| ViktorBKK said: Against. Its potential use in games is questionable to say the least. Furthermore, sacrifices in hardware quality(CPU, GPU etc.) had to be made, for the system to stay within budget. What they end up with, is a weak system with an expensive controller. |
No offense, but even if Nintendo had made a system with hardware closer to PS4, and had a "normal" controller, we'd just be dealing with the N64/GC all over again. Anyone insenuating that somehow the system would be better off or would sell more if it had more powerful hardware, is deluding themselves.
There are people who are going to buy an Xbox no matter how shitty the new one is, or people who are so brand loyal to Playstation that they would never consider getting a Nintendo console (at least a home console). IE there are people who, for whatever their reasons, just aren't going to buy a Nintendo system. I think having the GamePad concept, while also retaining the ability to use the Wiimote for certain games, was the right move. It gives you everything, regular controller, DS type functionality, Wiimote game functionality. You have the works for Wii U. It provides a more broad range to attract a broader range of potential buyers. Because as I said, there are some "hardcore" gamers that Nintendo is simply never going to convince to buy their console instead of the compeition. End of story.
