Please understand.
I see this has gotten to that "Year of the PS3" phase where it is being used regardless of context.
Please understand.
I think at its core it's a good idea.
That said, I kind of wonder how many people fit all of the following criteria:
1.) Still actively using their Wii despite Nintendo having released their last major software quite a while ago.
2.) Have their Wii connected online.
3.) Read the messages sent to them.
4.) Did not already know of the Wii U.
5.) Did not just purchase a Wii and thus would potentially be interested in a Wii U.
Wii on CRT > Wii on HDTV
Amusing I guess. Better than nothing. Don't think it will help much.
Nothing wrong with that.
I know, but from the wider context, it's clear they think the issue is people thinking that the it's just a Wii with a new controller and/or a peripheral for the Wii that somebody owns; ergo the wording is still strange.Not just an upgrade.
When will it end though.
And think of the children.
The problem is that Nintendo HAS to tell their Wii owners that the Wii U isn't just an upgrade. Sony and Microsoft weren mt stupid enough to create a new console that was confused for a simple upgrade from the old. Even Nintendo admits people aren't understanding the Wii U is a brand new console.
I'm not sure why people are focusing on the upgrade line. The PS4 is an upgrade from PS3. The durango is an upgrade from a 360. IPhone 3 is an upgrade over iPhone 1. The "its a brand new console" line should be the one we are focusing on. Sorry nitpicking.I know, but from the wider context, it's clear they think the issue is people thinking that the it's just a Wii with a new controller and/or a peripheral for the Wii that somebody owns; ergo the wording is still strange.
But they're the best way to play old games. I wish I'd keep my old tv
There's actually only a very few selection of games that even have loading screens on the N64. I think Quake II is one, IIRC and Asteroids Hyper 64.When I booted up my N64 it had a little WiiU ad in the corner while the games were loading.
Well... thats one way to advertise. Has anyone else done this kind of advertising?
I don't really see how. They shouldve been informing Wii owners about the Wii U prior to launch. Seems like something quick and cheap way to inform your customer base.
There's actually only a very few selection of games that even have loading screens on the N64. I think Quake II is one, IIRC and Asteroids Hyper 64.
I think that's the problem with this. Who is still using their Wii and doesn't know about the Wii U? And the Wii U does nothing to further the Wiimote gameplay that people have played on the Wii. Nintendo went in a different direction and gave up on what truly was the Wii experience when they added the second screen.
This. They should have done this last year before it launched , when it launched , and as they are doing now. It's a direct channel to their customers so its no worst than the messages they send out about products through the 3DS, Wii U, and email.
The problem is that Nintendo HAS to tell their Wii owners that the Wii U isn't just an upgrade. Sony and Microsoft weren mt stupid enough to create a new console that was confused for a simple upgrade from the old. Even Nintendo admits people aren't understanding the Wii U is a brand new console.
I'm not sure why people are focusing on the upgrade line. The PS4 is an upgrade from PS3. The durango is an upgrade from a 360. IPhone 3 is an upgrade over iPhone 1. The "its a brand new console" line should be the one we are focusing on. Sorry nitpicking.
Hahahaha, they can't make up their minds with their horrible advertising. Upgrade! It's not an upgrade! We still won't show you the system itself so you'll always be confused! I'm glad this finally spells it out.
Seeing a WiiU ad in the eShop or something is one thing, but receiving a direct message asking users to buy a new system is a little weird.
It's more when I read the message, the wording kind of confuses the idea of it being a technological upgrade from the Wii they own.I'm not sure why people are focusing on the upgrade line. The PS4 is an upgrade from PS3. The durango is an upgrade from a 360. IPhone 3 is an upgrade over iPhone 1. The "its a brand new console" line should be the one we are focusing on. Sorry nitpicking.
I think at its core it's a good idea.
That said, I kind of wonder how many people fit all of the following criteria:
1.) Still actively using their Wii despite Nintendo having released their last major software quite a while ago.
2.) Have their Wii connected online.
3.) Read the messages sent to them.
4.) Did not already know of the Wii U.
5.) Did not just purchase a Wii and thus would potentially be interested in a Wii U.
Not just an upgrade, it's also a downgrade!
Didn't the Wii U Stories ads revolve around the Wii U being an upgrade?
You would think that after the 3DS trouble they would have the foresight not to just add a non-sequential character to an existing name. Still looking forward to the HDS and Wii C thoughStill baffled that they chose to name it the Wii U.
Upgrade that tv bro
That's a lot of criteria. Maybe twenty thousand
Didn't the Wii U Stories ads revolve around the Wii U being an upgrade?
I see this has gotten to that "Year of the PS3" phase where it is being used regardless of context.
You would think that after the 3DS trouble they would have the foresight not to just add a non-sequential character to an existing name. Still looking forward to the HDS and Wii C though
I don't think there's really a lot of people at this point that don't know about Wii U, maybe just really casual owners. The problem is that they don't really see a reason to upgrade yet.
Got to get the message out somehow.
Too bad they'll miss the Wii Mini's though. Somebody didn't think that one through.
The thing is people actually still use their PS3 & 360 consoles...Come on, do you think Microsoft or Sony wouldn't use the huge install base of their old consoles to promote their new ones? They would be stupid not to.