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Who will buy Zelda BOTW WiiU ?
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Jaloux Saboteur
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I had the Wii U version preordered but yesterday a french retailer had a 40 euros discount so I said "oh et puis merde" and bought a Switch with Zelda for 309 euros !
Lord Ghirahim
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Vinegar Joe
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I've had my Wii U pre-order since August last year, and in hindsight £35 is a bargain.
A little annoyed to hear about the frame rate issues though - not only has it been delayed to accommodate the Switch, it looks like the Wii U version may have benefitted from some more attention.
That's speculation of course, but it has been said that the dev team were not exactly happy to find out they needed to make the game for a new console. That surely had some impact on the Wii U version, even if they can't say as much.
It also makes me wonder if they had anything planned for the second screen, since the Switch only has one and they wanted to go for parity. The Sheika slate mimicking a gamepad strongly suggests they had something planned.
As a Wii U owner it's hard not feel kinda ripped off in this situation.
A little annoyed to hear about the frame rate issues though - not only has it been delayed to accommodate the Switch, it looks like the Wii U version may have benefitted from some more attention.
That's speculation of course, but it has been said that the dev team were not exactly happy to find out they needed to make the game for a new console. That surely had some impact on the Wii U version, even if they can't say as much.
It also makes me wonder if they had anything planned for the second screen, since the Switch only has one and they wanted to go for parity. The Sheika slate mimicking a gamepad strongly suggests they had something planned.
As a Wii U owner it's hard not feel kinda ripped off in this situation.
Might not have an easy time finding it too far beyond launch. Twilight Princess on GC became pretty scarce shortly after release if I recall and I'm betting BotW Wii U will see even fewer copies shipped.
afternoon delight
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I find it very easy to feel unripped. They're releasing a game for the system they designed for for years, we will endure this hardship.
MythicReclaimer
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I have a White (to match my day one white Wii U) 1TB WD My Passport External HD coming from Best Buy and a USB Y cable coming from Amazon to go with my in-store pickup of Zelda: BotW on Friday just to experience this title now.
I think I'm even going to postpone my Horizon playthrough until a later date or maybe even during the summer drought to avoid the fatigue.
I think I'm even going to postpone my Horizon playthrough until a later date or maybe even during the summer drought to avoid the fatigue.
Sonic Rift
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Well, Amazon isn't letting me cancel my ancient preorder, so I might be buying it on both. Hopefully they don't make me pay for a return.
But really, I'll call them later in the week.
But really, I'll call them later in the week.
Napalm_Frank
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If the emulation of Zelda Wii U version is decent enough around summer time then I might buy it and just play it on PC. If it's flimsy then I'll just get it on Switch when I get the console (probably when Mario drops).
I think the best place to get one now probably is just from the Nintendo store.
Getting worried I'm not getting this game at launch. My preorder for the Wii U version was made 8 months ago and the delivery estimate still given by Amazon is 31 March 2017.
I emailed them asking wtf, why no release day delivery? They responed with "We only offer the Release-Date Delivery option when we know we can get the item from our suppliers in time to meet our delivery promise to you."
I think the common assumption is the amount of WiiU editions of this game being shipped is far far far smaller than the Switch editions, similar to what was done with Twilight Princess. I wouldn't be surprised by this.
The GCN release of TP was more a or less a one and done shipment and pretty much everything GameCube related disappeared from store shelves pretty quickly after that. I think we should expect something similar here, you are probably going to see little to no WiiU retailer space in a month or so. The fact all hardware has already been pulled makes that feel all the more likely. I doubt we are going to ever see additional BotW WiiU disc printings after March.
Ah, well that makes sense. I didn't know Twilight Princess on the GameCube was a one and done thing.
edit: Screw it, just preordered a copy at Best Buy too. I guess I'll just have two copies, maybe.
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Deleted member 752119
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Good points on potential rarity. Just preordered from Best Buy even though I won't play until after Horizon and probably Mass Effect. It's a Nintnedo game so not like it's going to get cheaper in a month or two.
blue_phazon
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I guess the good thing about this that the WiiU version will be rare in the future
I just tried to pre-order the physical version on Amazon and could only find he digital code available for pre order. What the hell Nintendo? Are they really limiting shipments of their most anticipated game of the year? I guess I won't be playing this at launch then. Oh well, I've got Horizon Zero Dawn coming next week.
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Deleted member 752119
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Best Buy still has both. NOA and Amazon have had a rocky relationship with Amazon US not even directly carrying there hardware for a while. Nintnedo probably allocates them less stock that other places.
Vinegar Joe
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Well of course I would rather have BotW on the Wii U than not; as I said I've pre-ordered and I can't wait for Friday. I have two days booked off work just to play it.
But hearing about how the Switch version was dumped on the dev team at a comparatively late stage does make me wonder. And if it weren't for the Switch we would probably have been playing it already.
