Wii U 10 Year Anniversary | 10 Years of the Nintendo Wii U

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  • Wii U 10 Year Anniversary | 10 Years of the Nintendo Wii U
    On today's episode of Gaming Off The Grid, we celebrate the Nintendo Wii U's 10th Birthday. Let's take a look at 10 year of the Wii U and what type of legacy the Wii U has left behind.
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  • @fred7796
    @fred7796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This channel influenced me to get a new Wii U. It is more practical to own Virtual Console games than paying monthly NSO Subscription. I want to own Majora’s Mask forever. I don’t know if Nintendo will ever go back to the Virtual Console model.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad we lead you down that path! Yeah im unsure if they will ever go that route either! Cheers!

  • @MatticusFinch1820
    @MatticusFinch1820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Would have never given the Wii U a thought if it wasnt for yalls videos. You guys actually showed how great the system was and what it could do and how it stood out from Wii better than Nintendo did. Its a shame cuz its a great system. I have a pretty healthy Wii U collection, most of the bangers (Except Game & Wario and Devils Third Physical, but i got them digital) and its thanks to yall so, your videos DO make a difference!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah it definitely didnt get the love it deserved when it was out! Cheers!

    • @magicshow32
      @magicshow32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ditto....

  • @RobSackettXTR
    @RobSackettXTR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Happy 10th birthday Wii U🎂🎈. It's an amazing system. I recently took a 3 hours plane trip to the Caribbean and i played my Wii U while on the plane, if there is a 110V plug available you can play hundreds of different games, i had the console on the tray and the game pad on top of the console, it worked beautifully, highly recommended bring on a plane for longer flights.
    Enjoy, RobS

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah we have done the same for long trips and its great! Cheers!

  • @GoldName630
    @GoldName630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love how these guys dont hate on the wii u or say its a terrible console for having bad sales because it is a good console. even though it got poor sales doesnt mean it isnt a good console. you are my new favorite youtuber just for that.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate that! We play games and consoles and go solely on experience! Dont go in with pre determined feelings toward things! Cheers!

  • @tomrwills
    @tomrwills 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    If it played DS game carts, that would have been sweet. Also, it should have played GameCube discs like the Wii did. Then you could have tons of your Nintendo libraries in one place.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats would be a great feature! Cheers!

    • @bubba842
      @bubba842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If they made a DS/3DS add on like the Gameboy player for the GameCube, then the console would have sold alot more. We know the Wii U can play DS games because they sold them on the e store.

    • @JAM609
      @JAM609 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly surprised they didn’t do Wii U2 with an upgrade like that to save that generation

    • @nicknotnamed
      @nicknotnamed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is software mods that are pretty easy to do. Playing DS games and Gamecube games on Wii U with the gamepad is mint.

  • @deadpoinsettia
    @deadpoinsettia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love my Wii U and still haven’t picked up a Switch. Continuing on playing Wind in the Wilderness on this 10 year old console!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be a good reason to stick to the Wii U! Cheers!

  • @Baranowski
    @Baranowski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a Wii U today... just because of your video! :)
    Here in Germany the prices are still relatively fair. I paid €100 ($105) for a console + Breath of the wild + Mario Kart + Zelda Skyward Sword + an extra gamepad.
    I already had a console about a year ago, unfortunately I was stupid enough to sell it back then, even though I had a lot of fun with the games. But thanks to your great videos, I just had to pick it up again. :)
    I like your honest opinions and enthusiasm for retro videogames. Please keep up the good work, your channel deserves a lot more subscribers. Greetings from Germany! ;)

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome to hear you bought a Wii U and got all that for a great price! Thanks for the kind words! Cheers!

  • @shoto3272
    @shoto3272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m definitely glad I picked the Wii U up when I did summer 2021 (even tho I practically paid original market price for it) I managed to get all the games I wanted both physically and digitally via eshop thanks to some the videos you guys put up regarding the virtual console stuff
    Now if only a DS player existed like you guys said it would’ve been LIT and if they ever did manage to allow us to forward our purchases to a future console that’d be lit too but I doubt it sadly still gonna protect my Wii U with my dear life 😂😂 great vids as always!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad we could get you going into that direction! Yeah if that DS Player existed we would be set! Cheers!

  • @TheDeadjam421
    @TheDeadjam421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was building up my collection then started watching you guys and I doubled my efforts cuz Wii U is amazing

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats awesome man! Glad we could pull you in that direction! Cheers!

  • @lordeowstheking
    @lordeowstheking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been playing a lot of wind waker HD on the Wii u and my son and I still play alot of the library and Wii games from the backwards compatibility. Never was my favorite console but always found enjoyment when we took it off the shelf.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome you and your son get to enjoy the Wii U! We always get enjoyment from it also! Cheers!

    • @lordeowstheking
      @lordeowstheking 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GamingOffTheGrid cheers guys 🍻

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks brotha!

