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happydolphin said:
Andrespetmonkey said:
happydolphin said:
Andrespetmonkey said:

Let's not get ahead of ourselves yet, we don't know how developed their online network is, I mean it's stil using friend-codes, I know it's been updated, but still... friend codes? Why? Iwatamelon himself said they wouldn't try to compete with PSN/XBL as their too far ahea..., which is a BS statement, but that's for another thread.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Nintendo's online network. You said streaming is the last bridge for Nintendo to cross, I disagree.

Here's the Iwata comment: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/353614/iwata-xbox-live-and-psn-are-too-far-developed-for-nintendo-to-catch-up/

And here's the thing about friend codes: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/06/13/wii-u-will-feature-simplified-friend-codes

Iwata comment: That's just another way for Nintendo to say "We're going our own way". If you disagree, name what they need to have to rival PS/XB other than fancy non-gaming extras.

Friend codes thread (Addressed): http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=144366

Well right now it would need a good store, which it may be getting, and plenty of services like netflix, which it seems to be getting, but it's missing simple features (correct me if I'm wrong) like an achievement system, we don't know much about personalisation, how much content the store will hold, it STILL lacks gamertags, and uses friend codes instead. You could call that "going our own way," but it's clearly not as good a system as XBL/PSN has for friends, and it's so simple. Keep in mnd that these are the features of current gen consoles, Orbis/Durango will definitely come with massive update to their existing service, while the Wii U is barely getting up to speed with the services on their predecessors. That doesn't bother you? (So I'm not really sure what it needs, but I know for sure that it doesn't have them since all that's been announced for it are features the PS360 has, while their successes will, like I said, get a massive update.)