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Connect with Wii U goons: Nintendo Network ID thread, Wii U multiplayer and Miiverse thread In this post: FAQ, Specs, OS, OnlineIn second post: Games    What is the Wii U? The Wii U is Nintendo's next generation game console, the successor to the Wii. It was launched in November and December 2012. It comes in two different bundles. The recommended price is $299/$349 for North America, $349.95/$429.95 for Australia (no price set for Europe), and 26,260¥/31,500¥ in Japan. It supports full 1080p HD, has a new processor 20 times as powerful as the Wii, and includes the GamePad, a controller with both standard controls and a 6.2 inch touch screen as well as many other features (see under GamePad). Many games allow you to switch the gameplay to the second screen (see games list). Never have there been so many types of gameplay possible on one device. The Wii U is also backwards compatible with every Wii game and accessory (see Backwards compatibility under OS). Can I play Wii games with the GamePad or Pro Controller, or view them on the GamePad screen?  No, the Wii U GamePad and Wii U Pro Controller won't work on Wii games, WiiWare or Wii Virtual Console titles, as the system enters a Wii mode to play Wii software. However, Wii U software can make use of Wii controllers. What are the differences between the packages? The system is available as a Basic package in white with 8GB storage and a Deluxe (or "Premium") package in black with 32GB storage. The basic package includes
The Deluxe package includes everything in the Basic package, plus
A Deluxe bundle that includes the ZombiU game disk is also available. Do all games that use remotes need Motion Plus? No, Motion Plus is not mandatory. It just depends on the nature of the game. Will the Motion Plus attachment for the remote work on Wii U games? In games that were designed for Motion Plus, yes. Is the internal hard drive replaceable? No but you can expand your storage with any external hard drive up to 2TB. Will it display Wii games at a higher resolution? No, Wii compatibility works the same way as Gamecube compatibility on the Wii, in that the Wii U uses Wii hardware to run Wii games. What is a Nintendo Network account? It is a new account system made for the Wii U. It is a separate account to your Club Nintendo account, but the two can be linked for physical rewards on digital purchases. Note that the Wii did not have an account system. You use your NN account to buy things from the Wii U eShop, and connect with other Wii U owners. Is it region locked? Yes. Link What extra controllers will I need? Some games might require Wii Remotes for local multiplayer. Others however suport the Wii U Pro controller, which has the all the same inputs as PS3 and XBox 360 controllers (except triggers that are analogue) and is about the same price, so this is a viable alternative to Remotes. I bought the deluxe Wii U bundle. Do I need to do anything special to activate the 10% back thing, when I buy games in the eShop? No, all of your Wii U eShop purchases past and present will be counted and you will automatically receive 10% back in points that be redeemed for credit on the Wii U or 3DS eShop once you earn $5 worth. See https://p.nintendo.net/deluxe/ and https://p.nintendo.net/premium/ Can I transfer the content I downloaded on the Wii? Yes. This is done with an SD card. WiiWare and Virtual Console games will be accessible through a Wii mode in the Wii U interface. You will also be able to transfer your game saves and Wii Shop Channel points, which can't be used on the eShop but can continue to be used in the Wii Shop Channel in Wii mode. What do I need to know about transferring data? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaeYXkQX1Xc The transfer process requires both consoles to be connected to the internet. You also need an SD card of at least 512MB. First you must access the Wii mode on the Wii U (yes, you need to already have the Wii U to start the process). Then download special software from the Wii Shop Channel on both consoles. Both consoles must be set to the same region. Changing to a different region on the Wii will erase your Shop points, so use them first if you do this. The process will transfer everything on the Wii's internal storage including Shop points except for most specialty channels, and the content will be deleted from the Wii. Games will be redownloaded on the Wii U. Multiple transfers are possible. If you download your Virtual Console/Wiiware stuff to an SD Card, and transfer your data to your Wii U, you can still load all those games on your SD Card on your original Wii. If you decide to move stuff from your SD Card back onto your Wii after transferring, make sure you don't go to the Wii Shop Channel from your Wii, because then it will erase all the downloaded items. Should I install the update first? The update gives access to all the online features. However, if you choose not to install it first, it will download in the background while you play games. The system update/system transfer is taking ages. Can I pull the plug? Cutting the power during a system update, even an update of a specific app, can brick the console and is not recommended. Even if you lose your internet connection the update will resume, so it's better to just wait. Also, the system transfer will often stay at about 90% for a while, so don't turn off your console if this happens, you may lose data. Will Wii Point Cards work in the Wii U shop? Yes, the contemporary Nintendo cards are compatible with the Wii U, Wii, 3DS and DSi. However, the balance in