I know right. I'm playing Dragon Age right now and it's gorgeous but I can't help but feel how much better it would be if I was just killing turtles by jumping on them.
matt4045 i didnt say nothing about Dragon Age that game is amazing still are you jumping on turtles in Bayo 2? or in Mario Kart or Super smash bros,i dont think so im talking about games like Thief,CoD,AC,Far Cry 4(Far cry 3 i liked most) and so on
i know! People are so obsessed with 1080p or 900p they forget what they play for. I have a pretty beastly pc but I play on high instead of ultra because performance over quality ;)
People tend to ignore that, although Wii U relies mainly on 1st party titles, XBOne and PS4 could NEVER live on 1st party software. Nintendo is the only company that can sell a system with one company's games. I'm getting a Wii U, and it's because of its amazing exclusives. XBOne and PS4 have a few, but ultimately I can play the same games on PC, with a few exceptions like Halo and Little Big Planet. Wii U is severely underrated, and if you don't like it, you don't have to buy it. Me, and many other Nintendo fans, will be enjoying Smash Bros and other great exclusives this holiday season.
I feel that this console is severely under appreciated. I greatly like the fact that you can play a large of the games on only the gamepad, which is more useful than it sounds initially. Also, it does not require an extensive internet connection like the PS4 and Xbox One. Now, don't get me wrong; I'm a playstation fanboy at heart, but the Wii U feels special and unique when compared to its rivals. It has a strong lineup of exclusive titles and features games that manage to be fun and entertaining without sporting huge amounts of gore and blood, which is something that I don't necessarily dislike, but I feel is better for when my younger siblings are watching. It also feels less of a cash grab than the Xbox One or the PS4. It does not require a subscription service to play online, and, as far as I know, most of the DLC you can buy is high quality and well worth the price.
i remember when the wii u was first released none of my friends bought it and when i asked them why they said that it's just a second wii and wii's are crappy consoles for 5 year olds
Simok1234 the name had a lot to do with it. casuals didnt understand it was a new console. even nintendo has admitted in making a mistake with the name
Yoni123 if it was marketed as a new console, I think the name would have been no problem. Wii U sounds like a successor name to me. The problem was that the only exposure there was on the controller and not the controller and the console, making it confusing.
+Willis Abraham I would love to get the white one.... but I want 32gb----not sure why Nintendo did it this way----Also not sure why they didn't make it so you can bring the Game Pad while you travel to continue the game--- would have been huge
Everyone are commenting "Wii U Sucks" and I'm here like "who cares?", I'm a all round gamer and I play games old or new from any console and its not the power that make the console better, its the games and the gameplay they bring that makes every console/games stand out
Bro you just earned my respect I never thought I would find another person that plays all and only judges by gameplay there are few of us but we are no fanboys we are true gamers
***** Oh so what about the easy game of Donkey Kong Country tropical freeze. My girlfriend done the whole game in 1 hour or less. It was the easy-er Donkey Kong Country game. Me I like racing and shooting game. Harder and good.
Same. I have a PC, Ps3, and a wii u foe this gen. I am more than happy. I use all pretty much equally. Games are to have fun. Sadly that's lost it's meaning apparently :/
The wii u deserves at least a 9 not an 8. I'm so sick of everyone bitching about the lack of third party games on the console, the biggest third party games of this year Destiny and Watchdogs were horrendous. I had both for the PS4 and I turned them into gamestop within 2 days of launch. Now my PS4 is reduced to a netflix box/dvd and blu ray player while I actually play games on my wii u. Not to mention that Nintendo is the only company that actually finishes their games and doesn't need 5,000 patches just to make them playable. Super Mario 3D world, Pikmin 3, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Bayonetta 2, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Karty 8 were all playable from the very beginning and nintendo isn't afraid to hold back a game if it isn't ready that is true care for consumers.
"Nintendo is the only company that finishes their games and doesn't need 5,000 patches just to make them playable" Look up this one game developer called Valve.
***** Naughty Dog is fabulous and there are a lot of other great developers as well I was just using hyperbole to prove a point that there is a disturbing trend of unfinished games in the industry for example Assassin's Creed Unity most recently.
Common guys, it was a great system, it's very underrated, it may have sold extremely poor, with almost no 3rd party support, But Nintendo still kept releasing excellent 1st party exclusives, now that shows what Nintendo is all about
The wii u would have done better if it released 2 or 3 years before its actual release date, like imagine if this was released a year or so after the 3ds launched
Does the PS4 and Xbox One have... - Backwards compatibility? - Multiple controller support? - Off TV play without additional hardware? - More exclusives? - Games that support both local and online multiplayer? - The cheapest price tag for a console? - A bundle that comes with 2 free games? - Free online? - The ability to play the game directly off the disk instead of being forced to install the entire game onto your hardrive? No they don't! I just listed 9 reasons why the Wii U is the superior console this generation.
play what you want to play, there is no superiority there is no "best" just play video games. be happy with what you play and be willing to try new games.
Does the wii u have these games? Any REAL Grand theft auto game A elder scrolls game A fallout game A far cry game A assassins creed game A uncharted game A tomb raider game A good FPS A good rpg Well the answer is no. If you guys are so software over system then why does the wii u not have these games? Developers are scared off from a console that after being out for 2 years was already been beaten in sales by the other main consoles in a matter of weeks. If the system doesn't have games I will never buy it and I try my hardest to keep other people from wasting there money on a system only $50 cheaper than the Xbox one. Besides you can't sell your system on hyrule warriors, smash bros. and Mario cart alone. Those aren't even that good of games. I do like the 3DS though. Because it actually has a lot of good games including Pokemon.
I appreciate the Wii U it is and always will be my favorite console of all time honestly I get really mad every time someone says something bad about it.
