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Are you afraid buying a WiiU in case an improved version comes out in the future?

I'm one of the people who are put off by this. I was considering getting a Wii U for Hyrule Warriors next month but now I'm not so sure.
 
Even if Nintendo had a history of doing this with home consoles, there will not be another WiiU. Straight up.

Whatever Nintendo has planned for 2017 will have to be something very different.
 
They might make one with 64GB of flash storage and a different colour or somthing but that's about it I think, probably be a while yet as they're trying to sell through current WiiU's.
 
The worst thing that could happen is a nicer gamepad. Nintendo won't fracture the Wii U's tiny install base just to make a Wii U+. They'll be sticking with the Wii U for a few years more
 
Don't worry, Nintendo doesn't do this for consoles. They've actually always did this for handhelds. From the Gameboy to the GBP (better/bigger screen, less blur, actually black and white and not green, smaller system, better battery life, fewer batteries used) to the GBC (better hardware, color screen, any clear cart could not be played on GB or GBP). With the GBA you had the orginal, SP and micro. DS had the lite then DSi. This is just normal for Nintendo handhelds.

However, consoles only really had redesigns, and even then, only 3 consoles got that (NES, SNES, and Wii). Their console line never got a revision or upgraded hardware. So getting a WiiU would be safe from this.
 
sublimit said:
New 3DS is not just an improved version. It will have exclusive software that the older model will not be able to play.
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And? The same happened with the previous handheld. Now go check Wii Mini, it has great extra content.

And that was not the point I was making anyhow.
 
Low Wii U sales give Nintendo an opportunity to change architecture and ditch backwards compatibility without too much complaining. An overclocked Wii U would probably be more trouble that it's worth by adding a new platform before that time.
 
tkscz said:
Don't worry, Nintendo doesn't do this for consoles. They've actually always did this for handhelds. From the Gameboy to the GBP (better/bigger screen, less blur, actually black and white and not green, smaller system, better battery life, fewer batteries used) to the GBC (better hardware, color screen, any clear cart could not be played on GB or GBP). With the GBA you had the orginal, SP and micro. DS had the lite then DSi. This is just normal for Nintendo handhelds.

However, consoles only really had redesigns, and even then, only 3 consoles got that (NES, SNES, and Wii). Their console line never got a revision or upgraded hardware. So getting a WiiU would be safe from this.
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Did they also had a history of making big exclusive games for the improved versions? No but this didn't stop them for making Xenoblade exclusively for the New 3DS. And they said that more exclusive New 3DS games will follow.
 
Never bet on "technology" Yo... There's always the possibility even it doesn't sounds very likely.

Edit: I support hardwares to get revisions periodically, it is good for innovation. Maybe in the third year on Wiiu's case?
 
Oxirane said:
Low Wii U sales give Nintendo an opportunity to change architecture and ditch backwards compatibility without too much complaining. An overclocked Wii U would probably be more trouble that it's worth by adding a new platform before that time.
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That being said, making digital eshop games BWC is in their best interest for whatever they do going forward, in order to give the new console a healthy library of titles that people who were squeamish on the WiiU never got the chance to play.
 
sublimit said:
Did they also had a history of making software exclusively for the improved versions? No but this didn't stop them for making Xenoblade exclusively for the New 3DS. And they said that more exclusive New 3DS games will follow.
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I just said they did. If you saw a clear Gameboy Color cartridge, it would not play on older gameboys. 5 games for the DSi did not play on DS. They have done this before.

Pokemon Crystal, and both Oracle of ages and seasons could not be played on the GB or GBP.
 
sublimit said:
Did they also had a history of making big exclusive games for the improved versions? No but this didn't stop them for making Xenoblade exclusively for the New 3DS. And they said that more exclusive New 3DS games will follow.
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*checks sales of Xenoblade* Hmm.

Nintendo does revisions only after a product is profitable enough to worth spending additional R&D costs. There's no danger for that with Wii U. And for consoles revisions mean cutting costs. Check Wii Mini. Check Gamecube revisions.

What do you think they could improve on Wii U and what the revised console would cost? (considering they are losing money at $299).

Edit: they do improve things, but with periphals usually, like the motion plus. So I expect a revised Gamepad somewhere down the line, but I also expect that to be available for buying separately too.
 
Nintendo has a history of not improving console hardware, only handhelds get upgrades in their revisions. They do what everyone else does with consoles, remove features to cut costs of the revisions to save money or sell them at a lower price.
 
The odds of a Wii U 1.5 are next to nothing. The closest instance for a home console I can think of is the expansion pack for the N64, and even with that you didn't need to buy a new console
 
Since when has Nintendo released an improved version of one of its home consoles that wasn't gutted down? I'd say that Microsoft and Sony are much more likely to release slimmed down versions if their respective consoles than Nintendo, even then, they're not anything super big.
 
Are people afraid of buying PS4 or X1 because they might release slim versions of those or new versions with more storage for the same price?

Worst that could happen is Nintendo releasing a slim Wii U with a better Gamepad, as in lighter or with better battery or range. Though I don't think it is very likely to happen.
 
I think a GamePad 2.0 is possible in the future. The one we have now isn't aesthetically appealing (though it's comfortable at least).
 
Every Nintendo portable has had some sort of improved revision, and this is the third time they've included spec improvements (in fact the GBA is the only one to not see a spec improved model).

