[Midou]

Goddamn why the fuck do we still get these posts? PS2 launched a year prior and was still able to run versions of games within the same realm as the Gamecube and Xbox. Obviously the Xbox was more powerful but it wasn't a generational leap the way the jump from PS1 to PS2 was (Or Xbox to 360 for that matter). Hell, there were certain things that the PS2 could do better than the Xbox (Albeit not many). The same goes for PS1 vs N64.

Yes, the PS2's success was also from the huge number of third parties that jumped from PS1 to PS2, a lot of franchises continued and a lot of people bet on it over the new unproven XBOX or the follow up to Nintendo that took 2 years to come out last time. Also the same as everyone has said, it was not a generational leap. MGS3 basically looks as good as any top graphic titles on XBOX or GC.

[BrokenEchelon]

Really? Look at Resident Evil 4 on Gamecube, & then look at the PS2 version. The PS2 version suffered greatly in performance, especially in the graphics area.

You do understand why multiplatform titles were released on PS3/360/PC and not Wii right?

By your logic, the best selling system (or the weakest system) gets all the games, right?

Yet things like Call of Duty, FIFA, Madden, et al. sold the best on the other systems.

You see how your logic falls apart? The Wii couldn't handle simple ports of those games, so developers stopped bothering with Wii-tailored versions of the games that would look inferior, and wouldn't work on Nintendo's poor online infrastructure.

Oh look, multiple factors.

[timetokill]

I'm hyped. been waiting for a new system for a while, and I'm eager to play Pikmin, P-100, etc.

[DjangoReinhardt]

I'm not hyped at all. Nintendo's proven that their hardware gimmicks aren't driven by organic gameplay needs; they're just throwing shit at the wall and hoping it sticks. On top of that, the only first-party team I enjoy at this point is EAD Tokyo. Almost everything else from Nintendo is just tired rehashes.

[ED Cantu]

I'm not really hyped, and that's weird because I have been hyped for every Nintendo consoles before. Maybe it's because there aren't games that interest me, aside from maybe Zombie U all the other games are ports.

Hopefully next year at E3 when they show new games from Nintendo franchises I will get hyped.

[pickle]

Not hyped really, but much more interested than I was in the Wii.

[IchigoSharingan]

I followed the hardware news/rumors.

I paid attention to the E3 presentations.

I tried to get into the Wii U.

I can't. Nintendo fucked up every time. The hardware is unimpressive. The third party situation seems to be marginally better to the Wii situation, which isn't a flattering statement by any means.

Will wait for PS4. Sticking to PC gaming for the long haul.

[JokerOfSpades]

Compared to previous console launches, I'm kinda in-between the hype levels of the Nintendo 64 (so hyped as a kid!) and the DS (Okay, I might be getting one of those). How about you guys?

In the words of Waffle:

SPLEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[HawksWinStanley]

I'm hyped because it's fun seeing new stuff. I won't be buying a U, at least not any time soon. But I'm psyched to see what Nintendo has in store for us.

[NeoUltima]

Hype level 2.25/10

[JAYinHD]

I'm tired of this generation to be honest (own all 3) but my hype level is rising more by the day. I'm always eager for something that breaks the norm. Who knows, like analog and rumble a touchscreen may eventually become the norm.

[Phenomic]

There will probably be virtually no hype until I see HD Metroid, Zelda or 3D Mario on my end.

[boutdown]

Not very.

[RagnarokX]

even the most ardent nintendo fan is having trouble convincing anyone that they believe the wiiu resembles anything more than DRM hardware for nintendo's properties. if only "nintendo goes third party" wasn't such a trope, people might realize that it's universally beneficial, with nintendo fans benefiting the most.

Eh, not really. Nintendo tailors their consoles and controllers around game ideas. It's all a complete package. Nintendo games would take a big hit to quallity if they went third party. It's a shame that the wiimote probably won't be utilized very much next gen; it's perfect for anything with shooting.

[Xero]

I'm not a big fan of most the nintendo 1st party games anymore, so given nintendo's horrific track record with 3rd party developers, I'm completely indifferent to the wii U. Its going to be like the wii where, if you want the true next gen experience you would have to get the wii u, and then the xbox or playstation, and thats not worth the price to me.

[EloquentM]

A bit excited. Ask me again closer to launch.

even the most ardent nintendo fan is having trouble convincing anyone that they believe the wiiu resembles anything more than DRM hardware for nintendo's properties. if only "nintendo goes third party" wasn't such a trope, people might realize that it's universally beneficial, with nintendo fans benefiting the most.

Thanks for the laugh.

