Will the Wii U be able to do what the Wii did not? Keep gamers interested~

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Well, that depends on whether or not Nintendo abandons it late in its life as they did the Wii, but I don't think that will happen this time. I certainly think it has a shot at doing very, very well.

Nintendo hasn't enjoyed a head start with a home console since the NES. That, in addition to its stellar first party IPs, the affordable launch price, and what the new controller offers could make it the victor of the 8th generation.