Reggie Fils-Aime points to the PS2 and Wii in defense of the Wii U's power

[SolidSnake95]

Indeed. I'm not even sure what he's trying to say in the second half...

Nor do I understand the "November 2014" tidbit...if he's referring to next gen consoles I believe that's this year.

 

[RedCoreZero]

Nor do I understand the "November 2014" tidbit...if he's referring to next gen consoles I believe that's this year.

2014 will be the year when we'll get the great titles.Around that time, sales will boost drastically if they release more first party games.You will realize that Nintendo knows what they're doing.

They already knew that sales were going to be bad before it released.

 

[Ray Lewis]

I figured this would turn into a massive orgy of "Who can hate Nintendo the most." Horrible launch and I believe I saw ONE commercial, lmfao. Basic marketing, contrary to what most would expect; advertising more indicates SUCCESS in sales. Wii U displays in stores I've seen are RIGHT there with the Wii section. Walmart here in town had a display citing Wii U in comparison to Wii (like an upgrade). There is almost NOTHING for people to distinguish (mass audience not the hardcore gamers) the Wii U from the Wii EXCEPT price. It confuses me also with the games MIXED in with the Wii games!!! When most see systems and $350 or less (might be off but you get the point) and $99 including a game and other games for $20...it is like they are still pushing the Wii. I have not checked current Wii sales though so it is possible they are still making a profit there.

Emphasize HD, the dual screen functions of the game pad and some of what it can do, show off some game footage. Psychology is my background and while I am no marketing expert it seems that there is NO advertising. Almost a "Here it is, we pushed it out with no advertising, no first party bread and butter games." MANY told me the Mario game was not unique for them (not enough). I think they should truly drop the Wii and clear it out of stores. EVEN if they do this once first party heavy hitters come out all they did it run a half ass launch that did not grab a large part of the market; WTF? Then people like us ask, "Why not delay it and give some more power? This is all opinion and I am sure Rydian and Foxfi will pick it apart (sales numbers for Wii?). Nintendo seems like they could sell Wii U only as an update to the Wii (push it like this in stores). High price tag, no games, little to no advertising, and here we are hearing, "Oh well, we don't care." I have liked Nintendo but they truly screwed it. Like a sports team that gives up a huge lead then has a comeback--eventually that is too much to overcome. This is my 40 cents.

2014 will be the year when we'll get the great titles.Around that time, sales will boost drastically if they release more first party games.You will realize that Nintendo knows what they're doing.

They already knew that sales were going to be bad before it released.

Delay release and phase out Wii first, have more games at launch, possibly improve power of system. I would be surprised if anyone disagrees with this.

 

[JoostinOnline]

2014 will be the year when we'll get the great titles.Around that time, sales will boost drastically if they release more first party games.You will realize that Nintendo knows what they're doing.

I'm pretty sure we all agree that the Wii U will be fine. But it isn't right now.

 

[Ray Lewis]

I'm pretty sure we all agree that the Wii U will be fine. But it isn't right now.

Good one joostin. It will either work as it has each generation for Nintendo OR this may be the one deficit they let get too great and cannot dig out of. I want to believe the guy who is eternally optimistic BUT I believe my view is the most realistic. Epic fail, epic come back, but also a middle ground is like Gamecube; not selling great, still "around" but not outright scrapped either. I remember going into game stores and seeing the $60 Gamecubes!!!

EDIT: not trying to hijack or dominate the thread. I respond to what looks interesting, back to my cave.

 

[PityOnU]

Yay, Reggie!

I mean it's Nintendo, so I'm pretty much sold on this bad boy. Just waiting for the inevitable special edition red one.

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[RedCoreZero]

EDIT: not trying to hijack or dominate the thread. I respond to what looks interesting, back to my cave.

You're not going Foxi, okay.

 

[emigre]

I think it's safe to say Nintendo really fucked up with this one.

 

[Lemmy Koopa]

I think Nintendo released their console way too fast. I get the cut of high end specs to save people money, but they honestly should at least somewhat keep up with the others in specs. Perhaps a better balance in costs and specs.

