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scottie on 01 March 2013
Carl2291 said:
How about these, Scottie?

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=+site:answers.yahoo.com+why+dont+3ds+games+work+on+my+dsi&sa=X&ei=vVEvUYzaNY6R0QXTuIHwBg&ved=0CFoQrQIwBQ&biw=320&bih=533

Clearly plenty of people were confused. Using apple products, which are FAR more popular and recieve FAR more marketing/media attention is silly IMO.


Literally every single 1 of those is a person who was not sure, and then they asked, and now they are sure. You have linked to 20 more people who DO know that hte 3DS is a new console.

 

People can never know things before they are told them. We could use the existance of VGChartz posts to imply that VGChartz users didn't know that the 3DS was a new console before they found out on VGChartz, and it would make as much sense as your argument. This a great example of how casual gamers are not confused by such things, and are capable of finding out.

 

Total

 

22 people who do know that the 3DS is a new console

0 people who do not.

 

Evidence is pointing VERY strongly in my favor.



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newwil7l on 01 March 2013

Why is Ninty being stupid. None of this would be a problem if the Wii U didn't have the horrid name it has now.



curl-6 on 01 March 2013
newwil7l said:
Why is Ninty being stupid. None of this would be a problem if the Wii U didn't have the horrid name it has now.


What would you call it? Wii 2?



newwil7l on 01 March 2013
scottie said:
Carl2291 said:
How about these, Scottie?

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=+site:answers.yahoo.com+why+dont+3ds+games+work+on+my+dsi&sa=X&ei=vVEvUYzaNY6R0QXTuIHwBg&ved=0CFoQrQIwBQ&biw=320&bih=533

Clearly plenty of people were confused. Using apple products, which are FAR more popular and recieve FAR more marketing/media attention is silly IMO.


Literally every single 1 of those is a person who was not sure, and then they asked, and now they are sure. You have linked to 20 more people who DO know that hte 3DS is a new console.

 

People can never know things before they are told them. We could use the existance of VGChartz posts to imply that VGChartz users didn't know that the 3DS was a new console before they found out on VGChartz, and it would make as much sense as your argument. This a great example of how casual gamers are not confused by such things, and are capable of finding out.

 

Total

 

22 people who do know that the 3DS is a new console

0 people who do not.

 

Evidence is pointing VERY strongly in my favor.



Most people now know that 3DS is a new console even though at first they didn't. However hardly anyone knows that Wii U is a new console and just think of it as a "highway robbery" controller

newwil7l on 01 March 2013
curl-6 said:
newwil7l said:
Why is Ninty being stupid. None of this would be a problem if the Wii U didn't have the horrid name it has now.


What would you call it? Wii 2?



Well if they wanted to keep the Wii name in it, that would have been a better choice. They shouldn't have had Wii in the name at all though.

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Screamapillar on 02 March 2013

Not having progressive scan is a deal-breaker. No internet connectivity is fine, as no one plays Wii games online, but not being able to enjoy the games in 480p on your flat-screen is a tad ridiculous.

Sales should be healthy, though. Maybe it'd be a cool idea to sell to your niece or nephew or something.



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zorg1000 on 02 March 2013
curl-6 said:
newwil7l said:
Why is Ninty being stupid. None of this would be a problem if the Wii U didn't have the horrid name it has now.


What would you call it? Wii 2?

Super Wii



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zorg1000 on 02 March 2013

I dont think its a bad idea. if they discontinue the original wii then it might add somr value to the wii u. For $99 u get a wii that only plays wii games or for $299 u get a wii u that is backwards compatible, has internet, hd ready, a new touch screen controller and now they dont look similar. Plus this version is clearly meant for young kids who are justnw getting old enough to play video games and dont need internet and have never heard of a gamecube before



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BloodyRain on 02 March 2013

Not sure the point, a used wii is cheaper I think. It does more then the mini at less the cost. Wii U is a bit of a weird name though, sounds like some wii add on.



Carl on 02 March 2013
scottie said:


Literally every single 1 of those is a person who was not sure, and then they asked, and now they are sure. You have linked to 20 more people who DO know that hte 3DS is a new console.

People can never know things before they are told them. We could use the existance of VGChartz posts to imply that VGChartz users didn't know that the 3DS was a new console before they found out on VGChartz, and it would make as much sense as your argument. This a great example of how casual gamers are not confused by such things, and are capable of finding out.

Total

22 people who do know that the 3DS is a new console

0 people who do not.

Evidence is pointing VERY strongly in my favor.

Eh? The point I was making was that the general consumer was confused and they had to be told via Nintendo adverts that the 3DS was a new generation. They didnt know that the 3DS was a next gen console. A lot of people thought it was a remodel, like DSi or DSiXL.

scottie said:
Carl2291 said:

Well people were confused over DS - 3DS transition. Nintendo knew this, thats why we got the "This isnt DS, this is 3DS" adverts.

Very possible that it could happen again.

Ok, I have no polite response to that. If you wish to believe people are that dumb, go right ahead.

See, people are that dumb.

Also, watch this advert from Nintendo. Having to inform people that its a new gen - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyHph1zSl_c