  • @scottstephenson2112
    @scottstephenson2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought a CIB Wii U a few years back for next to nothing. You nailed it with the range of the pad. If it could have been played around the house or at least within the home wifi connection it would have been much better.
    Thanks for keeping the love of the Wii U alive!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah i think Nintendo took that feedback and used it for the switch! It would of been of made it thay much better! Cheers!

  • @dwightdixon8508
    @dwightdixon8508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought my Wii U about a year before it was discontinued primarily to transfer my Wii VC to Wii U for it’s HDMI capability. Crazy thing is I was waiting for Wii U to go “on sale” but It never did, even after Wii U was discontinued it still commanded full retail prices. A few years ago I bought an officially factory refurbished 32GB Wii U from Nintendo’s online store and I also still have a new 32GB bundled Wii U I bought years ago. Not sure what I’ll do with either of them but they’re packed up for now. Many missed opportunities but still enjoy my Wii U to this day

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There value will increase over time so no rush! We missed opportunities also! Cheers!

  • @IcePakOG
    @IcePakOG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, I love the Wii U. Sure, it didn't sell well, the tablet range is limited, and the load times are long, but the quality of the games library is solid and probably the strongest lineup of games on any console. Thanks for this 10-year tribute, guys. I'm glad to see you love the Wii U, too.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We totally agree! So underrated! Cheers!

  • @jordanloughry4640
    @jordanloughry4640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great episode!! I love my Wii U still play it all the time. I got lucky and bought mine right before the prices went up. I paid $80 for my CIB Wii U Super Mario Wii U bundle.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats a great deal! You bought at the best time! Cheers!

  • @nathanharsh2590
    @nathanharsh2590 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember I was about to sell my wii u before I found your channel. Now I'm 42 games deep and loving it. Thanks for the solid wii u content. Cheers🍻

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad we helped you keep it and enjoy it! Cheers!

  • @unexplainedphenom81
    @unexplainedphenom81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I picked a Wii U up when it was being discontinued For less than $200 CAD. Amazing console tbh. I have a massive collection of Wii U and mostly Wii games. It's far too underrated Imo

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% agree and you will be glad you got all those games early because the market is going to skyrocket! Cheers!

  • @DubsBrown
    @DubsBrown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    They should’ve named the Wii U the “Super Wii” just like the Super Nintendo

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That might of worked! Would of been better than Wii U for sure! Cheers!

    • @marceltiel7919
      @marceltiel7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That would have been smart, yeah...

    • @SalemMillion
      @SalemMillion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't for the upcoming uSwitch

    • @kr4t0sg.28
      @kr4t0sg.28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Missed opportunities.

    • @Unknown2030U
      @Unknown2030U 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wowww amazing idea!!! Perfect call back to the super Nintendo and that sounds much better than WiiU!

  • @moandaindesigns
    @moandaindesigns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Wii U is going to be like the Sega Saturn, and TG16. The availability is going to go down and the Price will go up.
    Great Video Guys. You are on the money here.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh for sure! The market will explode! Cheers!

  • @davidpallotti4502
    @davidpallotti4502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my Wii U. I've only had it for 3 years and it keeps giving. Was very blessed to have a friend that sold it to me for practically nothing, cib, zelda version. Yalls videos keep me hyped for it, so for the thousandth time, thanks for what yall do.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your Welcome! Glad you enjoy our content! The Wii U is an amazing console! Cheers!

  • @Progressive.G
    @Progressive.G 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your guys' perspectives on these old school consoles 🤘 and I HIGHLY agree in a few years the Wii U collectors market will be on 🔥🔥🔥

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! The market will explode in a few years! Cheers!

  • @DubsBrown
    @DubsBrown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Don’t forget, the Wii U pro controller is the best controller ever made by Nintendo, and probably the most comfortable controller in gaming history.

    • @ChonkUm
      @ChonkUm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If it had analog triggers, I would be right there with you. That's the only flaw in those little gems.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its definitely a hammer and up toward the top! Cheers!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be pretty awesome!

  • @kayldn69
    @kayldn69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an underrated channel... Love the vibe! Only down side: can't get these crazy beers around here (Barcelona ES)

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Appreciate all the kind words! Sucks you cant get the brews! Cheers!

  • @Schimnesthai
    @Schimnesthai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I discovered you guys through the Wii U videos (and subscribed), i'm always looking for Wii U videos (as i said in my first comment on this channel) and finally made a very good one of my own to celebrate the anniversary, and i'm glad to see so many celebrating that. I forgot to celebrate every other console, but not the Wii U, a system that its still my main gaming place and what motivated me to collect, all good things.
    Also, i agree about the Gamepad thing, that scares me a ton, i do take care of it, but i'm looking for another Gamepad.
    Its interesting really, because you can bypass the Gamepad in many games, even the ones that ask for it, like Mario Maker, you send the signal of the Gamepad, the game lets you in and then just use a Wii Mote, i imagine that there could be a hack to enable the entrance to games without a gamepad. The only thing that seems "unpatchable" is the Settings menu, since you can only change those on the Gamepad, someone would need to modify the bios in order to access those, or just keep the settings to your liking and never touch them again. Now with the Gamepad out of the way, the other issue is the flash memory on the system, and idk what to do about that except backup the system on to an SD.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are glad you enjoy our Wii U videos! We thoroughly enjoy the Wii U also and believe its severely underrated! Yeah im sure there is a way to hack pass the gamepad but we are unsure how! Good luck! Cheers!

