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For starters, touch screen controller does not equal tablet computer.

Anyone who thinks that by buying a Wii U that the'll be getting the equivalent of an iPad in the package will probably be returning it the next day when they find out

A) it's just a controller
B) it's tethered to the console and has no ability to function independently

But, completely ignoring the touchscreen controller, which all three manufacturers may well end up having, if the Wii U retails for $299, it has the potential to build up a massive lead in the one year it has before the Xbox 3 and PS4 are likely to debut. If the PS4 and Xbox 3 retail for $399 or even more, there's a pretty good chance it will hold onto that lead if they have solid 3rd party support this time around.