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Steve Youngblood · « **Reply #8280 on:** May 22, 2013, 04:50:23 PM »

Quote from: Don Flamenco on May 22, 2013, 04:31:35 PM

typical gaf/internet bullshit where one suddenly becomes totally awesome because the other one totally sucks

this is why critical thinking skills are more important to teach from a young age than STEM-related things

I don't think one suddenly went up because one suddenly went down, necessarily. I think it's a matter of people with a vested interest already having these headlines written. The hypothetical Wii U recovery path has been understood for some time: price drop with big releases, and pray that neither the PS4 or Xbox One set the world on fire. Honestly, I never thought that this was some sort of impossible scenario save for the fact that I think it conveniently ignores one aspect, which is just how fucking terrible the Wii U is performing right now.

But that aside, I think Nintendo fans are conveniently ignoring the recent NPD and Media Creat sales figures and setting their sights on the PS4 and XB1 both being overpriced disappointments all the while awaiting Iwata, Miyamoto, and Reggie to demonstrate the best hour of video game PR ever in the form of E3 Nintendo Direct. List your top 5 favorite video games ever (preferably Nintendo owned IPs). Because guess what? Nintendo's got 'em and they're all releasing this year! Boom!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #8281 on:** May 22, 2013, 05:01:57 PM »

Quote from: Steve Contra on May 22, 2013, 03:46:53 PM

The thinking that because one console is failing another one has o succeed is amazing. We're probably looking at a situation where none of them succeed. It's going to be glorious.

Many will be called in the coming years, and few will be chosen worthy. Those that survive the coming madness will have only won the right to be eaten first by Cthulhu.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #8282 on:** May 22, 2013, 09:18:10 PM »

I am /)(\ close to getting rid of my Wii U.

Looks like there was a software update this morning (or that is when I had it download). Now my Wii U struggles to find a WiFi signal, even though it has recognized it for months, and every other device that can pick up on WiFi can read it just fine. When it does pick it up, I can't seem to load Netflix worth a shit.

This is pissing me off. The past couple of updates seem to have made the Wii U less and less stable. Now it is back to the shitty first few weeks I had it where it was a roll of the dice to see if I can get Netflix up and running. All I want to do after a long day's work is flop on the couch and watch an episode of Law and Order SVU. Is this too much to ask? Apparently the answer in the eyes of Nintendo is "yes." Maybe the Xbox One reveal was so shitty that Nintendo felt confident they could fuck around with the Wii U stability again. I wouldn't put it past them.

Damian79 · « **Reply #8283 on:** May 22, 2013, 09:27:04 PM »

maybe inceasing the clocks on the CPU has done that. Try resincing maybe?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #8284 on:** May 22, 2013, 10:58:33 PM »

Quote from: Damian79 on May 22, 2013, 09:27:04 PM

maybe inceasing the clocks on the CPU has done that.

Damian79 · « **Reply #8285 on:** May 22, 2013, 11:10:05 PM »

Honestly i have no idea. Why would the update make working things unstable?

Positive Touch · « **Reply #8286 on:** May 23, 2013, 12:29:09 AM »

Quote from: Damian79 on May 22, 2013, 11:10:05 PM

Honestly i have no idea

can a mod change damian's username to this?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #8287 on:** May 23, 2013, 12:51:41 AM »

Quote from: Damian79 on May 22, 2013, 11:10:05 PM

Why would the update make working things unstable?

It wouldn't when the console was plagued by WiFi "instability" since day 1.

archnemesis · « **Reply #8288 on:** May 23, 2013, 01:35:30 AM »

Yep, I also had issues getting my Wii U working with my WiFi network.

Steve Youngblood · « **Reply #8289 on:** May 23, 2013, 01:46:31 AM »

I've never had WiFi issues, but I have just noticed that Netflix no longer seems to work. The Amazon app has also crashed a couple of times since the last update, but works most of the time.

Himu · « **Reply #8290 on:** May 23, 2013, 01:48:48 AM »

Quote from: Andrex on May 21, 2013, 08:35:12 PM

Kill yourself.

archnemesis · « **Reply #8291 on:** May 23, 2013, 01:49:29 AM »

Why are you using the Wii U's apps instead of the other alternatives? Is the user interface better?

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #8292 on:** May 23, 2013, 03:24:57 AM »

Andrex

I'm actually warming to the future prospects of the WiiU as my son forces me to play more and more of NintendoLand.

I can see enough of Nintentech in Pikmin Adventure to be at least satisfied that the 3D Mario game is going to be pretty enough.

though yeah - the rash of "see? WiiU doesn't look so bad now does it?" posts/tweets are completely stupid. A bad reveal for one console doesn't solve a competing units woes in an hour.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #8293 on:** May 23, 2013, 04:40:20 AM »

This might also be ensuring my reverse-Midas skills are put to constructive use.

