My excitement is getting warmed up for the WiiU. I am not a graphics whore by any means, but at the same time I do enjoy beautiful graphics. Imagine this, as beautiful as Zelda:SS was, what if it was a machine as powerful as the PS3? Now think about the WiiU, all indicators are that it will be 2x as powerful or so.
What nintendo needs to do is dropped the whole controller concept, unless they see it as part of the console and less of a controller. The WiiU needs WiiMote 2.0 (Motion+ was 1.5). The Wiimote works great for more games.
If they want to use the tablet make sure it comes with the console, then make it optional whether on no a game needs to be played on it. Games like Zelda, Metriod, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, etc would be wonderful on it. All of those are single player so each system just having one would not be a problem.
Games like Mario Kart, Smash, FPS (online or split screen, single player campaign would be fun on tablet), etc would not work as well on the tablet, they need to have a standard controller that also comes with the system, the system needs to be able to support 4, and they need to cost about 29.99 or less.
Either way the WiiU as huge potential, but I just worry about Nintendo going all out on the tablet, I just think a WiiMote 2.0 that has improved motion controls and possible more compatible with traditional games (not many people played Smash with Wiimote and Nunchuck, same with MKWii).
Nintendo finally showed people with SS that motion controls can enhance a core gaming experiance, now with the tablet I just dont see how they can expand on it.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut
