Soundwave said:
The Wii U really is actually Nintendo's take on the set-top-box/internet TV idea.
It's not supposed to revolutionize game play it's meant to change how a game console functions in the house by letting you use it as a TV remote, browse the web on it while watching TV, play games on it even when someone is using the tv, pick up the controller, take it into your kitchen, grab some tea, continue to play Mario, share Youtube clips, etc.
I also think the Wii U was supposed to be Nintendo's answer to create a less casual console. I think Nintendo bristled a bit at the Wii being labelled "the Wii Sports box" and wanted to create something that had a better balance of core and casual gaming.
It's an idea that probably would take off much moreso if tablets didn't exist, but the idea probably was born around 2010 for Nintendo before tablets took off. Probably seemed like a great idea then.
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That is exactly what it is. You nailed it.
But for those who are inclined to creativity it really is a fun little machine, it gets the ideas rolling about, now we just need to see some real world application of it. The 150+ indie games coming in the next 3 quarters are really going to show that as well.