I hate the vita too and I hope no more games get announced for it.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8294 on:** May 23, 2013, 05:57:26 AM »

You can't deliberately reverse jinx something

hampster · « **Reply #8295 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:44:35 AM »

Quote from: archnemesis on May 23, 2013, 01:49:29 AM

Why are you using the Wii U's apps instead of the other alternatives? Is the user interface better?

I like controlling my tv with the gamepad and the pad is so big I never loose it. Unlike my tv or roku remotes which I can never find :'(

archie4208 · « **Reply #8296 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:49:41 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on May 23, 2013, 04:26:32 AM

does it count as a dcharlie kiss of death if the body is already cold?

I think it would be necrophilia.

Steve Youngblood · « **Reply #8297 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:52:12 AM »

Quote from: archnemesis on May 23, 2013, 01:49:29 AM

Why are you using the Wii U's apps instead of the other alternatives? Is the user interface better?

Because it's the one that's plugged in at the moment. That's really the answer. Sometimes the PS3 is moved to a different TV. Or sometimes I just don't feel like switching out HDMI cables because I'm that lazy and the Wii U was the last system I played a game on. That's it.

cool breeze · « **Reply #8298 on:** May 23, 2013, 10:26:21 AM »

A new Need for Speed game was announced for every console and PC except the Wii U. I thought the news of EA pulling support was a joke or exaggeration $:-\$

cool breeze · « **Reply #8299 on:** May 23, 2013, 11:30:12 AM »

Nintendo's Wii U E3 showing / Nintendo Direct is on June 11 (Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, and Sony are on the 10th)

Smash Bros, new 3D Mario, and Mario Kart are supposed to be shown, plus other unannounced games.

3DS is getting a separate one, probably.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #8300 on:** May 23, 2013, 11:34:05 AM »

All of that shit is gonna be shown and be what... six months off AT BEST.

It's too late by that point. The only people who are going to continue to support Wii U are the ones who were always gonna support it no matter what: ninthings and people with more money than sense.

Damian79 · « **Reply #8301 on:** May 23, 2013, 11:41:40 AM »

I am one of those with mroe money than sense. however it will be a while before i buy a new ps4 or xbox one. Here is hoping for a price drop before i buy it.

mjemirzian · « **Reply #8302 on:** May 23, 2013, 11:43:38 AM »

I still think their best bet is a new model w/o tablet for $199 and Wii U Sports bundled or something.

hampster · « **Reply #8303 on:** May 23, 2013, 12:04:15 PM »

"We'll have a direct before E3" = 5 hours before the convention center opens

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #8304 on:** May 23, 2013, 12:10:31 PM »

theres gonna be a few in the next couple weeks before that one, as well

cool breeze · « **Reply #8305 on:** May 23, 2013, 12:22:34 PM »

oh, ok. The two places I read it presented it as "the next nintendo direct is on June 11th;" inferring that there would be none between that last yakuza hd one and the E3 one.

and the games shown could be out by the fall. I think the current lineup is:

august- pikmin 3
september- wonderful 101
october- wind waker hd

even if nintendo believes one game per month is OK, there's room for A video game in november. unless that sonic game is it.

mjemirzian · « **Reply #8306 on:** May 23, 2013, 02:11:47 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on May 23, 2013, 11:34:05 AM

It's too late by that point. The only people who are going to continue to support Wii U are the ones who were always gonna support it no matter what: ninthings and people with more money than sense.

Don't forget Platinum Games fanboys. (although honestly I'm not paying more than $199 for a Wii U)

hampster · « **Reply #8307 on:** May 23, 2013, 08:22:34 PM »

That 700% jump

The comeback starts now

Steve Contra · « **Reply #8308 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:30:37 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on May 23, 2013, 11:34:05 AM

people with more money than sense.

:xbone

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #8309 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:34:24 PM »

Quote from: Damian79 on May 22, 2013, 11:10:05 PM

Honestly i have no idea. Why would the update make working things unstable?

How the hell would I know? My Wii U had a lot of problems picking up WiFi signals in the first few weeks of owning it. Then a software update stabilized it and for 3-4 months, it was fine. Now it is shitty again. Again, every other device that can pick up the WiFi signal can without problem. The problem is the Wii U.

Quote from: archnemesis on May 23, 2013, 01:49:29 AM

Why are you using the Wii U's apps instead of the other alternatives? Is the user interface better?

Mostly to get some kind of use out of the thing.

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on May 23, 2013, 11:34:05 AM

All of that shit is gonna be shown and be what... six months off AT BEST.

It's too late by that point. The only people who are going to continue to support Wii U are the ones who were always gonna support it no matter what: ninthings and people with more money than sense.

A lot of Nintards have a false sense of confidence after the Xbox One unveiling, as if the sub 40k sales of the Wii U last month in the US somehow never happened.