your Wii U eShop account is different to the one in your Wii Shop Channel. Are my Wii U eShop purchases tied to my Nintendo Network account? Yes. Your purchases are all registered on your account, and from 2013 you will be able to make purchases from your PC and smartphone. It's just that you can only have your purchases downloadable on one console at a time. If your console is broken or stolen, you can get Nintendo to transfer your account to another console (although if it was stolen you need to prove it with a police report. No I'm serious). This may require sending the broken console to them. What about my Wii downloads? Are they tied to my Nintendo Network ID? Yes. Games for the Wii U Virtual Console can be purchased for a minimal price by people who own the same game in the Wii mode. What controllers can I use for Xenoblade? You can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk or Wii Classic Controller. Can it play GameCube discs? No, nor can it use GC accessories. If I want to play only on the GamePad screen, how close do I have to be to the console? Generally, in the same room. Optimal performance is within 8 metres. Link. What kind of sound can it output? The Wii U only outputs LPCM multichannel audio. So if you want surround sound make sure your A/V receiver has HDMI in and can do HDMI LPCM 5.1 output. Dolby/DTS won't work. What about its eShop? The Wii U has its own eShop. All of Nintendo's games will be available on it, and all other publishers will have this option. Purchases are tied to an account, but it is not possible to play titles on another Wii U at this stage. Will I need to use proprietary storage? No, you can use any brand you want. USB drives up to 2TB are supported. What connectivity does it have with the 3DS? Miis can be transferred from a 3DS. You can't yet use your Nintendo Network ID on your 3DS or transfer eShop funds between the two, but it has been confirmed the 3DS will have the NN and Miiverse in the future. So far there aren't any games that allow the 3DS to be used as a controller for Wii U. Is it 3D capable? Yes. Assassin's Creed III has this feature. DVD payback? Blu-ray playback? No and no, however services such as Netflix and Hulu are available on the system.  The console    CPU: All new IBM POWER7-based multi-core microprocessor. the processor is a multi-core design manufactured at 45 nm with an eDRAM cache. Neither Nintendo nor IBM has revealed detailed specifications, such as the number of cores, clock rate, or cache sizes. References have been made to the chip containing "a lot" of eDRAM and "the same processor technology found in Watson". GPU: Custom AMD Radeon High Definition GPU (GPGPU Support). The Wii U's final development kits are reported to use a custom AMD 7 Series GPU. RAM: 2GB total; 1GB for games and 1GB for system software. Storage: 8GB/32GB internal flash memory, expandable via SD memory cards and USB hard disk drives Slot-loading optical disc drive compatible with 12 cm "proprietary high-density optical discs" (25 GB per layer) and 12 cm Wii optical discs SD memory card slot (supports SDHC cards) USB 2.0 ports (2 at front of console, 2 at rear) Sensor Bar power port "AV Multi Out" port HDMI 1.4 out port Link. The GamePad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZvlpA7knsQ Features
In certain games you can play entirely on the controller's screen as long as you're close enough to the console (see games list). This feature will be accessed through the game's interface, as opposed to the OS. It also has a TV control button, which lets you use the pad as a TV remote. Up to two GamePads can be supported by the console, but Nintendo will not sell the GamePad separately until there are games that make use of this (http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/13/nintendo-wii-u-gamepad-not-at-launch/). The GamePad can not be used to play Wii games, WiiWare, or Wii Virtual Console titles. The Pro Controller  Not to be confused with the Wii Classic Controller or Wii Classic Controller Pro. The Wii U Pro Controller is a wireless accessory for those who prefer using this type of controller over the GamePad. It is available separately. It has all the same buttons as the GamePad, and up to 4 Pro Controllers are supported by the console. They use a regular USB cord to charge (one is included in the box). The Pro Controller can't be used to play Wii games, WiiWare or Wii Virtual Console titles.   First time set up and update DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR SYSTEM DURING FIRST UPDATE OR IT COULD BE BRICKED. Auto shutoff does not apply during the download of the update, no matter the setting. Apparently if you choose not to perform the update immediately, it will download in the background while you do other stuff. The update is about 1 GB, despite gossip that it is 5 GB. Also note there have been some freezing problems with Nintendo Land that can be corrected by manually setting the game's language to English speakers only. Users The console supports up to 12 users, each of whom are represented by a Mii and can have their own game save data. They can all access the same purchased eShop content. Internet Browser bookmarks and play records are also be linked to individual users. Auto shutoff The console automatically turns off after one hour of inactivity by default, but this can be changed in Settings. Storage Games can not be installed on to SD cards. After formatting the internal memory, the cheapest Wii U will have 7.2GB of its 8GB capacity (or 29GB for the 32GB model) but the console requires 4.2GB itself. USB drives requiring USB 3.0 need a Y cable that uses two USB ports. Only one USB drive can be plugged in at a time, but a fix for this is being worked on. After a USB drive is formatted for use with Wii U, it can't be used on a PC. Official storage FAQ Miis You can create Miis from the camera, import Miis from 3DS or Wii, and make QR Codes for them. There is a 3000 Mii limit on the console. Downloads The OS also features download management. You can program downloads to start at a certain time.  