I think the only way the Wii U can have success will be if they ship the console without the controller. I don't see how they could bundle one of those with the console and sell it for under $350. The Wii originally sold for $250 becuase they abandoned the core gamers and didn't make a system that could come close to matching the expensive hardware found inside the 360 and PS3. 5 years later they show off a system that (speculating) will probably closely resemble the power of the PS3. The hardware is much cheaper now, so I don't expect the console price to be very high. The problem lies with the controller. While I think it is a step toward the next generation, I'm not really sure how it fits in here. I think if Nintendo wanted to really build a next-gen system they should have a product that delivers superior graphics. Otherwise what is the point? I certainly didn't see the next-generation in Nintendo's press conference yesterday. What would be really bad for Nintendo now is if Sony or Microsoft present their new consoles next year at E3 before the Wii U launches.
Please feel free to disect/disagree with my post. I do find all the talk about a new console refreshing.
Edit: Removed double-negative (Thanks Mrs. Sprunger)
Predicting that Second Son (PS4) will outsell Titanfall (XOne) in lifetime sales. Click here for sales comparison thread.
