.s. on it "needing" the Wii U's power. Seriously?! It's an 8 bit game that I'm sure the Gamecube, or even the Nintendo 64 could do. The 3DS is helming games like the new Zelda, Fire Emblem, etc. Please tell me that he was joking about the 3DS version being more difficult. It's an 8bit game darn it!

The Wii U is MORE than capable of any 8, 16, 32, 64, 128bit, etc game and/or remix of one. Come on. Sorry for the rant. I just didn't like his statement about needing the Wii U's power for a game like this.

Re: Super Smash Bros. Hitting 3DS This Summer, Wii U Launch To Take Place In The Winter

Rafie

Please understand....that this is frickin' AWESOME!! I honestly don't know why some of you are upset. Between the end of May through the summer, most of us will be playing Mario Kart 8. I'll still be online even when Smash U comes. Mario Kart is just that dang on fun.

Also as some folks pointed out, it's a great business strategy to separate the 2. The 3DS is going to move huge software. Oh and of course the Wii U will have exclusive modes that wouldn't be possible on the 3DS. Fans please rejoice. This is a good thing. I'll have both copies.

Re: Review: Super Dodge Ball (Wii U eShop / NES)

Rafie

I have yet to be beaten in this game. Yes I owned it as a kid, and I own the Wii VC version of it. This game is fun as all hell and I'm still a beast at it. Over 20 plus years and this game is still fun. I always customized my players for my team, but I can work with even the weakest powered player. The one guy from India was always the longest to take out. LOL

Re: Hideki Konno Emphasizes That Mario Kart 8 Balancing Means It's Not All About Luck

Rafie

You and I both @PrincessEevee

I already know I'm going to love and rage at the same time with this game. I did it with all the MKs. LOL Morton salt "when it rains.....it pours!" That will describe me when someone waits for me to jump a cliff and hits me with lighting, or get bombed with a blue shell right before crossing the finishing line. That was happened to me WAY too many times! Hehehe Amongst other things.

Re: Preview: Mario Kart 8

Rafie

@SCAR392 I thought Ninty said it was native. Well I can honestly say that it makes no difference at all. This game looks absolutely stunning. Gosh I want this game terribly bad.

Re: Preview: Mario Kart 8

Rafie

I can't contain my excitement! This is the game I was waiting for. Like someone said in an earlier post, I haven't been this excited since Double Dash. I was a beast at that game. I could have played that game competitively if it was available for tournies at the time. I didn't want to spoil myself with the video of gameplay, but dangit I couldn't help myself. LOL

http://youtu.be/_Z1lUrAgImE

Sorry don't know how to put videos in the comment section. However, Eurogamer has a side by side of the retro tracks and the newly revised retro tracks that will be in MK8. F'ING LOVELY!

Re: Preview: Mario Kart 8

Rafie

@SCAR392 I' m willing to bet that it is 1080p. If not, then it really doesn't matter. This game will be in heavy rotation for months to come. I feel bad for any other game coming in around or between months of big game releases. Gosh I love MK!

Re: Video: Nintendo Approves of this Mario Kart Song

Rafie

Disney animated movies never disappoint me. They are the most original with the most original songs. Love it! I have Frozen on blu ray, but haven't seen it. My kids saw it and they LOVE IT! I have to admit I liked this version of the song. LOL