Nintendo Network  The Wii U's online system. Accounts Users will have an account that requires a Nintendo Network ID, email address, password, gender, date of birth and location. Access to the network will be possible from all of Nintendo's hardware from now on, as well as devices such as smartphones and PCs. Iwata has said you can purchase something on your phone and remotely tell your Wii U to download it. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/353649/wii-u-will-get-remote-purchasing-in-future/ quote:"Our goal is that, in the future, you will also be able to purchase games found in the Miiverse from that smartphone or tablet device and, by the time you arrive home, that game will already have arrived on your Wii U system through SpotPass," he said during a recent and revealing investor Q&A. Friends Friend codes are abolished. You can also friend anyone from their Miiverse profile. See the Nintendo Network ID thread for details. Communication The Nintendo Network will provide the means for users to chat via text, voice, and video. Wii U Chat allows video chat using the GamePad's front camera. Participants can draw on the screen in these encounters. If you're busy playing a game and you receive a call, the home button flashes, and you can answer the call by bringing up the home menu. At the moment you have to quit your game before using Wii U Chat, but Iwata says they are working on a fix for this. Personal text based messages can be sent to friends via MiiVerse. Voice chat is not universal and is implemented on a game-by-game basis.  The 1GB of system memory means internet and MiiVerse browsing on the GamePad is possible while playing games. The internet browser supports up to six tabs. Flash isn't supported.  The eShop is a download service where users can buy content from their console. All of Nintendo's Wii U games will be downloadable from the eShop as well as being available in physical copies, and this option is extended to all other developers. Publishers will be allowed for themselves to determine prices and sales on their own software. Content is priced in local currency instead of points. The eShop includes trailers, demos and commercials. Also supports Miiverse. A Virtual Console for the Wii U eShop will be launched later. http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-details-wii-u-storage-limits-and-no-wii-gamepad-screen-play-14257022/ Backwards compatibility The Wii U supports four Wii Remotes/Wii Remote Pluses/Wii U Pro Controllers, and one Wii Balance Board. It also supports the Motion Plus attachment for the original Wii Remote. While you can't use Gamecube discs or accessories, Wii software is playable on the Wii U. Backwards compatibility works through the built-in Wii hardware, not software emulation. As such, it works the same way as the Wii and does not support the new controllers or additional storage. Transferring Wii software to the Wii U is done with an SD card. This process requires the transfer app to be downloaded on both the Wii and Wii U and the two consoles to be turned on and in range of each other. Everything can be transferred, including game saves and shop points (can only be used on the Wii Shop Channel). The Wii mode is accessed as an app within the Wii U OS. It is from there that you can access Wii software and the Wii Shop Channel. Note that the Wii Menu on Wii U does not have its own settings and uses the settings of the Wii U. Clicking the Wii Settings icon leads straight to Data Management. As such, the Nintendo USB Wi-Fi adapter will not work. Wii U Virtual Console The Wii U Virtual Console will feature NES, SNES, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance games. It will allow VC games to be played on the GamePad screen. http://www.slashgear.com/nintendo-details-wii-u-storage-limits-and-no-wii-gamepad-screen-play-14257022/ Games will be released progressively as they have to be emulated for the new console. If you own the VC game in Wii mode, you can buy it if it exists on the new Virtual Console for a minimal price. During the first half of 2013, 6 games will be made available for one month each, to own, for a cost of 30 cents/euros/pounds each. These can be purchased by anyone for this price, not just those who bought them previously. The games are: January: Balloon Fight February: F-Zero March: Punch-Out April: Kirby's Adventure May: Super Metorid June: Yoshi/Mario and Yoshi July: Donkey Kong Multiplayer Reggie said they're going to have a flexible online system that will give developers control (http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2011/07/05/nintendo-reggie-fils-aime-wii-u/4/). quote:We’ve seen what our competitors have done, and we’ve acknowledged that we need to do more online, starting with the launch of our eShop on Nintendo 3DS, and we’re going to continue to build our online capability. For Wii U, we’re going to take that one step further, and what we’re doing is creating a much more flexible system that will allow the best approaches by independent publishers to come to bear. So instead of a situation where a publisher has their own network and wants that to be the predominant platform, and having arguments with platform holders, we’re going to welcome that. We’re going to welcome that from the best and the brightest of the third party publishers.