Hopefully they'll turn stuff around.

 

[SolidSnake95]

I think it's safe to say Nintendo really fucked up with this one.

I've been stalking this site for quite some time and I've come to realize you always have something negative to say.

 

[emigre]

I've been stalking this site for quite some time and I've come to realize you always have something negative to say.

I'm a cynic.

 

[EnigmaXtreme]

I'm just waiting for 3rd party developers to stop being so Lazy/Terrified about the system

 

[Mantis41]

Reggie is a dick. The PS2 was more powerful due to the vector units. It was just difficult at first for developers to use them properly.

 

[JoostinOnline]

Reggie is a dick. The PS2 was more powerful due to the vector units. It was just difficult at first for developers to use them properly.

In terms of bare specs, it was at the bottom, except for maybe the Dreamcast. Believing what just about everybody else believes doesn't make you a dick.

 

[the_randomizer]

Reggie is a dick. The PS2 was more powerful due to the vector units. It was just difficult at first for developers to use them properly.

Uh, it was the weakest of the three, VUs are good and all that, but hardly more powerful. The Gamecube was pretty much on par with the Xbox in terms of power. The GPU was also the weakest of the three, but why did the console sell so well? Easy. Because of the games.

 

[ForteGospel]

I'm a cynic.

when it comes to nintendo

Uh, it was the weakest of the three, VUs are good and all that, but hardly more powerful. The Gamecube was pretty much on par with the Xbox in terms of power. The GPU was also the weakest of the three, but why did the console sell so well? Easy. Because of the games.

and because it was the easiest, safest to hack. but mostly because of the games... no reason to hack a console with no install base

 

[FireGrey]

I think I speak for the majority here, but the only reason I get a Nintendo console is for it's exclusives, I don't care about 3rd party support to make xbone/ps4 games have a port button for the wii u.
Though the reason I believe that they aren't doing as well as they could do is because they have still yet to release a killer game such as Wii Sports and Wii Fit for the Wii U, those things are system sellers, not to mention while Wii Sports may not seem like a great game, it is so fun to play, especially with friends.
And if you really want to be power crazy and be able to say you have super powerful hardware, get a gaming PC.
Also another factor making the Wii U getting low sales is because it's the most expensive console on the market at the moment, but once PS3 and Xbox360 have died down, the sales should rocket forwards due to the Xbone and PS4's rather high prices.
We just need to wait, I foresee the Wii U being more successful than the Xbone and PS4.

 

[emigre]

when it comes to nintendo

Well they are doomed for a reason.

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Though the reason I believe that they aren't doing as well as they could do is because they have still yet to release a killer game such as Wii Sports and Wii Fit for the Wii U, those things are system sellers, not to mention while Wii Sports may not seem like a great game, it is so fun to play, especially with friends.

Nintendo fans in are casual gaemers confirned.

the sales should rocket forwards due to the Xbone and PS4's rather high prices.

The PS4 broadly speaking is retailing for around £50 more than the premium WiiU.

 

[Youkai]

oO "And the consumer saw the innovation of the Wii Remote and the active gameplay we offered."
Actually I know noone at all in real life who actually like the Wii Remote ... everyone I know who had a Wii or played on mine asked instandly for Gamecube Controlers which were luckily often supported ...

And well I haven't tried out that WiiU Controller but I actually do not even want to ...
I think many people are still very cautious on buying the WiiU after their bad experience with the Wii

 

[Arras]

oO "And the consumer saw the innovation of the Wii Remote and the active gameplay we offered."
Actually I know noone at all in real life who actually like the Wii Remote ... everyone I know who had a Wii or played on mine asked instandly for Gamecube Controlers which were luckily often supported ...

And well I haven't tried out that WiiU Controller but I actually do not even want to ...
I think many people are still very cautious on buying the WiiU after their bad experience with the Wii

Many people are saying the WiiU controller is actually very comfortable. Also I didn't mind the Wiimote, the only games I wanted a GC controller for were Mario Kart and Smash Bros because I was used to the GC version of those games. For something like Metroid Prime Trilogy it was perfect.