That's one way to get them off the shelves
lol, you guys must have some kinda first-post six-sense or something. First post is almost always well played.
Unfortunate if true though, especially if it's Wii U.
Yeah the predictable first posts that get quoted a billion times are a great part of GAF.
Joke's on them. Unless they want to use eBay and sell them for below retail, they'll have a hard time getting rid of them. (Also, to maximize profits they should probably ship them out by just plastering postage on the Wii U box)
Nintendo Kyoto calls the shots.Looks like they learned absolutely nothing with the 3DS-DS debacle. At least that seems to have sorted itself out, though. This Wii-Wii U nonsense seems like it's on a whole 'nother level.
Megadrive was named Genesis in the States. NoA could have pushed back and tried to call it something else.
This. NoA and the other branches are basically puppets.Nintendo Kyoto calls the shots.
The commercial for the wiiU might be the worst thing ever. It really looks like an add-on. Just saying new nintendo console isn't enough.
I honestly do not see how people can be this confused. I understand a bit of confusion but for professionals to be this confused is just weird.
What do you want them to do? have the words "all new console" flash on the screen over and over in bright colors?
Nice, looks like 7,000 people are gonna get in a few months early on the Wii U price cut.lolwut. THEY STOLE THEM. They are going on the black market for VERY cheap. Thieves dont expect fair market retail value.
I bet they won't double box it for shippingNice, looks like 7,000 people are gonna get in a few months early on the Wii U price cut.
Gamesjournalism.
I don't know but when Sony and Microsoft advertise their consoles they manage to do it well while showing that it's actually a system. Sony showed the PS3 itself a lot in their VP of whatever commercials. They even described it and all that. Microsoft manages to show the 360 console a lot and have no problem conveying new hardware.
Nintendo just seems to have a problem with this. And keep in mind Nintendo's fanbase these days is filled with more people that don't follow games at all ever, they'll see something and form a quick judgement. It's all about educating the right way.
I agree that they set themselves up with the way they've chosen to brand and advertise.
I don't get it, are you agreeing with me? It sounds like you're disagreeing with me but I'm basically saying wii u is a dumb name as well.PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Wii... U?
Common man, it's just a dumb name. Not like Sony and MS even have to tell anyone it's a new console with names like those. I liked N64 and GC names myself, people didn't get confused with those did they?
ThisNintendo Kyoto calls the shots.
They are obsessed with controllers.I don't know but when Sony and Microsoft advertise their consoles they manage to do it well while showing that it's actually a system. Sony showed the PS3 itself a lot in their VP of whatever commercials. They even described it and all that. Microsoft manages to show the 360 console a lot and have no problem conveying new hardware.
Nintendo just seems to have a problem with this. And keep in mind Nintendo's fanbase these days is filled with more people that don't follow games at all ever, they'll see something and form a quick judgement. It's all about educating the right way.
I agree that they set themselves up with the way they've chosen to brand and advertise.
This. NoA and the other branches are basically puppets.
Its a Japanese company. While you are over exaggerating how little control they have, what you said is what american Branches do.I think puppets have more say so than NOE and NOA. They are basically just there to translate and collect money to send back to NCL.
Wait, Wii U comes with a console?
I was hoping to get a Wii U for my kid's Wii. Are you saying it comes with an extra Wii? My kid already has one. Guess ill take the new Wii out and give it to my niece for Christmas.
Image of a Wii.
"portable Wii consoles"
Wii retails for $300
link to Wii U review
holy hell
I know you're joking and all, but...
Games journalism strikes, even outside the field!
Priceless.That's one way to get them off the shelves
The truck was loaded with the $300 Wii screen controllers that you can use with your old console.
I'm surprised they were able to load all those Wii Us without getting caught, given how slow the Wii U load times are.
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I'm surprised they were able to load all those Wii Us without getting caught, given how slow the Wii U load times are.
I am relishing at the thought of the YouTube videos.Still betting on a lot of disapointed kids with Xmas who didn't get the Wii U but a Wii.
I'm surprised they were able to load all those Wii Us without getting caught, given how slow the Wii U load times are.
offtopic, butIf they duct tape them all together maybe they'll have a super computer capable of playing connect 4.
supposedly the ps3s Naughty Dog use to render Uncharted 3 cutscene. man, I'd love if they release that kind of functionality to let consumer link 8 ps3 to play Uncharted 3 in 1080p 60fps
I'm surprised they were able to load all those Wii Us without getting caught, given how slow the Wii U load times are.
Do they plan to try to sell them on eBay? If so they're in for a bit of a surprise themselves.
They should have gone for 360 but who am I to question the minds of lowly thieves? apparently they thought stealing wii u's was a good idea and done so. they must have some sort of plan with them. they wudnt have gone through so much trouble if they didnt have an idea of what to do with stolen wii u's,lol you are making no sense. Given the current sales the thieves should have gone for either the xbox or the ps3. Don't think it was that smart of them to go for the wiiu, unless they plan on selling them spread out over a long time. Then I can see why they would prefer wiiu because it has a lesser chance of a price cut
I'm surprised they were able to load all those Wii Us without getting caught, given how slow the Wii U load times are.