The Wii U will be in 3rd place next gen

[VGKing]

PDF said:

VGKing said:

PDF said:
If the WiiU is comparable to the rest of the next gen consoles I think they will be in a very good position, coming off of the Wii market share. They would make a very good argument to own their console, ninty exclusives, new intuitive controller, and 3rd party support.

WiiU is weak compared to the rest of the next gen consoles, its a much harder argument. Tablet-like controller doesn't turn heads like motion control. Lack of 3rd parties turn away your average gamer like me. I think they will be in 3rd if their machine cannot keep up.

Ever heard of the iPad?

What Nintendo has here with the Wii U is the first real tablet gaming console, and it is kid-friendly. It will sell like hotcakes. Mark my words.

I always here that same argument and I think its silly.   The WiiU controller is no iPad.  I can't take it with me, its not portable.  It does not appeal in the same way.  I won't be storing music on it, I wont be getting aps for it, I won't use it for anything other than being a gaming controller which it is.  The only thing the WiiU controller and a ipad really share is the look, not functionality.

I will give you this much, its intuitive, its easy to understand and use.  That will be great selling point. 

Studies have shown that most people use the iPad at home.

No, you won't store music directly on the controller, but you can on the console. There will be apps for the Wii U. At the very least Youtube/Netflix/Facebook...etc. These will all be accessible on the tablet.