They did, it was called iOS.
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Nintendo PMs Wii owners to buy WiiU; "Not just an upgrade".
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They did, it was called iOS.
A message on Wii could have been done by an intern's 2 year old child. The ROI could be huge with just one sale.this is the bigger question and why I feel this effort is sort of just... well sad
I have never connected my wii to internet since it launched
It's pretty smart, reach millions of users and it's pretty much free.
You can bet Microsoft (in particular) and Sony will go all out on advertising their new consoles on the 360 and PS3.
Nothing. There isn't an account system like the ones on the other systems are using. However there is an account system just one a few feel strongly against. Outside of that there is nothing wrong with the online. Period. It's misinformation at best (perhaps a person is completely out of the loop) or outright lies (which I don't doubt is happening with some people in a variety of places for whatever reason) to say there is a problem (that it's horrible, behind the times, etc) with the overall system Nintendo has presented.
Canadian Psycho
Banned
Yep
Indeed: about 190 lbs. I originally wanted a 36, but then I saw the thing...
Carrier pigeon.
Solid warrior
Banned
> it's not just an upgrade
should have renamed it Wii 2 or something.
should have renamed it Wii 2 or something.
It's sad that they have to say it's a new console...
It's absolutely their own fault for making the new console different enough for people to understand it's a new product.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
"Console. C-o-n-s-o-l-e."
"I think the word your searching for is "additional accessory"
"You're not an accessory! You don't plug in to the Wii, you don't work with that thing, you... are a next gen CONSOLE!"
Same, I was wondering what was going on.
MikeE21286
Member
not a terrible idea actually
DragonSworne
Banned
6 months too late. I wonder if Nintendo is following MS's rumored timeline.
Sammy Samusu
Member
Except it's not.
Takamura-San
Member
I wonder if those that bought a Wii just to play Wii Sports (ie the soccer moms on the videos and the grandmas) have their Wii connected to the internet.
My in-laws have a wii for that same reason and I believe that is not connected online.
My in-laws have a wii for that same reason and I believe that is not connected online.
krypt0nian
Banned
Beg for it. On your knees, Ninty.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
If Nintendo had a proper user account system, this could have been a "Get a free downloadable game when you buy your Wii U" offer.
Instead it just came across as sad.
Instead it just came across as sad.
It looks awesome. I would have mine always on if possible. And if I still had my Wii, that is...
Lame LEDless Wii U...
Haunted
Member
picture never gets old
Rhazer Fusion
Member
Well, that's one way to advertise the Wii U, but it isn't helping things when they haven't aired a commercial to my knowledge in approximately 5 months.
grimshawish
Banned
"Console. C-o-n-s-o-l-e."
"I think the word your searching for is "additional accessory"
"You're not an accessory! You don't plug in to the Wii, you don't work with that thing, you... are a next gen CONSOLE!"
lol
boyshine
Member
In my country there's always been a lot of confusion between the words for console and controller (konsoll/kontroll). People are coming into stores asking for a "Wii console" or a "PS3 console" but really asking for a controller.
So imagine a person who believes that this:
is a console, and then Nintendo tells him that this:
is a brand new console.
Yeah.
That's why it's a huge mistake to use the word "console" at all in international marketing. They need to use "game system" or something like that.
So imagine a person who believes that this:
is a console, and then Nintendo tells him that this:
is a brand new console.
Yeah.
That's why it's a huge mistake to use the word "console" at all in international marketing. They need to use "game system" or something like that.
Jawmuncher
Member
Those Wii jaggies on an HDTV make me sick.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
They have the Nintendo Channel which has Wii U ads in it already.
This comes across as spam.
UnlovedJew
Member
It's a bit disappointing, I missed the novelty of the blue light eminating from the disc slot. Futuristic in a way.
I'm afraid Nintendo is too worried in dispelling the confusion between the Wii and Wii U that they are potentially forgetting another important question: Do costumers really care about the Wii U?
I do think the confusion between Wii U as a console or controller can potentially distract Nintendo from the real problem, that is convincing people the Wii U is a worthy purchase, I feel that, up until now, they are failing for obvious reasons.
I do think the confusion between Wii U as a console or controller can potentially distract Nintendo from the real problem, that is convincing people the Wii U is a worthy purchase, I feel that, up until now, they are failing for obvious reasons.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
I don't see it as bad.
What better way then to put it in someone's face(especially if you are a Wii Owner) if they really thought that Wii U was an add-on accessory, though I can't comprehend how anyone could come to that conclusion, but it happened nonetheless.
And this is probably the first step and taking a "first step" is a good thing rather then taking no step at all.
Although a possible connotation is that while the Wii was targeted at "everyone", people may see the Wii U as targeting a "single individual".
What better way then to put it in someone's face(especially if you are a Wii Owner) if they really thought that Wii U was an add-on accessory, though I can't comprehend how anyone could come to that conclusion, but it happened nonetheless.
And this is probably the first step and taking a "first step" is a good thing rather then taking no step at all.
Although a possible connotation is that while the Wii was targeted at "everyone", people may see the Wii U as targeting a "single individual".
TimeEffect
Member
Consumer-target ads via PM.
This will be a thing next gen, I bet.
Also:
Upgraded name
Upgraded design
= Upgraded system
New name
New design
=New System
They should have thought about this.
This will be a thing next gen, I bet.
Also:
Upgraded name
Upgraded design
= Upgraded system
New name
New design
=New System
They should have thought about this.
bequietdrive
Member
Better than nothing. Hopefully this is just the small start of some new great ad campaign, not a eureka all in one solution at Nintendo.
DragonSworne
Banned
Spam has been around since people first devised a primitive message delivery system eons ago.
I doubt it. Nintendo in their investor meeting said that they will not be spending that much more money on advertising than they did last year. Considering they had an advertising budget just to market the Wii U name and failed miserable last year, don't expect much.
I do at least hope Iwata and company regrets naming the system Wii U. This was a problem that did not need to exist. Even if they wanted to use the Wii name again this problem didn't need to exist by putting a damn 2 in the name instead of the stupid U or at least having the Ultra or something.
I do hope the low sales has scared Iwata enough to do what needs to be done. The Wii messaging system should have used like this through the entire life of the Wii. Spotpass on the Wii U and 3DS should be used like this more regardless if people find it annoying or invasive. Do what needs to be done. If that also means re-releasing Wii games uprezzed so there are things to buy then so be it. There are a ton of games that deserve a second life that could likely be done on the cheap.
I do hope the low sales has scared Iwata enough to do what needs to be done. The Wii messaging system should have used like this through the entire life of the Wii. Spotpass on the Wii U and 3DS should be used like this more regardless if people find it annoying or invasive. Do what needs to be done. If that also means re-releasing Wii games uprezzed so there are things to buy then so be it. There are a ton of games that deserve a second life that could likely be done on the cheap.
anotherVegan
Member
Nintendo,
I'll buy a Wii U as soon as you announce SSB4.
Thanks,
Me
I'll buy a Wii U as soon as you announce SSB4.
Thanks,
Me
Dave Meltzer
Banned
anotherVegan,
SSB4 is a certainty and doesn't need to be formally shown for you to know its coming. What are you waiting for?
Thanks (please buy a Wii U today),
Nintendo
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
You already bought one?
I thought that the Wii had actually gotten an update when it turned blue
haha. I thought it was fucking up and I unplugged it so a fire wouldn't start while I was sleeping.
From what we've seen so far the PS4 has an upgraded name and an upgraded controller. So I guess it's an upgraded system whatever that means.
