Cerebral Assassin
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I've seen a fair few ad's for the Wii U during I'm a celebrity... & Coronation St.. I've also seen a Just dance 4 ad that showed the Wii U version (I've even seen a ZombiU ad).
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I've seen a fair few ad's for the Wii U during I'm a celebrity... & Coronation St.. I've also seen a Just dance 4 ad that showed the Wii U version (I've even seen a ZombiU ad).
Trust me you'll love it.Oh god.
What have I done?
I'm too weak, caved this morning.
Glad to see you're seeing it as a way to access all of those wii classics that could have been lost in time.
Thanks for the advice. I think I'm gonna get Zombi U. Slow methodical survival horror. Could be good!
Nah you shouldn't worry, they're not that common, 8 hours in and I haven't experienced any.
It's the demo available at retailers.
jk... I hope.
Spieler Eins
Member
They should have continued VC instantly. This consoles lineup is so barren, some demo is the only eshop update they can offer... Meanwhile, 3DS shop continues to be on a goddamn roll.
Nostremitus
Member
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
It's... twisted.
Nostremitus
Member
Now I have to try it when I get home.
LEFT or RIGHT, your call.
LEFT or RIGHT, your call.
Sometimes a mix is best
Nostremitus
Member
On a side note, Nintendoland is growing on me... I blame the Pikmin...
if there was a Wii U VC I would of spent a pretty penny by now. Access to all those games would make such a difference.
Oh god.
What have I done?
I'm too weak, caved this morning.
If it's your first time playing Galaxy
Oh boy.
DCharlie
Banned
yeah, this is what i have been suggesting in the other thread though i went way too low on the console numbers the launch here , at least in Tokyo, has been almost anonymous.
hell, we STILL don't have demo units! lol.
I've seen one mocked up - but it's still just playing videos. I think the machine -really- launches around April with the second phase, and probably some big announcements once the launch is out of the way and they can plot a path for 3DS software too.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Any update on Nintendo TVii in North America?
LiveFromKyoto
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Effect said:
I don't see why they'd want to do that, they'd have to go up against the launch hype for the other two next year. Why not focus on getting out of the gate strong now, when they have the holiday hype to themselves this year?
I think:
1. They legitimately thought the media hype of the launch of the follow up to the Wii would basically sell itself, and they would be wasting money with a huge ad campaign now.
2. Combine that with confusion in the market as to whether the U is a stand alone system or just a controller.
3. A sense among many in the hardcore that it's just a PS360 with a screen in the controller and games they can already play without shelling out for a new console.
4. And then add in that even though Mario's out as the killer app, there's a sense of fatigue around that franchise. They released the 3DS one just 4-5 months ago, and it wasn't well received, and the new one is seen as a shuffle of the Wii version by many in the media. So the hype for NSMBU is less than it should be.
5. Lastly, the Xbox has a strong market presence with the perceived best version of many key franchises, strong marketing, a new Halo game, the core of the COD audience and their own mom-friendly casual add-on in Kinect. It's selling insanely well this Christmas.
All those things together and you've got your explanation of the Wii U not selling out all over.
I think that's legitimate for them to say - there's no Wii Sports U or Wii Fit U out yet.Nintendo Land is very casual friendly, but it's maybe not quite as universal as Wii Sports was.
Oh god.
What have I done?
I'm too weak, caved this morning.
You done good!
Miiverse = amazing...and addictive...
SMG = Amazing...I wish I could be a SMG virgin again!
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Oh god.
What have I done?
The right thing.
I really want to play Metroid Prime Trilogy but I can't find it anywhere for a reasonable price
LiveFromKyoto
Member
I really want to play Metroid Prime Trilogy but I can't find it anywhere for a reasonable price
That's because it isn't anywhere for a reasonable price, it was really underprinted. I'm holding out for an eShop or Virtual Console release of some sort once it's added.
usually it does that when you are not online, or it thinks you are not, maybe do an internet connection test, to check or force the system online. or some other setting, parental controls, I dont know.
Yup, first time. I'm really excited to finally play it.
It wasn't underprinted. It was a limited run and they stopped making copies a couple months after release. It fits the true definition of a Collector's Edition.
keep us updated!