  • @ShinobiSyns
    @ShinobiSyns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the WiiU, first Nintendo home console I owned since the super Nintendo. And coupled with the 3ds made me fall in love with Nintendo all over again

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats awesome! It can definitely help pull people in like that with how great it is! Cheers!

  • @jonathanlisowski5618
    @jonathanlisowski5618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love y'all for doing this & all the Wii U work you did in the past! Cheers & Happy Birthday Wii U!!!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man! Cheers to you and the Wii U! Cheers!

  • @robertwarf3316
    @robertwarf3316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love and miss our Wii U. The Switch is awesome but I think our Wii U has gotten way more play. Also when you soft mod it? Man so good. I loved Splatoon. We had that Splatoon shell that was shown in the video here.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It definitely has more to play in our opinions! That shell is sexy! Cheers!

  • @wouter1930
    @wouter1930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video on the Wii U again guys! Still have connected the Wii U next to the PS4 and Switch. Recently played Yoshi's Woolly World, underrated game by the way. And just bought s new copy of Devil's Third for €20 in Holland.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats a great deal for Devils Third! Yoshis Woolly World is a solid game! Cheers!

  • @readpaperbackbooks
    @readpaperbackbooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos rock! Thanks for all the Wii U stuff, especially this past year - really helped give me some direction in what to pick up on the eshop before it closes. Too bad the Wii U wasn't advertised better with a different name when it came out - completely flew under the radar. Most people didn't know it was a new console. Even though Nintendo is done with it, I suspect the Wii U will live on with a niche but dedicated fanbase (3DS too). Pretty sure there's a team currently working on a Nintendo Network replacement that'll keep online gaming going for both the Wii U and 3DS and bring back the Miiverse.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoy our videos! Yeah the marketing was really bad for the Wii U! Cheers!

    • @HelloSwiftful
      @HelloSwiftful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe it's called the Pretendo network. Cause Miiverse was just awesome.

    • @readpaperbackbooks
      @readpaperbackbooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, thats right! Pretendo haha. Definitely looking forward to that and having a functional, unofficial Miiverse again!

  • @ignacio633
    @ignacio633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t own a Wii U when first released. I own one now recently and this system it’s such a gem 💎. Loving it.
    Thanks for bringing us this video to us gamers. Great job.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you got a Wii U and enjoying it! Completely underrated console that more people need to give a try! Cheers!

  • @elevation40-
    @elevation40- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great discussion on Wii U! I really wonder how different it could've been with different marketing. I remember towards the end of the Wii lifecycle there always being discussion of a "Wii HD." Crazy it's been 10 years!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah better marketing and this could of taken off! Cheers!

  • @AstralFrost
    @AstralFrost 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loving the production values, guys! You guys are a foundry of knowledge and passion.
    Never did own a Wii U, but it sure had a lot of great games on it and I'm thankful that most of the ones I wanted have come out on Switch since. I am still hoping for Wind Waker!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The library is really good and its so underrated! Cheers!

  • @dcjrsrt10
    @dcjrsrt10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always looking forward to these videos.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you look forward to videos man! Cheers!

  • @JimMorrisonsBathtub
    @JimMorrisonsBathtub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had never thought to add 3DS and DS compatibility to the Wii U but that would have been brilliant. It would obviously have increased the production price but I'm fairly certain it would have driven up the sales of the Wii U and of Wii U and 3DS games and made Nintendo much more money. My only guess for why they didn't do it is because they were worried it would have hurt 3DS sales but I think it would have been well worth the risk. At a minimum a connection cable between the 3DS and Wii U that would let you play DS games on a TV would have been great too. Also I think Nintendo made a huge mistake in not letting you connect your Switch to the dock with a cable so you could have an optional Wii U style second screen in Switch games.

    • @ChonkUm
      @ChonkUm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude slow down, you're making too much sense lol

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some great takes here! They should of added some of these features! Cheers!

  • @samanthaazira
    @samanthaazira 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved the wii u so much. From trading in games while in college to get it, to paying retail price for pro controllers. Late game nights with Nintendoland, mario 3d world co op, to mario kart 8. This console was so amazing and I hate others didn't get to experience it.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For sure! If more people gave it a chance they would enjoy it like us! Cheers!

    • @samanthaazira
      @samanthaazira 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GamingOffTheGrid sent ya a Instagram message with a question

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will check it out!

  • @mashamaxret
    @mashamaxret 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the entire Wii U North American physical collection and owe it to you guys. Y'alls channel got me curious and the rest is history. Excellent console. Excellent channel. Cheers boys.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats amazing man! Thats not easy to do! Congrats! Cheers!

  • @mjdf122
    @mjdf122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The guys are back it’s Wii U Time 10 Years Of Greatness For The Wii U

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heck yeah man! Such a hammer console! Cheers!

