Why isn't the WiiU part of the next-gen console wars?

[S.T.A.G.E.]

Fusioncode said:

S.T.A.G.E. said:
I guess you've ignored the statements by EA and other people. Not only is Wii U not up to snuff in power, the fanbase is weak for third party. Makes no sense to support the Wii U for them.

I'm not talking about 3rd parties. I'm talking about public perception. 

The general public respond to third parties, I don't understand how most people don't understand this. Look at the numbers. The most successful natural runs of Nintendo were when they had dominant third party support. The Wii is not to be expected because its not the norm. As the Wii U proved using a new gimmick doesn't always work (for non-gamers that is). If you want proper streamline dominance you need to hafve third parties at the ready when going to war. Nintendo did not car and was not ready to have them on their side, so the results went as such.