Poll - The primary reason for WiiU's lackluster sales is.....

[insomniac17]

I chose the Gamepad. I can't speak for everyone though, and I know it appeals to some. I just find it to be a really hideous device. It looks awkward to use (though I haven't actually tried it; I should, because I work at a Target with a WiiU display...), and it doesn't look like it would bring anything different to the table than the DS/3DS. Between the two, I'd much rather get the handheld, because those come with the main Pokemon games.

Of the other reasons, games and price would be the two biggest factors I'd imagine contribute to the low sales, based completely on anecdotal evidence;

- Price: The store I work at hasn't received new WiiU consoles since launch. We've had the same ~15 Deluxe and ~10 Basic models in the back for months now, plus the two on display on the sales floor. Meanwhile, this Target also sells a black Wii bundle with Wii Sports Resort which sells fairly fast (~$130), and a blue Wii Skylanders bundle (~$150) which only sells when it's on sale (~$120).

- Games: There is only one four foot section devoted to WiiU games, compared to a full four for the Wii, four and a half for PS3, five for 360, four for DS/3DS, and one and a half for Vita. Obviously all of these systems have been out longer, but to the average mom shopping at Target, I'd imagine that a system with more available games (and a lower cost, in the case of the Wii) is more appealing.