    • @mjdf122
      @mjdf122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GamingOffTheGrid enjoy the week my guys

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man!

  • @daver7178
    @daver7178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always, cheers fellas. I just finished off my complete NA Wii U set, including most of the controller box and big box variants. So, no longer will your price hike videos give me anxiety to finish off my set ASAP lmao.... Take it easy mangs

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is so awesome man! You are sitting pretty! Cheers!

  • @jjc0064
    @jjc0064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wiimote n Nunchuck fps control was always massively underrated to me, the Wii CoDs were amazing to play online if you got your control setup right and weren't bothered about how it looked, it didn't matter it played with accuracy like mouse and keyboard but from your couch and the intuitiveness and fun of just aiming and shooting, and the Wii U gave us 2 HD CoDs, and BlOps2 at launch was an awesome experience.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it did! Having those all at launch you think it would of helped it do better! Cheers!

  • @drewtodd4471
    @drewtodd4471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see the GameCube, Wii, and Wiiu are almost like a legacy. One of the benefits of Wiiu is that yeah, games came out as a dribble. But that meant I bought almost everything, even games I wasn't sure I would like. I was going to buy Smash, MK, Pikmin, etc. But would I have picked up Legend of Kay? Samurai Warriors Orochi? I don't know.
    But I did, and I'm glad I did. Not everything I bought really resonated with me, but a lot did. It's okay to try new things. Even my crappy Wiiu games are at least interesting on some level. Cheers guys!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They made alot of games bery enjoyable and had lots of depth! Cheers!

  • @richardheckmann1892
    @richardheckmann1892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Wii U and me and my kids play on it all the time. It’s a great console. Great video guys

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats awesome you get to make those memories with the kiddos! Cheers!

  • @iceman_75
    @iceman_75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still have my WiiU hooked up downstairs and play it often. Best way to play Batman Arkham City and Splinter Cell Blacklist!
    Good stuff as always guys!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% agree! Those two games on the Wii U are amazing! Cheers!

  • @ChonkUm
    @ChonkUm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never had one around launch or during its life cycle, but have bought two in the last year and a half, and absolutely love them. We all thought it was literally just a tablet for the Wii, and ignored it back then. What an incredible little system Nintendo fumbled the bag with LOL.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah Nintendo failed on marketing the Wii U! Glad you are enjoying it now! Cheers!

  • @magiccardmaker3588
    @magiccardmaker3588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Give the some Retro-Indie developers a dev-kit, that will make sure the system lives on for another decade.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Indie scene has been strong in the modern scene so we totally agree! Cheers!

  • @IanPrino
    @IanPrino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, guys, I have two Wii U systems, and I will be buying a white version after the turn of the year. I really hope there is a big closing sale of the eshop in February. Great video, as always, guys

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They probably will have a sale toward the end! That's awesome your collecting all those Wii Us! Very smart! Cheers!

  • @invicta6110
    @invicta6110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Picked up a very minty CIB Mario & Luigi Wii U along with a boxed pro controller, a few shovelware games and about 50 Infinity characters for $200 off marketplace a few months ago. I almost passed but then thought "when is the next time I'll see one CIB?", particularly in this condition. I agree, now is the time if you want to collect cheaply. They're not going to become any easier to get. According to the wiki page only 6.5 million units for the US market.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the collect ability will be hard the longer people wait on the Wii U! Cheers!

  • @andyp696969
    @andyp696969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another Wii U and I'm buzzing to see. Cheers Gents again 😀

  • @retrojoesentertainment2254
    @retrojoesentertainment2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad Wes found a spot for that clean nes advantage!

  • @skaldawy1
    @skaldawy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoy your Wii U videos. Hoping they continue past March 2023.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im sure we will come up with ideas past March 2023! Cheers!

  • @bartfoppes7817
    @bartfoppes7817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is so wierd for me to hear you guys say Gezellig, which is Dutch for Cozy.
    As always loved your video.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah we learned about that a little while ago! Cheers!

  • @joseflavanway423
    @joseflavanway423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Totally agree fellas! Wii u holds up fantastic. So glad i held on to the collection. One year ago i got the mario maker edition cib for $75! The switch owes much success for the wii u. Way ahead of its time!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great deal on Mario Maker! It definitely laid the groundwork down for the Switch! Cheers!

  • @jeffbandy7065
    @jeffbandy7065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wes, you have a future in voice over acting! :) Another great video, thanks boys!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ive heard that before! I dont think im that great at it! Thanks though! Cheers!

  • @matthewsalmon8194
    @matthewsalmon8194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you take the Wii U ports out of the Switch library - it wouldn't be the same console.. It's a bit crazy that games like Zelda WW & TW HD, Xenoblade X and Starfox haven't come over.. For me the Wii U is also a fantastic retro modded console - with full gamecube over HDMI support, Mame arcade and 1-5th gen (apart from Saturn) - or via Virtual console.. This will be what carries it fwd in people's minds. It was also a banger for Indie games -playing games like Axiom Verge, shovel-knight, affordable space adventures etc. Love the Wii U and it deserves to be remembered and played.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% agree with everything you said. Axiom Verge is a very underrated game! We love Shovel Knight also! Cheers!

