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Pachter Says Why Would Anybody Buy A Wii U? [Except to play Nintendo games]
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Mr.Squirrel
Tom
For me, these are all the games that either has been, or will be releasing in 2013 that I'm planning on getting. Not to mention multiplatform titles like Splinter Cell and Batman Arkham Origins that I'll pick up eventually. That's 10 games for this year alone. I honestly don't even need another console at this point since Nintendo has me covered.
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Lego City Undercover
Pikmin 3
The Wonderful 101
Super Mario 3D Land
Sonic Lost Worlds
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Zelda Wind Waker: HD
People have different tastes breh.
how many of above are going to be mainstream hits? We already got Mario at lunch.
That being sad, why would anyone get both ps4/xb1 when again it would be pretty much same
WiiU and Nintendo at least provide experience that will be unique.
To me ps4/xb1 and WiiU is probably the most deversified to have with pc
Seems like a shrinking audience. Wii U ain't even matching Gamecube numbers.
Holy Order Sol
Member
3DS has some, not all of them.
1st Course
Member
The quote in the OP is missing some words. He didn't say why would anybody buy a Wii U, he said "why would anybody buy a Wii U unless they just have to play Nintendo games".
Seems like the site in the op is just fishing for hits if you asked me.
Aquamarine
Member
I believe Pachter is referring to those who want to be engaged with the 8th generation.
Clearly, without FIFA and Battlefield and Grand Theft Auto and multiplats, the Wii U cannot actively participate in the 8th generation. Multiplats are necessary for a console ecosystem.
Yeah, you can get a Wii U for Nintendo games. But unless you want to miss out on a ton of experiences in the 8th console gen, you're going to have to purchase another console. It can't operate independently...I think that's why Pachter questions its usefulness.
Why would you buy a console when you have to buy ANOTHER console to experience the vast majority of the console gen?
And you do?
Yeah... yeah, he's probably right.
CouldBeWorse
Member
I buy every system at launch and I haven't bought one yet. And I won't until either a big price cut comes or I just can't stand not being able to play a game. Maybe 3D World will do that to me. Maybe not.
It will be tough to justify this year since I'm buying both the PS4 and Xbone.
It will be tough to justify this year since I'm buying both the PS4 and Xbone.
mentalfloss
Banned
Boy does Pachter have it backwards.
Right now PS4 and Xbone are the systems that look to be the really tough sell.
Right now PS4 and Xbone are the systems that look to be the really tough sell.
are you on GAF?
It seems like there's a lot of consumers that disagree with you, strongly.
Elfforkusu
Member
The question is incomplete. The full question ought to read, "Why Would Anybody Buy A Wii U, Since No One Knows It Exists?"
But he's wrong a lot, too.
So he doesn't really understand how the industry operates. Either that or his understanding of the industry hasn't allowed him to make accurate predictions.
Aeriscloud
Banned
Revisionist history at its finest.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I'm all for buying the wii u to use as a nintendo game box but at the current price? Not sure even that is worth it. I will get one one day though when it drops to 199 or 249 with a GOOD pack in aka mario or something.
I don't know why anyone other than the hardcorest of hardcore would pay the current price EVEN for nintendo games.
I don't know why anyone other than the hardcorest of hardcore would pay the current price EVEN for nintendo games.
Admiral Bone to Pick
Banned
Yeah, they've been generating no hype whatsoever. Especially with those weak preorder numbers. Meanwhile, the Wii U has been flying off the shelf.
Also, I'm really disappointed in the amount of people in this thread using fanboy logic instead of actually being intelligent in their posting. It's painful to read. Yeah, Bayonetta 2 is a great game for the tiny niche that wants to play it. Not for a substantial number of people though. Nintendo games are decent sellers, but they won't make a mass market success all by themselves.
Petrae
Member
That's pretty much it. I have to weigh what I can and can't play on a new platform. I can play Mario in all of his forms but can't play any sports games, can't play Final Fantasy, can't play Metal Gear...
The can't games outweigh the can games. I can do without Mario. I don't wish to give up the other games I want to play just for Nintendo's games. So... the Wii U gets pushed to second or third on the platform purchase depth chart.
That doesn't answer my question, but okay.
bobbychalkers
Member
Because if I put Bayonetta 2, X, Wonderful 101 and a several other games I want into a PS4 or Xbox One I will get disc read errors.