Even as a Wii U owner, I'd rather have this game exclusive on superior hardware. The design concessions made to fit the lesser hardware will be present in any port.
I don't want to buy a Switch without a bundled game, nor do I want to play it on inferior hardware, so I'll probably be waiting until the holidays for the inevitable bundle.
I don't want to buy a Switch without a bundled game, nor do I want to play it on inferior hardware, so I'll probably be waiting until the holidays for the inevitable bundle.
sturgboski
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Then that is messed up on Nintendo's part. I'm hoping people don't applaud that they are forcing their fanbase to buy the new console for a game that was first promised on the current gen and is cross gen now.
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Deleted member 752119
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To be fair, in terms of the retailer issue, there's not a lot Nintendo can do.
Wii U has been dead for ages, so they've already stopped carrying lots of things. Now that they have to carry Switch hardware, games, accessories etc. they're even less likely to keep any shelf space for Wii U stuff for very long.
If the game ends up rare to find online, then yeah that's on Nintendo as things like games aren't a big deal in terms of warehouse space for the big online stores.
Vinegar Joe
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I know what you mean, but I'm looking at it as a good excuse to double dip when I eventually pick up a Switch (probably when Mario is out).
With the added bonus that the Wii U version will probably hold value.
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Deleted member 752119
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For me:
1. I'm not 100% certain I'll ever get a Switch as I dislike the concept/price/power level etc. as a console-only gamer who doesn't care about portability. It will likely have to build a very nice library of games I consider personal must plays for me to buy in, and/or get some nice deals/bundles/price drops, if this is the only hardware SKU we see. If there's a cheaper console only version with pro controller packed in some day, different story. But that seems unlikely.
2. I'm not big on the art style in this game at all. I'm not going to be wandering around soaking up the scenery like I will in Horizon. The Edge review seems to suggest that the main difference is the Wii U has more frame drops, but generallly not at times where they matter.
Thus the Wii U version seems more than good enough for me, vs. waiting for a slightly better version on hardware I may or may not buy a ways down the road.
I have no interest in double dipping and will probably be getting a Switch at the end of the year anyway for Super Mario Odyssey. It won't be cheaper at that point, I'd like to have this game on a console that I'll still have hooked up a year from now, and I'll want to play the BotW DLC when it drops later this year. All that plus the Switch version being the best version of the game are making me seriously consider just getting one at launch. It looks like I'll be getting a hefty tax return this year too...
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Deleted member 752119
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Yeah mine I just placed a bit ago charged and says preparing as well.
Astral Dog
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Eh,thats kinda selfish.
They have been making this game for the Wii U since SS released, chances are a launch Switch game wouldn't had utilized the hardware properly anyways.
Even as it is they only managed to up the resolution to 900p in docked mode.
and its not like the Switch is much more powerful than Wii U anyways
I really wonder which version is the best version. Switch will have higher resolution, better audio and maybe better textures and draw distance. But the Wii-U version may have better light effects according to the screenshots. However on the hundreds of youtube videos you can instantly tell which version is being played as the Switch version immediately looks better and the Wii-U version is always a little foggy and blurry.
Astral Dog
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Doubt the Wii U version will have better lighting tbh .don't see any reason why it would be better. Probably just a problem with the lack of recent videos
I was told by Nintendo customer service that preload "may not happen" ostensibly due to the risk of people leaking the game (which has already happened with Nintendo Europe). Downloading Wind Waker HD from Nintendo's site was pure hell - never again - so I went to Gamestop and preordered the physical copy.
Cuz. There is no master edition for wiiu.
Dark Ninja
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It's a Nintendo game its hard for those to drop in price. Sometimes they end up going up in price. If this were any other company you could wait a week or two and it would be half off already.
FalsettoVibe
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But why?
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Deleted member 752119
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They were meaning not using Prime or GCU for the 20% new game discount (if in a region where those are available of course).
BetterWorldz
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Changed my mind, will get it at launch with a Switch. Getting it on WiiU and waiting for the Switch to sort its issues out would've been the more rational choice, but I find it hard to project myself in the future in this crazy world, and since I can play the Switch at work a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Phillips455
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Im getting it for Wii U. Simply because i wont be getting a switch at launch. Also, zelda and axiom will be the last games in my Wii U game collection.
chaosblade
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Between GCU and the Visa checkout promo I preordered BotW for $38 including tax. Even at release paying $60 for a game seems crazy to me these days. Find myself preordering more games thanks to GCU and other deals I can stack with it.
Wii U will be the definitive version so am getting that and saving myself over £330
I think the Wii U version will be identitcal (bar resolution) as the Switch version is a Port of the Wii U version and will probably run like arse on the Switch!
I think the Wii U version will be identitcal (bar resolution) as the Switch version is a Port of the Wii U version and will probably run like arse on the Switch!
Omnistalgic
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I would like to just get a $100 WiiU to play Zelda, but yeah can't seem to find that anywhere