Sorry for the bump but does anyone know if Nintendo will be selling an adaptor yet? This is a bit of a deal breaker for me.
Unless something has changed dramatically since this thread's inception an adapter can't and won't be sold.
In order for the system to output multichannel audio through a toslink cable it would have to support some sort of compression format other than outputting PCM. The Wii U doesn't do that.
For people worried about headphones: I think the speakers and the headphone port on the controller are designed to create a virtual surround sound environment.
There was a recommendation in this thread for something like this.
Came out to about $50 shipped but it works great with my PC, 360, and PS3. Should I assume that it should work with the Wii U?
Bought it here.
Optical audio out? Seriously?
Normally I'm all on the lolnintendo train but we're actually complaining about this?
You know what? No. It's 2012. If you want to use some outdated decade old soundsystem with a new piece of hardware, either update your dusty ass system or get an HDMI convertor. New technology shouldn't have to cater to people who don't want to adopt new technology.
Optical audio out? Seriously?
Normally I'm all on the lolnintendo train but we're actually complaining about this?
You know what? No. It's 2012. If you want to use some outdated decade old soundsystem with a new piece of hardware, either update your dusty ass system or get an HDMI convertor. New technology shouldn't have to cater to people who don't want to adopt new technology.
Wow, this is shitty. While I wasn't going to buy one on launch date, this just became another blow. I have a Z5500 and while I hated XB360 for this BS at least they provided a viable alternative for solving the issue. Pretty sure if there is a market for it, some day, Nintendo will do the same.
Optical audio out? Seriously?
Normally I'm all on the lolnintendo train but we're actually complaining about this?
You know what? No. It's 2012. If you want to use some outdated decade old soundsystem with a new piece of hardware, either update your dusty ass system or get an HDMI convertor. New technology shouldn't have to cater to people who don't want to adopt new technology. We'd might as well make a thread about how the Wii U won't work with our SDTVs either.
This is silly justification. I'm all for new technology for advancing things, but expecting someone to have to replace their receiver which is perfectly capable just because they remove a standard port to output the same type of audio is pushing it. It's not like they're imposing HD audio codecs because of it.
Um what about all sorts of modern surround sound headphones?Optical audio out? Seriously?
Normally I'm all on the lolnintendo train but we're actually complaining about this?
You know what? No. It's 2012. If you want to use some outdated decade old soundsystem with a new piece of hardware, either update your dusty ass system or get an HDMI convertor. New technology shouldn't have to cater to people who don't want to adopt new technology. We'd might as well make a thread about how the Wii U won't work with our SDTVs either.
The 3DS does support virtual surround for headphones - unfortunately, that doesn't seem like a very practical setup for a home console, especially with high-impedance headphones that need an amp.
Um what about all sorts of modern surround sound headphones?
I'll be less annoyed by it if it turns out I can just plug in to the controller even if I'm playing on the TV.
Optical audio out? Seriously?
Normally I'm all on the lolnintendo train but we're actually complaining about this?
You know what? No. It's 2012. If you want to use some outdated decade old soundsystem with a new piece of hardware, either update your dusty ass system or get an HDMI convertor. New technology shouldn't have to cater to people who don't want to adopt new technology. We'd might as well make a thread about how the Wii U won't work with our SDTVs either.
That will now be a possibility.
Yay!
Many of these headphone systems don't use standard headphone ports. I have another set of good regular phones I could use use but i can see it being an issue for people who invested good money in wireless headphonesYou can use the headphone port on the the gamepad while using the TV as the screen...it's not a great solution to be sure, but it's better then nothing.
Many of these headphone systems don't use standard headphone ports. I have another set of good regular phones I could use use but i can see it being an issue for people who invested good money in wireless headphones
Kind of funny people are hating on Nintendo for not using old tech.
HDMI > Optical
WiFI > Ethernet
It's 2012 people. Like the others in the thread said, there are probably connectors and dongle for the Wii U if you want ethernet and optical so much. Should Nintendo also provide 56K modem add on too?
