i was surprised at how one sided it was, and the lack of wii-u hype.

IGN Nintendo's... interesting conduct throughout the past generation means that their readership is going to be sparse on Nintendo fans. I recall assessments at one point saying that Wii and DS sections made up 2-3% of site traffic.

wow, it's that low? Most people that follow the site are sony or microsoft fans.

Impressive. Look at that Wii U go ...

Anyway spring next year I plan on getting both the PS4 and Wii U. If (and tha's a big if) I get the XBO it will be 2015 ish. It all depends on my friends and what exclusives it has (that interest me).

Its still early yet. Looks like Sony will be in the lead for a bit, but MS isnt stupid, they will adapt and come out swinging down the road when they have more games closer to release. They have made adjustments allover the place trying to get it right, I dont see that stopping, though it will take awhile but thats ok we are only a week into things here.

it's gonna be exciting!

Absolutely, I think this competition is going to bring out some great games and features over the next few years. Great time to be a gamer indeed.

Local multiplayer doesn't mean as much to me anymore because all my real friends have grown up.  When we get together its to have a beer and wings, watch the game, etc.  It's rare that we get together and play video games (actually, never anymore).  A little sad, but that's how life goes.  I think much of the crowd in their late 20s / early 30s and beyond has grown up.  I still like nintendo, but they NEED to fully embrace online play, I'm sorry.

That and kids these days, at least in the states around my area (Cleveland), seem to play more Xbox 360 than Wii / Wii U.   So it is a bit of a troubling trend for Nintendo, and trust me I love the company.  Yeah I get they have survived for X years doing things their way, but time are REALLY changing this time around.  Lack of 3rd parties giving a damn puts them in a tough spot.

I know that when I buy a Wii U, that money is almost strictly spent to then have the right to buy NINTENDO games.   Just sayin.

if I kept on visiting the site I would have voted for Wii U but I barely visit the site anymore

Wasn't this poll made pre-180? I remember doing this survey back in June IIRC.