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Any Wii U owners pissed off the console is getting replaced soon?
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Brumfieldhm
Member
I bought a Wii U a few months after it launched, honestly expecting a new Zelda title....It feels like a very small library of games to be honest....but they are the most memorable gaming experiences I've had in years. Theres a great, albeit small, library of games, but I would go as far to say it was worth it just for mario kart and 3D world.... I became so , much closer to friends over these games...so much fun times to be had. I now am in the belief that Zelda Wii U should really only come out for the NX, so they can put as much energy into a superior machine as possible....But I know it will release for both.
JinjoUnchained
Member
Nah, the market has spoken and Nintendo has to move on to a new product if they want to stay in the console business. The best you can ask for in this case is 2-3 years of solid support and we've gotten that. Now if they didn't localize the best games and ditched the system super early like Sega did with Sega CD and Saturn, then I'd be upset.
I am working on the assumption that it is RARE to oficialy announce a system at e3 and release it in the same year
But then again, Saturn =P
That's why they'll unveil it in March, alongside their new loyalty / digital programs, but have the full blow out at E3.
i'd say the short of it is that the market that nintendo tapped into isn't unpredictable. they are. it's just that nintendo didn't predict that something even more valuable to a 'non-gamer' would roll around with a library of even cheaper games with an even more accessible control method.
last gen was the peak for dedicated hardware for everyone, and this gen is going to be a hard decline for every hardware manufacturer in terms of reach (sony will get off the lightest). calling this or that an anomaly or an outlier doesn't actually account for any sort of context of the times.
You know, I bought the system when it came out in 2012. I own around two dozen games on it (which is close to my console average, given that I buy most of my multiplats on PC), and I've sunk thousands of hours into the games I own. It doesn't matter how long the system has been out, I feel like the purchase was well worth it, at least for me. In that sense, I don't mind it being replaced sooner. It does bother me that the NX launch more or less seems to coincide with the time around which I was planning to finally get a PS4, because it's hard for me to justify buying two consoles within a few months of each other, but that aside, I'm fine with it.
More importantly, I do agree that it is the right move to put the Wii U to rest earlier, and I'd rather have a healthier console business for Nintendo (because I like their games and want them to do well enough to keep making them). Also, I'm always up for some new system excitement, but I'm also the kind of person who'd prefer to have shorter console generations, in general (I'd like 5-6 years to be the upper limit even for a system that performs well).
More importantly, I do agree that it is the right move to put the Wii U to rest earlier, and I'd rather have a healthier console business for Nintendo (because I like their games and want them to do well enough to keep making them). Also, I'm always up for some new system excitement, but I'm also the kind of person who'd prefer to have shorter console generations, in general (I'd like 5-6 years to be the upper limit even for a system that performs well).
sometimes i game
Member
Interesting to see all the responses of people saying they feel fulfilled at this point.
On the flip side, as a non-owner, I would just hope Nintendo knocks it out of the park as I'd be worried about this occurring again next time if things start shakey.
On the flip side, as a non-owner, I would just hope Nintendo knocks it out of the park as I'd be worried about this occurring again next time if things start shakey.
Valdfellgar
Banned
Depends for me. If it releases before Sept of next year I might feel a bit ripped off, but after that I think I'll be okay with it, though I don't think I'll be able to afford upgrading quite yet.
dragonflys545
Member
Yes, Wii U pretty much killed my interest for any console they're releasing in the future.
FlashFlooder
Member
I'm actually pretty psyched because it means I can pick one up for dirt cheap, along with all the Nintendo exclusives.
Sword Of Doom
Member
As someone who's been wanting a Wii U it does bum me out cause they basically killed the Wii U the moment they mentioned the NX. They should at least drop the price of the Wii U
"Dirt cheap"? Price hasn't changed
"Dirt cheap"? Price hasn't changed
blitzkrieg184
Neo Member
Nope. It's not like I'm getting rid of it. I have plenty of games on it that I still love to play and can go play again numerous times. However, it needs to be replaced. The console is not selling. I'm excited for the NX and will totally be buying it.
Wii U had a lot of really great games so I'm not disappointed at all. A 4-5 year cycle is fine.
You might get the console for "dirt cheap" but those exclusives will stay full price for a long time.
You might get the console for "dirt cheap" but those exclusives will stay full price for a long time.
I am...N64 was my previous Nintendo console. And I finally decided I didn't wanna miss out on anymore Mario/Zelda so I decided to get a WiiU....I enjoyed 3D World, and Zelda will still come to the WiiU. But I really expected to get more than that....I still plan on getting Windwaker/TP HD.
edit: I also really enjoyed Smash and Mario Kart, but I got it for the full on Mario/Zelda experience.
edit: I also really enjoyed Smash and Mario Kart, but I got it for the full on Mario/Zelda experience.
Weltall Zero
Member
I'm kind of pissed, but mostly because I actually love the Wii U, especially Smash 4. But mostly I'm skeptical that this will improve Nintendo's situation at all. To be blunt, I fear the NX might not outsell even the Wii U, let alone touch the likes of XBone and PS4.
superchunk
Member
Nope.
I own over 34 VC (mostly upgrades from Wii) and 28 WiiU games. Plus I will buy StarFox and ZeldaU in 2016.
I've played the hell out of the machine for gaming and non-Gaming activities for the last three years and will continue to do so on a smaller scale in 2016 when it is replaced by NX.
I also now currently own a Xbox1 with a few games and will continue to use this as a second to my Nintendo consoles.
I don't think anyone stating that they were able to purchase and enjoy 50+ games on any console can possibly say they are butt-hurt that a new model is coming out. I mean how many of you spend $500+ on a new mobile phone that literally does 99% of the exact same functionality as your current 2-year old phone?
I'm excited for the NX!