I'm sure you didn't read just above but I'm sure you're aware of expensive wireless headphone sets on sale today that use optical? I don't know what that has to do with 56k modems?Kind of funny people are hating on Nintendo for not using old tech.
HDMI > Optical
WiFI > Ethernet
It's 2012 people. Like the others in the thread said, there are probably connectors and dongle for the Wii U if you want ethernet and optical so much. Should Nintendo also provide 56K modem add on too?
Kind of funny people are hating on Nintendo for not using old tech.
HDMI > Optical
WiFI > Ethernet
It's 2012 people. Like the others in the thread said, there are probably connectors and dongle for the Wii U if you want ethernet and optical so much. Should Nintendo also provide 56K modem add on too?
Can we invoke a new rule on GAF where if you don't know what you're talking about, you just shut up?
What I am seeing is whiners with decade old sound system whining about Nintendo not supporting it.
What I am seeing is whiners with decade old sound system whining about Nintendo not supporting it.
So brand new digital surround headphones equals decades old sound system, good to know.What I am seeing is whiners with decade old sound system whining about Nintendo not supporting it.
No, what you are doing is being idiotic and proclaiming that WiFi is superior to ethernet when it has a far higher latency which is critical in games
I don't have issues with latency and it's only critical in some type of games that requires twitch level reflex. Don't try to make it that latency effects every genre multiplayer.
It's not just optical being absent. It's them being too cheap to license Dolby Digital or DTS.What I am seeing are whiners with decade old sound system whining about Nintendo not supporting it.
No, what you are doing is being idiotic and proclaiming that WiFi is superior to ethernet when it has a far higher latency which is critical in games
What I am seeing are whiners with decade old sound system whining about Nintendo not supporting it.
It's 2012 people. Like the others in the thread said, there are probably connectors and dongle for the Wii U if you want ethernet and optical so much.
What I am seeing are whiners with decade old sound system whining about Nintendo not supporting it.
I'm stoked that Nintendo is supporting uncompressed PCM. It's the best sound you can get. Great choice by Nintendo.
I'm stoked that Nintendo is supporting uncompressed PCM. It's the best sound you can get. Great choice by Nintendo.
WiFI > Ethernet
It's 2012 people. Like the others in the thread said, there are probably connectors and dongle for the Wii U if you want ethernet and optical so much. Should Nintendo also provide 56K modem add on too?
Wait what? How is 400mbit with range and drop out issues better than a solid 1 gigabit connection that won't disconnect? My house is wired whenever possible. WiFi is a last resort.
And also wait, there's no ethernet support on the Wii U?
And also wait, there's no ethernet support on the Wii U?
No. It will not work with Wii U (at least for surround sound).
Wait what? Why the hell not? It has toslink and digital coaxial outputs...Nope.
Well, at least not if you're expecting to get anything other than stereo audio.
Kind of funny people are hating on Nintendo for not using old tech.
HDMI > Optical
WiFI > Ethernet
It's 2012 people. Like the others in the thread said, there are probably connectors and dongle for the Wii U if you want ethernet and optical so much. Should Nintendo also provide 56K modem add on too?
Wait what? Why the hell not? It has toslink and digital coaxial outputs...
Oh fuck off the machine is barely more powerful than the ps3.
Most games will likely run 720p 30fps. Not exactly a bleeding edge console
THIS SHIT IS LIKE, INDUSTRY STANDARD AND HAS BEEN FOR A LOOOOONG TIME. ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!?!?!? o.0Apparently, the Wii U won't output a Dolby Digital or DTS signal. It's only going to output 6 channel PCM. Toslink and digital coaxial are limited to 2 channel PCM.
THIS SHIT IS LIKE, INDUSTRY STANDARD AND HAS BEEN FOR A LOOOOONG TIME. ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!?!?!? o.0