true that. I should have said since the N64 but that's still more than 15 years ago :P

Given this developer's reputation, my bet is that they have attempted to move the code from, for example, a Cell optimised version of the game, and expect it to work flawlessly, thinking the extra raw horsepower would be enough to overcome optimisation. Now that they realise they have to put the effort to optimise it just like they did with the PS3, they have to call it out and say it's "horribly slow".

Wake me up when a legit developer says something similar.

I guess the 'cool' stuff isn't ready, though I think Nintendoland looks pretty cool. Zombi U looks funky as well, despite the mixed reviews. Seems to be a bit of a Brit vs US split on the reviews there. It should be about the gamez, eh Pezus?

Do these games not have the option to use the Pro Controller or something...?

I have to say that I wouldn't be surprised if the WII U *IS* underpowered.

Nintendo is NOT looking to make a full entertainment platform like Sony and Microsoft are hellbent on making.

Nintendo makes it's business making fun, game systems that casual gamers want to buy and they kick serious ass in that regard. Why would they mess with that success?

The difference is that with 3DS the price was higher for a feature that doesn't change the gameplay in any way or add to the experience other than a graphical effect.  WiiU's Gamepad is a game changer with both games and overall functionality (my opinion).

And do you really think the price is too high?  $299 (basic unit) is a sweet spot for a console launch; had the Wii been $299 it still would have launched phenomenally well.

Why are you so angry? Many people care about THQ's opinions, myself included.

It is more like why do third parties release shovel ware and on rails shooters promissing they will create a real game oncde these half asses tests of theirs sell big enough numbers.

Also don't forget some developers admitted that the shovelware and those part games (carnival games dev as an example) was actually subsidising HD game developement.

Also there is nothing wrong with HOPING for third party support, but in the end they know that most likely the console will be for Nintendo games anyway.

I don't see this ever changning no matter how powerful Nintendo makes a console. ONly way they will fix this and I ave been saying it for years, is to invest in more studios and acquire where possible. They have come out some what strong at launch with a few unexpected annoucements, however they need more western sdtyle studios for their mature games.

It is just your intepretation that they were talking just about clock speeds and even if they were, it is just a powerpc cpu. Just like the one in 360, with slight modifications and slower clock speeds,

That other part of your post is just bullshit. Care to tell me which athlon 64 is "much faster" than any i7? No, wait. Tell me one that is even faster at all.

I don't think so, especially if you consider the Vita is currently selling at $300 regular price and so is the sexy x360s 250GB was selling @$300 pre-holiday bundle.