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Everyone assumes the NX will replace wii u when what really needs to be updated is the 3ds. Nintendo is moving towards making both these systems into one you can see the hardware now looks the same same button layout dual analog. 3ds is clearly peaked and on the down slope now. Nintendo wants one unique operating system across both platforms a 3ds that can play wii u games on the go

@Quorthon I am disappointed about paying for both downloadable smash characters which we have had before...
thats about it from everything you said

@rjejr you are right on all points.

It will be a hard sell they should really consider revising the WII U price... It's time

@bizcuthammer I know what you mean I will give them until E3 to impress me otherwise major disappointment from June until Starfox launches hopefully this year... I am looking forward to MarioMaker but that is not enough games between June and December

I would be very disappointed if E3 wasn't just around the corner.
Got the release date for Splatoon confirmed the game was announced last year and we get it this year so I am happy there is no delay.
I know they are saving Star Fox for E3 thats what i really wanted to see...
I would have preferred gamecube games than N64, sadly N64 games just look horrible by todays standards.. oh well

Please show me Star Fox and let it be everything we hoped for!!

This does not surprise me at all sure im disappointed but Nintendo was very conceited thinking that maintaining the same price for the wii u over black Friday would encourage sales.
The wii u is overpriced despite amazing software. Ps4 Better hardware decent games x one dropped price for the holiday

Nintendo dropped the ball on this one

looks awesome cant wait

The demo actually convinced me how good this game is but im not ready to drop 65$ on it...

@Discostew
Are you sure about that?
how do you know?

This is all I can think about all day today now Finally SMASH U Confirmed I will be playing Nov 21st!!
That plus the 8 new MK8 tracks we are getting in November.
Nintendo wins

@PieEater163
I don't think Nintendo ever confirmed it all we have is retailers saying things.
I will believe nothing until Nintendo makes an official announcement!

I hope the rumors are true and this is a November release,
Waiting for the Wii U version!

I just hope the Wii U version is better, I have this feeling that they put more time and effort into the 3DS version since there is a way bigger install base.
Already no subspace, no smash run mode.
I want Smash U i don't want 3ds

@Tritonus
I was waiting for the Pikmin deal, Still on the fence but tempted I never played any of the pikmin games
will the wife like it?

besides smash bros and capn toad what other 1st party wii u games are there coming out in 2014...
not much to drive sales 3rd quarter wii u sales for both wii u and 3ds are gonna be disastrous

@AJ_Lethal

Nintendo has the information to make that decision if there is a large overlap between 3DS owners and WII U owners than an expensive console that works both portably and at home is very feasible for example if 70% of wii U owners also own 3DS then the consumer is willing to pay 500+ dollars on Nintendo hardware I think that price range can give a very competitive nintendo product.
It all depends on what the market research says.

This is garbage...

on videos like youtube don't you only get paid for videos with ads,
that luigi death stare video doesn't have ads right?
Nintendo should let their fans post videos since lets face it Nintendo marketing sucks!

Did Japan have the same kind of bundle with a free game promo?

i wonder how many were wii u bundles.
Please be a lot!!!
Wii U needs to reach 9million units in 2014 to meet expectations!

Nintendo Keep those party games coming I have 4 friends coming over for Mario Kart action tonight!!

I am really curious to see how many wii u owners are ps4 owners as well or plan to be ps4 owners. From a developers point of view probably not worth it to develop for wii u since many wii u owners will opt for the ps4 version.

Yes give me MarioKart SMASH Edition,
Where the roster from Smash bros races down tracks using the same items from SMASH!! TOTAL MAYHEM MADNESS. 2016?

Well you have our attention, lets hope its a good game...
Something to scratch that Zelda itch until Zelda U comes out...

as long as buying toys is not mandatory to unlock new characters or stages i don't mind

@NintendoMonkey
I actually didn't mind the art style in WW but i didn't like the character models at all... the rest of the world and graphics especially in HD looked great.
I just want an Adult looking Link the WII U DEMO looked awesome I would buy that for sure immediately.