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfqtq_Yk0Y&t=45s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNeT99P-OUs Miiverse is a social network powered by the Nintendo Network. It is the first thing you will see when you turn on the console. The service will later be available on the Nintendo 3DS as well as web-enabled mobile devices. Miiverse will allow users to seamlessly share achievements, comments, and hand written notes with other users. Miiverse forum posts are limited to 100 characters. Hand written notes and drawings are also allowed. Miiverse will be integrated into the system menu of the Wii U, but social interactions can also occur within supported games. Miiverse will be monitored through software as well as a human resource team in order to ensure that the content shared by users is approporiate and that no spoliers are shared. As such comments posted can take up to 30 minutes to appear on Miiverse. Miis will interact at a nexus called Mii WaraWara, taken from the Japanese's "warawara" (the sound of things happening, in Japanese). Miis are shown clustered around various Wii U titles. This shows what games players are enjoying and what's popular. Nintendo has also showed Miis leaving in-game messages. Even when the game isn't designed for online, the Miiverse can still connect consoles and players.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08O0G9CjcI8 A service that lets you search for shows, tells you on which services you can watch them, and then lets you watch them in that format. The program guide is personalised to each account registered on the system. You can set recordings, and view recommendations from friends or Nintendo TVii itself. It also allows your GamePad to function as a remote for your TV and DVR. Finally you can make comments on moments in shows and share them through social networks including MiiVerse. 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 Ful list http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wii_U_games  Games out nowNintendo Land   Thread Designed specifically as a showcase of the system's capabilities. A 12 minigame collection based on Nintendo franchises and set in a themepark. Included in the Deluxe console package and available separately. The minigames are The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, Metroid Blast, Pikmin Adventure, Mario Chase, Luigi's Ghost Mansion, Animal Crossing: Sweet Day, Takamaru's Ninja Castle, Donkey Kong's Crash Course, Captain Falcon's Twister Race, Balloon Trip Breeze, Yoshi's Fruit Cart and Octopus Dance. I mentioned this in the console setup, but note there have been some freezing problems with Nintendo Land that can be corrected by manually setting the game's language to English speakers only. Play without the TV: Some minigames Droid Washington posted:Today I wanted to play Nintendo Land but had no access to the TV. As a result I have compiled a list of attractions playable without one, using only the gamepad. Download size: 3.2 GB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sawZZVrlsSo New Super Mario Bros. U  NSMBU Thread 2D Super Mario game which supports up to five players. The player with the GamePad can create and remove platforms using the stylus. Note that the GamePad can only be used to control a character in singleplayer; a Wii Remote is required in multiplayer. Features a few different game modes that involve completing specific challenges. Set to receive DLC courses (Source). Official site Play without the TV: Yes. Controller support: GamePad, Wii Remote Download size: 1.7 GB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQHa4qindfE New Super Luigi U Can be purchased as download content for New Super Mario Bros. U for US$20 on June 20, and on disc for US$30 on August 25. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4c1Oeh24yk Pikmin 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIIPkyWaiu0 Controller support: GamePad, Pro Controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk Call of Duty: Black Ops II  Interview. Thread. Allows for 2 players to each have their own screen in local multiplayer. Can run at 1080p at 60 f/s. Also gives you the option to use the GamePad to edit your loadouts on the fly, and get a better look at the map. Play without the TV: Yes Controller support: GamePad, Pro Controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Classic Controller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOKtO3LW1oI ZombiU  Thread Interview Exclusive to Wii U. Controller support: GamePad Play without the TV: No https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dza-jS7B7VU Little Inferno A fireplace simulator with a story. Only on eShop. Set things on fire, unlock things. Set more things on fire. Little Inferno's sandbox gameplay focuses on incinerating various objects, such as toys, in a fireplace. Controllers supported: Wii U GamePad, Wii Remote Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth  Madden NFL 13  NA release 13th of November. Play with TV off: Yes Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7b5h7wthYE Thread. Play without the TV: Yes Controller support: GamePad, Wii Remote and Nunchuk NBA 2K13 Transformers Prime  Two Tribes Toki Tori 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXRDnRb9L0E Sequel to a 2001 Game Boy Color game (which is available on the 3DS eShop). Controller support: GamePad Play with TV off: Yes Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013  