Same! Everybody is telling me to get a Switch, because "It is better than the WiiU"! IN WHAT WORLD IS THAT UNFINISHED THING BETTER!? I wanted the WiiU for 6 years and got it finally three years ago and you're telling me I should get the console that didn't even woke my interest up!
Another problem I have with it is it will play Wii games just fine but for some reason it will say cannot read disc when I try to play a Wii u game. I've only gotten one Wii u game to work on it. Donkey kong
Oh Nintendo. I feel bad for you. Such amazing first party games but no one ever buys your consoles. I'll always buy a Nintendo console, no matter what.
Kinda regretted getting a Wii U when it came out, people made fun of me for liking it. I was worried I wasted 300$ on this due to its lack of games but then year or so time it grew to this amazing console that has amazing games so far. This shows that games don't need high end hardware for games but the games them self that need to be fun and good. My PC/Wii U setup I have is awesome have a TV as a monitor and Wii U pad makes for amazing multitasking and whenever something is downloading or loading for while just take the game pad and play or change the channel and play some smash and such. The Wii U is my favorite "Next-Gen" Console. It is a lot better than its predecessor the Wii personally s the Wii had a lot of shovel ware. All in all the Wii U should not get rap from being not as powerful as it does not need it. All that it needs is fun games to play and it does an outstanding job at that. I love Nintendo and wish games weren't all hard boiled, realistic, serious and hardware heavy games. Yes My PC has beefy specs but I play more simplistic games I love cartoonist art and I do have some realistic games quite enjoy Assassin's Creed here and there and CS:GO
Shouldn't care about immature punks making fun of you lol. I also got my Wii U day one, I knew it was a rough time for a long time there, but Nintendo always pulls some magic out. My PS4 though....I got it for Destiny....that is a regret I have....lol Paid $470 just for the White PS4 Destiny Bundle, and Destiny was just a let down....
***** HA. I hate Naughty Dog, Unless they go back to making FUN games like Spyro or Crash Bandicoot I have no care for them, all they do know is "realistic games with a gun and you kill people" Like stupid Uncharted or (Unchanged) as I call it. Or TLOU which I also hated. Bloodbourne is literally the only exclusive I ever plan to get for my PS4. NOTHING ELSE. Even though I got a PS4, I am a Sony hater. Have been since the PS3, and wont change unless they go back to their good old days.
+jwathas than why don't you play Wii U games on the Wii U & keep playing Wii games on the Original Wii,however this won't stay useful with you for long because every new game that comes on the Wii turns out to be a Just Dance game,so I'd rather play both old Wii games & Wii U games that come out on my Wii!
Rottensteam Yup because Steam alone totally doesn't have the same number of active accounts as all of PSN -_-, hell LOL alone has more players than all of Xbox Live.
I'm tired of these damn kids arguing over what game console is the best one. What is the point of playing a game console? To play video games and have fun.. Does it really matter what the graphics and specs are? No. They are just meant to play games. If you really want to compare consoles.. Compare the game library and the exclusives.
Well, no one is ever going to agree because those kinds of lists are hugely opinionized. But I think Wii U is the best. *It's my opinion please don't hurt me*
Wii U will Win GAME OF THE YEAR 2014. here's why. 1. Mario Kart 8 2. Smash 3. Bayonetta 2 4. Tropical Freeze 5. Captain Toad These 5 games are much MUCH better than anything on ps4, xb1, or PC.
@@blockmore1 I don't know why wii u hated because underpowered hardware but I think it's fair because it size only 60% than ps3. Then it's not possible to put something powerfull next gen hardware on a small sized case. Ps4 and Xbox one cannot reduce that small like wii u though
Wii U is the best console because PC gaming exists. There is no reason to pick a Playstation or Xbox over PC but there are a lot of reasons a PC gamer might want a Wii U
I'm pretty sure that you can only use illegal emulators that require hours upon hours of searching the internet for just to play Nintendo games on a PC. Hell, Nintendo doesn't even need 3rd party producers, all they need is delay console a year or two, make a good Mario/Zelda game and instant console win :D
I agree wholeheartedly, it's a fantastic companion, the only consoles I own are my 3DS, and Wii U, and I couldn't be happier with the two, but it also helps that I have a PC to play AAA releases and the newer indie games. It's a winning combination.
stormo2003 WiiU damnit, im sick of people saying Wii. It either means you think its the same cosole or u want to shorten what you want to say, either way i hate it. If there wasnt already a console called the "Wii" id be fine, but since there is you need to use the full name.
I got a Wii u the other day and admittedly I thought it would suck. I got the Mario 3d world bundle and picked up an extra controller, Mario kart 8, captain toad, and just dance for my daughter. I consider myself a " hardcore" gamer and have been gaming since the 80's. I usually play sports games, cod, etc. I haven't played my Xbox at all since getting the Wii u, and to my surprise Mario 3d world and Mario kart are incredibly detailed and well polished games, not to mention a ton of fun. I really like the gamepad as well. I never thought I'd say this but I highly recommend the Wii u. Its quickly becoming my favorite console.
This year has got to be one of the worst year for gaming. I can only think of one of game of the year and that's shadow of mordor. Instead of releasing a game every year why don't companies like ubisoft wait another instead of releasing broken games. This is supposed to be next gen for god sake, I just hope 2015 will be a better year..
Far Cry is good tho, in my opinion it deserves game of the year more than SOW, Smash Bros deserves it more aswell, even dragon age, Bayonetta and warlords of draenor if u count expansions.
I know most people my age (12) would LOVE shooter games and all that stuff. But im mostly into party games like Mario and Sonic. I barely use my xbox 360 because all I find at GameStop is shooter games. Im thinking of getting a wii u, should i?
Alex Geovani Definitely Yes! I'm your age and I don't see the appeal in shooting games. They say Wii U games are for immature kiddies, but going around shooting people doesn't seem very mature to me.