I think the only "superior" console revision they have ever made was the top loading NES. Gamecube was downgraded by removing the digital output, a (basically) unused bottom port, and ability to swap the jewel thing on top. Wii had GC backward compatibility removed, and then got the super gimped Wii Mini which lacked B/C, Internet connectivity, and component cable support.

So yeah, it would definitely be a surprise to see a "New Wii U."
 
I was going to buy a Wii U when Xenoblade comes out likely in Spring or something, but after finding this out I will probably just wait until Zelda comes out and buy it with a likely LE Wii U instead.
 
sublimit said:
New 3DS is not just an improved version. It will have exclusive software that the older model will not be able to play.
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Although there was an almost 10 year gap.
 
Oxn said:
I was going to buy a Wii U when Xenoblade comes out likely in Spring or something, but after finding this out I will probably just wait until Zelda comes out and buy it with a likely LE Wii U instead.
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What does this have to do with the new 3DS?
The chances Nintendo releases an upgraded Wii U that has exclusive games are pretty much zero.
 
The Wii U has the back catalogue of Wii games and the newer Wii U games, plus the Virtual Console.

It's a sound investment if you didn't own a Wii but wanted one.
 
The only time Nintendo did anything remotely similar to this with home consoles was with the Expansion Pack for the Nintendo 64.

It's not happening again.
 
Both Gamecube and Wii had revisions that REMOVED key features, so if there is one for the Wii U, it'll be worse.
 
Gameboy Color was just like this

SP was almost just like this (no new games but the all important backlight)

and DSi

So you should know and expect that every handheld generation Nintendo will release a stopgap system..
 
Wouldn't worry too much about home consoles.
If anything, Nintendo's portable system updates tend to add something to the system, while home system updates tend to remove certain aspects.
 
The new wii u will probably have features removed to make the system more profitable. I feel like this worrying is completely unjustified.
 
Actually, I am afraid they are going to release a version without tablet gamepad. It's uncomfortable and I don't need it.
 
I wouldn't worry about them releasing a new wii U, at least not one with significant improvements. Maybe a slim style redesign but I don't think the console is anywhere near profitable enough to warrant a complete overhaul with increased specs.
 
Seriously? We're doing this now? Well, there's no reason to fear Nintendo putting out a revision of the Wii U that somehow completely invalidates the original model. At least, not more than either Sony or Microsoft redesigning their respective consoles.

But, if you are not sure about your purchase, don't do it. It's your money after all.
 
If you're within the gaming industry - hell, even the tech industry - and are paralyzed with fear at the thought of anything you buy becoming obsolete, well

I mean

Give up and find another hobby?
 
sublimit said:
I was going to buy a 3DS next month but now i'm glad i've waited this long since the new one will both have superior hardware as well as games that the old model will not be able to play.

But now i'm also kinda afraid to buy a WiiU as well.I really want to get one because of the games that will come out next year (and some that will be released this year) but what if Nintendo releases a new version with improved hardware (and version 2 exclusive games) in one-two years from now?That would be terrible for those who buy a WiiU now or next year.

Anyone else feels a bit uncertain now ?
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That has never happened to a Nintendo home console. Even ignoring that precedent, you'd have to consider that the Wii U hasn't exactly been meeting Nintendo's expectations. What would motivate them to dump a more costly device into the market, when they have yet to turn a profit on their current one?

The Wii U doesn't need new hardware. What Nintendo needs to do (and are doing) is to work hard to provide software that grows their install base (while also ensuring that their current customers are satisfied). It's a scenario totally different from that of the 3DS.

I'd say now is a good time to buy a Wii U, if it has games you want to play.

zdravkelja said:
Actually, I am afraid they are going to release a version without tablet gamepad. It's uncomfortable and I don't need it.
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This is very unlikely. They seem to be doubling down on the gamepad with Amiibo and the other stuff revealed at E3.
 
I feel the next logical and smart move of them, would be to release a new WiiU controller, instead of a console. The new controller has a slot to play new and old 3DS games. This would wonderfully merge the ecosystems via a physical means, and would encourage handheld owners to pick up a home console, while not shitting on existing owners of either hardware.

This would be my move. I generally do not worry about future launches of new hardware, because frankly it is going to happen at some point, and I'm not going to sit around waiting for that day to come.
 
Yes. I was fooled to get a 3DS believing I would be able to play all 3DS games and will not be fooled again.
 
If Nintendo releases a new model of a home console, it usually removes features. The only console revision that actually added something (from what I know) was the top-loader NES, which introduced the standard composite cable used up until the Wii.
 
I think the answer is simple. At this time we know what a lot of the Wii U's library will look like. If the games that are already released and the games that are announced for the Wii u interest you then you should make the purchase as soon as it makes sense financially for you.
 
No. Nobody should. What's the last hardware revision they did for a console? Taking out GameCube BC from the Wii and making the Wii Mini. Those are downgrades to some (the Wii mini had no online).

Nintendo doesn't have a history of releasing "slim" versions of consoles and the Wii U is already tiny anyway.

They won't take the gamepad out of the bundle.
 
Balb said:
I think a GamePad 2.0 is possible in the future. The one we have now isn't aesthetically appealing (though it's comfortable at least).
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I wouldn't be surprised if that was Nintendo's original plan had the Wii U taken off, but I doubt they'll do much more hardware-wise at this point. The amiibo initiative is a great way to salvage what they can though.
 
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