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[v1oz]

There's too much plastic and paper in the packaging. Far too much packaging.

 

[rpmurphy]

IGN's Audrey Drake has spent some time with Wii U and she's enjoying it a lot more than she thought she would.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/07/i-spent-the-night-with-wii-u

This is awesome:

Another thing of note from my Wii U play time was how shockingly easy setting up the GamePad for television control is… and how very badly it made me wish I could play my Blu-ray collection on this thing. While I can't yet detail the process, suffice to say that both times I paired the system with a television (at work and then again at home), it was quick and incredibly simple. As many of us know, setting up a universal remote is usually a nightmare of inputting long codes until you finally stumble upon the one that works. With Wii U, it's a very different story, and something absolutely anyone should be able to easily figure out. Both times I’ve gone through this process, the Wii U synced perfectly with my television within a matter of seconds. After just a few moments and a few taps of the touchscreen, I was able to adjust the volume and channels and change the input right from my GamePad, as well as power on and off both the system and my television.

I was a bit worried about how difficult it would be to set up the TV remote feature.

 

[shadyspace]

This is awesome:


I was a bit worried about how difficult it would be to set up the TV remote feature.

I hope she's talking about her cable box because who actually uses their tv's built-in tuner anymore.

 

[zroid]

There's too much plastic and paper in the packaging. Far too much packaging.

Better too much than too little!

This is awesome:


I was a bit worried about how difficult it would be to set up the TV remote feature.

I'm still concerned because it sounds like it's just a universal TV remote, which is useless to me. When you use an AV receiver to control volume and a DVR/set-top box to change channels, etc., where does the GamePad fit in? It doesn't sound like it can handle anything that complex.

 

[Twenty7KVN]

Engadget has some pics of the wii and wii-u together,and some pics of the back of the console.

 

[rpmurphy]

I'm still concerned because it sounds like it's just a universal TV remote, which is useless to me. When you use an AV receiver to control volume and a DVR/set-top box to change channels, etc., where does the GamePad fit in? It doesn't sound like it can handle anything that complex.

Yeah, I don't do anything complicated like that with my TV setup or do cable/dish so it's more than enough for me as just a universal remote function.

 

[BGBW]

I love how the OP is mostly just unboxing videos. The gaming media is so predictable.

Iwata really did leave them all with their tails between their legs.

 

[beanman25]

Very excited to get my hands on this system! Nintendoland, NSMBU, Zombi U, and Tank Tank Tank.

should be pretty awesome

 

[Vazra]

Tank! Tank! Tank! looks pretty fun but not something I would pay $60 for. (Will wait for $20 or less)

Does it has online play or its just local?

 

[Bony Manifesto]

I love how the OP is mostly just unboxing videos. The gaming media is so predictable.

Iwata really did leave them all with their tails between their legs.

To be fair, Nintendo's embargoes are so restrictive, that's literally all they're allowed to show right now.

 

[zroid]

Yeah, I don't do anything complicated like that with my TV setup or do cable/dish so it's more than enough for me as just a universal remote function.

Now, if TVii can sync up to a set-top box, which should conceivably be possible, it could come in handy. A NoC PR guy said a few weeks ago that they are teaming up with the local cable providers so things may work out.

 

[CosmicQueso]

There's too much plastic and paper in the packaging. Far too much packaging.

They should make the console out of bees wax, the packaging out of powdered milk and the controller out of leaves.

 

[TheGreatDivide]

wynaut?

They're both tiny as heck with all dat power.

Power?

 

[Thoraxes]

This is awesome:

I was a bit worried about how difficult it would be to set up the TV remote feature.

I'm interested in this because I do not have cable in my bedroom, but I have it in my house. I'm curious as to how I can do this easily as none of the TVs in my house use a box for TV. It's all through the house wires.

Though, one of them has those little shitty boxes that are just AD converters.

 

[pswii60]

that might have something to do with the fact games are still being released for 360

which might have something to do with the fact that people are still talking about the 360.