I own over 34 VC (mostly upgrades from Wii) and 28 WiiU games. Plus I will buy StarFox and ZeldaU in 2016.
I've played the hell out of the machine for gaming and non-Gaming activities for the last three years and will continue to do so on a smaller scale in 2016 when it is replaced by NX.
I also now currently own a Xbox1 with a few games and will continue to use this as a second to my Nintendo consoles.
I don't think anyone stating that they were able to purchase and enjoy 50+ games on any console can possibly say they are butt-hurt that a new model is coming out. I mean how many of you spend $500+ on a new mobile phone that literally does 99% of the exact same functionality as your current 2-year old phone?
I'm excited for the NX!
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Nah. £200 for a Smash Bros machine is reasonable.
Nah. I got it on release day, I've been very happy with it. When NX arrives next year the Wii U will have been out for four years. The typical Nintendo home console lifetime is five years. You've got to give it to Nintendo for sticking it out so long, but the NX needs to arrive next year and with the disaster the Wii U has been, I have no problem with them retiring it a year early.
I understand why others might be angry, but I've had nothing but good experiences with the machine.
I understand why others might be angry, but I've had nothing but good experiences with the machine.
mobilesworking
Member
No. I've gotten more than enough enjoyment from the console to justify the cost. And that doesn't include the games that remain before I disconnect the console for good.
I've gotten a few years out of the thing, and it's had some of my favorite games ever. Plus since I have a PC, it's still more worth it to me than a PS4 or XBO. The only game I've bought on my PS4 is Bloodborne, which is fantastic, but I'm satisfied with my Wii U. Is it a good console? No, but at least for the foreseeable future I'll have more games for it than the other two. I'm ready for Nintendo to actually try to enter the modern console market
dickroach
Member
No.
Nintendoland
Super Mario 3D World
Mario Kart 8
Super Smash Bros 4
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Yoshi's Woolly World
New Super Mario Bros / New Super Luigi
Super Mario Maker
Hyrule Warriors
Wind Waker HD
Lego City
Wii Sports Club
Captain Todd
Kirby Rainbows
Bayonetta
Need For Speed
Darksiders II
Earthbound
I've gotten way more out of the Wii U than I ever did out of the Gamecube or N64, and I had those fuckers plugged in for 10+ years.
Nintendoland
Super Mario 3D World
Mario Kart 8
Super Smash Bros 4
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
Yoshi's Woolly World
New Super Mario Bros / New Super Luigi
Super Mario Maker
Hyrule Warriors
Wind Waker HD
Lego City
Wii Sports Club
Captain Todd
Kirby Rainbows
Bayonetta
Need For Speed
Darksiders II
Earthbound
I've gotten way more out of the Wii U than I ever did out of the Gamecube or N64, and I had those fuckers plugged in for 10+ years.
NewVegasDog
Member
I've had the console since launch. I've been fairly content with it. Theres still some games I want to get for it to satisfy owning this console.
Stilton Disco
Member
The WiiU was shit and deserved it's truncated life span. I'd rather Nintendo put effort into a system they'll hopefully not fuck up.
Flying Toaster
Member
The console was worth it for the couch multiplayer alone. I am not disappointed at all.
Damn Nintendo REALLY wants the WiiU to be the best-selling console of all times, don't they
Didn't the Xbox still get software support in its final 1.5 years though?
Poltergust
Member
4 years for a console seems fine to me. I mean, the original Xbox lasted 4 years, too. The Game Boy Advance lasted only 3!
I got enough satisfaction out of the console with all the retail and E-shop games, and Nintendo seems like it will end the console with a bang with the release of Zelda Wii U as well. I'd be perfectly fine if the NX gets released next year.
I got enough satisfaction out of the console with all the retail and E-shop games, and Nintendo seems like it will end the console with a bang with the release of Zelda Wii U as well. I'd be perfectly fine if the NX gets released next year.
BenTheLazyGamer
Member
The Wii U has some of the best games I've ever played, but as far as hardware specifications and support it has always been disappointing. I'd happily buy an NX tomorrow.
I am happy, got the console at launch, and its been a great plattform since. Its not about how long its supported, but how many worthwhile games it has, and in that regard, it beats out most of its competitors imo. So no, looking forward to the reboot with the NX!
Did you forget the ps2? Last gen Sony sold some 80 mil ps3's. The ps4 is on track to beat that. It probably won't keep the pace up to reach the ps2 but will definitely beat the ps3.
This is how I'm feeling. Plus, there's still some games I've yet to play that are probably great like Wooly World.
I played NSMBU for the first time a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised to discover another legitimate masterpiece in the Wii U's library. It's a good system and it's been worth the price.
Kojirospath
Member
I barely used the fucker but it doesnt elicit a strong emotional response from me in general. Which is probably even worse than strong feelings of resentment.
DragonGirl
Member
I've been playing mine since it launched, and have a backlog to catch up on. Systems are only ever dead to me when they no longer have any games to play on them. I have a SNES, N64, GC, and PS2 hooked up to an old TV and a library of stuff I still enjoy on them so no, Wii U won't be dead to me. The only way I'd sell it at all is if the new Nintendo system also plays Wii and Wii U games natively.
Deadpool_X
Banned
Is OP a time traveler who came back and forgot the NX release date hasn't been announced yet, not to mention we don't even know anything about it?
The Abominable Snowman
Member
I just hope they replace it with something better. Wii U was a disappointment to me and felt like a big step down from the Wii, and the 360 and PS3 they thought they could replace.
2edgy4me
System is fine, software is wonderful, naming was suspect and the industries treatment of the console was downright laughable...thankfully indies and some good partnerships still make it fun system to have in the house.
Skellig Gra
Member
Talk to me when a release date is actually announced.