NA release 13th of November. Game Party Champions NA release 14th of November. Controller support: GamePad ESPN Sports Connection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wFI_cuxa2I NA release 13th of November. Skylanders Giants  Interview. Will have higher texture density and screen resolution than all other versions. http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/9/14/3332440/skylanders-giants-on-wii-u-will-have-richer-denser-graphics Play with TV off: Yes TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition  This special edition includes costumes based on Nintendo characters. Download size: 16.7 GB Controller support: GamePad, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Classic Controller Play without the TV: Yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlaHVYMJ2R0 Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wkQGEpRgL0 A bundle with the Premium console will be released in Japan on the 8th of December 2012. It will be released in NA and Europe in March 2013 (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/31679). Features save data transferring and cross platform online multiplayer with the 3DS version. Controller support: GamePad TANK! TANK! TANK!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVdbXrn4Dew November 2012. LEGO City: Undercover  Open world Lego detective comedy. Exclusive to Wii U and 3DS. 3DS version coming holiday 2012 (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110729e.pdf). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gElSSF5Jck8 WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YmbFIUF74c Need for Speed: Most Wanted Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/26/need-for-speed-most-wanted-coming-to-wii-u-in-2013/ Play without the TV: Yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eH3DmUgokk New stuff includes:
Resident Evil Revelaitons HD  Injustice: Gods Among Us April 2013 Game & Wario A reimagining of the WarioWare series. Controller support: GamePad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6_5LZiSNIA Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition  NA release 14th of November. Contains all DLC and new features exclusive to the Wii U. Also features graphical enhancements over other console versions. Play without the TV: Yes Controller support: GamePad Oficial site https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRr6JG15RK4 Assassin's Creed III  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB2NveaeHNM NA release 13th of November. Play without the TV: Yes Controller support: GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller Download size: 17GB FIFA 13 Interview. NA release 13th of November. Play with TV off: Yes Mass Effect 3: Special Edition  Includes DLC from previous versions and a comic that explains the events of the previous two games. Controller support: GamePad Play with TV off: Yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3upbaCnEEh0 Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Play with TV off: Yes Rabbids Land  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blhfn-2ItQU NA release 13th of November. Controller support: GamePad, Wii Remote and Nunchuk Play with TV off: Yes Just Dance 4  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wumt7aF7P-4 NA release 13th of November. Controller support: GamePad Nano Assault Neo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QEFqno7UAk Play without the TV: Yes Controller support: GamePad Scribblenauts Unlimited  Thread Features new object editor. NA release 14th of November. Controller support: GamePad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCVMgLgggM4 Trine 2: Director's Cut eShop exclusive. Play with TV off: Yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBLLaPCRzfs Disney Infinity June 2013  Future gamesSuper Mario 3D World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwwjcfgTksU December 2013. Sequel to Super Mario 3D Land for 3DS. 4 player simultaneous multiplayer. New cat suit powerup. Playable at E3 2013 and at select Best Buys. Mario Kart 8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA6CAgv6p6g Playable at E3 2013 and select Best Buys. Driving up walls. Waluigi. Supported controllers: GamePad (control stick steering, motion steering or touch screen steering), Wii Wheel, Wii remote and nunchuk, Wii Classic Controller, Wii U Pro Controller Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DueE8vJXpo8 Music by original composer of DKC SNES games. Sonic Lost Worlds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-sIkDWfccU 2013. Nintendo exclusive. Deux Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut  Call of Duty: Ghosts Wii Party U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vToICWpIiQ8 Wii Fit U Continuation of the Wii Fit series. Allows you to upload data from a pedometer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLWfy-Gc9Ok Assassin's Creed IV  Watch Dogs  The Wonderful 101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9ueBmNNGus Formerly Project P-100. Controller support: GamePad The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZRTakeKTbw 2013. Includes faster sailing speed, Miiverse "letters in bottles" and updated Tingle Tuner. But not the cut dungeons. They were incorporated into other franchises. Original The Legend of Zelda title The Zelda team has mentioned a future Wii U installment in the series. It will challenge linear dungeon order and the one player restriction. Yoshi platformer By the same developers as Kirby's Epic Yarn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MzG6lDA1A0&t=1615s Bayonetta 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dFfVBdRWmw Another exclusive. Super Smash Bros. game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvudMu-5kIU 2014. Also to be released on 3DS. Newcomers include Animal Crossing Villager, Wii Fit Trainer and Mega Man. Said not to increase the size of the roster from Brawl. Untitled Monolith Soft RPG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APWTJMyM4qg By the same team as Xenoblade. Source. Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK5-EIzDtKo Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist -- Blacklist Begins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDJi7CnlFk DiRT Rayman Legends  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee8ncuYQ-pM Controller support: GamePad, Wii Remote, Pro Controller Dragon Quest X Medium Bloober Team Project CARS November 2013 Sacreligium 2013. Survival Horror. Developer: Reality Pump. Publisher: TopWare Interactive AngryCaterpillar fucked around with this message at 05:07 on Aug 15, 2013 |
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al-azad posted:According to Nintendo's website, these are launch day games, not launch window. Apologies, that's a massive error. I won't use CVG as a sole source again. I've amended the OP with this.
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Bombadilillo posted:What are you guy's looking at getting at launch? I'll get the deluxe console with Nintendo Land as pack-in, and use the premium promotion to download Black Ops II and New Super Mario Bros. U.
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Chaltab posted:Note to Angry Catterpillar: The OP indicates that the Wii IR sensor bar doesn't come included in the Wii U Basic box. Nintendo's official website says that it is. Yeah, apparently me and my sources were confused because the sensor bar is being included in that supplemental package with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Not sure why they'd sell the sensor bar separately if it was included in both packages. Or maybe that's just for Europe?
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I think the fact that big budget multiplatform games are on the thing should make it pretty obvious that it's not just a tablet. All we can hope is that developers don't shoehorn in touch controls where buttons make more sense like on the DS.
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FPzero posted:Didn't realize NSMBU was going to be so violent: It seems Nintendo took requests for something different in NSMB a bit literally.
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limaCAT posted:The European stream confirms that Wii IR is limited to the Premium bundle. That's what I thought I heard in the stream. At least now I don't have to go back and check.
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Slashgear writer says that Wii U games look the same as PS3 and XBox 360 games, so it is a big problem that they cost the same amount as them.quote:Chief among those concerns is how much the Wii U’s games will cost. Nintendo has said that its console will have about 50 games available to customers between launch day and the end of March, and it has even said that a new Super Mario game will be available, but those titles will cost $60. http://www.slashgear.com/why-you-shouldnt-preorder-the-wii-u-yet-16247690/
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Fergus Mac Roich posted:From the OP. Can someone link me to an official statement on this? I'm guessing you mean the part about dual GamePad support. http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/13/nintendo-wii-u-gamepad-not-at-launch/
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Fergus Mac Roich posted:No, sorry I meant to bold the part I meant, which was the bit about playing a game wholly on the gamepad. I found a source, albeit unofficial, over here:  You access this feature from within the game, not the OS, which indicates the extent you can use it varies from game to game.
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greatn posted:AC3 does have screen only play right? I don't think there are any known features of ACIII on Wii U yet, other than it will be pretty much the same as other versions. Given that it probably won't make much use of two screens, I would expect it to have a GamePad display mode.
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greatn posted:It will have weapon selection on the pad, but I figure they would let you do screen only and just pause if you need to switch weapons as per normal if you want to do it that way. Right. I don't think any developer would pass up on gamepad display if they could avoid it, since it's such a useful feature.
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Almost Smart posted:Has Nintendo said whether VC titles will be playable through the gamepad's screen? Having the "real" versions of LttP and Final Fantasy 3/6 as portables would be a dream come true. Handheld is a more accurate word than portable. Remember have to stay in the vicinity of the console. microwave casserole posted:I'm gonna be really sad if shooters on the WiiU don't support pointer controls. The Wiimote's motion controls might have been... Uneven at times, but using it to aim was amazing with Resident Evil 4 and Metroid Prime 3. I've tried and tried, but I've never been able to get used to the "standard" dual analog FPS control scheme, which has put a serious damper on a lot of games for me this generation. Call of Duty: Black Ops II does, as well as the Wii Classic Controller and Wii U Pro controller.