The WII U, is truly underrated. Sad thing is, most gamers, have been conditioned to believe that "violence" and "maturity" equal GOOD-GAME. People forget, that games are made to be FUN, and they are supposed to be ALL about wonder, excitement, joy, and getting utterly(completely) lost for hours in a fun, make believe environment. Nintendo, still understands that. I own a PS4, and a WII U. And my PS4 is nice...3rd party, mature, bloody games. But the WII U, has those EXCLUSIVES that make you feel like a kid again! I've put countless hours on Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Smash Bros, et. The Wii U's first party games look AMAZING. No, they are not "PS4,XBOX ONE" visuals, but they ARE 1080P, 60 FPS, and absolutely GORGEOUS. Hell, I had more fun playing "Super Mario Galaxy" 6 years ago, than with ANY GAME of last gen,on any system. That is the beauty of Nintendo. A toy company, at heart
I loved this review, very well done. They should really do this for PS4 and Xbox One next year. Consoles these days evolve so much through updates and the software support can't be predicted at launch, so there should be yearly or bi yearly reviews for all consoles. Again very good content.
i bough mine in august and since then i always had something new to play every month: -Mario Kart. -Hyrule Warriors. -Bayonetta 2 (Best game of the Year in my opinion) -Smash Wii U is amazing for playing with friends in local multiplayer, that's nintendo strongest point.
Thanks for uploading this. I was aware of the Wii U when it was launched and thought it was underwhelming, so was curious to see if things had improved. Glad to see the future looks a lot brighter for the console today than it did 2 years ago. As a lifelong Nintendo fan, I think now may be the right time to invest in one of these, especially considering it's half the price of a PS4 or XBox.
Thank you for this much more fair review. I'd bump up that 8.0 a bit personally to at least somewhere in the 9.0 range, but i'm not going to criticize you on that, when you were very fair overall with the console. Anyways the Wii U is imo the best next gen console and the only one I probably will ever own, lol. I hope to see the console grow more and more through the years, and get the love it deserves from many. :)
I gotta say I'm glad to see the wii u doing well and the fact that ign sees it has a great console. And I'm glad I got one and I can't wait for the future of nintendo's succes. Other than its flaws the wii u is still a phenomenal game console and is totally worth owning.
The Wii U is by far the best console out there. Here's why: -Unique gameplay A gaming generation is about the way you play a game, not a system's power. Like the 7th gen made online gaming better. Or like the 5th gen to bring 3D gaming. But the 8th gen lacked creativity and just brought the same controller from their past console. Also, consoles also lacks creativity. They just made a slightly more powerful console that's already outdated to most PCs. -Controller options The PS4 offers DualShock 4. Xbox One offers a 360 controller with a better D-Pad Wii U offers GamePad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller/pro, Wii Remote, Wii Remote with Nunchucks. Your choice. -Wii U has games that actually works Recently, most 3rd party developers are rushing out games and are crap, and broken. Nintendo on the other hand, they take their time developing games and make sure the game is playable. Sure, all games have some sort of bugs, but a game should not have that many bugs where at a point is unplayable. -Online Sure, Nintendo's online isn't the best, but it's free, and never got hacked, or glitched out. -Exclusives Nintendo does have 1st party exclusives that'll NEVER be on other consoles, not even PC, but has poor AMERICAN 3rd party support. The Wii U does have great international developers. Remember, there's a world outside of the US. But the Wii U not having AMERICAN 3rd party developers is a good thing. The Wii U doesn't suffer broken games, in-disc DLC, Day 1 patches and updates, and games that require money to continue the game . Now I know what you're going to say now: "da week u iz last jen!" How so? "b cuz its andr pauerd!" Again, a console generation doesn't determine by power, it's how you play a game. "but da week u ceim aut ferst dan da ps4 and juan!" But that logic, the Xbox 360 is 6th gen because it came out before the Wii and PS3, which is 7th gen. "but da ps4 and juan r weiiiii mor pauerful dan da week u!" The PS4 and One aren't that powerful as you think. In fact, they're outdated to most PCs out there! The Wii U is 3 or 4 times more powerful than the PS3. Obviously the PS4 and One are way more powerful than the Wii U, but the Wii U isn't that behind as you guys think. www.cinemablend.com/m/games/Wii-U-Memory-Bandwidth-GPU-More-Powerful-Than-We-Thought-62437.html But that's not what a console is about, it's about the software, not hardware. And when it comes to software, the Wii U crashes both consoles. "da week u iz 4 leetl kidz!" Oh really? How come I ALWAYS encounter a kid on Xbox Live? Call of Duty, GTA, Halo, Minecraft, almost any game out there are being invaded by kids. 'ur a nintendrone" I'm a fan of Nintendo, but not a fanboy. I play other consoles too. But I'm just stating FACTS. Facts, we can't argue. Opinions is what YOU think. Remember children, it's not about quantity, it's about quality. In terms of quantity, the PS4 and One wins. Has a lot of 3rd party games, more powerful specs, and greater sales. But in terms of quality, the Wii U wins. Has a lot of quality games, and quality gameplay. So if you're gonna try so hard to disprove these facts, then bring it on. I got tons of facts.
*"So if you're gonna try so hard to disprove these facts, then bring it on."* I don't need to, seeing as you did it for me by contradicting yourself. "The PS4 and One aren't that powerful as you think. It's at least 2 or 3 times more powerful than the PS3/360." "The Wii U is 3 or 4 times more powerful than the PS3" So which is it? Is the Wii U more powerful than the PS4 or is it not?
Ninten dude789 Was it a typo? It seemed more like you trying to over exaggerate how good the console was. Also nobody is calling you an idiot. Also you didn't correct the typo, you just made it worse.
I never understood what TVii was or how it even worked. That said, I got my Wii U in 2013 and haven't looked back! Great console! It annoys me how EVERYONE complains about the gamepad being "underutilized", though. If I could get my map on a second screen, I'm fine with that. Besides, there's also the off-tv play that nearly every Wii U game offers!