Of course they forget that even though the Xbox One looks inferior to the PlayStation 4 (as of now), it is still way beyond the Wii U. The Wii U struggles with current gen multiplatform titles. It is going to be in shovelware hell once the next generation arrives. Don't worry though, Mario will save everything (of course, let's ignore that NSMBU, a polished entry in a series that probably has sold 60 million copies at this point, even exists).

radioheadrule83 · « **Reply #8310 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:42:35 PM »

Quote from: The Experiment on May 22, 2013, 09:18:10 PM

This is pissing me off. The past couple of updates seem to have made the Wii U less and less stable. Now it is back to the shitty first few weeks I had it where it was a roll of the dice to see if I can get Netflix up and running. All I want to do after a long day's work is flop on the couch and watch an episode of Law and Order SVU. Is this too much to ask? Apparently the answer in the eyes of Nintendo is "yes." Maybe the Xbox One reveal was so shitty that Nintendo felt confident they could fuck around with the Wii U stability again. I wouldn't put it past them.

I don't know if this will help you, but I did have some distinguished mentally-challenged symptoms in a couple of apps before I noticed this...

I downloaded the Wii Street U thing, to see if it would be any more interesting or better than Street View on my Nexus 7 or phone (it's not really, aside from walking paths they did inside Japanese stores n' shit)... anyway, the app would just NOT work for me at all. It would freeze and fuck up and hang the whole machine. Nobody on Miiverse seemed to be having the same problem. Anyway, I added manual DNS settings to my connection settings (googles are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) and magically it worked after that. The app needs a patch so it doesn't fucking hang when it can't resolve a host. Stupid.

As for Netflix? I had a problem where it wasn't loading the content menu at all. It kept giving me errors and seemingly timeouts with no explanation at all n(and it looked like a connectivity problem - this could be what you're experiencing). My solution? I logged in to Netflix from my tablet and signed out all devices. I also deleted the save data for Netflix via the Wii U. Haven't had any problems since. To sign all devices out:

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How to log out of the Netflix apps across all devices;
- Go to the Netflix website on your pc/mac
- Click on the "My Account" link in the top right of the page.
- Under the "Your Streaming Plan" Click "Manage Devices and computers"
- Click the "Disconnect Devices button" - this will disconnect all of your devices (except iPhone and iPad) and you will have to sign in again on each device.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #8311 on:** May 23, 2013, 09:49:08 PM »

Thanks. I'll try it out and see how it goes.

Damian79 · « **Reply #8312 on:** May 24, 2013, 02:14:13 AM »

MS marketing sells more consoles than Nintendo or Sony.

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Perhaps due to the negative reception of the Xbox One, Wii U sales have seen a huge sales increase on Amazon UK.

Prior to Microsoft’s announcement, the Wii U was slumping at the 390th position. It has since climbed to the 40th position with an 875 percent increase.

Are the boost in Wii U sales related to the Xbox One? I’m not ready to draw any conclusions, but the significant increase is certainly interesting.

Damian79 · « **Reply #8313 on:** May 24, 2013, 02:50:39 AM »

It isnt going to sell that much more but it is funny none the less.

DCharlieJP · « **Reply #8314 on:** May 24, 2013, 08:42:26 AM »

I saw someone say "After the terrible X1 presentation and the -price cut- , WiiU sales have went up on Amazon"

yeah - people who were GOING to buy an X1 now aren't and are, instead, going to buy a Wii U.

I'm guessing the short term price cut was 99% of it?

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8315 on:** May 24, 2013, 08:44:54 AM »

Quote from: DCharlieJP on May 24, 2013, 08:42:26 AM

I'm guessing the short term price cut was 99% of it?

(8/1)*100 = 800%

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #8316 on:** May 24, 2013, 10:08:34 AM »

Quote from: DCharlieJP on May 24, 2013, 08:42:26 AM

I saw someone say "After the terrible X1 presentation and the -price cut- , WiiU sales have went up on Amazon"

yeah - people who were GOING to buy an X1 now aren't and are, instead, going to buy a Wii U.

I'm guessing the short term price cut was 99% of it?

yeah, who the hell watches a presentation on a new console, then gets so emotional and pissed off that they buy the competitor's product just on principle or some shit?

besides a few hardcore gaftards.

Steve Youngblood · « **Reply #8317 on:** May 24, 2013, 12:25:27 PM »

Quote from: Don Flamenco on May 24, 2013, 10:08:34 AM

Quote from: DCharlieJP on May 24, 2013, 08:42:26 AM
I saw someone say "After the terrible X1 presentation and the -price cut- , WiiU sales have went up on Amazon"

yeah - people who were GOING to buy an X1 now aren't and are, instead, going to buy a Wii U.

I'm guessing the short term price cut was 99% of it?

yeah, who the hell watches a presentation on a new console, then gets so emotional and pissed off that they buy the competitor's product just on principle or some shit?

besides a few hardcore gaftards.

