bgassassin
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Posted this in the other thread, but yeah anyway
To compete in the online space, all they need to do is this:
1. Have an OS that's freely patchable and update friendly, to future-proof the console throughout the generation.
2. Have multiple profiles available on each console. Each one must be linked to a Club Nintendo account along with any content, NOT tied to the console itself.
3. Allow title updates and patches for games.
4. Have a natural evolution of the eShop, with access to DLC, demos for every game and patches.
5. Voice chat and a decent friend list system.
That's it for the ESSENTIAL stuff. Now, the other stuff which would also be nice:
6. Gamecube/VC downloads from launch. A method to transfer your content from your Wii to the Wii-U (a transfer system seems unlikely though...)
7. Hulu/Netflix available at launch in the USA. Netflix/Lovefilm/BBC iplayer/ITV player etc available from launch in the UK. Very likely, and will help cement it's place in the living room for any audience.
8. Decent music/video capabilities. Fine, it can't play Blu Ray or DVD - but what's stopping it from playing MP3/MP4/DIVX? Not online related, but yeah.
Anyone disagree with me on these points?
Wii U should be good to go then based on the needs. Thought I don't know about the accounts being tied in with Club Nintendo.