 

[The Elite]

IGN's Audrey Drake has spent some time with Wii U and she's enjoying it a lot more than she thought she would.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/07/i-spent-the-night-with-wii-u

Specifically, I found it had trouble connecting with the system when buried behind my folded legs as I sat on the couch, or when hidden behind Brian Altano a few desks away.

Behind legs? There goes my hopes of using it one room away then.

 

[zroid]

which might have something to do with the fact that people are still talking about the 360.

chicken and egg, to be sure

Only one of these two things is a potential solution to the other, however. You can't generate buzz for something magically -- games would do it though.

 

[EvilMario]

There's too much plastic and paper in the packaging. Far too much packaging.

I really think it's a well put together box. Nothing really takes up space without a purpose with the way the boxes slide out. Might not be perfect, but it's so far better than most packages.

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

Hype meter rising...! I have to watch all of those unboxing videos. All of them.

 

[DashReindeer]

Better too much than too little!



I'm still concerned because it sounds like it's just a universal TV remote, which is useless to me. When you use an AV receiver to control volume and a DVR/set-top box to change channels, etc., where does the GamePad fit in? It doesn't sound like it can handle anything that complex.

Yeh, that does not quite assuage my fears, although it will be one less remote I have to use. I really want to replace all my remotes entirely with the Gamepad.

 

[Sadist]

Oh man the Wii U is so small... love it. Will fit nicely next to his older brother on my desk.

Shame I have to wait a while. I really want one. Guess I'll wait for the EU release of Wonderfull 101.

 

[Kazerei]

So many unboxings :lol

 

[AzaK]

IGN's Audrey Drake has spent some time with Wii U and she's enjoying it a lot more than she thought she would.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/07/i-spent-the-night-with-wii-u

Specifically, I found it had trouble connecting with the system when buried behind my folded legs as I sat on the couch, or when hidden behind Brian Altano a few desks away.

<snip>

But given a reasonably clear path, the lag-free, dual screen connectivity it provides is an absolute joy - though you might want to put any lingering plans of playing Mario out on the patio to bed

Nnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[Bony Manifesto]

Nnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

It'll probably be very susceptible to wireless interference, and I imagine the IGN offices are a dense fog of competing wifi signals.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Nnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

She might have David Arquette calves though, don't lose hope yet.

 

[Alex]

I'm pretty blown away that Tank Tank Tank is retail, 50 dollars, and still has no online functionality.

 

[Czigga]

I need to know if the GamePad has support for controlling receivers. Surely Nintendo must realize many people with HDTV's have it hooked up to a receiver.... Right?

Right???

 

[The Boat]

Behind legs? There goes my hopes of using it one room away then.

This has to be refering to the TV remote funcion, how the hell can the pad stop working just because it's behind legs?

 

[Tathanen]

I need to know if the GamePad has support for controlling receivers. Surely Nintendo must realize many people with HDTV's have it hooked up to a receiver.... Right?

Right???

Nope you're screwed. Just like me.

 

[Hiltz]

Here's some close up pics comparing the size of Wii U to Wii.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/07/nintendo-wii-u-vs-nintendo-wii-fight/


I'm still holding out hope that the GamePad's wireless signal range will work from my den to the patio and living room without a problem.

 

[VivaPapaya]

Behind legs? There goes my hopes of using it one room away then.

She is talking about controlling the TV via infrared. Not off TV play.

 

[grimshawish]

IGN have their review dates here:
http://uk.ign.com/wikis/ign-review-calendar/Game_Release_Dates_2012

So:


Nov. 13
Ninja Gaiden 3
ZombiU

Nov. 15
New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo Land Wii U

Nov. 18
Assassin's Creed III
Darksiders 2
Just Dance 4
Rabbids Land
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Sing Party
TankTankTank

 

[Medalion]

There's a link to the IGN's Wii U unboxing on their page..
http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/11/07/wii-u-unboxing
It 404's for now.
Up and working.

