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[Data West]

Is that digital loyalty thing really an exclusive thing for the Deluxe version? That seems like such an odd thing. 'Hey we want you to buy digital but only if you buy this version'

Maybe it's a code that comes with the black wii u and you just apply it to your account, and it can be bought separately?

 

[AzaK]

People are still interested in using their Component cables from Wii to Wii-U?
Do you guys have TVs that don't have HDMI?

Yeah I'll be using component (doesn't bother me, not a lot worse than HDMI in practice) and stereo sound (this is a bit suck but I don't have my surround set up at the moment anyway).

My TV only has one HDMI and that's my Apple TV's. My receiver is non HDMI, only optical which the Wii U doesn't have. I'm not buying a new TV and receiver just to play some games.

 

[netBuff]

Yeah I'll be using component (doesn't bother me, not a lot worse than HDMI in practice) and stereo sound (this is a bit suck but I don't have my surround set up at the moment anyway).

My TV only has one HDMI and that's my Apple TV's. My receiver is non HDMI, only optical which the Wii U doesn't have. I'm not buying a new TV and receiver just to play some games.

Then this thing (or an equivalent) should do the job. Plug your Wii U HDMI to its input. Connect your speakers to the L/R sockets and connect a second HDMI cable between the output and your display.

It's very probable that the Wii U will output Cinch audio via the multi AV cable while at the same time outputting picture via HDMI (PS360 both allow this mode of operation). I wouldn't buy an HDMI switcher or AV receiver just yet if all you need is HDMI & Stereo sound.

 

[hongcha]

I don't own a wii and thus do not have any vc titles to transfer to the wii u. Surely I'll be able to go to the wii u eshop, buy classic games like super mario world snes, and play them on the controller that comes with the system (wii u gamepad), right? Or will I have to go out and buy a wiimote and classic controller pro?

 

[shouamabane]

My TV only has one HDMI and that's my Apple TV's. My receiver is non HDMI, only optical which the Wii U doesn't have. I'm not buying a new TV and receiver just to play some games.

You can get an HDMI switch for around $15.

 

[lunchwithyuzo]

I know the Wii launch titles weren't that great either, it mostly was about the novelty/new factor of Wii Sports, and Zelda.

Excite Truck, Elebits and Trauma Center 2O were good fun too. Plus Virtual Console was AMAZING back then.

 

[AzaK]

You can get an HDMI switch for around $15.

Yeah, if I'm desperate I'll do something like that but I had switching shit. Not sure that I can get them that cheap in my country anyway.

 

[shira]

IGN reviews for Mario and Nintendo Land on the 15th.
That's not a good sign.

 

[KrawlMan]

IGN reviews for Mario and Nintendo Land on the 15th.
That's not a good sign.

I don't really see why.

 

[KojiKnight]

I don't really see why.

Yeah that doesn't make much sense for that to be bad... it's just whenever the NDA lifts. If Nintendo expected really bad reviews, they'd have had the NDA last till launch day.

 

[shira]

I don't really see why.

Earlier is usually more positive.

Yeah that doesn't make much sense for that to be bad... it's just whenever the NDA lifts. If Nintendo expected really bad reviews, they'd have had the NDA last till launch day.

Why embargo a launch games?

 

[PAULINK]

I agree plus stores like Sams Club and Costco. I think if you want a Wii U at launch, you'll be able to get one without too big a hassle.

Has costco had a history of selling consoles on release day? Would definitely go with this option if i could.

 

[Instro]

Earlier is usually more positive.

That's when you pay for an advertising campaign to go with the review.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Has costco had a history of selling consoles on release day? Would definitely go with this option if i could.

Yeah they always have.

 

[jerd]

Why embargo a launch games?

Why embargo your system OS? Nintendo is Nintendo.

 

[NateDrake]

Earlier is usually more positive.



Why embargo a launch games?

Not all media got their system today. This evens the coverage field and we won't have some site bullshit a review in 12hrs just to get first coverage.

 

[PAULINK]

Yeah they always have.

Huh, this could potentially sway me from my gamestop online pre-order. If I can get it day 1 without shipping fees. Wonder how many others have the same idea. Would be a fun event to camp out.

