they seemed to have no idea who they wanted :O it certainly wasn't for the oldschool hardcore Nintendo fans, as we want a regular controller with no motion or screen gimmick
the weird controller makes me think it was aimed at casuals, but then again casuals who just grab a controller and play probably wouldn't want a screen on their controller either
Its a mix of the two. Nintendo was hoping to pull in casuals with a gimmick (tablet screen controller, controller still having some motion controls) and I suppose sort of ignored the hardcore fans.
a common misconception is that mega serious gamers are going to want MORE accessories and options (i.e. things that supposedly advance an experience). unfortunately that's not really true and the Gamepad does NOT need a screen. Its far too big.
at any rate the Wii U is just a mess conceptually. Its like in between a gimmick and reasonable usable. It says a lot that a tonnn of Wii U owners swap in the Pro Controller when applicable and available to be used (depending on title), and that Nintendo even released a special Smash Bros. 'Gamecube' controller for the Wii U
the Wii U doesn't add up for any users. And in the end that shows, based on sales it seems the only people who bought the Wii U are die hard Nintendo fans. which on one hand is kind of sad, but on the other (as a positive) it does seem to indicate that there are quiteeee a few NIntendo fans who will stick with them regardless of the crap conceptualized by the big N
I love Nintendo but I sincerely hope they go back to the basics for the NX. The 3DS has been solid, easy and pick up and use. their home console should be the same in terms of accessibility
