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Wii U - Overview Video
- Thread starter Sylverstone14
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Conrad Link
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I didn't watch the video but looking at the GIF isn't the point of the delayed thing that the kids are embarrassed by their Mum acting like she is and trying to be cool but when she looks at them for approval they're like :| -> oh hey thats awesome Mum you're great! 
Indeed.
Is there any research on the split between consoles bought by parents for children and teenagers (or as gifts) and consoles bought by people with independent income for themselves?
I thought the "entirely new technology" line was weird. It's last-gen tech with a mediocre tablet, what's new about it? I guess the streaming technology is new, but they barely pointed it out. Yeah I know that's just their way of saying it's a new console, but what's wrong with flat-out saying it's a new console? I guess that would sound too desperate a year after release. And I like how they used online play as a bullet point, like that hasn't been a feature on consoles for over a decade.
Seeing these kinds of ads for the Wii U a year after release is really weird. I know they're going for the whole relaunch thing, but it just boggles my mind why they didn't do this kind of stuff last year? I don't think it will be that effective now that the PS4 and XBONE are out.
Seeing these kinds of ads for the Wii U a year after release is really weird. I know they're going for the whole relaunch thing, but it just boggles my mind why they didn't do this kind of stuff last year? I don't think it will be that effective now that the PS4 and XBONE are out.
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
Same here. It's much better after the updates they made to it. If it loaded faster to would use it more often.
IsntChrisL
Member
It's the message that Nintendo should have relayed over a year ago. They need to stop now though. That audience has clearly moved on. They're more likely to buy a Wii than a $300 Wii U. They aren't going to get that Wii Sports novelty again. That window is gone now.
Imperfected
Member
They ultimately still want to try to pitch the system to the non-gamers who made the Wii a phenomenal success. They've at least curbed their enthusiasm for it, but they're never going to give up on that tack completely, no matter how many times people tell them that the (grand)mothers and hipsters have come and gone.
I think you've just got to let them have that. The dreams of those Wii dollars coming back are what's keeping some of the shareholders off the ledge. As long as it's not messing up the core message of the advertisement, it's fine.
If, over a year after the system's launch, Nintendo still has to keep telling people the Wii U is a new console and not a Wii add-on, you know there's a problem. PS4 doesn't have this problem. Heck, even the XB1 doesn't have this problem.
Imagine if Sony called the PS4 the PS3 U, or MS called the XB1 the Xbox 360 U? Such a dumb name they gave it.
Imagine if Sony called the PS4 the PS3 U, or MS called the XB1 the Xbox 360 U? Such a dumb name they gave it.
I thought you were kidding until I watched it.
I wouldn't talk about it either.
nintendors
Member
This is also another ad for Wii fit U from Nintendo UK...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkCahGwc-4Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Did Nintendo just woke up or something ? :/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkCahGwc-4Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Did Nintendo just woke up or something ? :/
or I guess SM3DW not so setller launch sent all kinds of alarms at the higher ups
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
Lunchboxes.... CARNAGE!
Lee Chaolan
Member
Nice that they finally released something like this. Also, yes, that gif is awesome. lol
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Just think what his face will be when he plays Knack.
Snot Rocket
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ChrisInCali
Member
I really can't understand why Nintendo is so obsessed with the casual audience. They're gone, they're not coming back, not for this system.
The hardcore game has a much greater chance of being enticed by Nintendo IMO. Imagine a commercial with Metroid, F-Zero, Starfox all in HD, toting great online multi-player, rich graphics with 60fps.
Don't show Wii-motes anymore, make those go away from the public eye. Unless you include one in the box, that is old Wii tech, leave it behind. No one wants a new system that they have to set-up another dinky sensor bar for and go get an over-priced controller. Focus on the Gamepad, and make the Pro-controller an option for every game.
We all like Mario Kart, but at this point most people own at least 1 version of it, and for the causals that all they need. I personally own DS, GCN, Wii, and 3DS Mario Kart. Unless the Wii U version is DRASTICALLY different, I don't need it. I'm not sure it's going to be a system seller this time around. Nintendo needs to NAIL the online, and I would like to see some kind of single-player adventure mode. Shake it up a bit, Nintendo!
The hardcore game has a much greater chance of being enticed by Nintendo IMO. Imagine a commercial with Metroid, F-Zero, Starfox all in HD, toting great online multi-player, rich graphics with 60fps.
