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timmah on 14 January 2013
UnitSmiley said:
MDMAlliance said:
UnitSmiley said:
Don't have a Wii U yet but honestly I've always like Nintendo for their games and the fact their mentality is "we don't care about what Microsoft and Sony are doing".

Hardware really doesn't matter to me, the games do. Honestly I would probably be more inclined to get a WiiU if there wasn't a tablet controller as I just see that being an excuse for gimmicky gameplay mechanics. But like I said I don't have one so maybe i'm completely wrong.



For real, I think the word "gimmick" is thrown around too much. Playing video games is about having fun.  A lot of the time, what people are calling "gimmicks" contribute to a person having fun.  The Wii U gamepad definitely changes how you play a game, while at the same time can keep it simple and the same.  

So in my opinion, even if it is a "gimmick," it shouldn't be used as a reason to attack the Wii U.  


Yeah I understand and I wasn't attacking the Wii U or anything :p

But I use the word gimick because when I have to do something using a new hardware feature that I could just have easily done with the press of a button, it feels extremely forced. I think it all comes down to feeling natural. Like, if they made a new Pokemon Snap game (please God!) and you used the tablet or 3DS to actually move around the camera I think that would feel very natural and would be a great way to experience that game.

But like I said I don't have a Wii U but i've been burned by other such features and touchscreens always feel more annoying to use than a standard controller. Especially for gaming.  I'll eventually get one and hopefully i'll be pleasantly surprised.

You still have all the same buttons as a normal controller, so it's not like you're replacing button actions with a gimmick. Interacting with the world map and selecting inventory items on a touch screen is a definite plus, as is playing the game on the gamepad while the TV is in use. Also, you can opt for the pro controller on most games and not even worry about the screen if you don't like it. I've played a bit of NSMBU, AC3 and Batman Arkham City on the gamepad while the wife was watching TV... that alone is awesome. Once I get a pair of TriOrvis 3d glasses I will be able to play AC3 in 3d... on the gamepad... without having to hog the TV all the time... yes.



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UnitSmiley on 14 January 2013
timmah said:
UnitSmiley said:
MDMAlliance said:
UnitSmiley said:
Don't have a Wii U yet but honestly I've always like Nintendo for their games and the fact their mentality is "we don't care about what Microsoft and Sony are doing".

Hardware really doesn't matter to me, the games do. Honestly I would probably be more inclined to get a WiiU if there wasn't a tablet controller as I just see that being an excuse for gimmicky gameplay mechanics. But like I said I don't have one so maybe i'm completely wrong.



For real, I think the word "gimmick" is thrown around too much. Playing video games is about having fun.  A lot of the time, what people are calling "gimmicks" contribute to a person having fun.  The Wii U gamepad definitely changes how you play a game, while at the same time can keep it simple and the same.  

So in my opinion, even if it is a "gimmick," it shouldn't be used as a reason to attack the Wii U.  


Yeah I understand and I wasn't attacking the Wii U or anything :p

But I use the word gimick because when I have to do something using a new hardware feature that I could just have easily done with the press of a button, it feels extremely forced. I think it all comes down to feeling natural. Like, if they made a new Pokemon Snap game (please God!) and you used the tablet or 3DS to actually move around the camera I think that would feel very natural and would be a great way to experience that game.

But like I said I don't have a Wii U but i've been burned by other such features and touchscreens always feel more annoying to use than a standard controller. Especially for gaming.  I'll eventually get one and hopefully i'll be pleasantly surprised.

You still have all the same buttons as a normal controller, so it's not like you're replacing button actions with a gimmick. Interacting with the world map and selecting inventory items on a touch screen is a definite plus, as is playing the game on the gamepad while the TV is in use. Also, you can opt for the pro controller on most games and not even worry about the screen if you don't like it. I've played a bit of NSMBU, AC3 and Batman Arkham City on the gamepad while the wife was watching TV... that alone is awesome. Once I get a pair of TriOrvis 3d glasses I will be able to play AC3 in 3d... on the gamepad... without having to hog the TV all the time... yes.


Yeah I see what you mean, and god that Pro controller is so comfortable I love it! I think the problem I have is more of a personal one and the negatives I associate with touchscreens that come from other bad experiences, not neccesarrily from Nintendo. I'll definitely be getting a Wii U eventually and I'll just have to give it an honest shot before I dismiss it. But like you said, there's always the Pro controller if all else fails :]



kljesta64 on 14 January 2013

yes but its still cool to have that gamepad in your hands,,its yours like a second dick.



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VGKing on 14 January 2013

Wii U would have probably sold better because of price, but if it didn't have Gamepad,it would have had some other "unique" feature.



Otakumegane on 14 January 2013

Nevar, then I would've stuck to my PC. What Nintendo offers me is unique experiences. I can get HD anywhere.



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green_sky on 14 January 2013

I really don't like motion controls for most games. Wii was something i never considered until it hit $99-130 price point. On the other hand i see myself getting Wii U. It is pretty much standard controls with the added functionality of touch-pad and using the screen as semi portable device.



homer on 14 January 2013

Not at launch. I bought it because of the controller.Without it...it is like a less impressive but more expensive ps3/360 with no games.



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wfz on 14 January 2013

As long as I can play Nintendo's amazing first party games, yes.

As much as I dislike Pachter's quotes, he did strike a chord when he said "Nintendo fans would buy a cardboard box with the word 'Nintendo' on it."



flagstaad on 14 January 2013

It depends on the price, if without the controller it would be 250 then I would already have one. If instead they put the same price but more power, then no.

Current buy plan date is June 8th 2013



PScollector on 14 January 2013

Wii U wouldn't have much going for it if there was no game pad.



 

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