H_Prestige
Banned
No. They need some mindblowing game and a big price drop for me to even consider it. The price tag in particular. The cost is flat out insulting.
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Has Nintendo Convinced You to Buy a Wii U Yet?
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Baconsammy
Banned
Fair enough. I'm just extrapolating from what we've seen so far, and I don't see anyway they hit that number. The bulk of it was always going to have to come from the holiday rush. Good on them if they prove me wrong.
I just wanted to quote this post because I'm happy whenever anyone uses the correct word. Yay!
Pretty much. I know I will buy one but this just confirmed that the games I want are still FAR away. No point to purchase until those games are out.
Sis Focaccia
Member
No, they haven't... far from it. I get a bad feeling from everything about the Wii U.
But when Smash Bros and 3D Mario comes along, I probably will buy it. I have faith in Sakurai and Koizumi.
I don't really trust Nintendo anymore, apart from those guys.
They lead teams with more autonomy than the rest of the company. The current approach at Nintendo is overly self-referential and dumbed down... the result is a form of self-conscious pastiche with a new coat of paint applied. It might be good, but it's hardly innovative.
Without a strong, focused artistic vision, a great tradition at Nintendo is dying. In the long run I think they're shooting themself in the foot by playing it safe, because a lot of talent goes to waste. There's not much room for pushing the envelope when you're conscious about pandering to what "the market wants", because generally that's thinking small. There is a streak of genius at Nintendo, but it's being held back by a perceived fiscal common sense. Come on Iwata, kick up the dust!
But when Smash Bros and 3D Mario comes along, I probably will buy it. I have faith in Sakurai and Koizumi.
I don't really trust Nintendo anymore, apart from those guys.
They lead teams with more autonomy than the rest of the company. The current approach at Nintendo is overly self-referential and dumbed down... the result is a form of self-conscious pastiche with a new coat of paint applied. It might be good, but it's hardly innovative.
Without a strong, focused artistic vision, a great tradition at Nintendo is dying. In the long run I think they're shooting themself in the foot by playing it safe, because a lot of talent goes to waste. There's not much room for pushing the envelope when you're conscious about pandering to what "the market wants", because generally that's thinking small. There is a streak of genius at Nintendo, but it's being held back by a perceived fiscal common sense. Come on Iwata, kick up the dust!
fargofallout
Member
No. Once I see the 3D Mario, then maybe.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
They convinced me when they announced Bayonetta 2 so I'll get one the day that comes out.
velvet_nitemare
Member
FE X SMT was a cool surprise.
I was always going to buy one since i buy all consoles and handhelds, but i don't have an urge to go out and buy one today. Once these games start coming out, i'll jump on it. These games will also probably coincide with a price cut which makes waiting even better. I won't be spending a dime on their eshop (3DS or WiiU) until they announce an account system.
Now, if you're not into Nintendo games or Japanese games then this would do nothing for you. They need more 3rd party announcements.
I was always going to buy one since i buy all consoles and handhelds, but i don't have an urge to go out and buy one today. Once these games start coming out, i'll jump on it. These games will also probably coincide with a price cut which makes waiting even better. I won't be spending a dime on their eshop (3DS or WiiU) until they announce an account system.
Now, if you're not into Nintendo games or Japanese games then this would do nothing for you. They need more 3rd party announcements.
bone_and_sinew
breaking down barriers in gratuitous nudity
The most compelling argument for me to buy a Wii U comes from Platinum Games and not Nintendo.
CoolMarquis97
Banned
I was born in 1997. Due to that fact, I completely missed the whole Mario craze. Got a Wii and collected dust in a corner for almost 3 years. Don't ever plan on buying another Nintendo Console. It's not because it has no "hardcore" games, it's just the simple fact that I wasn't born when Nintendo was king.
Fuck. You were 8 years old when the Xbox 360 released. *mind blown* and I feel old.
Come on now, he isn't trolling, he is making a reasonable assessment of the current situation of the Wii U.
You don't need to have been born before to think Nintendo games are good.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
No. Monoliths new game is interesting though. None of what I've seen screams must buy to me though.
Jade Knight 08
Member
Yes but not right away, i'll eventually buy a wii u when they sort out the flaws and errors in the system and have enough games already out and dirt cheap too.
I usually buy the console in the 4th to 6th year when they're dirt cheap that is if they don't take out features like (GC removed from Wii) from the console.
I usually buy the console in the 4th to 6th year when they're dirt cheap that is if they don't take out features like (GC removed from Wii) from the console.
Clay Davis
Member
they've convinced me to not sell my my wii u after lego city undercover. that's a win for them in my book I guess.
vagabondarts
Member
I'll probably look into seriously purchasing one in about a year.
Xilium
Member
No, I'm more interested in the third parties. Nintendo first party titles, Bayonetta, and Wonderful 101 do nothing for me and I'm taking a wait and see approach with the Monolith game (wasn't the biggest Xenoblade fan).
Chances are that if I ever get the Wii U, it'll be late in it's life where I can just buy all the exclusive games I would want to play on it then. I'm personally not expecting there to be too many of those.
Chances are that if I ever get the Wii U, it'll be late in it's life where I can just buy all the exclusive games I would want to play on it then. I'm personally not expecting there to be too many of those.
