Game

[Diunx]

Should have protected his nintendo products better.

[Cerveza mas fina]

So if you break your pad you need to buy a new console?

[Steve Youngblood]

So if you break your pad you need to buy a new console?

That seems to be the case as of now. Are they actually going to sell GamePads at retail at some point? Who knows. But previously it was thought that they would. And if that's the case, clearly they will have to come up with a way to decouple GamePads.

[ToxicAdam]

Will third parties be allowed to manufacture/sell them? Has that ever been addressed?

[Cerveza mas fina]

Great way to upsell insurance at gameshops though...

[cool breeze]

Will third parties be allowed to manufacture/sell them? Has that ever been addressed?

If they are, it'll probably be worse than whatever Microsoft wrangled wireless controllers with the 360, so they just won't bother.

That said, I'd be interested in a smaller controller with a smaller screen, 360 button placement, and better battery life and wireless range.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Nintendo needs to focus on profit margins here.  They just can't be handing out gamepads willy nilly.

I played around with the Wii U some more and I like the gamepad streaming functionality.  I just turn off the TV and play Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper on the gamepad with no problems and no noticeable lag to speak of.  I suspect this is how I would prefer to play Wii U games in the future if such functionality is available.

Anyway, I'm RichManley is people want to add me.

[bork]

So if you break your pad you need to buy a new console?

That seems to be the case as of now. Are they actually going to sell GamePads at retail at some point? Who knows. But previously it was thought that they would. And if that's the case, clearly they will have to come up with a way to decouple GamePads.

Wouldn't selling the gamepads at retail cause confusion among consumers?  I can see people buying one with the intention of using it as a second controller...

[Steve Youngblood]

So if you break your pad you need to buy a new console?

That seems to be the case as of now. Are they actually going to sell GamePads at retail at some point? Who knows. But previously it was thought that they would. And if that's the case, clearly they will have to come up with a way to decouple GamePads.

Wouldn't selling the gamepads at retail cause confusion among consumers?  I can see people buying one with the intention of using it as a second controller...

I think eventually it's supposed to work and that games might come out that support two pads. However, right now, it either doesn't work yet and will need an update, or it's poorly documented.

[Barry Egan]

what a mess holy jeez

[Himu]

where is my wario ware 3ds

[Sho Nuff]

Is there a new firmware update? Shit just started downloading, it's taken 45 minutes so far

What a turd

[Fifstar]

So if you break your pad you need to buy a new console?

That seems to be the case as of now. Are they actually going to sell GamePads at retail at some point? Who knows. But previously it was thought that they would. And if that's the case, clearly they will have to come up with a way to decouple GamePads.

Wouldn't selling the gamepads at retail cause confusion among consumers?  I can see people buying one with the intention of using it as a second controller...

That's actually a good point, given how many people seem to believe the Wii U is just an accessory for the Wii. Obviously it's their fault for not communciating/branding the WiiU better, but now that they are in this situation I can see how they would wait to sell the pad until people know that Wii U is actually a new console.

[Joe Molotov]

So if you break your pad you need to buy a new console?

Buy a new console and oh, by the way, all of your digital games are gone now since they're impossible to transfer.

[Purple Filth]

Is there a new firmware update? Shit just started downloading, it's taken 45 minutes so far

What a turd

more likely the one that was posted earilier

[Purple Filth]

So if you break your pad you need to buy a new console?

Buy a new console and oh, by the way, all of your digital games are gone now since they're impossible to transfer.

your saves as well, even if they were moved to a USB stick

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

I get the feeling that the real reason why gamepads aren't being sold or games that use two gamepads aren't out yet is because the performances of software that utilizes two gamepads will be absolutely embarrassing.  I think we better get used to "asynchronous gameplay" for the Wii U.

[Steve Contra]

How did Nintendo ever imagine a children's toy where the main controller ie THE FUCKING POINT OF THE THING can only be used by one person is beyond me.  I think me and my brother would have murdered each other if they bought us that.

[Takao]

Nintendo and pricing software according to their value is no so good. $40 Steel Diver everyone.

[D3RANG3D]

Nintendo and pricing software according to their value is no so good. $40 Steel Diver everyone.

Their first party ds games are that much, we are talking launch/launch window titles...

[AdmiralViscen]

Man Nintendo is shit now

GTA3 and Vice City are on iOS

[maxy]

Need a replacement Wii U controller?  FUCK OFF AND BUY A NEW WII U!

I know, this story is absurd, I'm swearing at my bad luck.
I purchased a WiiU (EU) on launch day last week from gamestop, the black deluxe set (Premium Pack in Italy).

This morning some STUPID thieves entered my home and stole my portable PC, my 3DS and ONLY the GamePad with its cradle! They didn't even know what it was!

Any suggestion on what I could do? I contacted Nintendo but the only thing they told me has been "the GamePad alone is still not for sale". WTF? So I won't be able to play some games until the pad will be on sale since they can't be played without it? (like some Nintendoland games).