I'm not a big fan of most the nintendo 1st party games anymore, so given nintendo's horrific track record with 3rd party developers, I'm completely indifferent to the wii U. Its going to be like the wii where, if you want the true next gen experience you would have to get the wii u, and then the xbox or playstation, and thats not worth the price to me.

What's a true nextgen experience?

[Xero]

A bit excited. Ask me again closer to launch. Thanks for the laugh. What's a true nextgen experience?

Clearly I'm talking about the better hardware.

[ultrazilla]

Super hyped.

Day 1 purchase.

I've got a feeling once developers get a couple years with the dev kits and tap the console's "true power" we're gonna see some truly outstanding titles.

[DR2K]

Depends on Nintendo's first party output, and pad support. Also if Nintendo Network evovles into something like PSN at least then very much so.

[rohlfinator]

Less interested than I was for the Wii launch, but more interested than I was in the Wii post-launch, and more hyped than I was a year ago.

The Wii U's launch lineup looks better than I expected, but I'm still skeptical about Nintendo's ability to keep the momentum going post-launch and court the ongoing third-party support it needs. I'm also kind of unconvinced by the controller -- it seems more like a last-ditch response to the iPad than a genuine attempt at innovation driven by gameplay needs. At this point, third parties are doing more interesting things with the controller than Nintendo is.

I think the system has a lot of potential to support the kind of games I'd like to play, but after the Wii, I have a hard time getting excited over mere potential. My plan is to wait it out until we have a better idea of the long-term software situation.

[Aaron Strife]

Waiting to see the launch games and price.

[EatinOlives]

Hype firmly at zero. Neither the console nor the games look to be rectifying any of the reasons why I ditched the Wii and Nintendo as a whole in the first place. Makes no sense to me to jump right back into it.

[shinra-bansho]

Hype is minimal to zero.

Also, people claiming that before this generation and the Wii noticeable technological advancement has been the driver of new console uptake - nonsense.

And even in this generation, the 360's success has been predicated upon it's discernible visual and physical improvement over the 6th generation.

I'm not even interested in reading impressions from actual owners of the system after its release. Those points are just tangential and are reflective of general industry shifts, not actual bookmarks of a hardware generation. The generations refer to industry wide hardware changes with breaks in software compatibility from older hardware.

Even that part of the definition won't really work if PS3/360/Wii U multiplatform becomes commonplace. Presumably with scalable engines PC/PS4/XBOX3/PS360/Wii U could even become commonplace.

I'd just go with the first part - at it's core a generation is essentially a cohort that emerges in a similar period of time.

[stuminus3]

(1) I'm a gamer (2) It's a Nintendo system launch Therefore, I am by default excited.

I like you.

[hwy_61]

Eh, I'm in the, "wait to see the games" camp. Look man, I'm getting older. The excited gamer isn't there anymore. I've learned to reserve judgement until I see that shit. Know what I'm sayin'?

[Chacranajxy]

I don't understand why anyone's waiting to see what games are going to be out on the thing. You're buying a multimedia powerhouse, not a game system.

...Worked for Sony and MS, right?

[DCharlie]

I don't understand why anyone's waiting to see what games are going to be out on the thing. You're buying a multimedia powerhouse, not a game system. ...Worked for Sony and MS, right?

For MS it certainly seemed to and Bluray is now the default "next gen" movie standard. So .... um.... yeah?

Pretty sure the Wii U is going to trade off the back of gaming.

[Wafflecakes]

I talked myself into not buying it unless they:

a) Release a Pokemon MMO
b) Release a TP style Zelda (like SS but never really spoak to me)
c) Really epic long RPG ala final fantasy

Your move Nintendo.

[sakipon]

Eh, I'm in the, "wait to see the games" camp. Look man, I'm getting older. The excited gamer isn't there anymore. I've learned to reserve judgement until I see that shit. Know what I'm sayin'?

I see the point but being too rational isn't always good either. It's a fun hobby, let your inner kid get on the hype train every once in a while.

[Chacranajxy]

For MS it certainly seemed to and Bluray is now the default "next gen" movie standard. So .... um.... yeah? Pretty sure the Wii U is going to trade off the back of gaming.

I honestly have to wonder how much Nintendo's going to play up the multimedia bullshit. They made mention of some of it at E3... but I hope they keep it to a minimum, because actually focusing on games could be what makes them the best uh... well, games platform this gen.

[ciaossu]

I'm excited for the new console, but not dead set on getting one at launch. I know I will want some Nintendo published and developed titles and I've never had a Nintendo console break on me, so if I have the money I'd buy one at launch. If I don't, I'll just lurk in the launch threads :p

[hwy_61]

I see the point but being too rational isn't always good either. It's a fun hobby, let your inner kid get on the hype train every once in a while.

I'm sure there will be a game Nintendo shows off that'll get me squealing like a schoolgirl, but until I see something, zero hype. ZERO.

