the2real4mafol said: 1. Currently you must use the gamepad to use your Wii U (you can't turn off the gamepad as it also turns the console off!) and every game supports it in some way. 2. Doing a Wii U without a gamepad isn't as simple as you lot think. |
1. No, you don't. You can turn on the system and play Mario just fine with a Wiimote without touching the Gamepad. Yes, the GP does turn on as well, but there's nothing that Ninty couldn't patch to fix any inconsistencies. And unless you're talking about off-TV play, DKCTF says Hi with its black screen while you play.
2. Why not? The two main issues - splitting the userbase and the UI - are addressed in the OP, so what else is there?
3. Fair enough for you personally, but it's sure not selling the console at the moment. At least not at its current price, and Nintendo can't lower the price without dropping the GP. And the console still has one big unique feature - Nintendo exclusives - just like the Gamecube did. Difference is, GC was priced right... and so far, is tracking much higher in sales aligned.
4. Lol, I'm still waiting for links to this massive abundance of "Should Ninty add a GP-less SKU" threads here on the Chartz. Particularly from a Nintendo fan like myself who was a big advocate for not separating the GP until recently. This "lot" would like to see evidence of this.