  • @Spartan77
    @Spartan77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video guys. I am still playing Sin and Punishment from time to time. Cheers, Ciento, Salud.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are also! Such a great game! Cheers!

  • @ShadyPlatinum777
    @ShadyPlatinum777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing to remember with the Wii U is that Nintendo made some of their best first party games. Also on the market I think Wii U will pop one day simply because it has such a small library so people will want to get a full collection.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So many great first party titles on the Wii U! The whole library is underrated! Cheers!

  • @cd5sircoupe
    @cd5sircoupe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Back when I worked for Best Buy at that time, most casuals didn't really understand what the Wii U was, often people assumed it was just the Wii but better. The Playstations & Xboxes were easier to explain to that parent buying for their kid, but even then some of the different models confused people. I agree in thinking that if Nintendo had named the Wii U anything else, it probably would have had stronger sales because the target market would understand the value proposition. I think Nintendo were banking on using the name recognition from Wii to pull people in, but they mostly just said "well I've already got a Wii, why do I need another one?" and it backfired.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the marketing was absolutely awful by Nintendo! They could of done alot of things better! Cheers!

  • @phantom8157
    @phantom8157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Wii U is one of my favorite consoles ever, the first complete set I've ever collected, so many (yet so few great titles). And you know how I celebrated its birthday...the same way I celebrate my own birthday...
    By working

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol same here! Always work my birthdays! Cheers!

  • @AlBeQuirky
    @AlBeQuirky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, November 18, 2012. Already 10 years, today, since it released. I didn't really know about it until months leading up to Mario Kart 8's release in May 2014. I saw game previews of each track, characters, gameplay, beautiful graphics, etc and I knew right then I wanted to pick up this console. I was not disappointed.
    I really enjoyed playing the Wii U. I didn't have all that many games, but I did enjoy what I got to play and having hardware and software backwards compatability.
    I did enjoy playing on the Gamepad (massive VMU) for the most part and miss having that as an option on the Switch. The thing I hated the most is that the Gamepad was required for the system to work and having to have a bypass to use a controller as player 1 over the Gamepad. Sometimes it could get frustrating.
    There was a lot of potential with the Wii U and it wasn't presented well with marketing and it may have been a bit to early to do what Nintendo was going for, which we have seen a lot of that carry over to the more successful Switch.
    I may hook mine up again sometime and play some games, whether Wii U or Wii. The discs are the game cases are beautiful too and the discs have those round edges which just feel right. Cheers 🍻

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah the Wii U had so much potential if marketed right! Hope you do hook them up! You will have a good time! Cheers!

  • @slick-nh7is
    @slick-nh7is 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video fellas. I probably wouldn’t have bought a Wii U if it wasn’t for your enthusiastic videos about it. Tbh I haven’t played mine much yet, but I’m definitely gonna make time to this week. Been playing way too much Asphalt 9 legends on Xbox game pass. Actually made me think of you guys. Yous may be into it, it has a burnout ish quality, although it is a little glitchy. Also thought that a top 20 modern games you have been playing, or best of new ish PlayStation or Xbox game pass would make for interesting videos, even though it’s not retro related. Thanks

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You never know we might do something like that! Hope you enjoy your Wii U! Cheers!

  • @Fraxzor
    @Fraxzor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    People thought the tablet was an add-on for the Wii as there was a TV ad that didn't show the console, Nintendo later showed an image of the console

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah the marketing was awful by Nintendo! Cheers!

  • @Marc_Araujo
    @Marc_Araujo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just wish the Wii U could've played Gamecube disks (it could've been the defenitive, EASY way to play both Gamecube and Wii games in 480p via an hdmi connection). That's my only complaint of the console...criminally underrated system.
    P.S. In 10 years, the Wii U will be the new Saturn...def finish your collecting of the console now.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it would of been awesome if it played Gamecube games! Yeah its prices will go through the roof so i agree with that! Cheers!

  • @samhung2821
    @samhung2821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid guys. I love seeing wii u anything

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Its one of our favorite consoles! Cheers!

  • @OriginalMegamanX
    @OriginalMegamanX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the wii u. It was the first console my wife and I bought together after we got married and started her down the road to collecting games with me. I also have to say that despite the somewhat limited range of the wii u tablet I've still logged a respectable amount of hours on my wii u from the toilet. My wife has heard a wide variety of expletive deleted phrases coming from the bathroom. Lol. As always great video guys.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol thats awesome! That you two can bond with the Wii U! Cheers!

  • @TheRavenArchon
    @TheRavenArchon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my Wii U. Easily top five fav consoles. I’m fully aware that some mistakes were made by Nintendo with the design, hardware, marketing, etc, but I love the tablet, I love the features of the console, I love its virtual console, and almost every game on it was an instant classic.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a hammer for sure! So underrated in the grand scheme of things! Cheers!

