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How would you rate a two screen experience?

Muy bueno 40 49.38%
 
pretty good 14 17.28%
 
not my thing 8 9.88%
 
horrible 7 8.64%
 
depends on the content 6 7.41%
 
I prefer zero screens myself 6 7.41%
 
Total:81
Panama on 21 December 2012
d21lewis said:

Panama said:
I only have one gripe and it's the latency between what's displayed on the Pad and TV. It's incredibly noticeable in NSMB U, I tend to play only off the Pad as a result.



Other than that I enjoy being able to play lying down on my bed.

Wtf!? I've played on the TV using the pad as the controller and I've played on the controller with no TV at all and I've never had a problem! Also, since the Wii U controller is getting its image from the console that's connected to the TV, you'd expect the controller image to lag, not the TV!

You TV settings, perhaps?

Could be. Any idea what it is? The TV is on default settings so I don't really know. I'm using the Nintendo packed in HDMI but I doubt that's what's wrong.

Edit: Just found this video, apparently my issue is normal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jJUNQcOmFA, it's just supposed to be like that.  I'm guessing NSMB is the only game that does this. That's really weird for the latency to be better on the pad. I got worried my unit was faulty for a second there.



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d21lewis on 21 December 2012
Panama said:
d21lewis said:

Panama said:
I only have one gripe and it's the latency between what's displayed on the Pad and TV. It's incredibly noticeable in NSMB U, I tend to play only off the Pad as a result.



Other than that I enjoy being able to play lying down on my bed.

Wtf!? I've played on the TV using the pad as the controller and I've played on the controller with no TV at all and I've never had a problem! Also, since the Wii U controller is getting its image from the console that's connected to the TV, you'd expect the controller image to lag, not the TV!

You TV settings, perhaps?

Could be. Any idea what it is? The TV is on default settings so I don't really know. I'm using the Nintendo packed in HDMI but I doubt that's what's wrong.


(Posting on PC and not Wii U, now)

I know that my TV has certain settings for movies and sports that does something to automatically smooth out the footage or something.  I'd have to look at the manual or something to see what the setting is--haven't changed 'em since I got my TV in February.  Anyway, I think it's called "Precision Mode" and it actually makes video games look like they have frame rate issues.  I got a Vizio XVT 3D something or other.  Check your manual and let me know if it helps.



Panama on 21 December 2012
d21lewis said:
Panama said:
d21lewis said:

Panama said:
I only have one gripe and it's the latency between what's displayed on the Pad and TV. It's incredibly noticeable in NSMB U, I tend to play only off the Pad as a result.



Other than that I enjoy being able to play lying down on my bed.

Wtf!? I've played on the TV using the pad as the controller and I've played on the controller with no TV at all and I've never had a problem! Also, since the Wii U controller is getting its image from the console that's connected to the TV, you'd expect the controller image to lag, not the TV!

You TV settings, perhaps?

Could be. Any idea what it is? The TV is on default settings so I don't really know. I'm using the Nintendo packed in HDMI but I doubt that's what's wrong.


(Posting on PC and not Wii U, now)

I know that my TV has certain settings for movies and sports that does something to automatically smooth out the footage or something.  I'd have to look at the manual or something to see what the setting is--haven't changed 'em since I got my TV in February.  Anyway, I think it's called "Precision Mode" and it actually makes video games look like they have frame rate issues.  I got a Vizio XVT 3D something or other.  Check your manual and let me know if it helps.

I'll look into this regardless, I think some of my PS3 games have framerate issues when they shouldn't since I have a new Super Slim. My TV is a bit of an odd one.



Siko1989 on 21 December 2012

to be honest i have played the WiiU on the controller more then on my tv, because of the fact that i am too lazy to turn on the tv to play it. lol




thetonestarr on 21 December 2012

The only complaint I have with it at all is that, on games that don't require use of the screen, I can't turn OFF the screen and just play with the TV. I mean, I can turn off the TV, why can't I turn off the gamepad screen?

But anyways, I love having the second screen.



