(1) Nintendo Reveals Wii U's Specs, Price, and Release Date [9/13]

FIRST

$173 for a controller? My lord, that is expensive...yes, I do know what the controller is, but that's just highway robbery.
$65 for the pro controller? Looks like Nintendo is taking a page out of Microsoft's book.

Pikmin 3 is so tempting, though...
 
Though you'd only ever buy that controller as a replacement, because you can only have one per system.

Unless I'm missing something.
 
Yeah, the system only supports one controller. The other players have to use wiimotes or pro controllers, which I think is a bad move by Nintendo. They did say it's possible to use multiple controllers w/ screens, but that the games currently being made are only able to support one. Their main reason behind this is that the controller would just cost too much to be sold by itself, which is true, but other people who have the Wii U could always just bring their own controller... I think this was the wrong move and it will probably cost them.
 
Wii U in America a month before Japan? That seem odd to anyone else?
 
From Wikipedia:

Release date Original model:
NA November 19, 2006
JP December 2, 2006
AUS December 7, 2006
EU December 8, 2006

I think the Gamecube was the same thing.

Edit: PsychedelicBreakfast, it only supports one GamePad for now. You kinda' said the same thing but just to clear it up I'm going to say that it CAN support two. There are just no games that do it now. Which makes a ton of sense really, because not many people would be able to buy another GamePad on Launch, so why make your game support two?

don()shinobi just because the price translates to that doesn't mean it will be the same here. I honestly don't expect more than $100; it's a controller and I think even Nintendo knows that. Not to mention $170~ range brings it up to 3DS price, which is a whole other system. Having two things priced alike with one being obviously a "better deal" would not be a good move at all I think.
 
PMJ said:
Wii U in America a month before Japan? That seem odd to anyone else?
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A little, yeah. Too bad there's not many good games coming out in the launch window, otherwise I'd take advantage of it. Also, I'm kind of disappointed in the lack of memory space Wii U has. 32 G is bad enough (since my 360 can hold four times that amount), but 8 G is absolutely pathetic. I don't see why any hardcore gamer would go for the Basic package.
 
Uhhh, Pikmin 3 would like a word with you. And though I absolutely despise the stupid phrase "Hardcore Gamer" (insert herp-derp here if you say it like me) ZombiU looks like a good game for them. Also depending on what YOUR idea of a Launch Window is; MONSTER HUNTER UNIVERSE YES YES YEEEEESSSS.

Personally I don't think it's very smart to buy much digital anyways (since you can't sell anything back if you don't want it anymore), so 8 GB is just fine if you ask me and 32 GB is awesome. Also the storage can be expanded, except unlike the 360 if I remember correctly it can be exceeded with like SD cards or something simple like that. Whatever it was that can exceed it though won't be as stupidly expensive as an HDD. I own a 360 and rarely play it just because I ran out of space. And that stupid online fee. We own our flippin' internet, not you Micro$oft. >_>

Though I don't see why ANYONE would go for the Basic Package. With the Deluxe you get:

(Edited this with a list someone else compiled on Animal Crossing Community)

Premium Bundle (31,550 Yen)

-Black
-32 GB SSD
-includes Nintendo Premium
-Wii U Console
-Wii U Gamepad
-Wii U AC Adapter
-Wii U Gamepad AC Adapter
-HDMI Cable
-Wii U Console Stand
-Wii U Gamepad Charging Dock
-Wii U Gamepad Stand
(Nintendo Land is not here because this is the Japanese bundles. The US gets it for sure.)

Includes: Nintendo Network Premium loyalty program, Get 10% on your purchases on the eShop to use again. (limited time only)

Basic Bundle ( 26,250 yen)
-White
-8 GB SSD
-Wii U Console
-Wii U Gamepad
-Wii U AC Adapter
-Wii U Gamepad AC Adapter
-HDMI Cable

Wii U Base and Premium Comparison

But just putting all that together you have at the very least $80 in stuff. For only $50 more. And did I mention you get the far cooler Black system + GamePad? (I actually would have payed $50 extra JUST to get everything in Black. White just looks bland compared to Black...)
 
Nuuuuu. If that's the price there...I don't even want to see the Mexican price.
If I do get one, it probably will be White. (Yes, i'm a boring person) I don't really put pics, music or whatever you put in the Wii. XP

I'm still looking forward to it's release. Well, kind of.
But, but, but...I need to play Pikmin 3 at least once.
 
SotS said:
Uhhh, Pikmin 3 would like a word with you.
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I probably won't be interested in Pikmin 3. I'm probably not going to get a Wii U until at least one of the following comes out:

-new 3D Mario that isn't as rehashtastic as NSMBU
-SSB4
-new Kirby game
-Metroid Prime 4 or some sort of spiritual sequel to the Prime series (nothing like Other M)
-new Donkey Kong game
-new Yoshi game
-certain Pokemon spinoffs

Where are those games Nintendo?

SotS said:
And though I absolutely despise the stupid phrase "Hardcore Gamer" (insert herp-derp here if you say it like me) ZombiU looks like a good game for them. Also depending on what YOUR idea of a Launch Window is; MONSTER HUNTER UNIVERSE YES YES YEEEEESSSS.
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By "hardcore", I mean someone who plays a lot of video games. If you're in that group, you're going to find yourself running out of memory space pretty quickly.

SotS said:
Personally I don't think it's very smart to buy much digital anyways (since you can't sell anything back if you don't want it anymore), so 8 GB is just fine if you ask me and 32 GB is awesome. Also the storage can be expanded, except unlike the 360 if I remember correctly it can be exceeded with like SD cards or something simple like that.
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The 360's memory can be expanded by buying a new hard drive. And that's the problem, if you need more memory, you have to pay for it. So it's better to have too much than too little.
 
