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[big_erk]

And....it's on!

 

[Jacobi]

Also, can't wait for this. The graphics are truly something else.

Yep, especially the circle shadows look great

 

[Sammy Samusu]

Here for Zombie A.

 

[DrWong]

Wii U redeemed! Back to gaming side. Hype & desilusion incoming. Gaming drama at its best!

 

[Moz La Punk]

Yep, especially the circle shadows look great

so? I don't care about no stinkin' shadows when it feels like I'm walking through my own toy town

 

[Metroid Hunter]

Here, I was working on this when the thread got closed. Put this in the OP instead!

Welcome to the next generation of gaming. Officially announced at Nintendo E3 2011 Press Conference, the Wii U is posed to take on two very different markets: the casual market and the core gamer market. This console is designed to cater to everyone. The addition of a tablet-like game pad will create a paradigm shift with asymmetric gameplay, just as its predecessor disrupted the traditional gaming market. Nintendo is positioning three pillars for Wii U: Gaming, Entertainment and Social Networking.

Credit to jonny_boi for the graphics and the thread.

Release Date: Holiday 2012 Worldwide (Highly Likely Sunday, November 18, 2012 for NA)
Price: At Least ¥20000/$251/£163 (Confirmed by Iwata)
Size: Approximately 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep and 6.8 inches long
CPU: IBM Power-based multi-core processor
GPU: AMD Radeon™-based High Definition GPU
Storage: Internal 8 GB NAND (Rumored) with support for SD Cards and External USB Connected Hard Drives
Networking: 802.11 b/g/n Wifi
Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i
Video Cables Supported: Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV.
USB: Four USB 2.0 Ports

Back of the prototype model circa 2011. The final console may or may not be the same.

Wii U Features

Nintendo Network is Nintendo's new online infrastructure, in the same vein as Playstation Network or XBOX Live.

It has been confirmed that the Wii U is account-based, and each player in the family will have their own account. One Wii U console can support up to 12 different accounts. Wii U will also have an eShop, that is rumored to include applications and books, in addition to the confirmed ability to download full retail games on launch day.

(not actual logo)

MiiVerse is Nintendo's proposed social network for the Wii U, that will gradually become available on Nintendo 3DS, Internet Browsers, and Smart Phones. It is also future compatible, so all future Nintendo consoles will support MiiVerse. MiiVerse is the first screen you see when you turn on the Wii U console, and it displays your household's Miis, your friends' Miis and Miis from all around the world gathering around tiles which represent the titles that you play and the titles trending globally for Wii U. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata confirmed it will take 30 minutes for your messages to be sent due to moderating, but it is unknown if this will affect messages send to people on your friends list.

Controls

Two game pads can be supported at once. A game pad and four Wii U Pro Controllers or four Wii Remotes can also be supported.

Wii U Game Pad:
The name and shape are inspired by the NES Game Pad, and the controller includes:

• 6.2 Inch LCD Resistive Touch Screen
• Low Megapixel Camera
• Stereo Speakers
• Sensor Bar (on the controller itself)
• Microphone
• Power/Home/Start/Select Buttons
• Two Clickable Analogue Sticks
• + Control Pad
• ABXY Buttons
• Digital L/R/ZL/ZR Triggers
• TV Control Button
• Gyroscope
• Accelerometer
• Geomagnetic Sensor
• Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology
• Rumble
• Stylus
• Charging Port

Wii U Pro Controller:
This controller was made for gaming enthusiasts, designed specifically for long gameplay sessions, and includes:

• Power/Home/Start/Select Buttons
• Two Clickable Analogue Sticks
• + Control Pad
• ABXY Buttons
• Digital L/R/ZL/ZR Triggers
• LED Play Indicator
• Charging Port
• Further information had yet to be confirmed, on capability such as rumble or a gyroscope

Wii Accessories
Virtually all Wii Accessories are backwards compatible, and this includes:

• Wii Remote and Wii Remote Plus
• Wii Nunchuk Controller
• Wii Classic Controller
• Wii Classic Controller Pro
• Wii Balance Board
• Wii Wheel
• Wii Zapper
• etc.

Wii Software
Wii retail software is fully backwards compatible with the Wii U, but as of this current moment, they do not upscale to HD resolution. All Wii Virtual Console and WiiWare titles will also be able to be transfered to your Wii U console (and presumably to your new eShop account as well).

Countdown

Nintendo of America has announced a Wii U Conference for Thursday, September 13, 2012, which is analogous with the Wii's prelaunch conference on September 14, 2006.