I'm totally distressed and don't know what I could do.
NeoGAF I summon thee ç_ç

There is a similar thread on gamefaq,although dude claims he lost it.Nintendo response is "we can't do anything,please wait"
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/631516-wii-u/64833248

I'm pretty sure that there are some laws in Europe that prohibit selling shit without service/secured replacement parts.I mean what if some gamepad is irreparably broken,people have young kids,dogs,etc...

Please wait

[Great Rumbler]

Please understand.

[archnemesis]

It still hasn't launched in Japan, but yes it's at least the biggest launch failure since the Vita.

[G The Resurrected]

Need a replacement Wii U controller?  FUCK OFF AND BUY A NEW WII U!

I know, this story is absurd, I'm swearing at my bad luck.
I purchased a WiiU (EU) on launch day last week from gamestop, the black deluxe set (Premium Pack in Italy).

This morning some STUPID thieves entered my home and stole my portable PC, my 3DS and ONLY the GamePad with its cradle! They didn't even know what it was!

Any suggestion on what I could do? I contacted Nintendo but the only thing they told me has been "the GamePad alone is still not for sale". WTF? So I won't be able to play some games until the pad will be on sale since they can't be played without it? (like some Nintendoland games).

I'm totally distressed and don't know what I could do.
NeoGAF I summon thee ç_ç

I've been posting whats happened to me and its a terrible shame what Nintendo has done to rectify the situation. At first it seemed like they would be helpful and even offered me a few free gifts. But now that I'm asking questions they seemed to have changed their tune. I've been asking them about the saves/usernames/content on my WiiU and their answer is simple... They will provide me with a new WiiU if they do not believe they can restore the console. But what of the content that's the real issue. They are dodging my questions left and right. And as a consumer I feel completely cheated of a product I payed money for.

[pilonv1]

Ok that is cool.

[naff]

I don't get it. Is it the wannabe gangsta bandana or the shitty console he's using instead of a laptop like a normal person?

[ToxicAdam]

The console needs a handle.

[Don Flamenco]

*do not attempt in a major metropolitan area in the U.S.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I don't get it. Is it the wannabe gangsta bandana or the shitty console he's using instead of a laptop like a normal person?

Yeah this is very stupid.

[Steve Youngblood]

Eh, I'm of the opinion that the flexible compromise between big screen gaming and real portability is very cool feature of the console. Being able to play stuff like that on the train is pretty cool. Where I'm down on it is that I don't think that that particular flexibility justifies all the compromises made in designing the machine, as this type of functionality doesn't extend beyond being nifty into the realm of meaningfully defining it. Use cases like this are cool, but nothing about it screams "Will the next Xbox and PS4 have a GamePad like device? No? Then I'm sticking with my Wii U, thank you very much."

[Momo]

What a nerd

[Cerveza mas fina]

Eh, I'm of the opinion that the flexible compromise between big screen gaming and real portability is very cool feature of the console. Being able to play stuff like that on the train is pretty cool. Where I'm down on it is that I don't think that that particular flexibility justifies all the compromises made in designing the machine, as this type of functionality doesn't extend beyond being nifty into the realm of meaningfully defining it. Use cases like this are cool, but nothing about it screams "Will the next Xbox and PS4 have a GamePad like device? No? Then I'm sticking with my Wii U, thank you very much."

It would only be cool if you could play EVERY game on the pad and a nice range, also through WiFI if you go too far.

[Steve Youngblood]

Eh, I'm of the opinion that the flexible compromise between big screen gaming and real portability is very cool feature of the console. Being able to play stuff like that on the train is pretty cool. Where I'm down on it is that I don't think that that particular flexibility justifies all the compromises made in designing the machine, as this type of functionality doesn't extend beyond being nifty into the realm of meaningfully defining it. Use cases like this are cool, but nothing about it screams "Will the next Xbox and PS4 have a GamePad like device? No? Then I'm sticking with my Wii U, thank you very much."

It would only be cool if you could play EVERY game on the pad and a nice range, also through WiFI if you go too far.

That would certainly be pretty cool, yes. But the existing functionality is cool in and of itself. It isn't, however, a system-seller in my book, which is what Nintendo needed it to be given that -- like the Wii before it -- they put all their eggs in the "new way to play" basket.

[bork]

[Great Rumbler]

[Himu]

What is that from?

Also, is that guy a military otaku?

[Joe Molotov]

Tekken Tag Tournament WEEEEOOOOO Edition

[Don Flamenco]

What is that from?

Also, is that guy a military otaku?

actually, yes...he totally is a military otaku.   Is that guy part of a Japanese niche that loves western games?   Beeawoos?

[Himu]

He's like kojima then. how much is that a niche though? it seems most of the prominent japanese devs fit under that umbrella.

