The company that dominates the handheld gaming market is having trouble manufacturing a controller that is essentially the lower half of a 3DS. Something doesn't compute with this.
Before I saw the Wii U I was hoping that the style of the console would be a departure from the WIi. So I was hoping for something silver, with more of a hi-tech look. Perhaps like a Mac Mini.
I noticed in Gamestation today that they're asking for £5 deposits to pre-order the upcoming releases, such as SSX, Mass Effect 3 etc. Now, I really doubt SSX is going to be popular enough to warrant a £5 deposit to get it on day 1, so I smell a rat.
Let's say it comes with one touchscreen controller and no bundled game like Wii Sports last time round, I'd pay £250 for a bundle that included a couple of launch titles.
It plays great and is a highly polished game but so far I'm not blown away like I was with the Wii version. MK could do with some new ideas. I'd love to be able to customise the races in MK GP mode. Take away weapons, make the races longer, choose the same karts for all players, etc.
I'm convinced Nintendo does stupid things like this on purpose. I mean, it got things right with the NES and SNES, but since then they've appeared behind the game on so many occasions. They returned to form with the Wii but they're going backwards on the 3DS.
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Re: Wii U Pre-Order Guide
Pre-ordered premium from ShopTo. I'm expecting the price to drop.
Re: Randy Pitchford Isn't All That Into Motion Controls
Didn't we have this conversation 5 years ago?
Re: Satoru Iwata: Demand for Rich Experiences on Handhelds "Not Going to Go Away"
I've got a 3DS and a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S. I hardly use the phone for games.
Re: Rumour: Wii U European Launch Could be Delayed
The company that dominates the handheld gaming market is having trouble manufacturing a controller that is essentially the lower half of a 3DS. Something doesn't compute with this.
Re: Guide: 3DS XL System Transfer
So we can't take advantage of the GAME offer without losing these downloads
Re: Wii U Will be a 'Great Value Proposition'
From a retail POV, 3Ds is still lacking IMO. So the Wii U doesn't need much to better it.
Re: Wii U Power Lacks a 'Generational Leap'
These games are still in development. Eurogamer discussing the appearance of them is pointless.
Re: ShopTo Lists Wii U at Speculative £280
Pre-ordered because it will obviously be less than that for launch.
Re: Reaction: Your Opinions on Nintendo's E3 Conference
Quite disappointing.
Re: E3 2012: Watch the Nintendo Press Conference Live Here
Have at it.
Re: E3 2012: Yes, We Will See New 3DS Games Today
Thank God. 3DS really needs new games.
Re: E3 2012: Pre-E3 Nintendo Direct Round Up
Good plan by Nintendo. Get the boring stuff out of the way first, in a short video.
Re: Peter Molyneux Wants More From 'Lacklustre Wii U'
Does this guy have any advisers? Anyone to tell him when to shut the hell up?
Re: Video Game Commercials That Celebrities May Want to Forget
Cyber razor cut.
Re: Rush Rush Rally Racing Parks in Europe on 19th April
Great news. Wanted to play this but couldn't be bothered getting it for my DC, which is a bit dodgy.
Re: Talking Point: Why Wii U's Image Must Grab Attention
Before I saw the Wii U I was hoping that the style of the console would be a departure from the WIi. So I was hoping for something silver, with more of a hi-tech look. Perhaps like a Mac Mini.
Re: Feature: Nintendo’s Biggest Blunders
Don't forget the sexist Zelda advert.
Re: Now GAME Pulls The Last Story Completely
I noticed in Gamestation today that they're asking for £5 deposits to pre-order the upcoming releases, such as SSX, Mass Effect 3 etc. Now, I really doubt SSX is going to be popular enough to warrant a £5 deposit to get it on day 1, so I smell a rat.
Re: GAME Drops The Last Story Limited Edition
They're probably going out of business. Good riddance, I say.
Re: King of Fighters '97 Strikes Wii VC in Europe Next Week
Buying it to support the VC.
Re: Feature: The Wonder of Ugly Add-Ons
I had the Booster Boy, LOL! I can't believe I thought it made the GB better
Re: Nintendo May Not Call Wii U a Home Console
Wouldn't it be cool if you could download an app that could run on an iPhone or Android phone and allow some kind of interaction with the Wii U?
Re: The Last Story Limited Edition Officially Confirmed
What a rip off.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Wii U Will Not Make Wii Games Sharper
I'd prefer a game to be remade in HD. Upscaling is only a halfway house.
Re: Kid Icarus: Uprising Comes With This 3DS Stand
Something like this should have been released ages ago. Best idea ever for the DS.
Re: Reggie: Wii U to Boast a "Full Range of Entertainment"
Presentation capabilities for business use?
Re: Disney Newsletter Accidentally Outs Epic Mickey 2
Camera was awful IMO. Really spoiled the game.
Re: Soccer Up!
I'd give it a 7.
Re: Nintendo Narrows Wii U Release Date Window
@SanderEvers Nintendo's sentiments exactly.
Re: Miyamoto: "Eventually Nintendo Must Survive Without Me"
OMG! Miyamoto in thinking-about-retirement shocker!!!
Re: Expect the Circle Pad Pro Battery to Last for 480 Hours
I wish some of that power could be diverted to the console
Re: Wii Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary in Europe
Pre-ordered and loved every minute of it since.
Re: Soccer Up! Dribbles for Goal on 22nd December
This will either be awful or the best football game ever invented.
Re: Nintendo Grabs Europe By the Pullblox This Week
Looks good. I will buy.
Re: Aonuma: "We'll See" About Zelda Voice Acting
NiGHTS Journey of Dreams proves why some characters should remain silent.
Re: Nintendo Doesn't Want a 3DS Price Situation on Wii U
Let's say it comes with one touchscreen controller and no bundled game like Wii Sports last time round, I'd pay £250 for a bundle that included a couple of launch titles.
Re: Review: Mario Kart 7 (3DS)
It plays great and is a highly polished game but so far I'm not blown away like I was with the Wii version. MK could do with some new ideas. I'd love to be able to customise the races in MK GP mode. Take away weapons, make the races longer, choose the same karts for all players, etc.
Re: Japanese Virtual Console List: November 2011
Can't wait for Strider!!!
Re: Final Wii U Form to Be Shown At E3 2012
@Haywired I like the way you think.
E3 2011 Partial reveal
E3 2012 Here's something you won't be able to copy before we make trillions
Christmas 2012 Release
Re: Nintendo Developing New Game Genres to Revitalise 3DS
Big Boob Academy sounds good but it's probably got its knockers.
Re: Final Wii U Form to Be Shown At E3 2012
Dead.
Re: Final Wii U Form to Be Shown At E3 2012
Crimbo 2012 release then
Re: Nintendo Holding Online 3DS Press Conference on Friday
Iwata: "Please buy one!!"
Re: Feature: Resident Evil's Most Nightmare-Inducing Moments
Scariest moment is the voice acting.
Re: Nintendo Download: 13th October 2011 (Europe)
Frankly, crap.
Re: Nintendo UK Launches New WiiWare Portal
Developper.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd September 2011 (Europe)
I've been interested in 101 on the DS. Looking forward to Wii review.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th September 2011 (Europe)
I can see myself buying everything on one week for the first time ever.
Re: Review: Golf (3DS Virtual Console / Game Boy)
I hope the GBC game is released.
Re: Talking Point: The Second Circle Pad and the 3DS Evolution
I'm convinced Nintendo does stupid things like this on purpose. I mean, it got things right with the NES and SNES, but since then they've appeared behind the game on so many occasions. They returned to form with the Wii but they're going backwards on the 3DS.