POLL: Wii or Wii u?

[IC_]

Wii U because it's the final form of the Wii.

The Wii Mini is

 

[Marc_LFD]

Recently I've been thinking about buying an official component cable for my Wii that I already have and I might just do that since I just want to play GCN/Wii games. However, an HDMI port is a lot more convenient these days.

If you don't have either: Buy a Wii U and you'll have an all in one console with three generations, plus a HDMI port so you don't have to buy a component cable. The white Wii U console set looks really cheap so better to go with the standard black option instead.

The only reason to buy a Wii is if you'd want to spend as little as possible (and yet you'd still have to pay up to own an official component cable so that the image wouldn't look awful on an HDTV).

 

[TraderPatTX]

A hacked Wii U is better than a hacked Wii. It's not even a contest.

 

[Naendow]

The Wii U has HDMI and no need for a USB Loader or things like cIOS. It is also able to run all games of all big Nintendo platforms except Switch and 3DS. The only downside is the missing GC controller support in Wii games.

 

[omgcat]

honestly after having owned both, i prefer my wii plugged in through the retrotink 5x over the wiiu. less input lag on games, less aspect ratio shenanigans. gamecube games through the wii -> rt5x (hdr10 setting on with scanlines) -> 4k oled tv is niiiiice!

 

[Benja81]

Are you thinking of buying one or the other?
Depends what you want to do. If your preference is Wii and Gamecube games (I'm assuming you don't care about WiiU games or there wouldn't be a debate) then def go with the Wii for better support of actual gamecube discs on most Wii models as well as ports for the gamecube controllers.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Are you thinking of buying one or the other?
Depends what you want to do. If your preference is Wii and Gamecube games (I'm assuming you don't care about WiiU games or there wouldn't be a debate) then def go with the Wii for better support of actual gamecube discs on most Wii models as well as ports for the gamecube controllers.

Those are valid points.

However, choosing the Wii means you have to use its genuine component cable unless you'd go with the cheap HDMI adapter (it works, but don't know how good it is compared to the component cable).

And a Memory Card. Speaking of which, I ordered an SD Memory Card from AliExpress and will insert a 4GB SD when it arrives so that'll never run out of space (don't have any other use for that 4GB SD card, anyway).

 

[almmiron]

240p fan for crt tv use with wii emulators, so original wii for me.

 

[Shape]

I'd have to say the Wii. The Wii U is great and all, but the Wii is objectively better at hiding in boxes and being unexpectedly found while cleaning out a closet.

 

[Marc_LFD]

I'd have to say the Wii. The Wii U is great and all, but the Wii is objectively better at hiding in boxes and being unexpectedly found while cleaning out a closet.

The Wii U probably would be better off if they called it "Wii Pro" since the name Wii U wasn't good at all, even when it was announced.

Wii U console design, looks practically the same as the Wii, except it's larger in length and that's just something I was never a big fan of, neither the "beta" tablet it has. Switch improved that immensely.

 

[Benja81]

Those are valid points.

However, choosing the Wii means you have to use its genuine component cable unless you'd go with the cheap HDMI adapter (it works, but don't know how good it is compared to the component cable).

And a Memory Card. Speaking of which, I ordered an SD Memory Card from AliExpress and will insert a 4GB SD when it arrives so that'll never run out of space (don't have any other use for that 4GB SD card, anyway).

Good point! Funny enough I thought about the component cable only right after replying, funny how that works (and thats if you're lucky and not using composite, yuck). With compnent you'll at least get the 480p vs 480i, but the TV will do the work of upscaling to the native resolution. With the HDMI adapter it will be doing the upscaling work. So depending what TV you have, for mine one of its strongest features is how good it upscales, so I'd want my TV to do it for sure, but other cases you'd maybe want the adapter.

 

[rvtr]

I prefer the wireless 60 tbh.

But for real, I'm not a fan of the wii or wii u. I hate motion controls with a burning passion. I have a lot of trouble keeping my arms from drifting around, and my arms get really tired.

 

[SylverReZ]

I prefer the wireless 60 tbh.
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But for real, I'm not a fan of the wii or wii u. I hate motion controls with a burning passion. I have a lot of trouble keeping my arms from drifting around, and my arms get really tired.

What about the Vii?

 

[Marc_LFD]

But for real, I'm not a fan of the wii or wii u. I hate motion controls with a burning passion. I have a lot of trouble keeping my arms from drifting around, and my arms get really tired.

Likewise. I just use a traditional controller for the games that allow it.

Mario Galaxy makes motion controls fun so at least it's not a chore.

 

[Lavender01]

wow, it surprised me to see the poll results! i do understand it though, the wii u can play a lot of good games, in a higher resolution and the games nintendo made for the system are amazing ngl.

 

[Magnus87]

Wii U is an excellent console unfortunately not only the third parties turned their back on Nintendo but also the homebrew community.

On Wii you have native emulators for almost all systems, if you don't like a Launcher, you have several others to try. There are even homebrew games.

However on Wii U if it weren't for the recent release of Aroma/Tiramisu, the console would be completely dead. D:

 

[SylverReZ]

Wii U is an excellent console unfortunately not only the third parties turned their back on Nintendo but also the homebrew community.

On Wii you have native emulators for almost all systems, if you don't like a Launcher, you have several others to try. There are even homebrew games.

However on Wii U if it weren't for the recent release of Aroma/Tiramisu, the console would be completely dead. D:

I find the Wii to not be accurate with emulation, as many of the emulators for it are very outdated. But the Wii U on the other hand, you can load up RetroArch and play tons of different consoles.

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

Still, the thing with retroarch is that it's just a crappy bundle/launcher for ACTUAL emulators made by other people, and honestly it sucks that retroarch is the only "good" option other than making a VC inject manually.

 

[EldritchPenumbra]

I can't think of a good reason to own a mere Wii anymore.

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

I can't think of a good reason to own a mere Wii anymore.

web server, makeshift bat signal via rc24 and emails, can be portablized, not so good media player, (still, it beats WebTV) technically better HD via component cables, (although the Wii U may also do that) kind of a linux machine, good for emulation...
Oh, and the few Wii games that NEED a GameCube port.