superchunk
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1.6m pikmin on GC
+.5m on Wii
1.2m pikmin2 on GC
+.4m on Wii
So its a roughly 2m IP. Pikmin3 will likely be the best of all three.
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Wii U Press Previews
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1.6m pikmin on GC
+.5m on Wii
1.2m pikmin2 on GC
+.4m on Wii
So its a roughly 2m IP. Pikmin3 will likely be the best of all three.
From Cheesemeister earlier in the thread:
"What are the Parental Settings?
Depending upon the child, ratings system-based age limits and other usage restrictions can be put in place. See below for details."
That's from the FAQ in the instructions.
Shin Johnpv
Member
So my gamestop is not doing a midnight opening or an early opening on launch, super fucking lame.
Skellig Gra
Member
Hey Poker,
Just curious, I pre-ordered my system at best buy off their huge glowy kiosk and I've never used them before. Should I be concerned at all about them having one for me when I get there? I won't be able to make it in until the afternoon.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm looking forward to hunting for systems a few days early and some known street date breaking shops.
Smiles and Cries
Member
Parental Control on the Wii U sounds extensive from what I've read. You can pretty much block any number of features or allow them
The guy from Wired said:
- It's better playing on the wii u pad than on a big screen hdtv
- more imperssive, closer to the action, prefers gaming this way
- predicts Dragon Quest 10 will be massively popular
- wii tv remote is very convenient
- thinks nsmbu is too similar but like the challenges
- can use the wii u pad in several rooms though in limited sense ( needs the rooms to be next to each other)
- different ways of playing adds more value (#game changer)
- can continue to game while his girl friend watches tv !
- battery problems (3-5 hours), requires ac power
http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/11/wii-u-impressions/
- It's better playing on the wii u pad than on a big screen hdtv
- more imperssive, closer to the action, prefers gaming this way
- predicts Dragon Quest 10 will be massively popular
- wii tv remote is very convenient
- thinks nsmbu is too similar but like the challenges
- can use the wii u pad in several rooms though in limited sense ( needs the rooms to be next to each other)
- different ways of playing adds more value (#game changer)
- can continue to game while his girl friend watches tv !
- battery problems (3-5 hours), requires ac power
http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/11/wii-u-impressions/
has any preview said if the universal remote function will...
CONTROL YOUR HOME THEATER SETUP-ie your receiver &dvd/bluray?
i've see several glowing, easy to setup and control your TV comments, but not one comment if you can control several devices - concurrently- like a harmony remote/universal remote.
all i want it able to do is change hdmi inputs- which from comments it will do @the tv level, on the receiver, change hdmi input from catv input to game , able to control volume of the receiver, able to click say a "watch movie" icon on the screen and it, changes receiver input to dvd, and allows you to control your movie via the gamepad.
we know the gamepad is supposed to do catv & TV controls, but so far no one has said anything about receivers.
my living room setup is going to be:
hdmi from catv & dvd & WiiU to Receiver (4 hdmi inputs -one output) one hdmi cable to TV and all the switching will be done via the receiver.
CONTROL YOUR HOME THEATER SETUP-ie your receiver &dvd/bluray?
i've see several glowing, easy to setup and control your TV comments, but not one comment if you can control several devices - concurrently- like a harmony remote/universal remote.
all i want it able to do is change hdmi inputs- which from comments it will do @the tv level, on the receiver, change hdmi input from catv input to game , able to control volume of the receiver, able to click say a "watch movie" icon on the screen and it, changes receiver input to dvd, and allows you to control your movie via the gamepad.
we know the gamepad is supposed to do catv & TV controls, but so far no one has said anything about receivers.
my living room setup is going to be:
hdmi from catv & dvd & WiiU to Receiver (4 hdmi inputs -one output) one hdmi cable to TV and all the switching will be done via the receiver.
this is kind of fucking horrible
Sounds like the Wired guy is coming from the same place as me with those 3 things. They're the features that make the U a lock for me, so it's great to hear they not only work, but in some ways are preferable.
Will online pickup orders switch to preparing status once systems arrive in stores?
cyberheater
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We badly need a thread on WiiU games that can be played just using the gamepad.
grimshawish
Banned
Hopefully the launch OT will have a section on this.
HamPster PamPster
Member
Second
Smiles and Cries
Member
I really hope this is the case in the US it would open a lot of doors for MMOs on the console
add a little more MiiVerse to this and damn
The Elite
BOSS
Thirded.
I fourth that. One of the best features in my opinion.
shadyspace
Banned
It's kinda interesting, developers will seemingly have to choose whether a game has truly deep use of the GamePad (ex. ZombiU) or Off-TV support.