This looks like a descent game to pass the time i hope it gets possitive reviews...
I am just hoping for Zelda U in 2015 I expect we will get that holiday 2015 if we are lucky... I just hope the art style is more ocarina of time less windwakerish

Gamepad is an important part of the wii u but the added benefits of the GB does not justify the cost it raises the system... off tv play is great though

well no radar kinda sucks i think did you have the option to turn it on?
give me at least 4 arenas in DLC or something
kinda disappointed

how much editing can you do with MKTV?> can you guys show a video of how it works..?

@Warruz don't say that you might scare them...

@BassLostie
I really hope they are making remakes... I never played metroid and would be good if they made an hd remake on prime... add online multiplayer...

My prediction low hardware sales predictions for wii u means that aside from mario kart and smash nintendo won't be releasing any other system selling franchises this year... Zelda will probably be q4 2015... "which i think is best case scenerio" the Wii U has nothing else first party on the horizon.... Don't expect Bayonetta to shift more that 250,000 software sales... and X probably the same... and this QOL thing seems like it will very costly in terms of opportunity cost...

@bezerker99
I know what you mean im the only one i know with the system...
sadly mariokart 8 release won't entice any of my friends to buy the system either...
im hoping the release a new hybrid system and new handheld in 2016 the wii u only should have a 4 year shelf life... they need 3rd party and big time marketing...

ahh i hate you guys for playing this game while we have to wait for it !!

I just want a Zelda game just like the e3 trailer last year that was awesome
GIVE ME THAT NINTENDO

lol
thats why IGN didn't bother reporting it.

3DSU
New 3DS which can stream wii u games to a 3DS BAM!!

I have said it before and i will say it again 329.99 is a mistake.
299.99 was the sweet spot price...
And even though you get a free game the decision would have been better for them to not include the 2nd game and just have the bundle at 299.99 bad move nintendo... anyway i will definitely be picking up the 2 games though since i already have a wii u

Seriously though 329.99 for the bundle is still a lot... should have been 299.99...
Everytime I think Nintendo is about to do something right they screw it up in the end... at least you get two games...

I like how they showed the musicians playing the instruments in the video I how they pass that in the game

I don't care if its a traditional show or nintendo direct!
but it better be epic. I know we are seeing Zelda wii U. Its better be Outstanding... But I want MORE NINTENDO WII U FIRST PARTY NEWS.
Otherwise you can kiss your job good bye IWATA. All we have is smash bros for the 6 month following the mario kart release... This is a Joke.... So plz surprise me

I love Nintendo and I always liked Iwata but I think he has lost touch with his consumer base... To that effect I think the QOL platform is not meant to target gamers but geared towards casual markets... My concern is that he is removing human resources who could be working on a new game starring one of their seasoned IPs i.e. Metroid or Fox, to bring out a product that could be easily replaced with a smart phone App..

damn you nintendo I really didn't want to buy a 3DS but now this makes it very difficult...

I would rather a new STAR FOX game or Metroid or Get ZELDA out on WII U Already!!!
Damn it Nintendo you're killing Mario!
He is no longer the Cash Cow he used to be Mario overkill indeed

Anyone know if this offer is valid in Canada?

Okay nintendo this is it. the Big game we all have been waiting for.
Now bundle it in North America so my friends can buy the system and we can play online!!!
DO IT
DO IT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!

@LavaTwilight
Hahaha, the secret is to get the wife to play video games with you but be warned lest she takes over the wii u and you be the one cooking and cleaning.

@LavaTwilight
I know what you mean,
but know this when both of our wives leave us at least we will have smash bros...

Thats why I like Sakurai,
The man at Nintendo working on Smash bros doesn't care for the gimicks just good hardcore gaming.
He is the right man to build Smash Bros. Also he is not ashamed to admit when the competition is making a good system...
I just hope he never jumps ship and joins Sony