The Wii U is an odd console, with it's main selling point (the GamePad) at odds with what the system naturally wants to be.
The system wants to be the console for local multiplayer, but the GamePad enforces that only one player gets the entire unique experience.
The system wants to be an efficient, technologically humble console, but the GamePad keeps the system from having a price tag that seperates itself from the other (more powerful) systems. Insteady they've resorted to bundles to try and give you more bang for your buck.
The Wii U wants to be an affordable system that offers a niche in bringing excellent local multiplayer titles for folks to enjoy, but the GamePad is in opposition to these ideas.
I personally enjoy what the GamePad brings to the player. But in the end it only brings it to one player and it's impressive abilities make the system more expensive than it could be with just a Pro Controller.
