The Official Wii U Thread

**alexjlopez** · 06-07-2011, 10:31 AM

First post.

**alexjlopez** · 06-07-2011, 10:40 AM

Confirmed details:

-High definition display, up to 1080p resolution via HDMI output
-6.2" touchscreen on New Controller, running in non-HD resolution
-Internal flash-based media storage, upgradeable via USB and SD carts
-Games ship on proprietary iDensity discs of unspecified, but "large capacity"
-Games will also be available as downloadable content
-Console compatible with Wii games and devices
-Release date between April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012; or after the end of -Nintendo's fiscal year

Confirmed third-party games in development:

-Darksiders 2
-Batman: Arkham City
-"Tekken"
-Assassin's Creed
-Lego City Stories
-Ghost Recon Online
-DiRT
-Aliens: Colonial Marines
-Metro: Last Light
-Ninja Gaiden 3: Razer's Edge

Smash Bros. coming, will pair up Wii U and 3DS, too early for details.

**alexjlopez** · 06-07-2011, 10:41 AM

Wii U introduction at today's media briefing:

**WorknMan** · 06-07-2011, 10:50 AM

Answering Shane's post in the other thread:

Originally Posted by Shane R. Monroe

So basically - Nintendo can do no right for anyone other than soccer moms. You want hardcore games with insane graphics and shit and they delivered it. But NINTENDO EPIC FAIL? WTF people ...

The 3DS is an epic fail so far, but the WiiU looks like it has potential, and I actually think the 'insane graphics' is the least interesting part about it. Most of the 3rd parties are going to pump out the same boring shit we already have on 360 and PS3, so the hardcore gamers will love it... at least until the 720 and PS4 are released, and then they'll forget all about it. But the hope is that a few developers out there will find something original and interesting to do with the new controller setup. I'm not optimistic based on what I've seen so far (first person shooters, fighting games, Madden *yawn*), but here's hoping

**alexjlopez** · 06-07-2011, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by WorknMan

Answering Shane's post in the other thread:

The 3DS is an epic fail so far, but the WiiU looks like it has potential, and I actually think the 'insane graphics' is the least interesting part about it. Most of the 3rd parties are going to pump out the same boring shit we already have on 360 and PS3, so the hardcore gamers will love it... at least until the 720 and PS4 are released, and then they'll forget all about it. But the hope is that a few developers out there will find something original and interesting to do with the new controller setup. I'm not optimistic based on what I've seen so far (first person shooters, fighting games, Madden *yawn*), but here's hoping

Get your head out of your ass, Worknman, 3DS has sold just fine.

**alexjlopez** · 06-07-2011, 10:55 AM

WiiU graphics demo from today's media briefing.

**alexjlopez** · 06-07-2011, 10:57 AM

WiiU on the show floor:

**TripHamer** · 06-07-2011, 11:01 AM

My personal opinion is that this thread should be about the Wii U and related issues. No need to compare it with other consoles/handhelds, etc.

The bird video looked pretty nice. I'm hoping for some actual in game vids soon.

**yuckymucky** · 06-07-2011, 11:03 AM

I want to like it, there are just to many questions so far. Battery life of that gigantic controller for one and price for another...that controller can't be cheap.

I am going to keep an open mind on this one just to see, unimpressed so far though.

**TripHamer** · 06-07-2011, 11:08 AM

I don't think it has anything in it other than a basic controller to manage things....$99 - $129 hopefully at the most. Not including the actual console of course.