I bought my Wii U back in December 2014 & I've enjoyed the console very much. I recently bought a Switch, but still play my Wii U & will hold on to it for a good while. I mostly love how it's backward compatible with the Wii as I was able to transfer all of my data from my Wii to the Wii U.
The Wii u is a brilliant console its the only console that gets great exclusives the ps4 and the Xbox one are shit because they don't get many exclusive but when they do get them they end up being broken and needing updates you don't hear that about any Nintendo games
Sunset Overdrive and The Last of Us are great games that are far from broken. I'm really tired of seeing these ridiculous fanboys talking out of their ass about things they don't have any experience with. I own all the consoles and have not had any big issues with any of them and all of them have their faults. I prefer the PS4 but the Xbox One and Wii U are both great systems. Stop having flame wars over consoles and instead of having blind devotion to one console, accept that they all have their pros and cons and actually EXPERIENCE all of them before talking out of your ignorant ass.
NeverBeBored08 the original poster of this comment didn't say anything about them having to be totally new games, he just said they are exclusive and TLOU Remastered is exclusive to the PS4.
Can you really blame Nintendo for trying to combine tablets and controllers? Everyone wet themselves like an excited dog when Apple released the iPad and since then there's been a tidal wave of tablets both iOS and Android. Why wouldn't Nintendo try to appeal to people that buy these products? Tablets are so intuitive that even an older person or a toddler can learn to use it, just like the Wii controller.
May 2020 here, and it is fascinating to see what the public opinion was at this time the video released. As one of the few Wii U owners in 2014, it was a dark time defending this console and trying to get others to appreciate it.
People will hate regardless, but I don't regret getting a WiiU on launch day 2 years ago. Finally, it's getting some light for what it is, a party console. I don't need graphics to enjoy a game but with that being said the Nintendo first party exclusives look AMAZING. Everyone who own an Xbox One or PS4 always feels the need to defend something, all I need is a WiiU and some people for positive vibes =) #smashbros
honestly I love the Wii U. I always wanted one but I jus never bought one, until a month ago. and I can say it's amazing, I've been playing this more than I have been playing my PS4 (even tho I love my PS4). I don't care about shooters or sports games on the Wii, I mostly care about the Mario, Zelda, DK ect. games cause that's what I grew up on so I'm completely okay with no 3rd party games on it . overall for me the Wii U is a 9/10
The Wii U is literally the IOS device of gaming right now. Low specs, great software, amazing optimization, and little customization. I would say that PC is the android, but PC users actually acknowledge the Wii U as being pretty good.
+Grant Williams I don't either if you use it for more than a week or a few days. Besides, the new 3ds is the exact same price with better stuff, and excellent 3d. Just no charger included to make up for the price
+Ben Bonus there are many rumours that the next Nintendo(codename NX) will come out in June July 2016, but I want a wii u. what should I do? wait nine months and buy a NX or buy now a wii u ?
Off to pick up my wii u right now after putting it off for ages. I need some Mario maker in my life but just to play my wii games in HD more than warrants the purchase :) Any other good titles to look out for?
***** I still think it's a way off tbh. Bad news is that once Nintendo has new consoles out they tend to kill off the previous ones pretty quick, although saying that the snes lasted well into the life of the n64 so maybe that could happen again.
***** I just want to know what it is tbh lol I'm a fan of all consoles tbh, I have a ps4 which is my main system but I've barely touched since getting this
I bought a Wii U a month ago & I love it!!! Best... Console... EVER!!! I transferred all my data over from my Wii & everything works perfectly! I also bought adapters for my gamecube controllers that plug into the Wii remotes for playing the several N64 & SNES games I originally downloaded on the Wii!
Holy shit, I need a Wii U! With those amazing games like, Smash Bros U, Splatoon, Mario Kart 8, and portable COD, I WOULD BE CRAZYYYYY TO NOT GET IT! Also cannot forget Mario Maker which is coming out! I NEED TO ASK FOR ONE HAHAAAAA
One for the Gamepad defense, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water and Wii U: Panorama View. These two make heavy use of the gamepad controller. I've been a slow pace gamer so games like Whispering Willows are very enjoyable for me, and are pleasing to look at on the Wii U. The Wii U has definitely great potential 👍
Just bought a WiiU with smash, mk8, and new super mario bros + luigi U for 50$!! Im super satisfied with my purcharse! Time to get splatoon and have some fun
I also recommend nintendo land, beyanetta 1 and 2, super mario maker, yoshis wooly world, wii party u, xeno blade chronicles, skylanders superchargers and skylanders imaginators, shovel knight, the legend of Zelda wind waker HD, hyrule warriors, need for speed wii u, zombi.U, zelda breath of the wild and yooka-yaylee (when they release), mario party 10,super mario 3d world, pikmin 3, donkey kong tropical freeze, Kirby and the rainbow curse, runbow, the wonderful 101, minecraft,terraria, assassins creed 3 and 4, just dance 2014-2017 and some other just dances,pokken tournament and I think that's all I got in mind for now to recommend 😄
Slenderfoxx37 omg sooo many great games...I already own a ps4, I was gonna get a xbox one but after seeing these great first party games wii u for me it is! the perfect combination pc ps4 and wii u or ps4 and wii u yaaa boiii!
Bought a Wiiu a week ago with my girlfriend and we are super happy with the console. Sure its not a console to play ultra-high-end-graphics on but the exclusives like mario kart, hyrule warriors, zelda and smash bros. are so good. I wish my Ps4 had these many exlusives....