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:Here's the tentative digital schedule: Those are the digital only games, but all of Nintendo's Wii U games at least will be available digitally, concurrent with the physical release, as well.
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greatn posted:Is...there an eyeball staring at me in that controller? All I can say is  edit: 
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So um did someone change my av because it's kind of confusing me
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Oct 6, 2012 11:22
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I'd really prefer the Pro controller became the norm for local multiplayer, and Wii remotes would only be used where it made sense.
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Oct 10, 2012 00:33
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The box art for all the games can now be viewed at larger sizes in the OP, if yall want a better look at it.
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Oct 10, 2012 11:11
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Would this be any good as an icon? 
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Oct 10, 2012 14:11
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I like this one too, you don't have to read it to be able to tell what it is.
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scottus posted:So in all the promotional stuff, they market it as working with the WiiMote+, aka the Wiimote with MotionPlus built in. It will still be compatible with my Wiimotes that just have the MotionPlus nub attached, right? Yes, definitely. Wii Remote Plus = Wii Remote with Motion Plus.
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Oct 11, 2012 02:41
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:Iwata Asks: Wii U, volume one! (click) (Laughs)
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Oct 11, 2012 03:18
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In regards to other franchises on Wii U, here are a few things I'd like to see 3D Super Mario: A new, less plastic art style; new gameplay devices; maybe a new villain F-Zero: Super fast but not overcomplicated tracks; modify your machine and give it a paint job on the GamePad; online tournaments Star Fox: Make the characters look like the real puppets from the original box art; augmented reality for all range mode? Metroid: Creepy atmosphere; gadgets always avaiable on touch screen; aesthic of "photorealistism" Donkey Kong: 3D adventure; the poignant music of DKC; Dixie; minimal collection Zelda: Items usable directly from touch screen, others mapped to buttons; sci-fi elements; gigantic bosses Pokemon: Another Stadium, liked what I played of the first Kirby: Some psychadelic thing with twisted effects; transformations into vehicles Yoshi: Maybe a 2D platformer with puzzle elements What do you think?
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Oct 11, 2012 07:32
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Bobnumerotres posted:Uhhhhhhh okay. Just throwing everything out there in an attempt to stimulate some discussion on franchises that aren't Smash Bros. We might need a Smash Bros. thread just to stop it from resurfacing. Paper Jam Dipper posted:I like everything except wanting to go the DK64 direction with the Donkey Kong series (just have Retro do another platform version) and sci-fi elements in Zelda (why!?). Not the setting, just some influences like old fashioned robots and vehicles and poo poo. quote:I also want to see them try a different paper style with Paper Mario. Like maybe something more Okami style with water colours? If they wanted could just abandon paper and go for some other interesting visual motif. Wooden Block Mario. He reassembles himself into different objects as needed!
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Oct 11, 2012 07:51
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Cherokee Jack posted:I've got a backwards compatibility question (Wii games) that I'm genuinely confused about. I can't find anything about this on Nintendo's site so maybe you guys can help me out. Since the console goes into a Wii Mode when playing Wii games, it doesn't look like we'll be able to use any Wii U controllers with them. However most Wii games including the two you mentioned don't require the Classic Controller and can be played with the remote and nunchuk instead.
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Oct 12, 2012 02:06
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I don't know how many people are aware, but the GamePad also has a Wii Remote Sensor bar built in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq_hkLKKu50&t=46s So Wii games might be playable on the Gamepad screen. But is the Gamepad capable of going into a Wii mode so that we could use the Gamepad buttons instead of a Wii Remote and Classic Controller? There's a few things like this that need to be answered.
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Teenage Fansub posted:edit: Oh they said you won't. I should read the page I'm posting on. Not that I expect it to happen, but using the gamepad to play Wii games isn't the same as switching the display of Wii games to the gamepad screen.
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Oct 12, 2012 14:03
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zenintrude posted:Add to OP, please: I won't put the picture in because it only applies in the European region and people skimming the OP will think it's available everywhere. The info is already in the OP, and I hope you know this because it's disheartening to have multiple people in this thread asking stuff like "does the gamepad have rumble?" when I've already laid all this stuff out as best I can.