  • @fredflintstone5356
    @fredflintstone5356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a second Wii U second hand for my daughter for just $30. The person who was selling sold the system with 7 first party Nintendo games but it didn’t have a charger for the game pad. I ordered a charger off Amazon for $18 so $48 all in for about $500 worth the stuff.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats a great deal man! Not easy to find that for the Wii U! Cheers!

  • @fredflintstone5356
    @fredflintstone5356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even though the range of the game pad is poor, the game pad did work in the spot on the next floor right above the console. I remember playing the system on the game pad on the main floor couch while the system was in the basement.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow never tested it in that way! Might have to experiment! Cheers!

    • @fredflintstone5356
      @fredflintstone5356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GamingOffTheGrid yeah I was right above the console lol. 5 feet either direction though I lost signal but the spot on the couch was perfect with no interruption.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah it can be a big pain!

  • @retrojoesentertainment2254
    @retrojoesentertainment2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Decent beer! Cheers to U! The Wii U!

  • @marceltiel7919
    @marceltiel7919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still have my original WiiU from, maybe 8 or 9 years ago. I was totally not aware it was even out since I didnt follow the news on consoles back then. Nowadays I have softmodded it and play some Gamecube games on it as well as retroarch (pc engine cd etc)....dont care much for the Wiiu library of games myself, no one is online anymore on CoD black ops 2 I used to love and play fondly 6 years ago. My Ps3 I can still play CoD (ghosts) online with multiplayer

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah im sure the Wii U online lobbys are completely dead! Cheers!

  • @lockepsb
    @lockepsb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    0:15 Nintendo Wii U came out in 2012 not 2013

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes it did! Our bad! Cheers!

    • @lockepsb
      @lockepsb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GamingOffTheGrid no problem, just wanted to give Wes some shit. Lol

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @SalemMillion
    @SalemMillion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I talked my brother into getting my nephew and niece a Wii U, i just hope the online servers aren't getting shut down like what's happening to the Vita

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They will eventually down the line but unsure of when! Cheers!

  • @melvinblackburn195
    @melvinblackburn195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I prefer to judge a console on its individual strengths and merits. I can find a lot to enjoy with every console you care to name. Other than Mario Kart 8, I still play those great games that have been ported to switch on my Wii-U. I still give my console strong monthly use. It isn't a failure in my gaming life. Thanks for your great content!!!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here man! We play it quite frequently! Its a hammer for sure! Cheers!

  • @birdyy2j515
    @birdyy2j515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks boys for another sweet video. Got a Wii U a year ago off your video and haven't looked back. The amount of shit you can do to this system is astounding but I do want to collect like a good boy too so I've now got about 30+ Wii U games and just the few that are heavy hitters almost makes up for the fact that I'm a filthy asshole buying cheap Wii U games off EBay makes me feel like a real boy.
    Cheers from Australia

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the Wii U is a powerhouse! Glad you are growing your Wii U Collection! Cheers brotha!

  • @ezyglide0909
    @ezyglide0909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who’s owned every Nintendo console from SNES to Switch except the Wii U, I never thought I’d own one myself until last month at a flea market after hearing the news about the closing of the shop channel. The marketing at the time of its release just didn’t hook me, because the commercials made it look like a toy full of family games and not enough on the idea of what groundbreaking gameplay ideas it could have accomplished. I love my switch, but it’s lacking in many other features the Wii U had

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We agree! We feel like if more people played more they would lean toward the Wii U! Cheers!

  • @boo1_gaming927
    @boo1_gaming927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Wii U is an interesting console. I got mine in 2013, and used it regularly for a few years. The Wara Wara Plaza with all of the Miis with Miiverse made the Wii U more than a console. It brought a sense of community, but with a lack of games, I eventually lost interest, probably around mid 2016. I still have it though. The Game Pad was also a good gimmick, but Nintendo needed more direction with it. Most games didn't really use it that well. Games like Mario Kart and Smash doesn't even require the Game Pad to properly play. The only game I found it most useful in was Wind Waker. With that aside, with what games Nintendo brought to the console, they absolutely nailed them with a couple of blunders, especially to Animal Crossing fans. For a while, it had Earthbound Beginnings as an exclusive. The Wii U was hands down a blueprint of what the Switch would become. Most of the features on the Switch were present on the Wii U already. Playing on the TV, playing on the Game Pad as a handheld, and even tabletop mode. You could play Wii games on the Game Pad. The camera area emulates a sensor bar, so there's no need for extra accessories other than the stand, which came with the deluxe bundle, which was basically most bundles, especially after the 2013 price cut. I could go on about the Wii U and how it was unique in not just the games, but I feel like I've already talked enough already. It's truly one of Nintendo's most unique systems to date, if not ever.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah Nintendo was definitely experimenting with it! We think it set the stage for the Switch! Cheers!

  • @mattblom3990
    @mattblom3990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember when I got my Wii U playing off the controller 20 feet away from the console in my bedroom and thinking "why can't I just carry this anywhere?" The seeds for the Switch were planted it seems.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it does seem they heard that the noise from people and improved it on the switch!

