Nintendo Wii-U

[BurningRage]

I need to finish Rayman Origins before I pick up legends.

 

[Centurion]

For me, Rayman blows Pikmin away. Don't get me wrong, I loved Pikmin 3, it's one of the best looking console game I've ever seen, and I'm still going back to find all the fruit, I'm just having way more fun with Rayman.

They're such different games that it's probably silly to go into a detailed comparison, so I'll leave it at that. I should probably mention that platformers are my gaming genre of choice, so my view may be skewed a bit.

That's a fair assessment between the two and I also have a feeling I will enjoy this game more than Pikmin 3. I found all the fruit and enjoyed every one of the 61 days (on the Pikmin timescale ).

 

[Drakul]

Ive yet to do anything with my Wii-U... this is kind of sad (me not the console)

 

[Shropt]

I'm looking forward to getting a game for the Wii U to play. Doubt I'll get one before Smash Brothers though.

 

[Vader AL]

Wish Amazon would sell the Zelda Wii U.

Newegg has it for sale but has a distribution center in the state I live in so I'd have to pay taxes.

 

[floreairfoot]

I'm looking forward to getting a game for the Wii U to play. Doubt I'll get one before Smash Brothers though.

Wind Waker?

I've never played it, so that was my push to get the Wii U. It just looked too good to pass up.

 

[Centurion]

Wind Waker?

I've never played it, so that was my push to get the Wii U. It just looked too good to pass up.

Never played it either and very much looking forward to this release.
I'm there Oct. 4!

 

[Shropt]

Wind Waker?

I've never played it, so that was my push to get the Wii U. It just looked too good to pass up.

I played the hell out of Wind Waker already. One of those long games that make you happy it's over. The ending is worth all of the pain (though I've heard they took most of that pain out of the WiiU version).

 

[Natrix]

Anyone needing Wii U accessories check out Best Buy. They have the white pro controllers on clearance for $34.99 and the silicone covers for the gamepad on clearance for $8.99. Grabbed a blue, red and black cover.

Clearance price update, $4.99 for silicone covers and $24 for white pro controllers at Best Buy.

 

[Kabukiman]

I'm pretty excited about Wii Fit U. I don't get the thinking behind the Wii Sports re-release at $9.99 per sport though. That seems crazy expensive. And why have online play on Wii Sports but not Super Mario 3D World (you know, a game designed around multiplayer)?

Here's the whole presentation. The first minute and a half is pretty funny.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elXyFF-jBTg[/ame]

 

[Centurion]

I was reading about the new Wii U sports yesterday, but when I got to the part that said $9.99 per game, I moved on to the next subject.

 

[Vader AL]

Yikes, what a rip.

The Zelda Wii U comes out tomorrow. Probably pick it up at Target.

 

[Shropt]

Prices don't seem bad to me. I'm willing to pay $9.99 for just the bowling. Heck, if they included all of them for $39.99 I'd probably just play the bowling anyways.

 

[Vader AL]

anyone picked up the zelda wii u yet?

 

[Kabukiman]

anyone picked up the zelda wii u yet?

I'm pretending it doesn't exist until I catch up with everything else.

 

[mutant-man]

Yikes, what a rip.

The Zelda Wii U comes out tomorrow. Probably pick it up at Target.

System or game? I got excited to pick up the game yesterday only to find that the disc version won't be available until 10/4.

 

[Vader AL]

System or game? I got excited to pick up the game yesterday only to find that the disc version won't be available until 10/4.

System, which comes with a downloadable version of the game. But you can also download it now without the system but have to wait until October 4th for the physical disc.

 

[blue_rogue]

So I just got a Wii U yesterday and I was wondering if there are any free downloads in the eShop worth checking out. I already downloaded Animal Crossing Plaza.

 

[mmmmBrains]

Anyone looking for a Wii U Deluxe played only a few times? Looking for a trade or sale. I'll give you a deal. Pm if interested.

 

[Natrix]

Nintendo's latest Wii U firmware update is stuffed with additions, including the ability to play Wii games on the GamePad screen - although Wiimotes are still required to control them. The 4.0.0 U update is live, so you can download and install it right now.

Standing out among the various features and tweaks is the ability to plug a headset directly into the GamePad for Wii U Chat, and being able to take screenshots and upload them through the Internet browser during gameplay.

The 4.0 update also adds USB keyboard support, Surround Sound support for Wii games, the option to automatically download recommended software and demos via SpotPass, and even the ability to view PDF files in the browser, and more besides.

Version 4.0.0 U, available via an Internet connection, includes the following improvements:

New Features:

A feature to output video and sound to the Wii U GamePad when using Wii Mode¹
Users can choose to output to the TV and GamePad, or just the TV
A feature to automatically receive recommended software and demo titles from Nintendo using SpotPass
Support for USB keyboards
An option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphones
Support for Dolby® Pro Logic® II Surround Sound when playing Wii software

Changes to Wii U Menu:

Added a friend list icon to the Wii U Menu for easier access to the Friend List

Changes to System Settings:

An option to automatically receive recommended software is now available under "Internet"
A setting to select which cable outputs sound is available through "TV"
Users can choose to output sound through an HDMI cable, non-HDMI cable, or both cables at the same time. Click here for instructions
A setting to adjust the hourly interval in which standby functions are performed is available under "Power Settings" when Standby Functions are enabled

Changes to Wii U Chat:

Added the option to view a friend's profile on Miiverse when sending or receiving a chat request
Users can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePad

Changes to Internet Browser:

Pressing the R or L Buttons on the Wii U GamePad will skip video playback forward/back a small amount of time
Holding the R Button will speed up video playback
Ability to save username and passwords for websites that require login²
Ability to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshots
Added support for viewing PDF files³
Added features intended for website developers that allow the user to enable developer tools and set user agent

Improvements to system stability and usability:

Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience



¹ Wii software displayed on the Wii U GamePad cannot be controlled by the GamePad. This feature only allows Wii software to be displayed on the GamePad. A Wii Remote Plus or Wii Remote is required to play Wii software titles.

² Users can delete saved usernames and passwords from the Internet Browser settings.

³ Sometimes data may not be displayed correctly depending on the size and format of the PDF file. PDF files cannot be saved.