The Next-Gen Console War is Wii U's to Lose

[Weedlab]

sethnintendo said:

Weedlab said:
Well, let's see how it goes. I'm unsure if the effect will be duplicated if they slashed the price of the Wii U akin to the 3DS. I see different variables involved when you look at the console market. I can't speak for other people, but I'm not seeing any games from the Wii U that would get me to purchase one over the holidays. Either way, I hope they do well. While I do not like every aspect of the system, there are features I do like, and I enjoy their games.

Yep, it might not have the same effect that it had on the 3DS but it definitely wouldn't hurt.  A little obvious that I feel the turn around could be a lot greater considering I am the one that made this thread.

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=141551

Agreed … it would definitely help. For me, software is key. Bayonetta 2, Pikmin 3 and Zelda WW HD are great games, but they’re not enough to get me to buy the system. A brand new Zelda and Smash Bros. are all I need to purchase a Wii U – the aforementioned titles and price drop would be icing on the cake. With that said, I’ll probably get it closer to the release of either of the two games I mentioned.

As for the holidays, a lot depends on what Sony and MSFT offer during that window. If Sony comes out with Killzone, inFAMOUS, Knack and DriveClub, along with superior multiplats like AC IV and Battlefield 4, it would make the system look very attractive. Microsoft has not shown its hand yet, so it is hard to say anything about them, but the same applies to them if they provide compelling software. And then there’s the price point for both systems. If they are within reach and perceived as reasonable by most people, it would make things more difficult for the Wii U.

I’m curious to see how frequent Sony and Microsoft will release titles for their respective systems. Nintendo pointed out that they had issues transitioning into the HD realm, so it seems that had a hand in the delays they’ve been experiencing. If Sony and MSFT can deliver games consistently after the launch of their respective systems and avoid a drought like situation Nintendo experienced with the Wii U,  that might be another factor to consider (but I’m sure by then Nintendo will get things together). I expect Sony and MSFT (and by extension third parties) to deliver games consistently since both systems are touted to be relatively easy to develop for.