Am I the only one worried about the future of Wii U?

[Mr Khan]

Jumpin said:
Since all other points (save 2) have been effectively refuted.

Let me ask about point 2; what is a "hardcore gamer" and why do "Microsoft and Sony own them"?

This doesn't really make a lot of sense to me. As in the next generation, the definition of a "hardcore gamer" will be different or might not even exist; because the term is a little ridiculous as 1337 gamer was before it - and it also means something different now than it did a few years ago.

Second, Sony and Microsoft don't "own" anybody; gamers own Sony and Microsoft systems. Next generation is a new ballpark - people who may use Sony and Microsoft consoles now could easily buy a Nintendo console if it is enticing enough. Less than half of the PS2 audience bought a PS3, and many of those bought Wii and Xbox 360. I see no reason why it would be any different now. Nintendo has the greatest potential user base going into next generation considering 250 million pieces of Nintendo hardware have sold between Wii and DS this generation.

This is a valid point. Just as the definition of casual gamer has slid, so the definition of hardcore gamer has slid and will slide in the future, and the market could very well fall into Nintendo's grip for all we know