WiiU walkthrough and demo at CES

[justinian]

thx1139 said:

landguy1 said:
It will likely not sell anywhere near the original wii due to the already massive tablet market. Obviously they recognize this being a problem, as they are trying to distance the system from being labeled a tablet of any kind. We know the M$ is probably already putting together a software update that will enable all windows 8 tablets to link to the nextbox and thus eliminate nintendo's thunder a bit if not entirely. It will depend on how portable the wiiU controller is without the system. We will have to wait til summer to have a real good idea of the true specs of the wiiU.

Dont even think that a software update will be required. Already have capability for Xbox Companion devices.  Just need an app that supports the gameplay functionality desired. A phone or tablet with front and rear facing cameras will do the trick.

Not saying you are wrong but without a d-pad, buttons etc.,  a tablet can never quite "do the trick".

Some games, yes. For others a tablet will be found severely lacking and take away significantly from the gameplay.

I do however see your point. Vita and tablet apps can do the same to PS3.

As ladyguy said this is all rather speculative and when we get a more indepth look at the wii u capabilities then better conclusions can be drawn.