If consoles sales are all about the software, then what's the point Wii U's second screen?

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richardhutnik said:

superchunk said:
2nd screen, like motion before it, is there to allow NEW software.

And the vitality sensor could also do this.  But, Nintendo didn't bother to release that.  It isn't about the theoretical potential of a feature enabling people to do new things, it is also that what the feature provides is something people want to do.  The big issue is about what is gained by by the second screen.

What's gained is different per game and developer design. I find just being able to take it off the TV as more than enough already. Additionally games like ZombiU have proven it can provide intensity and game immersion not availble without a 2nd screen.