Smiles and Cries
Member
got my white gloves in the mail :3
No fingerprints for my Deluxe Gamepad
No fingerprints for my Deluxe Gamepad
Yeah.
A quick summary of what launch software supports what would be rather helpful.
tycoonheart
Member
That wired article just sold me on the WiiU.
Just read the whole thing, and I found it to be pretty positive. The only thing I differ on is I like the ability to use an ac charger, don't get me wrong it would be nice if it had USB, but since this is something that you can play while you're not in the same room I kind of like being able to plug it into a wall in another room.
shoplifter
Member
I just found out AC 3 supports off screen play! ^___^
Nintendo really needs an icon for this on the back of their boxes.
I think we can refer to Chris Kohler by his name ...not just "Wired guy"
For now, refer to this list http://www.giantbomb.com/off-tv-play/92-7482/
Smiles and Cries
Member
this happens when you don't post anymore also most of these people here are new
Gianni Merryman
Member
Isn't there already a thread with an updated list of all games confirmed to be supporting 1080, 60 FPS, GamePad only feature etc.?
Soulscribe
Member
Yeah, the Wired article made sense of a lot of confused questions I had in my head about this thing, not to mention that I can finally understand why this Off-TV support could be really great. It seemed really confounding and superfluous at first, but nah.
Interesting mechanic indeed. I really do worry about how this will fare in the marketplace because literally everyone I've mentioned this to either thinks it's an accessory or is completely confused as to why it exists or what it does. I worry the thing could very well become a niche category if Nintendo continues to miss the mark on its messaging. The "Wii" brand name might be able to carry it far enough however. We'll see.
Interesting mechanic indeed. I really do worry about how this will fare in the marketplace because literally everyone I've mentioned this to either thinks it's an accessory or is completely confused as to why it exists or what it does. I worry the thing could very well become a niche category if Nintendo continues to miss the mark on its messaging. The "Wii" brand name might be able to carry it far enough however. We'll see.
I doubt this will be a sentiment shared by many, but Chris has always struck me as more "gamey" guy and enjoyed Nintendo handhelds in the past -- I think he's more open to handheld gaming for that "intimacy" factor.
NeoGAF news of the year -- Kobunheat is engaged (the post references his fiancee).
When's the GAF bachelor party?
I wonder how annoying the battery life will be -- if at all.
cyberheater
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Yes. I saw that in the other thread. That was a good find.
Are we going to have to dig into the manuals to find this information out. Should Nintendo not mandate that there's a simple icon or graphic on the back of the game box that tells you.
MarkMclovin
Member
Battery life seems a bit worrying.
The risk of off TV play, is that it'll become popular, but then the odd game here and there won't support it, so people might get annoyed when they can't easily flip to the gamepad.
Alternatively it might be so popular that most games do support it, and less games choose to innovate with gamepad/TV interaction
The Elite
BOSS
You should be resting your eyes after a couple of hours. Just put the controller on the cradle and get some sun.
Someone had a nice list handy. I forgot which of the 1000 Wii U threads it was posted in.
cyberheater
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It's about 80-90% of the reason for me to get it. If a game doesn't support off TV Play, I'm not going to get it.
I do wish they'd have come up with a snappier name for off TV play. PadPlay or something. So on the game box it can say "PadPlay supported".
AC charger.
metalslimer
Member
The thing about the range of the Wii U is that the Wii U does not have to be plugged into a tv to work so there is no hassle in moving it around. It's a small light console that can be moved anywhere there is a plug meaning you can move it outside if you want to if you have a plug. This is why offscreen play will be so nice. It's basically like having a portable system that needs a plug.
So if you want to play in bed just plug the system up in your room.
So if you want to play in bed just plug the system up in your room.
The Bookerman
Member
His name is Chris Kohler. He's a Gaffer(Kobun Heat), a "huge" contributor to 1up's Retronauts podcast , and really cool guy to talk with.
So it's a Game Gear.
Phife Dawg
Member
Yeah, I'll get a second power brick if the range is not sufficient for my bedroom so I can keep the cables in my cabinet.
He was begging for a WiiU megathread in another thread. He and many others were banned either begging for one or complaining that there wasn't one.
KennyLinder
Member
I see Ninja Gaiden coming in at £17.99 on Amazon soon after launch. Will wait for reliable feedback.
Ah, I see. That would explain all the bans.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
With battery life the way it sounds, a 3rd party better take advantage of the oversized battery compartment ASAP.
shadyspace
Banned
So why isn't the OT up yet?