I thought the camo outfit was a giveaway, but the call of duty made it even more obvious. does he not have a 360? Poor guy.

[Don Flamenco]

He prob has a 360 at home and bought the WiiU so he could play BLOPS2 on the go.   The new rage is gonna be bringing WiiUs everywhere.

[Takao]

Post launch drought? Why I never.

[Don Flamenco]

"Psh, stupid Japanese people.  Pocky and seaweed are vastly inferior to the sophisticated Doritos and Mountain Dew in the U.S.  I need to get the fuck out of this shit hole."

[tiesto]

I have a ton of GS gift certificates and I got a call from there telling me they have WiiU in stock and asking me if I want one. So, what the hell? As soon as I get off work I'm going home to get my gift cards then going and picking one up. Getting NSMBU, and gonna d/l the fireplace game made by the World of Goo guys. Anything else I should get?

[Himu]

[Eel O'Brian]

"Psh, stupid Japanese people.  Pocky and seaweed are vastly inferior to the sophisticated Doritos and Mountain Dew in the U.S.  I need to get the fuck out of this shit hole."

[pilonv1]

Lego City Undercover will be the only $400 game I ever own

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Yeah there's no real reason to get a Wii U at this time unless you _have_ to play NSMBU.

Nintendo is going to drop this turkey in price anywhere from $50-100 in the next several months.  There probably isn't going to be a whole lot coming out for it either in the first few months of next year, nothing that can't wait anyway.

[Steve Youngblood]

Yeah there's no real reason to get a Wii U at this time unless you _have_ to play NSMBU.

Umm... I think you're forgetting about a little something I like to call Nintendo Land.

[Eel O'Brian]

there probably isn't going to be a whole lot coming for it, period

third parties just don't seem all that interested, and i'll bet the ones that have expressed interest are looking at those launch game sales and going "Uhhhhh, yeeeeeahhh, about that Wii U...yeah..."

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

there probably isn't going to be a whole lot coming for it, period

third parties just don't seem all that interested, and i'll bet the ones that have expressed interest are looking at those launch game sales and going "Uhhhhh, yeeeeeahhh, about that Wii U...yeah..."

So basically it will be like the Wii then.

It still was a shock to see games like Arkham City or Darksiders 2 at launch.  Nintards who whine about lack of third party support better look at these sales and understand why third parties are going to run away from this thing.

[cool breeze]

It's nice that the system downloads updates in the background.  It's not so nice that the update procedure is longer than both downloading and installing an update on the PS3.  I can't believe I'm talking about PS3 updates in a positive light.

[Huff]

Yeah there's no real reason to get a Wii U at this time unless you _have_ to play NSMBU.

Nintendo is going to drop this turkey in price anywhere from $50-100 in the next several months.  There probably isn't going to be a whole lot coming out for it either in the first few months of next year, nothing that can't wait anyway.

and theres nothing coming anytime soon either. similar to the garbage 3ds launch. too bad the ambassador price is still going to be too high for me to pick it up in 6 mos

[Tasty]

So basically it will be like the Wii then.

It still was a shock to see games like Arkham City or Darksiders 2 at launch.  Nintards who whine about lack of third party support better look at these sales and understand why third parties are going to run away from this thing.

It's a self fulfilling prophecy unfortunately. No reason for most gamers to get those games when they've been out for a while and can be bought cheaper used/on Steam/etc. Doesn't help most of the ports are jank.

[tiesto]

A brain, moran

Why get on board this flaming wreck?  It's going to get price dropped hard.

There's literally nothing else for me to get with the $300 worth of gift cards. Well, I could get a Vita... lol. Wish people last year would've given me money towards a grill or something instead of GS cards, but I guess people still think I actually like video games.

I mean, I'm gonna need one eventually for the Monolith game

spoiler (click to show/hide)

provided ape-man Wedgie doesn't fuck us over again

[close]

[Himu]

save them for durango.

[Don Flamenco]

A brain, moran

Why get on board this flaming wreck?  It's going to get price dropped hard.

There's literally nothing else for me to get with the $300 worth of gift cards. Well, I could get a Vita... lol. Wish people last year would've given me money towards a grill or something instead of GS cards, but I guess people still think I actually like video games.

I mean, I'm gonna need one eventually for the Monolith game

spoiler (click to show/hide)

provided ape-man Wedgie doesn't fuck us over again

[close]

The Vita would be the better option! 

it's gonna take the world by storm 2013

save them for durango.

also a good call.  Make them your 2013 game fund.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

  at that post.  They're really losing it.

[Eel O'Brian]

"easy ports"

[pilonv1]

"games look bad coz late dev kits"

Nintendo is incredibly smart. I own an iPad 3, Xbox 360, PS3, and a laptop. I went from a hardcore iPAD nut to realizing very quickly that most of the things that I love to do on my iPad, I can now do on my Wii U Gamepad.

So this person can use their untethered Wii U Gamepad on public transport?