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Gnac on 07 November 2012
Proclus said:
happydolphin said:
Proclus said:
I like my cables, not playing online on WiiU then because Nintendo wanted to skimp on console costs, cheers guy

So in our day and age, we skip playing on consoles not because they have games we don't want, but because they require us to pay a static 15$ cost for a performance increase.

No, we skip playing online on said console because said console lacked a basic part that has been included in other consoles with succesfull online services since 2001, don't get me wrong, I'm still getting a WiiU, but I will not buy a seperate part which should have been standard.

And just as a side note, this static $15 cost for a performance increase, who's going to pay for the wi-fi connection which I will need, which will have inferior security, speed and will be more expensive than my current setup?

No sir, this is nonsense, and please don't pretend it isn't my friend.

Your ISP will. Ask them for a new router, then choose an unguessable password for it.



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mootap on 07 November 2012
huiii said:
i find the day-one patch for anything online more concerning....


They probobly had manufacted the actual hardware a while back and still had to finish up on the software side.



sundin13 on 07 November 2012
Proclus said:
Player2 said:
Proclus said:
happydolphin said:
Proclus said:
I like my cables, not playing online on WiiU then because Nintendo wanted to skimp on console costs, cheers guy

So in our day and age, we skip playing on consoles not because they have games we don't want, but because they require us to pay a static 15$ cost for a performance increase.

No, we skip playing online on said console because said console lacked a basic part that has been included in other consoles with succesfull online services since 2001, don't get me wrong, I'm still getting a WiiU, but I will not buy a seperate part which should have been standard.

And just as a side note, this static $15 cost for a performance increase, who's going to part for the wi-fi connection which I will need, which will have inferior security, speed and will be more expensive than my current setup?

No sir, this is nonsense, and please don't pretend it isn't my friend.

You can always use the 15$ you'll save from not having to buy a HDMI cable.

And the additional $150 (120 EUR) per year increased internet connection costs?

i think the 15$ mentioned was for the ethernet adapter dongle...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0PG08B7875&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-_-pla-_-NA-_-NA



Proclus on 07 November 2012
Player2 said:
Proclus said:
Player2 said:
Proclus said:
happydolphin said:
Proclus said:
I like my cables, not playing online on WiiU then because Nintendo wanted to skimp on console costs, cheers guy

So in our day and age, we skip playing on consoles not because they have games we don't want, but because they require us to pay a static 15$ cost for a performance increase.

No, we skip playing online on said console because said console lacked a basic part that has been included in other consoles with succesfull online services since 2001, don't get me wrong, I'm still getting a WiiU, but I will not buy a seperate part which should have been standard.

And just as a side note, this static $15 cost for a performance increase, who's going to part for the wi-fi connection which I will need, which will have inferior security, speed and will be more expensive than my current setup?

No sir, this is nonsense, and please don't pretend it isn't my friend.

You can always use the 15$ you'll save from not having to buy a HDMI cable.

And the additional $150 (120 EUR) per year increased internet connection costs?

I'm saying that you can buy an USB-ethernet adapter with those 15$, and it will work like the other HD consoles.

My bad, read your post the wrong way.



osed125 on 07 November 2012
kitler53 said:
osed125 said:

I really don't know how this will affect a lot of people. Even in a "third world" (hate that term but let's stick with it) country like mine everyone uses wifi over cables. There's probably an add-on for that so I don't see the problem. 


while i get what you are saying -- i still use ethernet on my ps3 even though it is mere feet from my router.  hardwired ethernet is simply faster and more reliable which is a plus for online gaming.  netflix runs better on my ps3 compared to my wii and i'm pretty sure the only real difference is ethernet vs. wifi.

Everyone I know (and I mean that literally) uses wifi with their 360 and PS3, and I think most people around the world do the same same thing. So why add something that will increase the price of the console that will only satisfy the minority of gamers? For that few percentage of people there is the add on. It's just a smart business move.



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oni-link on 07 November 2012

LOL...probably won't matter too much since 90% of the people are now using WiFi in their homes instead of an ethernet port. It at least has an HDMI cable because IT IS a TRUE HD system unlike the current consoles right now. I mean doesn't everyone have a wireless N router by now? Besides it won't matter if you have crappy internet service like AT&T, I think ISP or form of broadband (cable vs dsl) matters more IMHO.



Roma on 07 November 2012

who still uses wires for internet?



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Ultr on 07 November 2012
osed125 said:
kitler53 said:
osed125 said:

I really don't know how this will affect a lot of people. Even in a "third world" (hate that term but let's stick with it) country like mine everyone uses wifi over cables. There's probably an add-on for that so I don't see the problem. 


while i get what you are saying -- i still use ethernet on my ps3 even though it is mere feet from my router.  hardwired ethernet is simply faster and more reliable which is a plus for online gaming.  netflix runs better on my ps3 compared to my wii and i'm pretty sure the only real difference is ethernet vs. wifi.

Everyone I know (and I mean that literally) uses wifi with their 360 and PS3, and I think most people around the world do the same same thing. So why add something that will increase the price of the console that will only satisfy the minority of gamers? For that few percentage of people there is the add on. It's just a smart business move.


Well I guess Im of that minority. oh and my friends too.

I only have issues with my Wii, online sucks to the highest, and all my devices are connected with cable, I only use my phone with wireless, and that thing(wlan router) is off at night. really, an ethernet port is a given......

Business move, I take a shit on business moves, all I want is options!

WHY THE Gaminggodshell should I care about business moves, just build in a damn ethernet port!!



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Player2 on 07 November 2012

Note that personally I'd like to have both (ethernet and HDMI cable). However, if given the choice I'd go with the HDMI (not because of the image quality increase, I'm not a graphic whore) but because without a HD connection you'll have to play with lag even offline due to the TV doing the upscaling.



osed125 on 07 November 2012
Ultr said:
osed125 said:
kitler53 said:
osed125 said:

I really don't know how this will affect a lot of people. Even in a "third world" (hate that term but let's stick with it) country like mine everyone uses wifi over cables. There's probably an add-on for that so I don't see the problem. 


while i get what you are saying -- i still use ethernet on my ps3 even though it is mere feet from my router.  hardwired ethernet is simply faster and more reliable which is a plus for online gaming.  netflix runs better on my ps3 compared to my wii and i'm pretty sure the only real difference is ethernet vs. wifi.

Everyone I know (and I mean that literally) uses wifi with their 360 and PS3, and I think most people around the world do the same same thing. So why add something that will increase the price of the console that will only satisfy the minority of gamers? For that few percentage of people there is the add on. It's just a smart business move.


Well I guess Im of that minority. oh and my friends too.

I only have issues with my Wii, online sucks to the highest, and all my devices are connected with cable, I only use my phone with wireless, and that thing(wlan router) is off at night. really, an ethernet port is a given......

Business move, I take a shit on business moves, all I want is options!

WHY THE Gaminggodshell should I care about business moves, just build in a damn ethernet port!!

Yes, you and your friends are the minority: http://www.neowin.net/news/study-25-percent-of-all-households-use-wifi

This is worldwide btw in the U.S is 61%

Wii internet problems weren't because of wifi or ethernet, it was the hardware itself. Besides most games were ok, the only one I can think of that have major problems was Smash.

Let's face it, this just a stupid thing for fanboys to nickpick about "problems" with the Wii U. You have the option to play with an ethernet port, it may not be by default but it's there. If you have other "problems" with the system this is probably the stupidest one...



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