In theory, it's not an altogether implausible idea. The notion behind it is that there might be some people interested in the Wii U, but didn't want to commit just yet because the competitive products may blow it out of the water and have them kicking themselves for not waiting. So, Microsoft delivers an underwhelming conference, potential Wii U buyer surmises "yeah, no way I'm buying this stupid media device that doesn't allow for used games," and pulls the trigger on that Wii U they'd been eyeing for a while.

In strictly those terms, I can see it as plausible. Where it gets stupid is that the theory is being postulated as probable based only on one indicator -- and a poor one at that. Further, with E3 so close -- if you've waited this long to eye up all the products -- you might as well wait and see what's in store. Finally, you might want to wait for some more reputable points of data before concluding that the Wii U momentum is starting already. This is particularly true when there's another perfectly reasonable explanation for the sales spike: a price cut.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #8318 on:** May 24, 2013, 02:08:20 PM »

Im more likely to buy wii u now over x1 too.

Purple Filth · « **Reply #8319 on:** May 24, 2013, 02:11:57 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on May 24, 2013, 02:38:40 AM

wow, amazon rankings, those are certainly valid predictors

was always funny seeing its relevance switching based on the well being of their system of choice

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #8320 on:** May 27, 2013, 12:08:16 AM »

Hey folks =D

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #8321 on:** May 27, 2013, 12:53:46 AM »

Sup, fellow Steam fan.

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #8322 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:03:02 AM »

Hey man

I know I'm new here but perhaps you could think
Up a nice Nintendo based tag for me lol

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #8323 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:20:11 AM »

You can make your own once you hit 2000 points, but in the meantime, feel free to have this one.

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #8324 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:25:35 AM »

I love it lol!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8325 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:44:44 AM »

welcome aboard Cloving

More Lakers fans

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #8326 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:54:13 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on May 27, 2013, 02:44:44 AM

welcome aboard Cloving

More Lakers fans

Hey brosef. Can never have too many Lakers fans.
Any Ninten GAF regulars here?

archnemesis · « **Reply #8327 on:** May 27, 2013, 03:01:23 AM »

Quote from: Lovingsteam on May 27, 2013, 02:54:13 AM

Any Ninten GAF regulars here?

No, not really. There are a few Nintendo fans but they're not active.

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #8328 on:** May 27, 2013, 03:05:23 AM »

Quote from: archnemesis on May 27, 2013, 03:01:23 AM

Quote from: Lovingsteam on May 27, 2013, 02:54:13 AM
Any Ninten GAF regulars here?
No, not really. There are a few Nintendo fans but they're not active.

Well that's no fun. I was looking forward being able to troll some diehards

I guess I'll be forced to just discuss Nintendo Wii U games I'm looking forward to.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #8329 on:** May 27, 2013, 04:58:07 AM »

maxy · « **Reply #8330 on:** May 27, 2013, 05:11:54 AM »

Wait till E3,Nintendo is bound to show something worthy of trolling

I feel like there is a lot of pent up anger inside Nintendo lovers,bound to explode at some point.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #8331 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:28:08 PM »

You guys should play the long con pretending to be even handed discussion more if you want to have fanboys to troll. I'd probably visit more often and like, argue with effort and PASSION, if I felt like everyone wasn't purposefully obtuse around here most of the time.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #8332 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:37:12 PM »

Count me in with those disliking purposeful obtuseness.

cool breeze · « **Reply #8333 on:** May 27, 2013, 03:15:08 PM »

I prefer bipolar posting.

seriously, there are only five posters on this forum with a Wii U, like 1/3rd of the community. and I think there's crossover between Wii U and Vita owners.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #8334 on:** May 27, 2013, 03:36:18 PM »

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on May 27, 2013, 02:28:08 PM

You guys should play the long con pretending to be even handed discussion more if you want to have fanboys to troll. I'd probably visit more often and like, argue with effort and PASSION, if I felt like everyone wasn't purposefully obtuse around here most of the time.

Well, there's definitely some obtuseness going on, but it's usually on your end.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #8335 on:** May 27, 2013, 03:39:05 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on May 27, 2013, 02:37:12 PM

Count me in with those disliking purposeful obtuseness.

Some of us are accidentally obtuse.

Momo · « **Reply #8336 on:** May 27, 2013, 05:28:26 PM »

I accidentally bought a Vita

archie4208 · « **Reply #8337 on:** May 27, 2013, 09:15:42 PM »

Andrex brings up some good points.

Raban · « **Reply #8338 on:** May 27, 2013, 09:19:15 PM »

that video is eleven minutes and forty-one seconds long. WHY.

brob · « **Reply #8339 on:** May 27, 2013, 09:25:50 PM »

sounds like his parents argue a lot in front of him.

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