Nintendo's Conflicting Hardware and Software Philosophies

[zorg1000]

Aielyn said:

zorg1000 said:
Why? Name the games that absolutely need the gamepad and I believe Miyamoto stated it adds close to $100 on the console. There is nothing inherently wrong with that statement.

"Absolutely need" is a different issue, but games that use the Gamepad in meaningful ways include...

Pikmin 3
NintendoLand
New Super Mario Bros U
Wii Fit U
Wii Sports Club Golf
Game & Wario
Wii Party U
Wonderful 101
ZombiU
Rayman Legends

Note that this isn't a comprehensive list. It's a listing of games I can think of off the top of my head.

Ya I know there are some games that use it but no game thats like wow I cant imagine playing this without the gamepad. Wii had Wii Sports right off the bat and that game would have been 1/100th as popular had it used a standard controller. Many of those games u listed dont even require the gamepad and in Pikmins case the gamepad isnt even the most popular option.

So like the op said, Nintendo needs to release a game that fully utilizes the gamepad and shows off its full potential. If they dont then its basically a device for off TV play and map/inventory, which im fine with but many consumers may feel differently.