The WiiU

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I am honestly surprised by it's initial success. Just shows you what good marketing can do!

It has actually had particularly bad marketing with a number of people confused and not realizing its a new console. I think if more people realized it wasn't an add-on for the Wii, the demand would actually be higher.

I will get the Wii U when a 3D MMORPG of Angry Birds is released. Which means I won't be getting it. :p The steep price, the starting update issues people had, and the single controller thing sort of throw me off the wagon for it.

The price isn't that steep. 300/350 for the two different models, keep in mind the 360 was 300/400 and the PS3 was 500/600 at release. You can be damn sure the next Microsoft and Sony consoles are going to be higher than the Wii U as well.

Haven't upgraded to Wii-U yet.

Considering doing it next year, though.

i missed loads of new zelda games since twilight princess - therefore i want this but im not sure it plays skyward sword

It is backwards compatible with Wii games. You can play Skyward Sword on the Wii U, but you will need to have a Wii Motion Plus capable remote and the standard nunchuck

I think I'll wait a year or two. That's a lot of money.

I admit I was a little skeptical when I heard about the features of the Wii U, feeling that the controller was actually a step backwards from the Wii. I had the chance to demo it this past weekend, and I have to say I'm pretty surprised at how effective it actually is. Now, I don't see a reason to bash it. The Wii mini, on the other hand...

+ 1 Definitely not spending that much on a console currently. I'll probably consider it when the next Super Smash Bros. comes out

For those who want a humourous and practical review of the Wii U, look no further than this video:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH9QPZA8sK8[/youtube]

eelektrik - thank you!

I could not believe skyward sword came out on the wii...................after i sold mine!

I've seen my friend's Wii U, and Zombi U (liked the music in Ron Freedman's flat )

Not sure I'd buy one for myself, though.

I don't think that's entirely the fault of the marketing. More to do with people's utter ignorance and stupidity!

I don't think that's entirely the fault of the marketing. More to do with people's utter ignorance and stupidity!

I'd also like to add that in the UK at least, Nintendo has made it very clear that this is a NEW CONSOLE. Although their actors are as cringe-worthy as ever.

To any doubters, I have the Wii U, and although there are a few minor issues, the console, buy and large, is fantastic. I recommend it.

The UK ads have been TERRIBLE to say the least but they made it abundantly clear it's a new console.
Let's hope the new ad campaigns this year do it justice.

P.S. My WiiU arrives tomorrow. Anyone got a Nintendo Network ID? I haven't made mine yet but list it here and I'll add you