Don't show Wii-motes anymore, make those go away from the public eye. Unless you include one in the box, that is old Wii tech, leave it behind. No one wants a new system that they have to set-up another dinky sensor bar for and go get an over-priced controller. Focus on the Gamepad, and make the Pro-controller an option for every game.
We all like Mario Kart, but at this point most people own at least 1 version of it, and for the causals that all they need. I personally own DS, GCN, Wii, and 3DS Mario Kart. Unless the Wii U version is DRASTICALLY different, I don't need it. I'm not sure it's going to be a system seller this time around. Nintendo needs to NAIL the online, and I would like to see some kind of single-player adventure mode. Shake it up a bit, Nintendo!
Poetic.Injustice
Member
Except most of the hardcore won't be buying it over the PS4/XB1 either.
So rather than market something to try and turn it around, you'd rather they just stop it without any form of replacement? How does that make sense?
Should they have done this a year ago? Sure. Does that mean they shouldn't now? Hell no.
Imperfected
Member
They were worth a few billion dollars of super-easy money. You have to remember that Nintendo's home console business had been modestly successful but sort of disappointing for a solid decade before the Wii. Then, suddenly, their home console was generating enough revenue for Scrooge McDuck-style money diving practically overnight.
They could accept the casual audience is gone and try to adjust their expectations, aiming for the extremely modest-but-sustainable sales of a Gamecube. Except the entire industry has gotten more expensive around them because of HD development, modern advertising budgets, and expectations for after-market support and infrastructure. To be honest, if they were selling Gamecube numbers they'd probably just be treading water in the modern market.
Thinking about it that way, how could they not at least try to bring back the casuals? I mean, I don't blame them for it, any more than I blame Square-Enix for chasing the mobile market. They fleece casual gamers out of their money and then use it to build games I actually want. I'd rather they didn't have to, but if it works I'm not going to complain.
Just, y'know, it's not really working anymore. So I guess I am going to complain. A lot!
Boy Wander
Member
This is a decent infomercial. If I were a Nintendo higher up, I'd be asking my so called marketing department why it took them a fucking year to come up with this. And then I'd fire their asses.
FlashbladeGAF
Member
Shave it down to 30 secs, make it in japanese and then go in a massive marketing campaign.
Not much time left in Japan before the next gen systems hit.
Gotta use the remaining time you have left to do something, rather than just lay there and die.
Not much time left in Japan before the next gen systems hit.
Gotta use the remaining time you have left to do something, rather than just lay there and die.
Captain Smoker
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That new Wii add-on looks cool!
Do I need to update my Wii before I can use it or will it work straight away?!
PartTimeWarrior
Banned
Nice.
There's something very sensual about this...
IdreamofHIME
Member
Grampa Simpson
Banned
Lol. Caught your edit.
Post from the just-closed thread:
This will be completely ineffective.
Nintendo's positioning the Wii U as though it solves a problem (it doesn't), and in the process they're completely neglecting the excitement factor that gets people to purchase new hardware.
I don't think there's ever been a console by a major player that has come off as more dull than the Wii U right now, and the sad thing is that seems to be the tone Nintendo's going for here in their quest to position the Wii U as a lifestyle device for families.
This will be completely ineffective.
Nintendo's positioning the Wii U as though it solves a problem (it doesn't), and in the process they're completely neglecting the excitement factor that gets people to purchase new hardware.
I don't think there's ever been a console by a major player that has come off as more dull than the Wii U right now, and the sad thing is that seems to be the tone Nintendo's going for here in their quest to position the Wii U as a lifestyle device for families.
simplythebest
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SporeCrawler
Member
out of curiosity. what game exactly?
simplythebest
Banned
Dat COD and Knack is whack.
SporeCrawler
Member
this is the answer. they will have to drop a lot in price though. they are competing with 1 dollar apps now.
no. hardcore gamers are already gone and are not comming back. they are even harder to convince unless nintendo makes shooters. and even if they make shooters. call of duty, battle field, halo, killzone are going to be the games hardcore gamers are interested in not the new FPS by the makers of Geist.
isnt COD "M for Mature"?
The Dutch Slayer
Member
Look for the "U" on the box that is pretty terrible
But at least it tells people that their is a new console out.
But at least it tells people that their is a new console out.
simplythebest
Banned
As if that's ever stopped the kiddies from enjoying some bam bam shoot em up John Wayne action. 8)
Sigismundo
Member
Why didn't that kid stay on the couch for free pizza? He could've still used the gamepad.