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

[happydolphin]

Arius Dion said:

happydolphin said:
To make more exciting software. When people say "it's all about the software", they mean in contrast with the power wars, which bring more pretty in general, while games can still be just as good with weaker hardware.

With new interfaces though, a whole new dimension can be explored in software. It's like getting a third hand on the end of a tail.

Sure. I don't think people can disagree there. But my feeling is the Wii Remote is a better interface for such an endeavor. And the Gamepad is a step backwards from the Revolution.

It's more added to what's already there. That's like saying that the L & R buttons are a step back from the A and B buttons because the A and B buttons are better buttons.

Also, the gamepad was heavily used on the DS, so I don't see why it's so resented when it comes to the U.