Hmmm...

As amazing as the black looks, I'd want to pick up Super Mario Bros. with my console, and 400+ for a console and a game (yeah yeah, there's a game included but come on). I'll have to see what I'm gonna do as November rolls around.
 
Can't wait for November. $350 isn't that much and its so worth it.
 
Apparently, Nintendo product marketing manager Bill Trinen said that the stand-alone Wii U GamePad, being released in Japan at half the cost of the full console, won't be priced or released in North America until there's content that requires doubling up.

Must suck for the people who will break their controllers.
 
Bolt the Cat said:
I probably won't be interested in Pikmin 3. I'm probably not going to get a Wii U until at least one of the following comes out:

-new 3D Mario that isn't as rehashtastic as NSMBU
-SSB4
-new Kirby game
-Metroid Prime 4 or some sort of spiritual sequel to the Prime series (nothing like Other M)
-new Donkey Kong game
-new Yoshi game
-certain Pokemon spinoffs

Where are those games Nintendo?

By "hardcore", I mean someone who plays a lot of video games. If you're in that group, you're going to find yourself running out of memory space pretty quickly.
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A new 3D Mario is supposedly in the works and is set to release next year. Smash Bros. won't be done until at LEAST 2014 since they just started working on it. Kirby's a given we just don't know when. The rest are awesome things we all want but will just have to wait for whether we want to or not. I'm not trying to argue here, it's just that you said that there's "not many good games" whenever I can name four already, technically five (with the 3D Mario, depending on WHEN next year).

Also I am a "Hardcore Gamer," going by your definition, as I play at least twenty hours a week. I'm actually a bit afraid to figure out exactly how much though, because that may be underestimating how much I actually do... Which is why I despise the term. It's like the reason I dislike the idea of bronys. No one needs a silly title . And Hardcore just sounds dumb, what does a gamer do? They press buttons... The correct term is short and simple; gamer. Not casual, not hardcore, not average. Just gamer. And even then it's a title and I'd rather say that I play games than to say I'm a gamer.

Wow, sorry for ranting.
 
Aw. I heard elsewhere that it would be like SD cards or something like that. I hate Hard Drives just because they are specific to systems. Ugh. Like I said though, the 32 GB should be good enough for me for a long while. Honestly Reggie's explanation does make a ton of sense. Look at Xbox HDDs for an example. They're still expensive if you ask me, but no where near as much as they used to be at all.
 
Bolt the Cat said:
A little, yeah. Too bad there's not many good games coming out in the launch window, otherwise I'd take advantage of it. Also, I'm kind of disappointed in the lack of memory space Wii U has. 32 G is bad enough (since my 360 can hold four times that amount), but 8 G is absolutely pathetic. I don't see why any hardcore gamer would go for the Basic package.
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An HDD is slower and is more prone to failure than a SSD, things Nintendo always shy away from unless their back is against the wall.

Bolt the Cat said:
The 360's memory can be expanded by buying a new hard drive. And that's the problem, if you need more memory, you have to pay for it. So it's better to have too much than too little.
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That'd drive up cost. Granted, Nintendo has a history of pricing their consoles to meet hype, And also granted, you could have more than two configurations.

don()shinobi said:
Apparently, Nintendo product marketing manager Bill Trinen said that the stand-alone Wii U GamePad, being released in Japan at half the cost of the full console, won't be priced or released in North America until there's content that requires doubling up.

Must suck for the people who will break their controllers.
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I'd assume he meant seeling retail-wise. Lot's of replacement Nintendo parts are sold here.


Bolt the Cat said:
Well, look like the memory issue may not be an issue anymore:

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/09/13/wii-u-will-let-you-plug-a-three-terabyte-hard-drive-into-it/

As long as the hard drive isn't too pricy.
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They're not selling drives. You supply your own. A 320 GB is like $70; they do plummet.


SotS said:
Aw. I heard elsewhere that it would be like SD cards or something like that. I hate Hard Drives just because they are specific to systems. Ugh. Like I said though, the 32 GB should be good enough for me for a long while. Honestly Reggie's explanation does make a ton of sense. Look at Xbox HDDs for an example. They're still expensive if you ask me, but no where near as much as they used to be at all.
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There's still an SD card slot. Either it's a bit of legacy support for Wii VC and WiiWare, or it'll have some support for storage.
 
Chariblaze said:
They're not selling drives. You supply your own. A 320 GB is like $70; they do plummet.
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I figured that out by now. I like the idea, though, and I agree with Reggie's logic.
 
PMJ said:
Wii U in America a month before Japan? That seem odd to anyone else?
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Because America is Nintendo's Guinea Pig for console testing.

I can't wait for the Wii U!!!!! :D I have a pretty good feeling I'm getting it for Christmas.
 
SotS said:
Edit: PsychedelicBreakfast, it only supports one GamePad for now. You kinda' said the same thing but just to clear it up I'm going to say that it CAN support two. There are just no games that do it now. Which makes a ton of sense really, because not many people would be able to buy another GamePad on Launch, so why make your game support two?
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Yeah that's exactly what I said. I said it's possible for the Wii U to support more than one GamePad, but the games being released at first will only support one GamePad. I'm saying it's a bad move because a friend could just bring over their GamePad to use during multiplayer. Obviously no one is going to fork over that much money for another GamePad, at least I wouldn't. I'm just thinking how lame it might be having P1 as the only one with the GamePad and everyone else is stuck with a normal controller. I will have to wait and see though.
 
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