Holy shit, could he SAY "straight-forward" enough in that unboxing?

We get it, it's not the most stylish thing but try to sound a little more enthused geezus

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Holy shit, could he SAY "straight-forward" enough in that unboxing?

We get it, it's not the most stylish thing but try to sound a little more enthused geezus

Hater, he HIGHLY recommends that you lay the box flat though.

There's your enthusiasm, racist.

 

[Medalion]

Watched 3 unboxing vids

IGN, Gamespot, Giantbomb

All of them seemed rather unimpressed

I got a bad feeling about dis

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Watched 3 unboxing vids

IGN, Gamespot, Giantbomb

All of them seemed rather unimpressed

I got a bad feeling about dis

It's a box.

 

[Lucent]

Yes. Namco Bandai confirmed yesterday that Tank! Tank! Tank! will be released on November 18th in North America.

There was a new trailer shown off on Nov. 4th for those that may not have seen it.

http://nintendoeverything.com/103946/tank-tank-tank-footage/

Is this gonna be an eShop game? Because it looks a little lacking in areas.

 

[AzaK]

This has to be refering to the TV remote funcion, how the hell can the pad stop working just because it's behind legs?

She is talking about controlling the TV via infrared. Not off TV play.

She confused her words then. She talks about one, then the other as if they are the same thing.

 

[CrAzYLeGzLU]

Watched 3 unboxing vids

IGN, Gamespot, Giantbomb

All of them seemed rather unimpressed

I got a bad feeling about dis

I watched the GB one and they seemed to be pretty interested while opening it and finding out what all was inside.

I wouldn't get to worried about game journalists not getting excited about a new console unboxing. For them it signals the beginning of a ton of work trying to push out reviews for all the launch titles by launch day.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Watched 3 unboxing vids

IGN, Gamespot, Giantbomb

All of them seemed rather unimpressed

I got a bad feeling about dis

Nintendo's stated goal of getting game journalists interest in the Wii U unboxing has been soundly defeated.

 

[EloquentM]

Nintendo's stated goal of getting game journalists interest in the Wii U unboxing has been soundly defeated.

This goal was stated?

 

[Dr.Palutena]

Nintendo's stated goal of getting game journalists interest in the Wii U unboxing has been soundly defeated.

But what's the fun of new consoles if not unboxing them!

 

[rpmurphy]

Nintendo's stated goal of getting game journalists interest in the Wii U unboxing has been soundly defeated.

Nintendo to game sites:

 

[MidnightScott]

Will there be demos?

 

[DGRE]

No one seems up in arms about these websites destroying their credibility and posting unboxings.

The hivemind has calmed down?

 

[Bullza2o]

Here's some close up pics comparing the size of Wii U to Wii.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/07/nintendo-wii-u-vs-nintendo-wii-fight/

I'm not liking the glossy black Wii U. It already looks dirty.

 

[clemenx]

It's a box.

Seriously. What conclusions could be drawn from watching people unpackage some cables and a box?

I'm certainly relieved that those people don't squeal just by looking at a console.

Also, Iwata stealing their thunder.

 

[zroid]

I'm certainly relieved that those people don't squeal just by looking at a console.

I'm disappointed they didn't squeal when they learned Nintendo Land was packaged in a proper box though. They are bad people and should feel bad.

 

[Ken Masters]

Agreed fully! Fun, simple, not super serious, not overly hyped.

But it has more of an arrogant "too cool" tone, a YouTube channel called unbox therapy has by far the best unboxings I've seen on the net

 

[Hiltz]

I'm not liking the glossy black Wii U. It already looks dirty.

Yeah, it's a shame Nintendo went with the glossy finish again. As you can imagine, the touchscreen also gets smudges all over it. The one I used at GameStop was covered in fingerprints, but it was on a white Wii U. Anyway, I'll likely get a black Wii U since it's the better deal.