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greatn posted:If there's a unified account system, if there are automatic notifications for friends, if you can add strangers as friends or chat with strangers in multiplayer, if there is a unified multiplayer system. We're guessing the anseres to all of these are "yes"? But we don't really know. You'll be able to access the Nintendo Network on multiple devices such as 3DS, PC and online mobile device, which implies a unified account. They've said you can purchase something on your phone and remotely tell your Wii U to download it. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/353649/wii-u-will-get-remote-purchasing-in-future/ quote:"Our goal is that, in the future, you will also be able to purchase games found in the Miiverse from that smartphone or tablet device and, by the time you arrive home, that game will already have arrived on your Wii U system through SpotPass," he said during a recent and revealing investor Q&A. The 3DS automatically notifies you of friends so it's probable that the Wii U will too. Reggie said they're going to have a flexible online system that will give developers control, so a unified multiplayer system seems doubtful. (http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2011/07/05/nintendo-reggie-fils-aime-wii-u/4/) quote:We’ve seen what our competitors have done, and we’ve acknowledged that we need to do more online, starting with the launch of our eShop on Nintendo 3DS, and we’re going to continue to build our online capability.For Wii U, we’re going to take that one step further, and what we’re doing is creating a much more flexible system that will allow the best approaches by independent publishers to come to bear. So instead of a situation where a publisher has their own network and wants that to be the predominant platform, and having arguments with platform holders, we’re going to welcome that. We’re going to welcome that from the best and the brightest of the third party publishers. The MiiVerse trailer showed a guy soliciting help through video chat from a stranger he met on the MiiVerse forum, which suggests they're letting us talk to strangers this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfqtq_Yk0Y I'm adding these points to the OP.
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I don't know. It might depend on what parental controls you set.
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Oct 15, 2012 04:12
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What's the main reason people are getting the Deluxe or Premium model? Nintendo Land or download discounts?
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Neddy Seagoon posted:The specs are in the OP. Essentially, it's a bigger hard drive (32GB instead of 8), A charging stand for the game pad, Nintendo Land tossed in, and you get a membership discount of 10% off of ALL eShop purchases. I know, I wrote it  I wanted to know the MAIN reason people wanted the black one. Looks like it varies. Edit: vvv  vvv
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Oct 16, 2012 06:17
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greatn posted:There is a hilarious ubergizmo blog about it "warning" hardcore gamers of another reason to "eschew" the Wiiu and talking about "media spin" that would be perfect for gamers.txt Read it. Not just hardcore gamers. "Professional" gamers. And that one sixtieth of a second "could be a significant disadvantage to somebody playing on the GamePad".
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Bobnumerotres posted:A lot of people are forgetting that the deluxe comes with 10% back on digital purchases. Two fifty dollar titles will get you a 10 buck game or DLC, and it lasts till 2014. The end of 2014, so two years.
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Oct 22, 2012 05:56
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Iacen posted:And then I'm not even sure a Zelda game is enough. I got so burned on those two DS games I never got around to Skyward Sword. As someone who was very disappointed with Phantom Hourglass, I'd go as far as to say Skyward Sword redeemed the series.
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Mennonites Revenge posted:The problem is that they're marketing this as your one-stop tool for your living room. It has TV support, an internet browser, video chat, online message boards for every game, and a controller that allows you to keep playing when someone else wants to use the TV. To take 1 GB of OS space and not offer universal, cross-game chat (even just among friends) is hard to understand for me. That didn't link to anything. It did give me this post about Call of Duty though. quote:I imagine those that purchase this game aren't very bright in any regard. I mean this entire game has been built for your average idiot in mind. It doesn't require much thought, skill, or anything save for situational awareness to be successful. "Bad" players will often times kill a superior player due to the way these games are designed, and its rather pathetic how well these games do when compared to games that require a worthwhile human being behind the controller.
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Oct 23, 2012 06:51
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Department stores are starting to dump them for cheap, and there's probably a few online stores have them for about $15-20 each. I'd give the link for the one I generally buy from, but it's all PAL stuff. Could you post it for me?
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Sure. It's https://www.ozgameshop.com. It's a UK site that specializes in exporting to Australia (I believe they have a local UK version of their site as well, but I can't recall the name of it). The prices are in australian dollars and there's no shipping costs. I don't know how they pulled that last one off, but it makes it all the more wonderful. Oh, that's the one I use, they're pretty good.
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Video games are poo poo.
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