It must be better than the Wii before it. I gave up on it a long time ago. Also, I hope the games are good, but I may not get it (I've given up on Nintendo for the most part).
Quote from: Natef on June 07, 2011, 04:05:07 PMIt must be better than the Wii before it. I gave up on it a long time ago. Also, I hope the games are good, but I may not get it (I've given up on Nintendo for the most part).Apparently- I was very pleased to hear that it's getting a new Super Smash Bros. game, designed to work in conjunction with one that's being developed for the 3DS.
Quote from: GoldenFox93 on June 07, 2011, 04:06:40 PMQuote from: Natef on June 07, 2011, 04:05:07 PMIt must be better than the Wii before it. I gave up on it a long time ago. Also, I hope the games are good, but I may not get it (I've given up on Nintendo for the most part).Apparently- I was very pleased to hear that it's getting a new Super Smash Bros. game, designed to work in conjunction with one that's being developed for the 3DS.Eh, Playstation Vita's got me. Over 40 games at launch plus HD remakes of PSP games for free!? AWWWW YEAAAAAA
The Wii died. This's die as well.
i.e.: Nintendo is still for casuals.
No. It's not just the controller. It's a whole full-fledged new console with a new controller to boot.Launches: 2012Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic Controller™, Classic Controller Pro™ and Wii Balance Board™.Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.(Taken from the Nintendo E3 2011 Press Release)Games announced: Smash Brothers, Battlefield 3, Batman: Arkham City, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon Online, Darksiders II, Dirt, Aliens: Colonial Marines, Metro: Last Light, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, FIFA 12, Madden 12, Driver, Lego City StoriesOther facts: (GTTV interview with Reggie, thanks to hiero and others)The price point of the system will be competitive to the current prices of the PS3, 360 in terms of valueThe games shown for Wii U at the show were actually PS3 and 360 versions but the Wii U will look the same or betterNo BluRay SupportController's screen is single-touchBackwards compatible with the Wii's Games, but no upscaling is doneNintendo Online system to be announced by the end of the weekPictures:Console + controller: http://blogs.reuters.com/mediafile/files/2011/06/new-nintendo-wii-e3.pngConsole: http://i.imgur.com/eaN3V.jpgController: http://i.imgur.com/2Ski1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/sf7fp.jpgVideo:E3 Tech Demo: (Stream quality)Controller trailer: Plagurized from reddit.
Battlefield 3 on the Wii U?
One thing I'm curious about is the graphics. What will BF3 look like on it? :P
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