I like 3rd party games.

You make a convincing case. Although you're leaving out a bunch of things like multimedia options, game-recording software, and achievements on Wii U's rival consoles. Even if those things are ancillary to actual gameplay, they're important to some people. But, then again, you're also leaving out free online, backwards compatibility, and the vast library of software available via Virtual Console, none of which the competition has. So that's another few points in the Wii U's favor.

You're also leaving out a bunch of high-profile third-party games like Destiny, Titanfall, and Metal Gear Solid V, skewing the results in favor of Wii U. But, then again, those titles will also be available on other platforms, including X360, PS3, and PC.

So, yeah, the Wii U is the better option this holiday season. It's cheaper than PS4 and X1, by $100 and $200 respectively; it's got a huge head start in terms of exclusive software; and it provides a free online service to its owners. Now, if you dislike all Nintendo first-party offerings, are disinterested in the handful of third-party games it's getting, and much prefer the exclusives from Sony and Microsoft, then it's a moot point.

The WiiU is just not even an option for a lot of gamers, the majority if you follow the numbers.

Most people want third party games, their favorite franchises, better graphics and capabilities out of these consoles and many other things the WiiU just does not offer or does a lesser job off compared to the likes of the PS4 or Xbox One.

If what you're saying was valid, there never would have been a reason for the gaming industry to move on from the PS1!!!

Because PS4/PC has the games I care about.

why would i buy a system to play games i can already buy for my PS3 or PC? Makes no sense. ANd none of the exclusives coming for that system will make me want to buy it at least not anytime soon.

Haha, everyone look at this guy. He thinks consoles are meant for gaming!

at bolded. thats not true at all.

What's more useful: Tvii (a feature pretty much no one uses) or blu-ray capability?

And no one is adding the extra $50+ for a HDD when the price of the Wii U is being talked about.

Funny how that works.

Looks at the list of exclusives for Wii U... not one game I actually care about.. yeah, I think I know why.

Of course no one adds the additional expense for an HDD to the Wii U. What, did you skip the list in the OP or something?