A lot of PS4/XBO fans lack the capacity to argue and a lot of Wii U fans only say what they hear without checking facts. PS4/XBO fans constantly say Nintendo doesn't make new IPs, even though Splatoon is the most unique looking shooting game in years, while praising games like Bloodbourne like it's not just Demon's Souls 4 with a different name. If you won't even pay attention to such a fresh new IP like Splatoon, it's clear that you are complaining only to complain and assert your preferred console to other people, without making any valid points. Wii U fans keep saying that Nintendo pumps out 1080p 60FPS games all the time, when in fact the first and only internally Nintendo developed 1080p 60FPS game is Smash Bros for Wii U. There's also Rayman Legends, which runs the same way on everything else. WWHD/MH3U run at 1080p 30FPS. So the people that say that Wii U has a huge wealth of 1080p 60FPS games are wrong. Most people that hate video game consoles are just trying to justify not having the funds to purchase said video game consoles.
Not that Wii U isn't awesome, but Bloodborne is just as new as the upcoming Nintendo games. And it's a part of the series, so naturally the base of the gameplay will be there (while also actually having change). Seriously though, how much do you actually know about the game?
Zainré Fang Not exactly. It's more of a spiritual succesor thing. It can't be just Dark Souls 3, because that would mean that the core gameplay of Dark Souls is there. But it's not. It's similar in some ways, but in multiple ways it isn't. It's kind of like comparing GTA and Red Dead. Very similar, but also *very* different.
I think a lot of gamers (or fanboys) need to understand that the Wii U is no joke anymore. It's been two years now and Nintendo fans already got a lot of good games to play and to look forward to. As an owner of all systems, the Wii U by far is the best experience for this generation of 2014. It may not be a powerful console like its competitors, but it has a lot of great quality of games; unlike some rush ports like the two Assassin's Creed games that runs under 30 frames per-a-second, or Sonic Boom (WHICH WAS HORRIBLY BAAADD!!!). A video game doesn't deserve to run so miserable. We are customers and you can't just always expect everyone to buy an unfinished/broken games. I hope developers takes note of what Nintendo is currently doing so there won't be unfinished work. When I buy a game, I expect it to run good, and I'm cool if there's glitches because that's technically normal. Right now, Smash Bros., Donkey Kong, Mario 3D World, Hyrule Warriors, Pikmin 3, Nintendo Land, Wind Waker HD, Mario Kart 8, Bayonetta 1+2, The Wonderful 101 and Mario Bros. U, has been running good. In my opinion, they're masterpieces. Don't get me wrong, I like the PS4, I like the XBOX ONE, it's not Microsoft's or Sony's fault, but it's the devs fault for not putting much effort in there games. I'm mainly looking at you, Ubisoft. But relevantly speaking; the Wii U is so far (in my opinion) the best choice of 2014.
everyone says "there's no games on it".. WAIT WHAAAT!! first. many wii games are compatible with wii u. secondly:Almost every game in wii u are awesome: Super mario maker, mario kart 8, super smash bros 4, Super Mario 3d world, Legend of zelda:Twilight princess Splatoon, and many other AWESOME games...
I have a Wii U and a PS4 and i can say even though i have bought my Wii U after the PS4 i have spent a lot more time on it. They are both great consoles which offer own great things. The PS4 has awesome exclusives such as Uncharted, The Last of Us, Infamous, and great Third party support. The Wii U has the awesome gamepad which I thing is a great addition to the Wii U, and it also has spectacular games such as Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. Wii U, and The Legend of Zelda! Both Systems are great and are must buys.
I'm PC, Wii U, PS4, and honestly my Wii U gets all my attention these days lol. Smash Bros is the best 8th gen game so far, though Captain Toad on Friday will be GOTY!
@@mazrimazri6101 you need a pretty decent pc tho. On my mid range pc (RX 580, R5 2600) it still has fps drops and has to upscale to 1080p so it's not amazing
NES - SNES GB - GB Colour, Pocket and Light GBA - GBA SP and GB Micro NDS - NDS Lite DSI - DSI XL 3DS - 3DS XL New 3DS - New 3DS XL 2DS - New 2DS XL And then Wii - Wii U and now everyone has a problem.
If the thumbnail was red... it made me think that this review was horrible. But the wii u is still awesome Like if you thinked that the review was horrible. XP
Why does everyone say that the Wii U has sucky graphics? One, its Nintendo, Two, it came out years before the PS4 and the Xbone, and Three, WHO CARES!!??!?!?!
I have to agree I purchased my Wii U about a month ago and I must say I'm enjoying it so much more than I was expecting too not to mention been having a lot of people over and every time I stuck in Mario kart 8 or super smash bros Wii U everyone was having an absolute blast even people who wouldn't normally play games and that says a lot about nintendos games and gameplay in my opinion!
,,This is a gameplay over graphics console" thank God it is
at least someone knows the importance of gameplay over how realistic it looks
I know right. I'm playing Dragon Age right now and it's gorgeous but I can't help but feel how much better it would be if I was just killing turtles by jumping on them.
matt4045 i didnt say nothing about Dragon Age that game is amazing still are you jumping on turtles in Bayo 2? or in Mario Kart or Super smash bros,i dont think so
im talking about games like Thief,CoD,AC,Far Cry 4(Far cry 3 i liked most) and so on
i know! People are so obsessed with 1080p or 900p they forget what they play for. I have a pretty beastly pc but I play on high instead of ultra because performance over quality ;)
***** preach it :D
We just have to accept it most gamers are Graphic whores
People tend to ignore that, although Wii U relies mainly on 1st party titles, XBOne and PS4 could NEVER live on 1st party software. Nintendo is the only company that can sell a system with one company's games.
I'm getting a Wii U, and it's because of its amazing exclusives. XBOne and PS4 have a few, but ultimately I can play the same games on PC, with a few exceptions like Halo and Little Big Planet.
Wii U is severely underrated, and if you don't like it, you don't have to buy it. Me, and many other Nintendo fans, will be enjoying Smash Bros and other great exclusives this holiday season.
Preach! So right
yep.
amen m7
Amen, man. I don't have money for anything recent except my 2DS, but if I did a Wii U would be on the priority list.
