Wii-U thoughts so far

[prfsnl_gmr]

off-TV play

There is only one TV in my house; so, that feature is huge for me (i.e., my wife can read a book in peace or watch something else on TV while I play a recently released console game.)

[Ziggy]

off-TV play

There is only one TV in my house; so, that feature is huge for me (i.e., my wife can read a book in peace or watch something else on TV while I play a recently released console game.)

I downloaded a GBA game from the eShop and there was something that just felt weird about it to me, so I decided to play it on the Gamepad with off-TV. It works perfectly for that, the Gamepad is like a bigger GBA. But yeah, off-TV play must be huge for some people.

Also:

[Josh]

As someone with a three year old at home who enjoys Nick Jr. more than life itself, I can't begin to tell you how much I love Off TV Play and really wish more consoles took advantage of it in the way the Wii U does. The controller is fantastic to boot. Been playing Pikmin 3 and while I was hesitant at first, the controls couldn't feel more natural.

[BogusMeatFactory]

As someone with a three year old at home who enjoys Nick Jr. more than life itself, I can't begin to tell you how much I love Off TV Play and really wish more consoles took advantage of it in the way the Wii U does. The controller is fantastic to boot. Been playing Pikmin 3 and while I was hesitant at first, the controls couldn't feel more natural.

Hey I'm glad you are enjoying Pikmin 3. This was the first Pikmin game I have played, as I was very put off by the real-time strategy genre which is one that I have a difficult time with. Luckily, it wasn't much of an issue and this game was an absolute joy to play. There is a lot of charm to the game and ther is so much to do and explore. Finding all the different fruits and the giant creatures to fight make exploration a huge facet of the game and it is one that I loved! Get ready for a big jump in difficulty near the end though. It isn't impossible, but it is challenging.

[Michi]

The first Mother game is out today in the Wii U shop starting at 6pm PST. It will be titled Earthbound Beginnings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttKkiEKqwuk

[BoringSupreez]

The first Mother game is out today in the Wii U shop starting at 6pm PST. It will be titled Earthbound Beginnings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttKkiEKqwuk

YES. Now we just need Mother 3 and we'll be set.

[Opa Opa]

What are the default names of the Mother characters? I know the protagonist is "Ninten". No clue on the others.

[fastbilly1]

What are the default names of the Mother characters? I know the protagonist is "Ninten". No clue on the others.

Should be Loid, Ana, and Terry

[Opa Opa]

A desperation sale approaches!

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Wii U Retail Games

Mario Party 10 ($34.99, normally $49.99)
Super Mario 3D World ($41.99, normally $59.99)
New Super Mario Bros. U ($41.99, normally $59.99)
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Hyrule Warriors ($41.99, normally $59.99)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD ($34.99, normally $49.99)
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes ($13.99, normally $19.99)
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham ($20.99, normally $29.99)
LEGO The Hobbit ($13.99, normally $19.99)
The LEGO Movie ($13.99, normally $19.99)
Just Dance 4 ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Just Dance 2014 ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Just Dance 2015 ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Just Dance Kids 2014 ($13.99, normally $19.99)
Wii Party U ($27.99, normally $39.99)

Wii U Download-Only / Virtual Console Games

Dr.Luigi ($10.49, normally $14.99)
Mario & Luigi: Super Star Saga ($5.59, normally $7.99)
Mario Golf: Advance Tour ($4.89, normally $6.99)
The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap ($5.59, normally $7.99)
Yoshi Touch & Go ($6.99, normally $9.99)
Yoshi's Island DS ($6.99, normally $9.99)

3DS Retail Games

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Mario Golf: World Tour ($20.99, normally $29.99)
Mario Tennis Open ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Super Mario 3D Land ($20.99, normally $29.99)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Yoshi's New Island ($27.99, normally $39.99)
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham ($13.99, normally $19.99)
LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids ($13.99, normally $19.99)
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin ($13.99, normally $19.99)
LEGO The Hobbit ($13.99, normally $19.99)
LEGO The Lord of the Rings ($13.99, normally $19.99)
The LEGO Movie ($13.99, normally $19.99)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf ($20.99, normally $29.99)
Fantasy Life ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Fire Emblem: Awakening ($27.99, normally $39.99)
Kid Icarus: Uprising ($24.49, normally $34.99)
Star Fox 64 3D ($27.99, normally $39.99)

3DS Download-Only / Virtual Console Games

Mario Tennis ($4.19, normally $5.99)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages ($4.19, normally $5.99)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons ($4.19, normally $5.99)
Yoshi ($3.49, normally $4.99)

[RCBH928]

So what is the general impressions about the Wii U situation after E3? Will Nintendo just release few more titles and call it quits?


Also, any one knows what is the final count for the Wii U library? I tried Wikipedia, it says 500+ games but many are listed as unreleased and TBAs.