JaseMath
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Having had a Wii U as of Thursday and having played it all weekend long, I just wanted to put it out there that...
...I've had ZERO lock-ups.
...the battery life on the controller hasn't been an issue.
...the OS certainly isn't zippy, but it it's not the OMGWTF fuck slow it's been made out to be on GAF.
...NSMBU Challenge Mode is fucking awesome.
...my wife and I played through the Nintendo Land Zelda quest in one sitting. It was super fun.
...I've had ZERO lock-ups.
Which are probably bound to happen now
...the OS certainly isn't zippy, but it it's not the OMGWTF fuck slow it's been made out to be on GAF.
...NSMBU Challenge Mode is fucking awesome.
...my wife and I played through the Nintendo Land Zelda quest in one sitting. It was super fun.
Well, they still may not have considered it successful enough for the long term, because usually that just means it'll get re-released in standard packaging for the same price or cheaper. Like a lot of these pre-order editions of games assuming they don't sit on shelves forever like Rage or Bulletstorm anyway.
I think the idea to stick to DD for titles with offscreen play is a good one. Something like Sonic Racing is nice to have whenever (even though the streaming quality is kind of ass for some reason), whereas I'll need to play on my TV for ZombiU anyway.
CHROMExSKULL
Banned
I might be getting a Wii U for Xmas, if not ill be buying one shortly after. Definitely getting the deluxe version, well worth the extra $50. My question is are there any must have things I should get that do not come with the deluxe system? Im sure I need at least one wii remote and nunchuk, not sure about the pro controller? Curious if a screen protector is needed or does the screen hold up fine?
Any help or suggestions are appreciated.
Any help or suggestions are appreciated.
TheMagician
Member
Can any UKers recommend a good HDD?
The list has been removed for the official UK site.
The list has been removed for the official UK site.
Yeah, I keep trying that. Internet connection tests work fine, as do software updates, miiverse standalone, and miiverse integration in NSMB and NintendoLand.
CHROMExSKULL
Banned
so the screen doesnt scratch easy? i take good care of my stuff but if my daughter uses it i just want to make sure it can hold up and stay in good shape, i just feel like nomatter how careful u are a stylus constantly going across the screen must mark it up at some point right?
ill probably start with one wiimote and nunchuk at first but if we love the system ill add to it, im a 360 gamer but still want to check this thing out
dark_prinny
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I can't tell about this particular game, but from what I've seen so far, it should.
Galaxy, Metroid Trilogy and Other M looked pretty good.
Ein Bear
Member
Assassin's Creed 3 might have the wost pacing of any game I've ever played.
(Sequence 5 Spoilers)
(Sequence 5 Spoilers)
I was having a good time running around the city, stabbing people as the world's most gentlemanly badass. Why'd they have to go make him evil, then lock me into three hours of tutorials and cutscenes? :/
Make sure to play Galaxy 2 and Skyward Sword afterwards
Thx!
TheMagician
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having a kid around you are never too safe, imho, so maybe consider buying one
about the wiimotes just make sure to play at least once nintendoland with at least 4 people.
you wouldn't get the real spirit of the competitive games with just 2 players.
maybe ask some friend to come over and bring his own wiimotes (that's what i do usually)
My screen has scratches already, and I don't play much that uses the screen, probably just balloon trip breeze. On a DS that might be ok, but I want to play off TV a lot which means looking at the screen a lot so I want it kept neat
I wouldn't get that, it's USB powered and uses a large USB A cable, so it might be tricky to get a Y cable for it
Maybe just get a western digital passport with a y cable from eBay, or a drive with its own power supply
ShironRedshift
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Home Button --> Controller Settings --> Wii U GamePad --> Turn off GamePad screen
There's no way to completely turn off the GamePad though. If you're talking about the Wii U itself automatically turning off after a certain amount of time, you can disable that in the System Settings from the main menu.
hit the home button then go to controller settings, there is a button to turn off the display. I wish there was a quicker way, like tap the power button or something.
Anti-Nintendo? Never seen a pub here have PS3 or 360 nights.
Jaded Alyx
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I still get charged 5%
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