If it hadn't been for a few Wii U exclusive games, I wouldn't have bought the Wii U at all. I was fine with my stock of Gamecube and Wii games on my original Wii. The gamepad was my biggest turn-off and I still avoid using it. In any case, I never bought a Wii U until several months ago but this news sucks because I apparently can't expect much new to come down the pipeline for the Wii U.
@NodesforNoids This isn't about Nintendo going "greener".. this whole issue is about Nintendo saving money and getting a bigger slice of the pie in detriment to the consumer. Nintendo, for example, didn't stop with printed manuals out a desire to save trees.. it was to save money.
People who depend on digital only will rue the day when the grid goes down and all mankind's knowledge with it. Me, I want something I can hold in my hand.
By the way, I understand the plight of deforestation but, thankfully, trees are a renewable resource used for much more than paper - and paper can be made from other materials as well.
Download only has a marginal (at best) benefit to the consumer.. Nintendo is really the one who stands to benefit from such a move! Cheaper for Nintendo but where does the consumer benefit?
I'm still upset they don't even include a printed manual anymore! For me, the box, artwork, and manual were all part of the fun!
Continue to make downloads an option, not mandatory..
Not a big fan of digital downloads..I prefer a physical disk. I get that digital copies save the manufacturer production costs, but I liken it to downloading eBooks. I like to hold a real book in my hands. Alas, looks like digital is the future.
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Re: Rime Officially Confirmed for Nintendo Switch in Gorgeous New Trailer
Much more interested in this than BOTW.. excellent trailer.
Re: The Nintendo Switch Power Debate is Back - Report Suggests It Won't Quite Match PS4
@SLIGEACH_EIRE I'm with you.. I have absolutely no interest in a portable.
Re: Editorial: The Wii U Has Been Nintendo's Lowest Selling Home Console; It Deserved Better
If it hadn't been for MK8 and Super Mario 3D, I'd have probably never have bought the Wii U. The game pad really put me off and I rarely use it today.
Re: Reaction: The NX Could Benefit from Using Cartridges Instead of Discs
Cartridges may load faster but who remembers having to blow on cartridge ports and worn contacts?
Re: Nikkei Report Suggests That Wii U Production Will End in 2016
If it hadn't been for a few Wii U exclusive games, I wouldn't have bought the Wii U at all. I was fine with my stock of Gamecube and Wii games on my original Wii. The gamepad was my biggest turn-off and I still avoid using it. In any case, I never bought a Wii U until several months ago but this news sucks because I apparently can't expect much new to come down the pipeline for the Wii U.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Wants Us to Download More and Move On From Discs - Will It Work?
@NodesforNoids This isn't about Nintendo going "greener".. this whole issue is about Nintendo saving money and getting a bigger slice of the pie in detriment to the consumer. Nintendo, for example, didn't stop with printed manuals out a desire to save trees.. it was to save money.
People who depend on digital only will rue the day when the grid goes down and all mankind's knowledge with it. Me, I want something I can hold in my hand.
By the way, I understand the plight of deforestation but, thankfully, trees are a renewable resource used for much more than paper - and paper can be made from other materials as well.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Wants Us to Download More and Move On From Discs - Will It Work?
Download only? No thanks, Nintendo!
Download only has a marginal (at best) benefit to the consumer.. Nintendo is really the one who stands to benefit from such a move! Cheaper for Nintendo but where does the consumer benefit?
I'm still upset they don't even include a printed manual anymore! For me, the box, artwork, and manual were all part of the fun!
Continue to make downloads an option, not mandatory..
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: "Leaked" NX Controller, Miitomo Japanese Launch Success and More
I have absolutely no interest in that controller.. I'd rather see a more traditional controller.. hate the Wii U gamepad as well.
Re: A Digital Code for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Will Be $50 in North America
Not a big fan of digital downloads..I prefer a physical disk.
I get that digital copies save the manufacturer production costs, but I liken it to downloading eBooks. I like to hold a real book in my hands.
Alas, looks like digital is the future.