Have fun with your kiddy smash bros while ill be playing uncharted 4, order 1886 and tlou ;)
I feel that this console is severely under appreciated. I greatly like the fact that you can play a large of the games on only the gamepad, which is more useful than it sounds initially. Also, it does not require an extensive internet connection like the PS4 and Xbox One. Now, don't get me wrong; I'm a playstation fanboy at heart, but the Wii U feels special and unique when compared to its rivals. It has a strong lineup of exclusive titles and features games that manage to be fun and entertaining without sporting huge amounts of gore and blood, which is something that I don't necessarily dislike, but I feel is better for when my younger siblings are watching. It also feels less of a cash grab than the Xbox One or the PS4. It does not require a subscription service to play online, and, as far as I know, most of the DLC you can buy is high quality and well worth the price.
Also, the games on their own are worth the price, and you don't need to buy the DLC for a worthwhile experience. **cough** EA **cough**
+Jacob Lewis k
it feels so good finding fans like you
Samuel Marth
Samuel M Same!
Wii U will be remembered as such, "Can a bad name sink a great console? Sadly yes."
It's mainly because it completely lacked marketing at all at launch, not because of the supposed "bad name"
i remember when the wii u was first released none of my friends bought it and when i asked them why they said that it's just a second wii and wii's are crappy consoles for 5 year olds
Simok1234 the name had a lot to do with it. casuals didnt understand it was a new console. even nintendo has admitted in making a mistake with the name
Yoni123 if it was marketed as a new console, I think the name would have been no problem. Wii U sounds like a successor name to me. The problem was that the only exposure there was on the controller and not the controller and the console, making it confusing.
Simok1234 It didn't sound like a successor name to many others
Pause at 1:04 to appreciate how nice a grey Wii U would look xD
Omg lol
Wow, that looks better than the white and black Wii-U
+Brutal_Snowball definitely 😍😍
+Willis Abraham I would love to get the white one.... but I want 32gb----not sure why Nintendo did it this way----Also not sure why they didn't make it so you can bring the Game Pad while you travel to continue the game--- would have been huge
Rastle Toon agreed. Ninty did not think that far though, they messed up and that's how they plan on fixing it with the NX!
SOMEBODY CALL AN AMBULANCE! Wii u wii u wii u wii u wii u...
lol
+iJulian xD lol
+iJulian lol xDD
Omg that's awesome
Nice joke you stole from boogie2988
Everyone are commenting "Wii U Sucks" and I'm here like "who cares?", I'm a all round gamer and I play games old or new from any console and its not the power that make the console better, its the games and the gameplay they bring that makes every console/games stand out
Bro you just earned my respect I never thought I would find another person that plays all and only judges by gameplay there are few of us but we are no fanboys we are true gamers
Kickstartedgamers Some People nowadays only care about how the game looks, I care on how the game plays.
***** Oh so what about the easy game of Donkey Kong Country tropical freeze. My girlfriend done the whole game in 1 hour or less. It was the easy-er Donkey Kong Country game. Me I like racing and shooting game. Harder and good.
Same. I have a PC, Ps3, and a wii u foe this gen. I am more than happy. I use all pretty much equally. Games are to have fun. Sadly that's lost it's meaning apparently :/
People looking at good games at the wii u are like, "its for the wii u 1/10" so I agree to your statement
The wii u deserves at least a 9 not an 8. I'm so sick of everyone bitching about the lack of third party games on the console, the biggest third party games of this year Destiny and Watchdogs were horrendous. I had both for the PS4 and I turned them into gamestop within 2 days of launch. Now my PS4 is reduced to a netflix box/dvd and blu ray player while I actually play games on my wii u. Not to mention that Nintendo is the only company that actually finishes their games and doesn't need 5,000 patches just to make them playable. Super Mario 3D world, Pikmin 3, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Bayonetta 2, Super Smash Bros, and Mario Karty 8 were all playable from the very beginning and nintendo isn't afraid to hold back a game if it isn't ready that is true care for consumers.
omg yes
PS4 and Wii U is a great combination to have
"Nintendo is the only company that finishes their games and doesn't need 5,000 patches just to make them playable" Look up this one game developer called Valve.
***** Naughty Dog is fabulous and there are a lot of other great developers as well I was just using hyperbole to prove a point that there is a disturbing trend of unfinished games in the industry for example Assassin's Creed Unity most recently.
filthy casual
Wii U was made by humans, humans are 70% water 10/10 too much water
dafuq...
Daniel Saad Read there review for "Pokemon Omega Ruby" and "Pokemon Alpha Sapphire"
+thecoolguy grosman BEST JOKE EVER!
Piero grosman lol
For me it is hands down the best console.
I disagree but it's is a great console
You guys should do an updated PS Vita review. It is super underrated if you ask me.
Common guys, it was a great system, it's very underrated, it may have sold extremely poor, with almost no 3rd party support, But Nintendo still kept releasing excellent 1st party exclusives, now that shows what Nintendo is all about
The wii u would have done better if it released 2 or 3 years before its actual release date, like imagine if this was released a year or so after the 3ds launched
Jazking95Plays you still have a Wii U? Please respond and if you do tell me ur name and discord for we can play together
@@UnusAnnusO You’re a dumb person you’re supposed to have a switch because Wii U is old already
@@jorge_m-h4g DO I HAVE TO HAVE THE SWITCH? I DONT NEED IT
@@jorge_m-h4g ITS NOT REALLY A NECESSARY THING I NEED
Does the PS4 and Xbox One have...
- Backwards compatibility?
- Multiple controller support?
- Off TV play without additional hardware?
- More exclusives?
- Games that support both local and online multiplayer?
- The cheapest price tag for a console?
- A bundle that comes with 2 free games?
- Free online?
- The ability to play the game directly off the disk instead of being forced to install the entire game onto your hardrive?
No they don't! I just listed 9 reasons why the Wii U is the superior console this generation.