 

[Pharros]

Awwww yeah! Now a small prayer for Nibel, who really wanted to make this thread...

Poor Nibel, my prayers are sent.

On the other hand, hypeee!

 

[GimMick]

Heh, I never realized there was an OT1 either.

I didn't find out about the thread until past month. Community side really is a wasteland :lol

 

[PhantomR]

hope this thread will remain cool

Exactly. I miss community. *Sigh*

 

[Tenki]

New Super Mario Bros U
Pikmin 3
Project P-100
Rayman Legends
ZombiU
Tank! Tank! Tank! (with a price drop)

My body is ready.

 

[Jacobi]

This thread definitely is hype-inducing... But I'm still waiting for the 2013 lineup to decide whether to buy or not...

 

[MadeInBeats]

I didn't find out about the thread until past month. Community side really is a wasteland :lol

He only got a week in solitary.

 

[Huw_Dawson]

I'm going to be waiting until TTT2 comes out for it before I make a decision, but the console itself is probably going to be pretty cool.

 

[Hoodbury]

It really should be OT 1(well just OT to be more precise) shouldn't it? The community thread was a community thread, not an OT. Details.... DETAILS!!!

 

[Thunder Monkey]

I've got some interest in Scribblenauts if I can make a Fig Firing MonkeyGun.

 

[RAWi]

You should add to OP the following image

It was edited and improved by [ Stewox ], GAF user.

Or maybe is way too big xD

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Sept. 13th seems so far away, especially considering my first wave of tests hit right before then. :/

 

[GayForMaster]

Interesting... I didn't know about the pro controller.

So this console's actually gonna have games with traditional controls?

 

[big_erk]

I've got some interest in Scribblenauts if I can make a Fig Firing MonkeyGun.

or a Monkey Firing Fig Gun.

 

[jaypah]

Exactly. I miss community. *Sigh*

Oh come on, you haven't been gone that long.

In other news; HYPE!!!

 

[Moz La Punk]

Interesting... I didn't know about the pro controller.

So this console's actually gonna have games with traditional controls?

Even with the GamePad you can have traditional controls, though. It feels just like a normal controller but wider (not heavier, mind you).

 

[Skilletor]

I got to play one. New Mario looked really nice, as did P-1000.

Batman looked and ran like ass.

Love me some NSMB2, though.

 

[Grampa Simpson]

Wh00000! I'm so ready that I'm about to burst. I've got a 6 foot erection with a cheeseburger on the tip. Wh00000!

 

[Jackano]

Tech GAF:
Is something preventing "USB hard drive for external storage" to be an USB key/stick?
I plan to buy something like a 32GB or 64GB one and for all the system lifespan.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Pikmin 3 please.

 

[Drago]

I've got some interest in Scribblenauts if I can make a Fig Firing MonkeyGun.

I wouldn't be surprised if that's possible

Why not ask Jackson for it?

 

[GayForMaster]

Even with the GamePad you can have traditional controls, though. It feels just like a normal controller but wider (not heavier, mind you).

Doubt it'll feel like a normal controller though. Seems like it'll strain on the hands after a while just like the 3DS. Can't say until I hold it though I guess.

 

[flippedb]

Tech GAF:
Is something preventing "USB hard drive for external storage" to be an USB key/stick?
I plan to buy something like a 32GB or 64GB one and for all the system lifespan.

I believe you'll need a bit more than that.

 

[D-e-f-]

Another new OT?

oooh NOW I get it!

New Wii U OT 2
What's the next one? New Wii U OT U? *wink wink*


So, question, everyone:

To all you launch day-buyers - will you be buying one IN STORE or get it from amazon, etc?

 

[Thunder Monkey]

I wouldn't be surprised if that's possible

Why not ask Jackson for it?

Because the only time I ever see him he looks really tired.

 

[Moz La Punk]

Doubt it'll feel like a normal controller though. Seems like it'll strain on the hands after a while just like the 3DS. Can't say until I hold it though I guess.

I haven't held it longer than an hour either so I guess I can't say if it'll strain... first impressions were that it felt natural though.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

Interesting... I didn't know about the pro controller.

So this console's actually gonna have games with traditional controls?

Most third party games are going to have traditional controls. They probably won't try too hard on thinking of ideas for the second screen. I think most will just have a map or inventory on the screen so they can also utilize off screen play. The creative ideas will normally come from first parties as seen in ZombiU and P100.

Another new OT?

So, question, everyone:

To all you launch day-buyers - will you be buying one IN STORE or get it from amazon, etc?

This is going to be the first time picking up a console at a midnight launch.