Like every other console, right?
You think I play Ninnytendo? LOL. I did that when I was kid. Who are you kidding, graphics > gameplay
Upon launch there wasn't much I cared about, but I'm more interested. I ended up with about eight or nine games for my Wii. I know on some level I'm going to get one down the line, but there's a bit more hope I'm not going to end up with few games I was truly interested in as with the Wii. I've thought about whether it may be worth getting during the next American holiday season, but what about the HD Twins? I'll probably wait a few months or a year for them too.
ii Stryker
Banned
nope, I've grown tired of continuously being disappointed by Nintendo's console decisions.
I love their IP but they've grown derivative over the years and I need something more to fill in the gaps between those releases and Nintendo has shown they're content with continuing to alienate 3rd parties.
I won't buy 2 consoles.
I love their IP but they've grown derivative over the years and I need something more to fill in the gaps between those releases and Nintendo has shown they're content with continuing to alienate 3rd parties.
I won't buy 2 consoles.
Chû Totoro
Member
I already have one because this isn't surprising to me. This is Nintendo and they never failed to deliver awesome games for pushing their systems and show the best examples in creativity and ingeniosity regarding the use of their systems specs.
Wonderful 101 is for me one of the best example here.
Wonderful 101 is for me one of the best example here.
tiggerkiddo
Member
They convinced me that my Wii U won't be dusty and unused for long.
shinra-bansho
Member
Not yet, but Monolithsoft's efforts have helped.
TheNatural
My Member!
Only an idiot would believe these games weren't coming, and some are obviously so far off Nintendo is trying everything to keep the Wii U from drowning in the meantime. Zelda is probably a 2015 title. Smash 2014 sometime. And both Mario and Mario Kart hopefully get out this year.
Very N64 esque time. Announcing far off games and no third party support. Everyone knew the big titles were eventually coming, but what about months long gaps with mediocre nothingness until then?
Very N64 esque time. Announcing far off games and no third party support. Everyone knew the big titles were eventually coming, but what about months long gaps with mediocre nothingness until then?
Count Snackula
Banned
When the OS load times are fixed and the price drops a bit ill think about it. Might also get it for the new Mario game from the galaxy team.
ViolentP
Member
I own one and I have to say, new Mario Kart, Mario, Zelda remake, Yoshi, Smash Bros., and Pikmin games aren't making me feel better about the purchase. I walked in expecting these things so they are of little surprise. Many have also become stagnant in the last few years with so many similar iterations.
The new stuff they showed today was cool, but the purchase is still far from validated according to my wallet.
The new stuff they showed today was cool, but the purchase is still far from validated according to my wallet.
No.
With Nintendo consoles, you know that you will get first party games so that is not a big deal maker or breaker to me because while I enjoy the occasional Mario session I am not a huge fan and I have a 3ds for those needs.
Even then there are promises more than realities and to be honest this is something that many companies have been guilty of.
But I am not going to shell out for a new system just for Nintendo games, and none of this new stuff moves me.
I LOVE megaten. I would LOVE a new megaten game. But no, it is a crossover game which while it may end up great cross over games usually feel like fan service to me and end unsatisfying.
X Looks interesting, but when?
We knew a new Zelda was coming.
We will see what the next few months reveal.
With Nintendo consoles, you know that you will get first party games so that is not a big deal maker or breaker to me because while I enjoy the occasional Mario session I am not a huge fan and I have a 3ds for those needs.
Even then there are promises more than realities and to be honest this is something that many companies have been guilty of.
But I am not going to shell out for a new system just for Nintendo games, and none of this new stuff moves me.
I LOVE megaten. I would LOVE a new megaten game. But no, it is a crossover game which while it may end up great cross over games usually feel like fan service to me and end unsatisfying.
X Looks interesting, but when?
We knew a new Zelda was coming.
We will see what the next few months reveal.
George Claw M.D.
Member
I already did buy one at launch, and returned it within the return period. This doesn't make me regret my decision, but it increases the chance that I may buy another one in the future when it will inevitably be cheaper. Right now, it's all promises. We'll see how improved the UI response is. And Nintendo, obviously in desperation mode, announced a lot of games that are still a far ways off. Makes me wonder if they blew their load early and we won't see many new announcements for a while. I won't buy another Wii U yet, based on such early showings. Ask the people who bought PS3s for Last Guardian or Versus how that's working out. But it's good to see Nintendo come out with some pleasant surprises. We have a lot of time, and the launches of 2 other gaming powerhouses to see how things pan out.
InsanerBrainer
Member
All these Nintendo threads are starting to make me consider it. They have a lot of titles I would like to play but I'm going to wait until I know what the competition is offering first.
Windom Earle
Member
lol no, it's just the same old franchises despite maybe X. But I am not a huge fan of Xenoblade, only the first half of the game was fun.
Price drop will happen. You know it
Doctor Decimate
Member
i do not see Animal Crossing, so no.
(seriously though, Wind Waker might have done it)
(seriously though, Wind Waker might have done it)
Sexually Aggressive Uncle
Member
Oh hell no lol. They have yet to announce anything that makes me remotely interested.