No way!
Someone can say it's wrong :)
play what you want to play, there is no superiority there is no "best" just play video games. be happy with what you play and be willing to try new games.
Actually yeah the ps4 does have backwards compatibility it plays PS3 games
Does the wii u have these games?
Any REAL Grand theft auto game
A elder scrolls game
A fallout game
A far cry game
A assassins creed game
A uncharted game
A tomb raider game
A good FPS
A good rpg
Well the answer is no.
If you guys are so software over system then why does the wii u not have these games?
Developers are scared off from a console that after being out for 2 years was already been beaten in sales by the other main consoles in a matter of weeks.
If the system doesn't have games I will never buy it and I try my hardest to keep other people from wasting there money on a system only $50 cheaper than the Xbox one.
Besides you can't sell your system on hyrule warriors, smash bros. and Mario cart alone.
Those aren't even that good of games.
I do like the 3DS though. Because it actually has a lot of good games including Pokemon.
Oh and no exclusives. The only reason they have a lot of exclusives is because that's all they can get on there.
I appreciate the Wii U it is and always will be my favorite console of all time honestly I get really mad every time someone says something bad about it.
Same! Everybody is telling me to get a Switch, because "It is better than the WiiU"! IN WHAT WORLD IS THAT UNFINISHED THING BETTER!? I wanted the WiiU for 6 years and got it finally three years ago and you're telling me I should get the console that didn't even woke my interest up!
Another problem I have with it is it will play Wii games just fine but for some reason it will say cannot read disc when I try to play a Wii u game. I've only gotten one Wii u game to work on it. Donkey kong
@@codyarnold1411 wait
maybe the games that didn't work are in a separate region than your wii u
Grow up
Me 5
Oh Nintendo. I feel bad for you. Such amazing first party games but no one ever buys your consoles. I'll always buy a Nintendo console, no matter what.
same!
Sunny Shukla i HIGHLY agree
So... that means you have a Virtual Boy? XD
Jesse Sorenson
Fortunately, no.
Sunny Shukla
"No one ever buys your consoles"
Millions of fans have a word with you, dummie.
"Sports and Shooters are almost extinct" that's a really good thing
How?
Splatoon ain't :D
Not in my opinion.
Agreed
I think it's good that they are going extinct
Kinda regretted getting a Wii U when it came out, people made fun of me for liking it. I was worried I wasted 300$ on this due to its lack of games but then year or so time it grew to this amazing console that has amazing games so far. This shows that games don't need high end hardware for games but the games them self that need to be fun and good. My PC/Wii U setup I have is awesome have a TV as a monitor and Wii U pad makes for amazing multitasking and whenever something is downloading or loading for while just take the game pad and play or change the channel and play some smash and such. The Wii U is my favorite "Next-Gen" Console. It is a lot better than its predecessor the Wii personally s the Wii had a lot of shovel ware. All in all the Wii U should not get rap from being not as powerful as it does not need it. All that it needs is fun games to play and it does an outstanding job at that. I love Nintendo and wish games weren't all hard boiled, realistic, serious and hardware heavy games. Yes My PC has beefy specs but I play more simplistic games I love cartoonist art and I do have some realistic games quite enjoy Assassin's Creed here and there and CS:GO
Shouldn't care about immature punks making fun of you lol. I also got my Wii U day one, I knew it was a rough time for a long time there, but Nintendo always pulls some magic out. My PS4 though....I got it for Destiny....that is a regret I have....lol Paid $470 just for the White PS4 Destiny Bundle, and Destiny was just a let down....
***** HA. I hate Naughty Dog, Unless they go back to making FUN games like Spyro or Crash Bandicoot I have no care for them, all they do know is "realistic games with a gun and you kill people" Like stupid Uncharted or (Unchanged) as I call it. Or TLOU which I also hated. Bloodbourne is literally the only exclusive I ever plan to get for my PS4. NOTHING ELSE. Even though I got a PS4, I am a Sony hater. Have been since the PS3, and wont change unless they go back to their good old days.
You care what others say? Just buy what u like, your money your choice!
Pedro Granja Xbox One did not launch in 2006...and Wii U uses technology from 2010/2011....so you're a moron confirmed.
SORRY CAN'T HEAR YOU OVER MY GTA5 & THE LAST OF US
I still play the regular Wii
You can play Wii games on your Wii u if you want. You just have to get the remote.
+jwathas You just said you own the wii u
+jwathas Nevermind
+jwathas Sorry had to read it again
+jwathas than why don't you play Wii U games on the Wii U & keep playing Wii games on the Original Wii,however this won't stay useful with you for long because every new game that comes on the Wii turns out to be a Just Dance game,so I'd rather play both old Wii games & Wii U games that come out on my Wii!
pc + wiiu this gen for me
same here, all the third party games are cheaper and prettier on pc anyway
I'm going PS4 only. I might upgrade my PC in a few years, tho... You know, for the graphics and everything. Don't need Mario.
Yetoo hes trolling
luvwrapper I hope so...
Rottensteam Yup because Steam alone totally doesn't have the same number of active accounts as all of PSN -_-, hell LOL alone has more players than all of Xbox Live.
Xbox One scored less... than the Wii U... ouch.
Wii U is easily better.
Xbox One with Kinect got an 8.1 from IGN.
The kinectless one got a lower score but the kinect one got a higher score
dnadonut Aeroslade TTK DAMN MY TH-cam FEED! My feed only shows the wii u, ps4 and xbox w/out Kinect! XD
Jamiethecomic Got to love what Google is doing with TH-cam (Not all bad.
I'm tired of these damn kids arguing over what game console is the best one. What is the point of playing a game console? To play video games and have fun.. Does it really matter what the graphics and specs are? No. They are just meant to play games. If you really want to compare consoles.. Compare the game library and the exclusives.
THANK YOU! I feel the same way, I play games to pass time and to have fun. Not to see that this game has a lot of thought.
