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Wii U Speculation thread IV: Photoshop rumors and image memes
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bgassassin
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The only rumor to talk about two systems where one had 768MB and the other had 1GB was the one calling it eDRAM.
My guess is <10%.
I see them using E3 '13 to promote it.
So bg. are you our designated Futurama gif guy? I like!
(I used to sing "I'm Walkin' On Sunshine" to Jake)
Haha. Nah, that was just the first thing that came to mind when I heard that music.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Nah, this is the best version
This is AMAZING.
Just needs the Gaf symbol instead of "gaf members" and a better interaction with the sun
It's kind of a funny thought that as a dead platform, Wii's last big game is going to be an online MMO. Just make it a Wii U exclusive, Square Enix.
The RAM was one of the big "hwhaa??" items in that article.
(and I'm still convinced that we're getting 2GB)
GameplayWhore
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It sounds pretty likely to me. I mean, it's a little fast compared to other recent gaps between entries in the series, but if they really want to pump dual system compatibility, start of the gen is the wisest time.
…unless they think that they have to have both systems with hefty user bases first. Hrm, I'm probably way off base.
DaSorcerer7
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Put me in that camp as well.
GameplayWhore
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Isn't 768MB a lot to have on a single cpu die? Maybe times have gone past me, but it seems like this is much higher than you'd have on, say, the POWER7 that everyone likes to gush about.
GameplayWhore
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If the amount reserved for the OS is anywhere near where the leaks suggest, then Nintendo would be incredibly wise to have 2GB. Frankly, I'm more interested in seeing if Microsoft or Sony have to go to a split memory pool to get past 2GB without breaking their bank.
lordfroakie
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Man, why aren't they at Gamescom
I would have gone into mad ninja mode for you, guys
What's the point of going there, when Nintendo can do their own events?
What's the point of going there, when Nintendo can do their own events?
The return of Space World?
Yeah, It is sort of strange DQX is still coming for Wii in Japan. I guess it makes sense to have it on the biggest install base, but the Wii U version is destined to look better and have a vastly superior interface. Oh well.
DragonSworne
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I also believe we are getting 2GB of RAM.
I think that they saw what good upping the RAM did for the 360, and given that they are listening to developers to the point where Mark Rein is praising them.. it seems like a pretty believable item.
That, and I still remember IdeaMan's statement of surprise when he learned of how much RAM the system has.
-Pyromaniac-
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I'll be blown away if DQX is anything but a flop considering it's sub-based in the year 2012 without being established at all.
fabricated backlash
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What's the point of going there, when Nintendo can do their own events?
It's still fucking retarded. Ah well, more time to play on their competitors booths, since Nintendo doesn't even deem it necessary to present there.
This is probably the most retarded thing they could've done, and it makes me think that we'll see a 2013 launch of the WiiU in Europe. I wouldn't doubt that NOEs complete and utter incompetence manages to fuck that up. We're also going to get Retailers declaring the price again. Wait for 400 to 500 Euro price gouging at the start again.
Also those private Events are pretty useless to me since they won't do a single event here in Vienna.
GameplayWhore
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Yes, he seemed to be hinting with almost concrete certainty that it isn't just 1.5 GB. To wit*,
IdeaMan said:
AceBandage said:
IdeaMan said:To be more precise, i was quite surprised by the amount of ram expected in the retail version.
I think this message is a bigger hint that the previous one
* my link punishes 50ppp users
Nah, this is the best version
I'm not on this. Therefore, it's not that great.
question: do we know exaclty how this sensor bar works?
I mean: wii senor bar is positioned under or above the TV, and it recognizes the position of remote pointer.
What is the meaning of and the use of the built in sensor bar of the Upad?
Okay.. I just read Nintendo's statement about how they're planning on doing "a series of events" instead of GamesCom. Not thrilled, but as a consolation I take that to mean that they are planning several events for the period between E3 and Launch. Aside from E3 and GDC, they seem to be doing their own events more and more. Not sure what to make of this.
I thought he was surprised about the amount reserved for the OS
radioheadrule83
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That isn't happening. I wouldn't worry about that..
I think it means its more likely that we're getting a Q3/4 Euro launch. If it means anything about launch dates, it probably means something good.
GameplayWhore
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I know that the fans here locally have no issue with the system it's on but really, really don't like that it's an MMO.
