pokoko on 31 August 2013
You're taking a chance, regardless. I think I remember hearing about a few Wii U turning into bricks at launch. You really never know. I have ALL my original consoles, going back to my Atari 2600, and the only ones I've had trouble with are the NES and SNES. My original PS2 is still hooked to the television in the den.
However, I have never bought a console at launch. The Vita was the nearest at less than a year old. I normally wait until the first price cut and/or redesign.
Actually, the whole deal with the Wii U needing a huge patch has just about convinced me to wait on getting a PS4. That, and the fact that there are tons of PS3 games on my wish list.
