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You make a convincing case. Although you're leaving out a bunch of things like multimedia options, game-recording software, and achievements on Wii U's rival consoles. Even if those things are ancillary to actual gameplay, they're important to some people. But, then again, you're also leaving out free online, backwards compatibility, and the vast library of software available via Virtual Console, none of which the competition has. So that's another few points in the Wii U's favor.

You're also leaving out a bunch of high-profile third-party games like Destiny, Titanfall, and Metal Gear Solid V, skewing the results in favor of Wii U. But, then again, those titles will also be available on other platforms, including X360, PS3, and PC.

So, yeah, the Wii U is the better option this holiday season. It's cheaper than PS4 and X1, by $100 and $200 respectively; it's got a huge head start in terms of exclusive software; and it provides a free online service to its owners. Now, if you dislike all Nintendo first-party offerings, are disinterested in the handful of third-party games it's getting, and much prefer the exclusives from Sony and Microsoft, then it's a moot point.