[LOCK]

I'm pretty hyped. Always have been for Nintendo systems.

[Gattsu25]

Even that part of the definition won't really work if PS3/360/Wii U multiplatform becomes commonplace. Presumably with scalable engines PC/PS4/XBOX3/PS360/Wii U could even become commonplace. I'd just go with the first part - at it's core a generation is essentially a cohort that emerges in a similar period of time.

What I mean is that Genesis hardware cannot play Saturn software. PS3 will not be able to play PS4 games

[Alfredo]

I'm so far only interested in seeing whether or not the online sucks (does it still use friend codes?) and whether or not there are achievements. This doesn't mean that if it has these things, I'm going to want it. I just want to know more about the Wii U, 'cause I feel like there's still so much we don't know about it.

Also, I want to see some games. I need to see more games that I'm interested in that I can't already play on my 360.

[koolaroo]

Maybe once they give a realse date I might start getting excited but probaly wouldn't buy it till atleast the new smash bros game came out.

[Game-Biz]

I'm a huge Nintendo fan, I think they make the best software in the world. I was really hyped for the Wii when it launched and was really happy with the system.

The Wii U? Not hyped at all. The system just seems so boring and mediocre. I love Pikmin, but I'm going to just wait until a new Mario, Zelda, and or Smash Bros comes out till I shell out the dough.

[Haliela]

A new console by not only the most experienced company in the biz, but also the only pure gaming company left making consoles. I'll be happy to support them. Great systems. Even better software.

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Not hyped. Still deciding if I want it or not at launch.

NSMB-U looks really fun. Of course I'm not buying it for one game but it looks like it'll be a nice start.

[NotoriousLynx]

The launch of the Wii U looks very disappointing, I'm more hyped for its lifespan, or even the next year or two. We already have games in development from Retro (hopefully their canceled Raven Blade), Mistwalker, Monolith, and another Smash Bros.

[LiquidMetal14]

If the next month shows evidence of solid Japanese 3rd party support, I will be pretty hyped.

How hyped would you be if you see all the blockbusters on PS4/720 though?

AND to the guy who said it's hype because it's a Nintendo platform, that may have worked in the past but Nintendo being Nintendo does not garner a free pass as it once did.

I see no reason to not have at least one of the next gen systems and a PC coming up. Nintendo is not on top of the must buys like it once was. It alongside Sony and MSFT have to earn my dollars so it's not some Nintendo thing. Nintendo just happens to be lower on the food chain for me.

[xemumanic]

Not very, its too little, too late IMO.

Maybe I'll get one, after I get the next Xbox, and there's a good number of games already out for it.

[bumpkin]

It depends. Is there some sort of formula or calculation that will take my proposed actions and transform them into a score, i.e. something measurable?

I've always been a "Nintendo guy", so I plan to preorder a Wii U whenever retailers start taking said preorders, and will probably buy a handful of games to go with it. Assuming that none of Nintendo's offerings make it for launch day - which would be bullshit - then all of my games will be Ubisoft's; Rabbids Land, Rayman Legends and ZombiU all look awesome. If I wasn't already planning to get AC3 on 360, I'd have thought about snagging it on Wii U.

[IrishNinja]

stupid-hyped; i havent bought a new console in 5+ years man. plus im finally out've debt so i can go in day 1 without feeling stupid or having to wait on more games/price cut like smart people

[Eurocult]

kinda hyped & as of right now planning on picking it up. still waiting to hear about the price, day-one launch games, and what kind of stuff we can look forward to on their network. Has there been any info on Wii games being remastered in HD?

[Piggus]

If the Wii U came out four or five years ago then hell yeah I'd have bought it. But I'm not hyped for a system with such old hardware when PS4/Durango are just around the corner. I'm sure Wii U owners will have some great first party games, but it will be awful for third party games unless they're reeeeaaaaally creative with that controller.

[EvilMario]

I won't be hyped until a week, or so before launch. I'm looking forward to the system and the couple of games I'll buy with it, but being 'hyped' for it with so much still unknown.. like a release date.. is a bit much.

[Anteo]

Hyped! At first I was indiferent. But ZombiU convinced me. Sadly, inflated import prices in my country will prevent me from getting it at launch. (And I still need to get a HDTV first)

[KalBalboa]

I'm not likely to buy one at launch, but I'll admit that I'm anxious to try one out.

New hardware, especially something with a new hook, always gets me feeling like a kid around Christmas when I first get my hands on it. I know Nintendo will have that one game that shows what fun we could have with the Wii-U, and that's what has me excited.

[DeVeAn]

For me I'll take Mario, Zelda etc. all day. So I want one. Don't know if I'll do day 1 or not though.