 

[Hieberrr]

I might bite, but I think I'll wait a year or two before getting one. I really want to see what the software is like before committing.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Another new OT?

oooh NOW I get it!

New Wii U OT 2
What's the next one? New Wii U OT U? *wink wink*


So, question, everyone:

To all you launch day-buyers - will you be buying one IN STORE or get it from amazon, etc?

In store, freezing my butt off at midnight.

 

[Pociask]

This is relevant to my interests. Septembergeddon has a lot riding on it.

 

[Hoodbury]

So, question, everyone:

To all you launch day-buyers - will you be buying one IN STORE or get it from amazon, etc?

Plan on pre-ordering from Best Buy. Have a bunch of gift cards built up for there.

 

[fabricated backlash]

Exactly. I miss community. *Sigh*

I don't. If people can keep their calm, being in Gaming Side should bring in more than the usual posters who displayed first signs of mental derangement in the Comunity Thread.

I'm really looking forward to how NOE is going to fuck up the launch this time. There's bound to be something. Maybe the WiiU won't come with a power cable, or they delay the european launch of the eshop... there's lots of opportunity for NOE to show their incompetence and shady business practices.

Oh and yea, ZombiU and Rayman Legends are going to be my launch games.

 

[D-e-f-]

Tech GAF:
Is something preventing "USB hard drive for external storage" to be an USB key/stick?
I plan to buy something like a 32GB or 64GB one and for all the system lifespan.

Same thing. Unless they require some proprietary thing ... which they won't since that's a Sony move.

Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy an external HHD, though? (+more space)

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Another new OT?

oooh NOW I get it!

New Wii U OT 2
What's the next one? New Wii U OT U? *wink wink*


So, question, everyone:

To all you launch day-buyers - will you be buying one IN STORE or get it from amazon, etc?

Most likely in store, but I wouldn't be against Amazon (though shipping on the week of Thanksgiving worries me a bit).

 

[KennyLinder]

To all you launch day-buyers - will you be buying one IN STORE or get it from amazon, etc?

Depends on the options available. Store will be good, with Supermarkets in the UK probably being the best value Might just Amazon Prime it.

 

[Kerub]

To anybody that has tried a Wii U - is the D-pad good?

One thing I loved about the Wii was the D-pad. 2D games felt great to play on Wii.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

Because the only time I ever see him he looks really tired.

As one of the artists of the game Im pretty sure IIRC that you can join any object from the game to create a new object, so with a little imagination its possible to be made with the object creator.

 

[10k]

The last round of hardware impressions made the WiiU sound like a poorly optimized hotbed of problems. I think I'll wait and make sure the consoles aren't RROD-ing on people. It'll be the first time I've waited on a Nintendo system, but I'm sure I'll be plenty busy from the usual Thanksgiving Steam sales and such. Now if P-100 is ready at launch, waiting will be more difficult. And NSMBU looks quite appetizing as well -- the first time a NSMB game has captured my imagination, thanks to the new World-esque backgrounds and proper HD.

Nintendo isn't Microsoft. Their consoles are built to last. Unoptimized code is common during demo's and ports on new hardware.

 

[Jackano]

I believe you'll need a bit more than that.

I think 64GB will be fine for me. I mainly only play Nintendo games, I do not see first party games installs before at least the second half of the system lifespan. And I buy it retail to be able to sell it sometimes after. Really for the space, I think I will be Ok with 64GB. I assume it means it is Ok for the tech question, thank you!

 

[Jamie OD]

I hope the release schedule for their first year is better thought out than the 3DS. I don't want to go through a period where half the time nothing comes out but a light helping of shovelware. Then again I am in Europe and well, you know how Nintendo treats us.

 

[Touch]

The days are getting longer.

 

[Metroid Hunter]

EDIT: EatChildren is amazing.

 

[DragonSworne]

I hope the release schedule for their first year is better thought out than the 3DS. I don't want to go through a period where half the time nothing comes out but a light helping of shovelware. Then again I am in Europe and well, you know how Nintendo treats us.

Nintendo treats Europe like royalty compared to the Americas recently...

 

[Jackano]

Same thing. Unless they require some proprietary thing ... which they won't since that's a Sony move.

Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy an external HHD, though? (+more space)

If I wanted more than 64GB, it will definitely be cheaper. But I just checked, 64GB is ~35€.
What bother me the most, is the extra power input required for external HDD. It sucks.

 

[lordfroakie]

Someone edit the OP with the OP I pasted in quotes. D: I improved upon the old one I made (the current OP). D:

How about no?