inside source? is that what they call anonymous sources now if they want to believe them?

Their market?

• The people who own the Wii/Nintendo fans.
• People whom are intimidated by the regular controler.
• Hardcore gamers who'll buy all consoles regardless.
• People who would have otherwise only considered the HD consoles.
• People who want to use apps (512MB dedicated to OS).
• People that are enticed by the new possibilities for playing games.

I think that they have a pretty good shot at selling a good quantity of consoles, but I cannot predict whether or not they'll have another smash hit. I would say sales between the 360 and Wii is a good target to guess at.

Like seriously? No way it's under 300

$200? That would definitely make it very competitive with current gen consoles and persuade more consumers to choose it over the 360/PS.

What I am worried about is the hardware of this console, if they are making profit with a console selling at $200 bundled with what is likely an expensive tablet controller It makes me question the long term and short term performance of the console.

Then buy the WiiU for the exclusives? The other 3rd party ports are just an easy way for 3rd parties to get a game on the console; get used to how it works with minimal expense. If that's the case, expect further 3rd party games (like GTA V, hopefully) down the line.

It IS stupid to buy a Wii U to play a game you could play on your PS3 or 360. That's why it also has about a dozen great exclusive games in its launch window. As it happens, you wouldn't buy it for them, either, which is pretty good for you I guess because it saves you several hundred dollars.

Twilight Princess was a great game, but it was a cut-and-dry port of a GameCube game. Nintendo did a great job marketing it as a Wii game, but if we're talking quality and not sales potential, at least Nintendo's Wii U offerings represent a clear upgrade over what the Wii was capable of.

No, it's not. You want to know why? Because everyone doesn't own a PS3 or 360. And even those who do may wait for the Wii U version since it has improved gameplay thanks to the new controller. I mean, why not? You will buy a Wii U mainly for the upcoming Nintendo games released for it, so you might as well get the superior third party title versions while you are at it?

Bottom line: It is not stupid at all.

If this really launches at $200, then Nintendo might not be as dumb as we think. $200 would really be competing hard with current-gen and next-gen systems.

If Nintendo actually prices their console at this price, then they have a real shot at winning next-gen again.

The phrasing of the statement ("It is stupid to buy a Wii U to play a game you could play on your PS3 or 360") makes it pretty clear that this is under the assumption that "you" own a PS3/360. Since, you know, MegamanZX, who I was addressing, does own one or both of those consoles, which is why he said "I could play on my PS3/X360" in the first place.

I still agree that it would be dumb to buy a new console if the ONLY games you are interested in playing on that console are games you've already played on other consoles.

Fantasy Land. But people are free to dream.