Hardware The info on the Wii U

[spotanjo3]

The GamePad itself is wireless and communicate to Wii U using bluetooth just like PS3 ? That is final question.

 

[Hadrian]

The GamePad itself is wireless and communicate to Wii U using bluetooth just like PS3 ? That is final question.

Yes both GamePad & Pro Controller are bluetooth. Nothing else is needed, you don't need to plug it into a wiimote, you don't need wires.

 

[Veho]

The GamePad itself is wireless and communicate to Wii U using bluetooth just like PS3 ?

Yes. It's completely wireless.

 

[spotanjo3]

Thank you guys. Appreciate that.

 

[keine]

Does anyone know a link where I can download both the NA and JAP streams of the casts? For viewing? I would like to watch them both.

Also, is there any confirmation on CPU architecture or the ability to play Gamecube/Virtual Console games from Wii?

 

[Walker D]

Someone knows already if the usb ports will be 2.0 or 3.0?


And here you can watch the UK presentation keine: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/nintendo_direct_47764.html

 

[DiscostewSM]

Someone knows already if the usb ports will be 2.0 or 3.0?


And here you can watch the UK presentation keine: http://www.nintendo....rect_47764.html

Pretty sure it is USB 2.0. There isn't any real need for 3.0 since USB 2.0 is already as fast as the transfer rate of Bluray discs.

 

[the_randomizer]

Why is everybody pissing their pants over 32gb of storage like its some enormous amount? 32gb is actually really really crap by today's standards, I mean look at the PS3 and 360 they have had way more than that for years. In this day in age 32gb really doesn't go a long way in terms of live/psn games, dlc and game patches etc. I would have hoped to have seen around 250gb myself, anyway I hope the wii u's memory is expandable via usb etc.

The Xbox 360 Arcade Edition's internal storage says hi.

You must not know what external HDDs are.

 

[nunavat2010]

From Nintendo "
Audio Output

Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI® connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector."

This sucks. No optical output like PS3?

 

[Hielkenator]

From Nintendo "
Audio Output

Uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI® connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector."

This sucks. No optical output like PS3?

Only to control your home cinema and wii U with 1 tv/ homecinema remote?

 

[the_randomizer]

So how would I connect my speakers to it? 99.9% of TV speakers suck balls.

 

[nunavat2010]

My AVR's HDMI is pass through only (AVR does not separate audio signal from HDMI input for amplification). I have not pre ordered yet, having second thought.

 

[ColeGingeyRamey]

Hopefully nintendo improved it by a ton cause I just dropped 50$ on a pre-order. WoW Just noticed how much of a gamer i am XD..... -__-

 

[ColeGingeyRamey]

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Check it. Just pre-ordered the new wii-u for almost 400$ I'll let you know when I receive it and will do the unboxing vid, and some first experience gameplay. I called gamestop and told them I decided to order online. They just gave a gift card for my current purchase towards it for 45$ Cause of the fee to restock or something like that. WAHOO! Can't Wait!

 

[the_randomizer]

Hopefully nintendo improved it by a ton cause I just dropped 50$ on a pre-order. WoW Just noticed how much of a gamer i am XD..... -__-

Where'd you preorder it from? I would prefer not to pay shipping costs, but I just might have to.

 

[ColeGingeyRamey]

check above! Gamestop and it's only ~20$ to get 1 day shipping. Great deal!

 

[TripleSMoon]

Stupid question (please please please don't hate me, I promised I tried to google the answer first!): Will Wii games be upscaled to 720p or 1080p when played on the Wii U? Or does it just flat-out not work that way? Or do we just not know yet?

 

[the_randomizer]

check above! Gamestop and it's only ~20$ to get 1 day shipping. Great deal!

And they don't charge the full price UNTIL it actually ships out, right? If so, I'll choose one-day shipping.

 

[ColeGingeyRamey]

Haven't gotten charged yet. So I'm assuming not.

 

[the_randomizer]

Haven't gotten charged yet. So I'm assuming not.

I just don't trust the text that says "Billing does not occur until shipment is processed.
Pre-order low price guarantee. More info."
Because they might try to pull a fast one on me. Yeah...I'll call them to make sure they don't screw me over.

Edit: Just called Best Buy; if you go do the actual pre-order there, you won't have to pay until launch day.
Gamestop...not so sure about.