  • @jediguy634
    @jediguy634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The couch co-op A-Semetric games blew me away at the time. Even today i think it was a pretty radical concept.
    I'll defend to the grave that the BEST way to play RE4 was on the Wii.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah that is very true! Theres some other Wii games that are similar! Cheers!

  • @infinityGtd
    @infinityGtd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still have the Wii U today it didn’t broke and play it regular , How you guys edited this awesome video ? What tool

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We use Adobe Premier Pro! Cheers!

    • @infinityGtd
      @infinityGtd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GamingOffTheGrid amazingly thanks been wanted to a create a content !cheers

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck!

  • @benlomas1490
    @benlomas1490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BEST CONSOLE EVER

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its definitely one of our favorites! Cheers!

  • @marsbase1357
    @marsbase1357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never had one back in the day. But 6 months ago I got 2 of them and I love it.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats awesome you got one and enjoying it! Cheers!

  • @mOddEdLiKeHeLL
    @mOddEdLiKeHeLL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wii U is a great console. I picked up another as a spare console w/ tablet. I've been also picking up games for it just in case.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never hurts to have backups! The values of those games will rise! Cheers!

  • @El_Chompo
    @El_Chompo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been waiting for years for blackdogtech to restock their Wii HDMI native conversion boards. Starting to think it will never happen but it looks like a Wii U might be a better option since it has that already. Great video.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah the Wii U would be a better option! Thats just our opinion! We think it would be easier for you! Cheers!

  • @famousyoutuber5406
    @famousyoutuber5406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just played black ops 2 on wii u last night. Definitely the best way too play it.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is so amazing to play it co op on the Wii U! Its our favorite way! Cheers!

  • @mancman-bu4kz
    @mancman-bu4kz ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the fact can watch telly and play especially when kids off school, I paid 140 other week for 32g one with 5 games

  • @jamesdevey2633
    @jamesdevey2633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved the Wii U and when the games used the pad correctly the games were awesome like MarioMaker, Project Zero, Captain Toad, but alot of developers were lazy with the pad and just used it as a map. When I spoke to "non gamers" about the Wii U mostly they thought it was just an add on the Wii which to me was shocking. So for me Nintendo didn't advertise it well. So the down fall of the console was there own fault.
    Great video as always

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah they really failed at marketing the Wii U! If more people gave it a chance they would enjoy it! Cheers!

  • @nicholaskingston390
    @nicholaskingston390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you build it, the Wii U will come.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is this Heaven? No its the Wii U! Cheers!

  • @Kyngvods
    @Kyngvods 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finnally beat Mike Tyson’s punch out !!!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome man! Thats an impressive feat! Congrats! Cheers!

    • @Kyngvods
      @Kyngvods 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GamingOffTheGrid love u guys and love watching the content!!

  • @richardzinger3724
    @richardzinger3724 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I’ve purchased 3 copies of COD Ghosts for my Wii U, all 3 look perfect - no scratches nothing. None of them work, every other game works fine in it.. anyone else having this issue?
    Two copies show the invalid game error with the question mark & one will pull up the title menu and freeze every time..
    I even bought another console thinking my original one was broken but I’m having this problem on both consoles.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure! Thats a head scratcher! Hope you figure it out! Cheers!

  • @brandonjenkins6381
    @brandonjenkins6381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WiiU needs a 3ds game attachment so you have access to the full DS and 3DS on the WiiU . Definitely agree with you guys on that because I'm not a mobile gamer neither but there's some good games on the handhelds.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be awesome! They should of thought of that! Cheers!

    • @brandonjenkins6381
      @brandonjenkins6381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GamingOffTheGrid definitely would've pushed a shit ton of units. Especially if they did a bundle to launch it. Get those DS and 3DS players who probably didn't have a WiiU with the ability to play the game on the TV. Especially if you could import and export the save data back to the WiiU. We need to take our ideas to someone who can turn them into reality. Could make some serious bank in a partnership with the right person who knows tech and how to adapt ideas into hardware.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Completely agree!

  • @jepicondyle
    @jepicondyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am in love with your splatoon gamepad shell. I’ve been eyeing one on ebay. The buttons and d-pad still easy to use?

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ours still works perfect! It does look slick! Cheers!

  • @martinaurik2189
    @martinaurik2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another game that you can create on Wiiu was “Mario vs Donkey Kong tipping stars”(also available on 3DS)I still love my Wiiu.The Final years of the “Wiiu” .I got frustrated with “Nintendo’s directs”announcing a lot of 3DS games and almost some to none Wiiu games.Not even multiplatform games😢

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah they gave up on the Wii U too fast! Cheers!

  • @ianeons9278
    @ianeons9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to disagree strongly that the Wii U will never be as nostalgic as the GameCube. Yes the GameCube sold a little more but sales don't matter. People are just as nostalgic for the N64 and GameCube as they are for the Wii, although those systems sold 70-80 Million less. Wii U only sold a few million less than the GameCube and I think that it's going to have the same legacy as the GameCube. I mean the DreamCast sold less than the Wii U but is still just as nostalgic as the GameCube. I know a lot of older people will disagree, but trust me this is coming from someone who grew up during that era.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You make a good point! We might of misspoke! We meant it as since the gamecube sold alot more there wont be as many people with nostalgia! Cheers!

