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

[Arius Dion]

happydolphin said:

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.

I don't think its like saying that at all. Moreso imagine if after the NES instead of going the SNES route (controller wise) Nintendo copied an Atari 2600 controller for the SNES. I don't see the Gamepad as adding to the Wii Remote in any way, its an abandonment of it in my eyes.

Home console space and Portables aren't lock step. Look at the Vita; Its trying to be a home console on the go and its flopping like a fish outta water. Wii U attempting to be (in your eyes a home console DS) Is also flopping. So..