 

[Ashler]

IGN got the Wii-U already (Deluxe).
Unboxing will be available today (7th Nov 10am PST).

Reviews:

Ninja Gaiden 3: 13th Nov
NSMB U: 15th Nov
NintendoLand: 15th Nov

 

[cajunator]

I love the blue cases.

 

[Stewox]

19:00 CET

 

[Chopper]

6pm GMT. I'll be there. Damn you IGN.

 

[cand]

So, a friend of mine wiil be at boston on launch date. Any chances he can find one of these? We're from Brazil, if he can't buy one that day we will have to wait months and pay 3x more here.

 

[Unai]

So, a friend of mine wiil be at boston on launch date. Any chances he can find one of these? We're from Brazil, if he can't buy one that day we will have to wait months and pay 3x more here.

Man, I would love to know someone who is going to the USA

It's going to be so hard to find a wii u at a decent price here.

 

[cand]

Man, I would love to know someone who is going to the USA

It's going to be so hard to find a wii u at a decent price here.

I know, I'm afraid of the brazilian video game retailers since the R$7,000 PS3 on launch. Srsly WTF just happened there...

Just for non-brazilians feel our pain R$7,000 ≃ US$3,500.

 

[Twenty7KVN]

So, a friend of mine wiil be at boston on launch date. Any chances he can find one of these? We're from Brazil, if he can't buy one that day we will have to wait months and pay 3x more here.

I would say check the mom and pop game shops,and be careful when you do some of them might try to bs you.

 

[cand]

I would say check the mom and pop game shops,and be careful when you do some of them might try to bs you.

Thanks, do you know the address of one of them? My friend will be new in boston XD We thought that we could try one gamestop close to where he will stay but after reading some threads is like there's no chance to find one there.

 

[jacksrb]

6pm GMT. I'll be there. Damn you IGN.

Most important question. Will NintindoLand be in a proper case or a sleeve?

 

[ghostmind]

Giantbomb also doing an 11am unboxing.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Giantbomb also doing an 11am unboxing.

Oh gosh I'm possibly more hyped to see Giantbomb's coverage of the launch than actually getting the system itself.

 

[HammerOfThor]

For those talking about Costco, I worked there for Wii and PS3 launch and we didn't get any. The store I worked at did have 360s at launch tho. They sold out quickly since there was a line to get in.

I'd check with your local Costco first to make sure they are going to have some.

Also, I think Walmart is still taking pre-orders if you use layaway. Thats how I got my preorder about two weeks ago.

 

[grimshawish]

Oh gosh I'm possibly more hyped to see Giantbomb's coverage of the launch than actually getting the system itself.

Am hoping for lots of quickplays - will be fun; so long as theres no shenanigans.

 

[Currygan]

IGN reviews for Mario and Nintendo Land on the 15th.
That's not a good sign.

I couldn't care less, actually. What I've seen so far of those games tells me they're both great titles

 

[PapaEmeritus]

Am hoping for lots of quickplays - will be fun; so long as theres no shenanigans.

There should only be shenanigans

 

[luffeN]

Giantbomb also doing an 11am unboxing.

So one hour after IGN?

 

[bryanee]

All these unboxing videos. The Wii U is so close.

 

[Fourth Storm]

Screw the unboxing! Take that baby apart and analyze the components! We still don't know RAM type, and that should be fairly easy to confirm.

 

[Deefuzz]

Also, I think Walmart is still taking pre-orders if you use layaway. Thats how I got my preorder about two weeks ago.

Called a few in my area and so far no luck

We have a few more to call, but I may be stuck trying Target, Sam's Club, or Toys R US right at open on the 18th

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Called a few in my area and so far no luck

We have a few more to call, but I may be stuck trying Target, Sam's Club, or Toys R US right at open on the 18th

Just call SAMs next week brah. If they are getting them in your area than you have a much better chance there then Target or Toy R Us because more people will think to lok there.

 

[evilromero]

Put me down as excited. Only ten days away. I just hope Redbox gets some Wii U games in near launch.

 

[Deefuzz]

Just call SAMs next week brah. If they are getting them in your area than you have a much better chance there then Target or Toy R Us because more people will think to lok there.

Yeah that is kind of what I was thinking too. Just hope I can secure a Deluxe model for day 1 WiiU gametime!