Selection of existing exclusive titles such as ZombiU, Lego City Undercover, New Super Mario Bros. U and Nintendo Land (I'll admit that's not a very good reason). Also the promise of later exclusive titles such as Wonderful 101, Bayonetta 2, Super Smash Bros 4, Super Mario 3D World, Yarn Yoshi, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Fire Emblem X SMT. It's hardly rocket science. Other than that it offers stuff like Off-TV play and social element integrated into the system in pretty clever way (Miiverse).
I could ask Patcher why would anyone buy Wii U if it was just like PS4 and Xbox One? Wouldn't it be better to pursue your own market? I'm confident that Wii U can co-exist with those two systems with lower price and quality exclusive driven selection of software.
I could ask Patcher why would anyone buy Wii U if it was just like PS4 and Xbox One? Wouldn't it be better to pursue your own market? I'm confident that Wii U can co-exist with those two systems with lower price and quality exclusive driven selection of software.
No but it's a remake of a game that came out 15 years ago. Did you actually want to say that Ocarina of Time 3D looks anything like Skyward Sword or the Zelda tech demo ? The only reason that I bought a Wii U for was for Nintendo titles and also because I wanted to see all those great franchises in HD.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
How about...
Why is Mario doing loopty-loops on upside down, gravity defying race courses and appearing in a racing game for the 10th time instead of these guys?
...my crystal ball is showing me something. It's cloudy but I can barely make it out: "Oh, you have made new F-Zero engine, most honorable benchwarmer, R&D team? You should change it to Mario Kart. Let's just shit this whole department over there, mmmk?"
smh
CouldBeWorse
Member
They have full 3rd party support and a big power/capabilities jump. Are you serious?
mapachealocado
Member
Nintendo games, exclusives and whatever looks fun on Wii U. Why the need to have the exact same content on all platforms? I guess it would be easier/practical but... meh.
When I think of Nintendo I just assume the consoles are bought by soccer moms for young children or super nerdy guys.
I don't know a single person that owns a Wii U I knew a couple that got the original Wii and they played the thing for maybe a month before the novelty wore off.
I don't know a single person that owns a Wii U I knew a couple that got the original Wii and they played the thing for maybe a month before the novelty wore off.
Pachter has a point, although he's clearly speaking form the perspective of the mainstream audience.
Without the waggle games, wii fit, sport etc it's not casual enough for the casuals and with non-existent 3rd party support it's not hardcore enough for the hardcore.
The 1st party faithful will always be there but there's simply not enough of them.
Without the waggle games, wii fit, sport etc it's not casual enough for the casuals and with non-existent 3rd party support it's not hardcore enough for the hardcore.
The 1st party faithful will always be there but there's simply not enough of them.
the answers to both questions are the same.
NinjamicWZ
Banned
It's not my revisionist history. That's why I said "except NES, SNES, GBA, DS, and 3DS" in response to the original comment I responded to before being questioned on what I mean.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
You live in backwards world. It must be pretty weird when poops come out of the toilet and up your butt. You have my condolences
X ain't third party.
ioriyagami
Member
Why would anybody listen to what Patcher says?
reptilescorpio
Member
Admiral Bone to Pick
Banned
Get out of here with your logical thinking. This is clearly a list war thread of irrelevant games.
Shoppers for these games already have a console that plays them. Who's going to buy a WiiU for these game if they already have a PS3/360?
Nintendo needs a lot of good exclusives from the big wigs to sell WiiUs but nobody wants to risk that. They also need to expand their Nintendo franchises into more geners. Where's our Mario paintball arena shooter?
scoobs
Member
What? I'm so confused by your logic here, ps4 and Xbone are going to sell through the roof w/ BF4, CoD, and Assassins Creed releasing near launch. They'll probably pass Wii-U LTD sales in less than 6 months lol
Diddy Kong
Banned
I like to play quality titles Mr. Pachter
If this is a honest question then I would like to recommend you getting comfortable with an idea that Nintendo is a business. Just look at how F-Zero has sold historically compared to Mario Kart. It's not a secret which one is the priority and for what reason.
Assassin's Creed 4, BF4, CoD: Ghosts... Such an inspiring selection of software. I'm pretty sure you can already play them on 360/PS3/PC. No need to drop in 400 or 500 dollars just for that pleasure.
Haha, damn. Super nerdy guys, while the super cool dudes that wear sunglasses inside buy a PS4 right? Come on now.