The WiiU will do fine for what will likely be Nintendo's last console.
ALL video game consoles will probably be phased out after this generation, to be replaced with an all in one computer/multimedia settop box that can also play games.
The WiiU will do fine for what will likely be Nintendo's last console.
ALL video game consoles will probably be phased out after this generation, to be replaced with an all in one computer/multimedia settop box that can also play games.
The ten percent 10% back promotion is something. However, that aside, the assumption is that if you're really going to be downloading games in any meaningful way -- i.e. not just a demo here and a small indie game there -- you're going to need to get an external harddrive anyway. The extra 24 Gigs of space isn't really anything to write home about.
So, for the digital distribution enthusiast, you're probably looking at getting something like a terabyte of storage anyway. So, who cares about the measly 24 gigs of storage in the Deluxe? This leaves the cash back promotion and Nintendo Land as the difference makers. And with the Best Buy promotion, you're left with just the cash back promotion. You'd have to spend $500 buying digital content before you made up the difference in the price of the Deluxe vs. Basic.
Not to say that 24GB left available is good enough for demos and eshop releases for a good period if you don't plan to download retail games (and when you need more space, a 32GB SD card will be priced less than the current 20 bucks).
Also the charging cradle (20 bucks) is very useful if I might add.
ALL video game consoles will probably be phased out after this generation, to be replaced with an all in one computer/multimedia settop box that can also play games.
I think it originated from ******
- oh, forgot that his name is banned :lol
It means FLOP
I don't remember the origin, but it's just a variant on "bomb." Meaning, the product bombed so now there's a price drop. Anytime you see something like this from Wario, just rest assured that it was probably funny five years ago.
Really? Didn't know.Except you can't use an SD card for additional Wii U storage. You either need a USB thumb drive or an external hard drive.
Chances are this set top box wont just be apple.Made by who?
There was an offer posted in the cheap arse European thread for Wii U deluxe at £259 or something. I don't think I've seen new machine discounting so quickly after launch before, and expect this to be happening a lot more over the next few months. The system is overpriced for the UK market.
What's concerning is that apparently Nintendo isn't breaking even on this system? I don't understand how a system that looks visually on par with PS360 (whether it's more powerful or not is not an issue here, the fact that people have to find specific examples to prove it just shows how powerful it is visually) is not breaking even at £300. Does the tablet cost that much? It only has 32GB of memory, too. I really don't think Nintendo learnt a thing from the abysmal 3DS launch at all.
I'm done with Nintendo. With every generation they moved further away from what I want.
3DS was the last piece of business they will get from me. I am strictly a 360/PS3 guy. Nintendo has the worst 3rd party support, and its been that way for over a decade now. I have no faith in them anymore.
Its not out of hate, or my unadulterated love for MS, its that Nintendo failed me so many times.
ALL video game consoles will probably be phased out after this generation, to be replaced with an all in one computer/multimedia settop box that can also play games.
I think they are gonna phase out the basic and just drop the deluxe to 300$, decent build in memory and a game for the Wii-U is really not a terrible deal overall. I suspect they are gonna wait till July or August to make a move on the price drop.
A 50$ drop isn't a sign of failure its more so admitting that they only aren't getting away with a slightly inflated price point. 300$ with game was probably the best fair price point.
Not until it becomes financially viable to do so and sales dip to an extreme low point (which they haven't yet). They're already losing money on every hardware unit.
I don't think people on GAF understand how much technology actually costs. Look at 7th gen consoles. Outside the Wii, none of them have hit $100. Why do you think that is, folks?
They keep adding stuff to the SKU'[s to give the impression of value, that's why. I have no doubt that MS could sell a 20G 360 without Kinect and withought wireless for $100 and at worst break even. This shit is hardware from 2004, it shouldn't cost this much 8 years after. But both MS and Sony actually want to recover some of the losses from earlier in the generation.
How long since the last 360 o0fficial price drop? 4 years or something? It's ridiculous at this point, but let's not pretend that they can't be sold for lower because they can. And ik would love to see a cost breakdown of the parts in the WiiU. If they are truly selling at a loss and not including R&D, then that controller must really be expensive.
I think they are gonna phase out the basic and just drop the deluxe to 300$, decent build in memory and a game for the Wii-U is really not a terrible deal overall. I suspect they are gonna wait till July or August to make a move on the price drop.
A 50$ drop isn't a sign of failure its more so admitting that they only aren't getting away with a slightly inflated price point. 300$ with game was probably the best fair price point.
Not a BOMBA but not a great sign with the launch of a new console and the holiday season passing.WoW Real Big BOMBA here, gimme a break
There's a reason why they go "valueadd" rather than full out price drops, and it's not JUST because of the multibillion losses at the beginning. How long do you think before you'll see a $99 PS3?
You'll probably not break even at $100 for a 360.
ALL video game consoles will probably be phased out after this generation, to be replaced with an all in one computer/multimedia settop box that can also play games.
I hope this is the last time we see multiple console sku's at launch
This is hardly a bomba. They are just tossing in a pack-in game from deluxe
Yes; never understood why Nintendo would wish to follow the HD twins in offering more than one model. Particularly considering the many arguments that we previously had about the lack of functionality of the lower priced model.
Have bundles that increase the price instead and let consumers decide based on what games they wish play.
I bought one of these bundles today.
If anything "bombed", it's the basic set itself. It wasn't really making a good value proposition to anyone. With the game bundled in and a couple BB discounts, it finally made one to me.[/QUOTES]
Speak for yourself. I purchased the white because I did not want to spend much over 400 to play Mario. I also refuse to pay for cheap plastic and a tiny amount more of NAND. The white makes perfect sense for those who buy the WiiU for Mario, Zelda, Metroid and other 1st party titles which was pretty much what I bought the N64, GCN, and Wii for. If this is your intended use for the device and you don't want Nintendoland why would you buy the DX?
This is hardly a bomba. They are just tossing in a pack-in game from deluxe
I don't think you're all that common of a customer at launch. Nintendoland is a prominent launch title. This model would have made more sense later in the U's life. But that's just speculation on my part, admittedly, backed by the fact that I have a real hard time finding anyone interested in the Basic.Speak for yourself. I purchased the white because I did not want to spend much over 400 to play Mario. I also refuse to pay for cheap plastic and a tiny amount more of NAND. The white makes perfect sense for those who buy the WiiU for Mario, Zelda, Metroid and other 1st party titles which was pretty much what I bought the N64, GCN, and Wii for. If this is your intended use for the device and you don't want Nintendoland why would you buy the DX?
I'm sure they also can't get rid of the standalone Nintendolands.Nintendoland is $60 on its own, Best Buy can't get rid of Wii U Basics so now they're tyring everything they can
Yeah, this is definitely true. I mean I'd think most people, at least on here would eventually spend that much but yeah, as it is now, this basic bundle is a good deal. The storage difference on the console is pretty meaningless unless you don't plan to purchase much digital content.
Except you can't use an SD card for additional Wii U storage. You either need a USB thumb drive or an external hard drive.
People are more interested in the $350 pack, this actually bodes well for 720/PS4.
People are more interested in the $350 pack, this actually bodes well for 720/PS4.