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Seece said:
WhiteEaglePL said:
Seece said:
WhiteEaglePL said:
Wii U Slim would do well for sales. They should do that.

No it wouldn't WiiU's form factor is such a non talk point for anyone interested in buying the system. It's small as it is and discreet looking.

It's a totally different kettle of fish for Xbox One and PS4.


Wii U LARGE!

Okay okay, Wii U with Gamepad Slim/2.0/whatever they would call it. Also, I think N should make more bundles......

Bayonetta 2 + 1 (boxed) Bundle , Smash Bros Bundle , Splatoon Bundle ect.

And make more Pro Controllers because they are impossible  to find not online in my area.

On second thought tho, if they radically changed the gamepad and improved it, I can see current WiiU owners wanting to upgrade. Only trouble is is it worth it for such a small userbase?

If it makes the console cheaper to sell then it would be worth it imo. Some would upgrade and people would buy a Wii U for first time too, but new version. Might push an extra 2-3m LF that it would not have without the revision.



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vivster said:
Nothing Nintendo will do to its console will make it more popular. Only software will.

While I agree that software or the lack of it (3rd party) is the main reason for the low sales numbers I really think Nintendo could reach a bigger audience by having an sku without the gamepad. I have several friends who would buy a Wii U if it just came with a pro controller and was priced at $199.



A remodeled Gamepad is what the Wii U needs. It's too bulky for its own good. I also wish the console didn't look so much like a toy...



I think it's cause of the cost. They need to get the prices in manufacturing down first. Than they can pay for the redesign. But that takes a certain time. Though some revisions are released stupid late. GBA Micro, DSi, NES Top Loader, SNES JR, GBA Backlight, GB Light, Wii Mini, New 3DS.



To entice late adopters. The systems are remodeled so they can be made and later sold for cheap.



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i agree with remodeling gamepad.
there is much empty space.

the middle term between pro controler with a screen and actual gamepad, with a screen with the same size as 3dsxl top screen, i think is the way to go.
also, smaller screen makes it cost less and the battery live longer, This should fix those 2 common complains about gamepad.



Because theres really not that much to change? Look at the Wii U. It runs cool, quiet, it's energy efficient and it's the smallest console on the market right now. What do they need to change exactly?



Mike_L said:
vivster said:
Nothing Nintendo will do to its console will make it more popular. Only software will.

While I agree that software or the lack of it (3rd party) is the main reason for the low sales numbers I really think Nintendo could reach a bigger audience by having an sku without the gamepad. I have several friends who would buy a Wii U if it just came with a pro controller and was priced at $199.


@Mike_L tell your couple of cheap friends to put up or shut up. The Wii U and it's library is well worth the standalone price of 299 or any of the bundles with the same price. Everyone needs to stop all of this "without the GamePad" crap. The Gamepad is used in a less intrusive way than people think. Those who don't like the Gamepad are the ones who haven't tried it. If serious gamer tried a Wii U for a week they would have no choice but to admit it has the best games out right now. You either buy it or you don't. People need to stop trying to be backseat corporate board members. Nintendo has board members and just because you play games doesn't mean you know how to manage a company like Nintendo. Both Microsoft and Sony have attractive systems but the library is slim. They both promise a lot but have not delivered on a world changing experience. Most of us have to admit the games aren't spectacular and if you own a PS3 games like GTAV and TLOU aren't a life changing jump. The quality of games on the Wii and Wii U are night and day. The Wii U has backwards compatibility and more control options than any systems. If up to the individual user of they think its for them, but a remodel is not necessary. 



WhiteEaglePL said:
Seece said:
WhiteEaglePL said:
Seece said:
WhiteEaglePL said:
Wii U Slim would do well for sales. They should do that.

No it wouldn't WiiU's form factor is such a non talk point for anyone interested in buying the system. It's small as it is and discreet looking.

It's a totally different kettle of fish for Xbox One and PS4.


Wii U LARGE!

Okay okay, Wii U with Gamepad Slim/2.0/whatever they would call it. Also, I think N should make more bundles......

Bayonetta 2 + 1 (boxed) Bundle , Smash Bros Bundle , Splatoon Bundle ect.

And make more Pro Controllers because they are impossible  to find not online in my area.

On second thought tho, if they radically changed the gamepad and improved it, I can see current WiiU owners wanting to upgrade. Only trouble is is it worth it for such a small userbase?

If it makes the console cheaper to sell then it would be worth it imo. Some would upgrade and people would buy a Wii U for first time too, but new version. Might push an extra 2-3m LF that it would not have without the revision.

I agree with Whiteeagle. Every board I go to, and every gaming store I visit I always hear casuals say "that thing is HUGE" when it comes to the gamepad, regardless of how awesome the game looks. Also from my limited personal experience (only playing CoD: Ghosts) Non-Nintendo games controllers don't feel well on the pad (only if they don't tailor make a game for it as well. The gamepad for Deus Ex is a GREAT compliment for it). Maybe with a new sleek design and feel might fix that problem. It has a built in mic also so it could technically be the cheapest way you can enjoy CoD.



jonathanalis said:
i agree with remodeling gamepad.
there is much empty space.

the middle term between pro controler with a screen and actual gamepad, with a screen with the same size as 3dsxl top screen, i think is the way to go.
also, smaller screen makes it cost less and the battery live longer, This should fix those 2 common complains about gamepad.

I'd actually like the Pro controller and Gamepad combined. The screen is the  removable part. And the controls merg to form the Pro controller.