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Wii U Community Thread
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DaSorcerer7
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seconded.
MadeInBeats
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Isn't this GPU some kind of multi-display monster as well? Watched an AMD video about it yesterday and think it said it could output 6'ish (can't remember now, but it was a lot) at the same time. WiiU obviously only needs 2 outputs, but still, the impressive multi-display nature fits in too.
*Edit, it was 6 and it was the same video big_erk posted.
This rule only applies when talking about X8, PS4 , not U ;-)
*Edit, it was 6 and it was the same video big_erk posted.
Earendil said:
This rule only applies when talking about X8, PS4 , not U ;-)
bgassassin
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Or consolidating what we've talked about the past couple of months.
Nice video thanks.
I don't see it as a base. Just what Wii U's GPU would have similarities with. I still believe it will have R700's base architecture. Beyond that it could resemble the E6760.
Get that logic out of your head.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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This could mean trouble.
http://gbatemp.net/topic/330115-foxconn-accidentally-leaks-wii-u-private-keys/
http://gbatemp.net/topic/330115-foxconn-accidentally-leaks-wii-u-private-keys/
DaSorcerer7
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oh boy...
Wow...that sounds bad, though I just barely understand the problem.
SquiddyCracker
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Wii U to be regional-free on day 1?
Yeah, it is pretty bad for Nintendo. Though maybe the ease of piracy will make it a success a la Playstation 1.
Another crazy idea:
Imagine a MP hide-and-seek-esque game where one player will hide 4 wiimotes throughout the room while the other play keeps his eyes closed. Then he will use the tablet as a ping/sonar-device and try to find the 4 hidden wiimotes before it's time over. The tablet holding player would have access to special powers such as making the wiimote play a quiet tune, making them vibrate, and so on (though it'd be very limited so you wouldn't be able to find all four wiimoets in this manner).
I think my sarcasm was too subtle...
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Or at least ask him to dial it back, talk about other stuff. Arguing with him is like trying to play tennis against a brick wall.
bgassassin
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Nice find.
Yeah. Too many actual posts like that makes sarcasm too tough to catch, haha.
bgassassin
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This.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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I should mention I posted it for SoulSnatcher in the IRC.
SquiddyCracker
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Made a thread in Gaming as this is a pretty big deal.
bgassassin
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Nice... bringing the info to us.
Well, we didn't see any real and concrete update neither on the hardware side, but we are speculating hard...
It really seems that hardware specs are more interesting than software ideas for a lot of people.
I'm ok with this, I'm simply posting less now, waiting for more interesting game-related info to speak about...
You're being intentionally insulting, intentionally obtuse, and you still manage to say "console GPU is 2x flops of same PC GPU, no debate" because Carmack once tweeted something vaguely referring to how consoles produce better results than the equivalent PC chip. (Hint: blu and lostinblue already explained to you how this involves software trickery, thinner APIs, etc - which you conveniently ignored)
Who understands what now?
Flops are flops. They are NOT variable. What you have is what you have.
What's labeled as video out should be video and audio out, just like the Wii.
I think Nintendo mentioned a couple months back that the same cabling for the Wii would work on Wii U. I wouldn't expect optical out. Besides, even if it did have optical out you wouldn't get surround. That would require Nintendo to pay a DD/DTS/etc license, I think. They're simply sending a PCM stream via HDMI (free).
Citation needed, please. As far as I know they've only mentioned a 45nm CPU.
They'll replace the private key on any systems already produced.
The story was removed, btw (or never existed), so it could just be a hoax someone made on IRC and/or GBATemp for attention or something.
I don't think Nintendo would be able to remove a document from the internet that quickly. Once something is legitimately out, it's out.
I think it's BS. Not to mention - what would Foxconn be doing with the private keys?
That idea is good for a mini-game. I think they did something like it for Wii Party though, can't remember.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Not right now, but perhaps it will be when Square realizes PS4/NextBox most likely won't have the RAM they're asking for.
Yes they will. Or, at least, one of them will. Sure it will be DDR3/4 (slower) but then so is the Wii U's I'm fairly certain.
Grampa Simpson
Banned
Probably means a key change and reworking 1 million units that have already been produced.
As far as I can find all with google from mid last year the CPU was mentioned to be 45nm,
the GPU was mentioned to be 40nm or even smaller.
Then there's no source, and it throws out Metaldave's article - correct?
DeviousAngel
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I'm not sure what this means, but...
Worst news for Nintendo or best news for this thread?
Either way, I feel kinda bad for Foxconn. Though judging by this and previous fuck-ups, I'd say they deserve the flack they're getting.
No, the writer didn't ask about the Wii U, he only asked about the PS4/720, we know Dragon Quest is coming to Wii U, and this sounds more like the PS4/720 aren't giving the ram they want.
andthebeatgoeson
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If you split it, I'm out. Won't come back. It'll be annoying.
I dont think that it throws out the article.
It depends on what you will accept as a source.
Different sites in Internet stating from Dec2011 up to now that its 40nm (or less but not likely)
OR if you want an AMD spokesperson talk about it.
For me his article is a good summary and shows what can be a possible scenario.
The Real Napsta
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So the pro controller doesn't have analog triggers? lol silly Nintendo
I haven't personally seen any articles claiming it was a 40nm GPU.
This for example:
http://wiiudaily.com/2011/12/wii-u-has-quad-core-3ghz-cpu-768-mb-of-ram/
was from December last year and mention the 40nm GPU
Well, unless I misread something when it was posted last night, SE never actually mentioned any consoles. Only actual quote from SE just says they expect that level of quality.
If it would be based on that chip or at least has the feature set (modern one) it would be a good thing!!
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Wii U Daily is a reliable source of bullshit and that's about it.
Nice, do you think it would be able to compete with the PS4 and 720? (just in case they are super powerful).
I agree, since they basically publish whatever they hear about Wii U.
That's not Wii U Daily though, it's Nintengen.
You mean 576GFLOPs (about 2x PS360 raw power performance) isn't even the minimum we can look at?
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Oh well, that's unfortunate; and I was pretty excited about Wii U's abilities hearing this news/rumor.
That is definitely not the "minimum" that is close to maximum. Again people should not worry so much about gflops. Its not an equal measurement between gpu's. Just because a gpu has 2x the flops means you could have 4x the performance or more in running games.
So these number really dont matter...
nordique
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If you're going to ask about potential theoretical Wii U performance, even if its a rhetorical question, you should ask someone who has an idea about what they're talking about
(such as bg)
USC's discussion is welcomed, but sometimes his points do not follow a coherent flow
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