I've come to the conclusion that unless a bunch of launch titles just happen to appeal to you (which is pretty rare), getting a system at launch is mostly just for the excitement of having the new system and enjoying it with everybody. Beyond the fact that it was bad business, I haven't lamented the lack of Wii U games too much. My first several months with it I was just excited to have it and happy to simply bask in the newness, which made me enjoy the first few good games much more than I would have normally. It's fun to read about other people enjoying it online--I hate feeling left out.
So unless you're super into the hype and the pure enjoyment of having something new, buying a system at launch is pretty much always a bad idea. Potential hardware problems and lack of games.
Currently playing:
Bloodbath Paddy Wagon Ultra 9