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d21lewis on 21 December 2012

Like some, I don't even turn on the TV most of the time. If I'm playing NSMB U, Trine 2, Porn, or Call of Duty Black Ops 2, I just use the pad. Then again, I would definitely like an option to turn the screen off if I'm not using it. Even when I use my Pro Controller, the main controller is still powered on, burning its little battery life away.

I can't say it's impossible to go back, though. While I like the feature and what it brings to the table (and I REALLY love the non-gaming features like TVii, the web browser, and Mii Verse), I can go back to the PS3 and 360 and not miss the features at all. They need to find a way to make having a second screen a must have feature.



Flanneryaug on 21 December 2012
Soundwave said:

Is there a way to shut off the screen? Silly question maybe, but I find it kinda annoying, especially if I'm playing in a darker room to have this bright light coming off the controller when I'm trying to pay attention to the TV (as when I'm playing NSMB U on the U tablet).

From a gameplay POV, to be honest I kinda find it underwhelming. You can really only pay attention to one screen at a time. Some of the asymmetric stuff in Nintendo Land is alright, some of it's kinda meh. The dual screen stuff that really seems to work well all seems to be based off the old Pac-Man VS. ideas (the Luigi's Mansion, Mario Chase games). 

My main use of the second screen is being able to use it to browse Youtube and then use the curtain effect to zap a video to the TV for friends. Honestly, I feel like that's hands down the most brilliant use of the controller.

I like being able to log into Youtube and watch a video walk through or go to a FAQ for the same game you're playing if you ever get stuck in a spot too.

Yes, there is a way to turn off the screen. Just press the home button, go to controller settings, and turn it off.



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d21lewis on 21 December 2012
Flanneryaug said:
Soundwave said:

Is there a way to shut off the screen? Silly question maybe, but I find it kinda annoying, especially if I'm playing in a darker room to have this bright light coming off the controller when I'm trying to pay attention to the TV (as when I'm playing NSMB U on the U tablet).

From a gameplay POV, to be honest I kinda find it underwhelming. You can really only pay attention to one screen at a time. Some of the asymmetric stuff in Nintendo Land is alright, some of it's kinda meh. The dual screen stuff that really seems to work well all seems to be based off the old Pac-Man VS. ideas (the Luigi's Mansion, Mario Chase games). 

My main use of the second screen is being able to use it to browse Youtube and then use the curtain effect to zap a video to the TV for friends. Honestly, I feel like that's hands down the most brilliant use of the controller.

I like being able to log into Youtube and watch a video walk through or go to a FAQ for the same game you're playing if you ever get stuck in a spot too.

Yes, there is a way to turn off the screen. Just press the home button, go to controller settings, and turn it off.


The fuck!?  It was that easy!?



Flanneryaug on 21 December 2012
d21lewis said:
Flanneryaug said:
Soundwave said:

Is there a way to shut off the screen? Silly question maybe, but I find it kinda annoying, especially if I'm playing in a darker room to have this bright light coming off the controller when I'm trying to pay attention to the TV (as when I'm playing NSMB U on the U tablet).

From a gameplay POV, to be honest I kinda find it underwhelming. You can really only pay attention to one screen at a time. Some of the asymmetric stuff in Nintendo Land is alright, some of it's kinda meh. The dual screen stuff that really seems to work well all seems to be based off the old Pac-Man VS. ideas (the Luigi's Mansion, Mario Chase games). 

My main use of the second screen is being able to use it to browse Youtube and then use the curtain effect to zap a video to the TV for friends. Honestly, I feel like that's hands down the most brilliant use of the controller.

I like being able to log into Youtube and watch a video walk through or go to a FAQ for the same game you're playing if you ever get stuck in a spot too.

Yes, there is a way to turn off the screen. Just press the home button, go to controller settings, and turn it off.


The fuck!?  It was that easy!?

Yeah, I also recommend lowering the default brightness to increase battery life.



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TakeMeToTheHospital on 21 December 2012
Panama said:
I only have one gripe and it's the latency between what's displayed on the Pad and TV. It's incredibly noticeable in NSMB U, I tend to play only off the Pad as a result.

Other than that I enjoy being able to play lying down on my bed.

that's the input lag on your lcd tv dude. nothing to do with your wii u.