ZombieU is literally the only thing about the Wii U launch that has me even vaguely interested. I never buy hardware for the sake of hardware. Some of the "launch window" games are much more compelling.
I don't know about real world hype, but I asked my niece (of the Just Dance, Zumba crowd) if she wanted a Wii U. Her response was, "nah." However, she did inform me that she wanted a new laptop, some Yankee candles, and a leather-bound copy of The Hobbit.








