Wii U Discussion

[Hooe]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

The NES was only 8-bit.

I guess I meant to say Super Mario World rather than Super Mario Bros...? Sorry, the only Nintendo thing I've ever owned was a Game Boy Color.

But you're right, the NES was in fact only 8-bit.

[cardswin2006]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

Great games are great games regardless of graphics.

Pac-man is still a great game today despite the fact it could only display 16 colors. Super Mario and Sonic are still great games today even though they are 16-bit 2D affairs. Metal Gear Solid is still a great game today even though there are likely more triangles in a MGS4 pistol than there are in an entire MGS1 scene. Doom, Wolfenstein, and Duke Nukem 3D are still great games today, regardless of the fact that they don't have ridiculous modern-day shaders and particle effects of the Call of Duty games of today's gaming scene.

But if any of those games came out today, no one would buy them. Like or not, graphics are a major driver of consumer purchases--which is why developers spend so much time making their game "beautiful."

[MachoFantastic]

But if any of those games came out today, no one would buy them. Like or not, graphics are a major driver of consumer purchases--which is why developers spend so much time making their game "beautiful."

Tell that to Minecraft.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Tell that to Minecraft.

That is different because of the PC like nature. It would not be a big hit on consoles.

[RealPPH]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

Even if they did come out with a new console Im not even sure I would get it...Wii sucks...and from what ive heard the 3DS is not that great...Maybe, Maybe if they got some better games I would consider it...

[MachoFantastic]

That is different because of the PC like nature. It would not be a big hit on consoles.

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

[cardswin2006]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

Lol. Nice.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

Captain Obvious!

[Behindshadows]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

The problem is, it's too late to the game.

We as working adults don't see the purpose, but to every mind blinded parent. They see new Nintendo and go shelling out bucks for the kids, mainly because they aren't gamers and don't know what they are buying.

The hardcore, which seems to be the minority now, in Nintendo's budget will just sit back and watch them get more rich on parents who don't know any better.

Some of us who still remember those NES and SNES days, will sit back and hope that there are a few titles that quench our thirst and might actually scoop one up.

I will say this, if it has a Wii remote, it's a no buy, if it has a gamecube controller, it's a no buy! They will have to come up with something more fun, for those who don't want motion controller, and have a design to where it's not funky looking and annoying on the fingers.

80% more powerful than the 360, that is funny! And even more insulting that it took 5 years to make one. Well in 2 years the new Xbox will be 1000% more powerful than Nintendo's console...(See the irony?)

Either way let's enjoy our current gen consoles and our monster PC's and just sit back and see how things play out.

[DickDalewood]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

^ They've already stated that it will have a new remote. It will have dual analogs similar to today's controllers, but will feature a six inch touch screen display, and you'll be able to stream your games TO said remote.

Now whether that is your cup of tea or not is another story, but that is certainly different than anything else on the market at this time.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

^ They've already stated that it will have a new remote. It will have dual analogs similar to today's controllers, but will feature a six inch touch screen display, and you'll be able to stream your games TO said remote.

Now whether that is your cup of tea or not is another story, but that is certainly different than anything else on the market at this time.

Like streaming PS3 games to the PSP

And the NGP when that hits, but much better with the dual analogs.

Though we will see what they mean by streaming your games... whether it is just features in game, or the game itself... defeats the whole purpose of HDTV gaming I would think, and how good will these screens be to translate if that is the case.

It is Nintendo, I don't see them breaking the bank on high quality screens for "controllers".

[Behindshadows]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

^ They've already stated that it will have a new remote. It will have dual analogs similar to today's controllers, but will feature a six inch touch screen display, and you'll be able to stream your games TO said remote.

Now whether that is your cup of tea or not is another story, but that is certainly different than anything else on the market at this time.

So it will have a screen, kind of like a VMU stuck in a Dreamcast remote...

Not different, just updated and recycled from previous consoles...

[DickDalewood]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

Like streaming PS3 games to the PSP

And the NGP when that hits, but much better with the dual analogs.

Though we will see what they mean by streaming your games... whether it is just features in game, or the game itself... defeats the whole purpose of HDTV gaming I would think, and how good will these screens be to translate if that is the case.

It is Nintendo, I don't see them breaking the bank on high quality screens for "controllers".

Oh, it's definitely a wait and see, I'm just saying it IS something new. My guess will be, I could theoretically have my fiancee sitting on the couch using the TV, but I could still sit there and play my games on the controller.

Who knows at this point though.

[DickDalewood]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

So it will have a screen, kind of like a VMU stuck in a Dreamcast remote...

Not different, just updated and recycled from previous consoles...

Lol, c'mon, that little monotone color VMU screen holding data is slightly different than having a full-fledged screen on your controller that you can potentially play your games on without having to turn on the TV.

[EnigmaNemesis]

Re: New Nintendo Console in 2012?

Lol, c'mon, that little monotone color VMU screen holding data is slightly different than having a full-fledged screen on your controller that you can potentially play your games on without having to turn on the TV.

Though how long would the battery last