Gamasutra: At 57K sold, Wii U's January performance is historically abysmal

[ethomaz]

superchunk said:

Are you talking about features or pretty graphics?

Wii U has every feature of any other console plus the added benefits of the gamepad where applicable.

Has - equal or better than any competitor
free online
quality web browser - easily best on console
social networking - system unique plus normal web variants
modern digital store
simple ID structure - will be shareable across devices soon
large storage options - far more and cheaper choices
VOIP - far more choices
HD
online TV services - can be viewing while loading up next one
background downloading - doesn't pause when in game/online
core and simplified controls

Exclusive
off tv play
tv / cable / DVR control
video service integrated social network
default background downloading - keeps DLing while in game or online too

Missing
optical out audio - most won't care
media disc playback - most won't care
default capability to connect to pc media - can be handled via web and setting pc as server
voice controls - nearly all won't care

 

It has the features. Just not the software. After all, why do so many people own a X360 and a PS3? software.

But PS360 have all these features and more... The Wii U needs more features than PS360 and not equal... consumers needs a next-gen console.