  • @damian9303
    @damian9303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had one since Christmas 2013 so of course I’d love to still make use out of mine, especially first when Splatoon and Mario Maker actually gave me reason to play on mine over on Xbox but also now with how the current homebrewing scene is going. Despite all that, just seeing what the Wii U still has going till this day, how little of the staple titles for the console used much of the GamePad gimmick as evident by their rampant portings to the Switch, I could never excuse buying one when they are selling on eBay for same as a used Switch or NIB Switch Lite. The ones that can be softmodded can always be emulated to play games, it isn’t piracy so long it’s a title you own the cartridge form of.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We see your prospective! Alot of people have it! We enjoy the Wii U a little more than the switch but love both! Cheers!

    • @damian9303
      @damian9303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GamingOffTheGrid very true, I do as well but the combined cost of the system and gamepad for in the used market makes it hard to recommend on its own compared to the better supported Switch. many thanks for responding!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your welcome!

  • @italianreddnek2844
    @italianreddnek2844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I picked up an extra Wii U couple years ago. Just so I Will always have one working.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always a good strategy to have backups! Cheers!

  • @davistobia1425
    @davistobia1425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just picked up a back up wii u console only for 20 bucks. Might hack and run all my wii and gamecube game off a hard drive.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome pick up and that sounds like fun! Cheers!

  • @larshiggs2514
    @larshiggs2514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday, WiiU. I wish I had gotten to know U.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think alot of people are on the same boat as you! Cheers!

  • @elementogeek
    @elementogeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the Wii U, I have the Zelda special edition and had for a while a bundle that came with Splatoon that I bought for the office thinking I could play all my digitally purchased games on both.. sadly I sold it when I realized you couldn't use a game on both consoles. Wish I'd kept it.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah dang sorry to hear! Hopefully you can get your hands on it again! Cheers!

    • @elementogeek
      @elementogeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GamingOffTheGrid yeah, at least I still have the Zelda one and it works great!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iconic game!

  • @KMACKTIME
    @KMACKTIME 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im a big fan of lactose beers. Strawberry milkshake ipa

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds so good! We love them also! Cheers man!

  • @Paydayfanpage
    @Paydayfanpage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The WII-U got overlooked because some people thought it was a upgrade to the original WII and didn't buy it since the ps4 and xbox one were released and it had little to no support from third parties i went with the WII-U instead of the switch because the games that were ported over were cheaper then the switch versions and had minor upgrades like 1080P and DLC that was already on the WIi-U version of the games.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very true! That played a role and the marketing was awful! Cheers!

  • @TomMooreT2S
    @TomMooreT2S 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been having an idea, which as of now, is not certain but amazing if Nintendo listens to the feedback and pulls this off just right.
    With talks of the Switch’s next-gen successor on the rise, not only is backwards compatibility the main request when talking about legacy content, but a true successor to Virtual Console with every mainline Nintendo console included. The DS, 3DS, and Wii U being among those systems included. If this has to be done, then Nintendo needs to make a 2nd-screen gamepad that you can utilize with the console docked on the TV and with it undocked and attach it to the gamepad and take it anywhere. Let’s face it, some Wii U games CAN’T be ported because either the gameplay is heavily relied on the gamepad or some games have successors on the Switch that pretty much outperform them. So to successfully pull this off, there has to a gamepad. Now I can imagine Nintendo showing it off as a preference for compatible software, but not a gimmick. In the case of dual-screen systems in the Virtual Console successor, it’s mandatory.
    Very few Wii U titles can possibly make their way to the next-gen’s VC:
    - Splatoon
    - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
    - Nintendo Land
    - Xenoblade Chronicles X
    - Star Fox Zero (whether anyone likes it or not)
    - Game & Wario
    - Fast Racing NEO (why wasn’t this ported yet?)
    I know there are others I’m missing, but the ones like Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD are better off just getting remade for the next-gen console. Wind Waker HD doesn’t really need that big of a change (aside from the removal of the Miiverse features), but Twilight Princess HD was a rushed job, and it needs more care and attention to detail to definitely stand out from previous releases.
    If people want the Wii U’s legacy to live on, then this is the way to do it.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is a very good idea! Be cool if Nintendo went that direction! Cheers!

  • @lostmind6976
    @lostmind6976 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I didn't even know about what a Wii u was until 2022

  • @crutchddaddy95
    @crutchddaddy95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Could another reason the Wii U failed be because it felt more like an add on versus a new console to the general public? Much like the 32x or sega cd? As someone else mentiond in the comments maybe changing the name would of made the Wii U differentiate itself from "just another wii" to grandma jones going to grab her grandkid a christmas gift

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats one big reason we think it failed! People thought it was an expansion to the Wii! Cheers!