-Pyromaniac-
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there is no issue with it being an MMO, IMO. It's that they're going about it all wrong. It's one thing to make it sub based instead of the proven F2P model, but there is no single player mode you can play for free on top of that?
I see decent initial success, and then a huge drop.
IceDoesntHelp
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GameplayWhore
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It's a Bing translation (credit to other thread's Damon Bennet):
http://wiiu.gaming-universe.de/news/112_gamescom-2012-ohne-nintendo.html
Nintendo launching 2013 in Euro land? Yeah, won't happen. We'll get a similar situation like back in 2006 with Wii: Japan en America will get it in november, Europe in December.
They'll promote the Wii U via "The Nintendo experience" tours or something like that.
Australia 2013 sorry Aussie GAF
They'll promote the Wii U via "The Nintendo experience" tours or something like that.
ColdBlooder
Banned
So WiiU will habe 8 gig of ram! Confirmed by IdeaMan!
Lynch IdeaMan if its wrong
Lynch IdeaMan if its wrong
ElectricBlanketFire
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Just re-read through the 2011 E3 Nintendo thread for some reason.
The controller/new console confusion was hilarious.
The controller/new console confusion was hilarious.
Nope. Quite a surprise. Lots of disappointed people. I hope they know what they're doing.
-Pyromaniac-
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this is nintendo, they'll just have their own conferences where all the attention will be on them. Smarter to do that anyway leading up to a console launch.
Like a kick in the balls from behind.
well... I'm not going either then. My fiance will be a sad panda.
IceDoesntHelp
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I've never paid any attention to gamescom, has Nintendo really ever unveiled anything at gamescom before, or is it just a European E3 and will just have whatever happened at E3 there?
If they do a tour again, I'll go - but I won't try the controller, just like I did with the Wii. Despite multiple chances to try it out before buying it, I purposely wanted to avoid it, with my first time using it being at home on Launch Day. It made for quite a memorable morning.
Back in 2006 they did announce Mario Strikers Charged and Batallion Wars II.
Oh I'll try it anyway. Here's hoping I get lucky, just like with the 3DS. Last year a few weeks before the release of the 3DS I kinda won an invitation to play about thirteen 3DS titles at Nintendo's Dutch office.If they do a tour again, I'll go - but I won't try the controller, just like I did with the Wii. Despite multiple chances to try it out before buying it, I purposely wanted to avoid it, with my first time using it being at home on Launch Day. It made for quite a memorable morning.
Grampa Simpson
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Between E3, my birthday, and new girlfriend, I'm going to die in early June.
You'll die a happy man!
GameplayWhore
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If they do a tour again, I'll go - but I won't try the controller, just like I did with the Wii. Despite multiple chances to try it out before buying it, I purposely wanted to avoid it, with my first time using it being at home on Launch Day. It made for quite a memorable morning.
"Yes! My policy of waiting will certainly pay off now that I have my new Nintendo Wii U!"
*unboxes*
"AAARGH! My hands are insta-cramping!! If only I know of this months ago! D: D: D: Nyko, save me!"
GameplayWhore
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Are you actually going to be present? At E3, I mean, not with your girlfriend on your birthday.
Just minor stuff. But i had the chance to play skyward sword demo shortly after the E3 reveal and i was looking forward to lay my hands on the wii u this year.
well, then a exclusive nintendo event overloaded with young, annoying pokemon families it will be.
*sight*
fabricated backlash
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True, Nintendo going out on special events would mean that the launch is right around the corner, but the media impact of such events is rather small compared to Gamescom for example.
The thing I get out of this, is that Nintendo is afraid of people making first hand comparisons between the WiiU and the 360/PS3 at the Event. They want to avoid direct comparisons, and that is quite telling about the devices performance. Not being at Gamescom simply leaves the stage to Sony and Microsoft.
Or maybe this is part of Nintendos effort to save costs given that they are bleeding money right now.
IceDoesntHelp
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Those are the best events!
GameplayWhore
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Couldn't we assume that any gaming event will be pretty much filled with tons of gamers that annoy all the other groups of similarly annoying gamers? That's what a convention is about.
At least with a Nintendo-specific conference, their mums make them take a bath. >_>
MatthewB92
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They said at E3 last year that won't happen, I think.
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