THANK YOU...
Finally someone who doesn't care too much about graphics
Graphics are a nice addition to me. They don't make or break a console.
+Dylan W. Whilst we cannot agree on which one is best, we can all agree the WiiU is not No.1.
Well, no one is ever going to agree because those kinds of lists are hugely opinionized.
But I think Wii U is the best.
*It's my opinion please don't hurt me*
Wii U will Win GAME OF THE YEAR 2014.
here's why.
1. Mario Kart 8
2. Smash
3. Bayonetta 2
4. Tropical Freeze
5. Captain Toad
These 5 games are much MUCH better than anything on ps4, xb1, or PC.
***** compared to stuff that came out this year I agree with wii u winn
***** He wishes? Fool it's true.
Wii U definitely has the best exclusives.
***** So? It still be makin damn money, and it gets better everytime.
No it's not bruh.
great :D i will buy my wii u now :)
I'd say you're kicking yourself now boyo
Wow a comment from 6yrs ago
@@blockmore1 I don't know why wii u hated because underpowered hardware but I think it's fair because it size only 60% than ps3. Then it's not possible to put something powerfull next gen hardware on a small sized case. Ps4 and Xbox one cannot reduce that small like wii u though
@@Henderson_KW the Xbox Series S is almost the same size as the Wii U
@@blockmore1 yes but back in 2012 an powerfull hardware cannot putted on small sized
Wii U is the best console because PC gaming exists. There is no reason to pick a Playstation or Xbox over PC but there are a lot of reasons a PC gamer might want a Wii U
Arhum Ahmad Totally agree (pc gamer with a wii u here!)
I'm pretty sure that you can only use illegal emulators that require hours upon hours of searching the internet for just to play Nintendo games on a PC. Hell, Nintendo doesn't even need 3rd party producers, all they need is delay console a year or two, make a good Mario/Zelda game and instant console win :D
Daniel Saad
their first party games are better than all the third party games that come on other platforms anyways
Art Now Same here!!! :D
***** lol this is why I love internet trolls
Honestly I think it had some amazing features and great games. That marketing though...
Still better than the Xbox One LOL
Opinion, unless you have played xbox one your opinion on its quality is invalid
Jacob Perez I have, very poor indeed
sirpizo555 Still, thats your opinion
It just what they think it is just a review or in other words an opinion
Jacob Perez Nah its fucking fact LOL
i think Nintendo has done a really good job from coming back and staying with the console also there doing this thing called making games.
Bro we have the switch already forget about the Wii U
@@jorge_m-h4g how could you forget the amazing Wii U?
Standard switch fanboy who can’t appreciate the magic of Nintendo 🙄🙄
Wii U is a great console, but it's one you have alongside another console or PC, you'd be foolish to have it as your only console
no.
***** Yes
I agree wholeheartedly, it's a fantastic companion, the only consoles I own are my 3DS, and Wii U, and I couldn't be happier with the two, but it also helps that I have a PC to play AAA releases and the newer indie games. It's a winning combination.
yeah. But to be honest a 3DS is my ONLY other console. I barely play my Wii
stormo2003 WiiU damnit, im sick of people saying Wii. It either means you think its the same cosole or u want to shorten what you want to say, either way i hate it. If there wasnt already a console called the "Wii" id be fine, but since there is you need to use the full name.
Advantages of the Wii U: Better games, innovative gameplay, fun times.
Advantages of the PS4: Better graphics, more expensive.
Winner: PS4
TFW Wii U runs more games in 1080p 60FPS tho
Nirodimos NeedAKing well I'm twelve and I love old consoles, nintendo is my favorite company, and I have an xbox one and it sucks!
I just bought my first ever Wii U and I love it!
Nice. I didn't get a WiiU because I had the PS4. Had the Wii though and was close to getting a Switch.
best next gen console till this date, coming from a Playstation fan since the early ps2 days.
I got a Wii u the other day and admittedly I thought it would suck. I got the Mario 3d world bundle and picked up an extra controller, Mario kart 8, captain toad, and just dance for my daughter. I consider myself a " hardcore" gamer and have been gaming since the 80's. I usually play sports games, cod, etc. I haven't played my Xbox at all since getting the Wii u, and to my surprise Mario 3d world and Mario kart are incredibly detailed and well polished games, not to mention a ton of fun. I really like the gamepad as well. I never thought I'd say this but I highly recommend the Wii u. Its quickly becoming my favorite console.
CoD and Sports games is not real gaming. You're what they call a Dudebro.
Justin Dloski True.
***** EXATCLY!
I just bought a wii u two days ago. And I love it... ! Yup wii u and a ps4 is all I need. (Kinda wish I had a PC thooo.)
***** ? Was preach a insult ? Haha I don't now how to react to this comment .
***** oh well then thanks alot ! Yea that is true. Best places to game right now. Nintendo Sony and PC.
Your dad should do a better job of hiding his credit card.
This year has got to be one of the worst year for gaming. I can only think of one of game of the year and that's shadow of mordor. Instead of releasing a game every year why don't companies like ubisoft wait another instead of releasing broken games. This is supposed to be next gen for god sake, I just hope 2015 will be a better year..
Far Cry is good tho, in my opinion it deserves game of the year more than SOW, Smash Bros deserves it more aswell, even dragon age, Bayonetta and warlords of draenor if u count expansions.
Dragon Age Inquisition?
It wouldn't be smart to release the big budget games this year because a lot of people dont have next gen yet
Nirodimos NeedAKing to be fair hyrule warriors sucks, everything else u said is great tho :3
Bayonets 2, Smash 4
I know most people my age (12) would LOVE shooter games and all that stuff. But im mostly into party games like Mario and Sonic. I barely use my xbox 360 because all I find at GameStop is shooter games. Im thinking of getting a wii u, should i?
Alex Geovani Yes. Get it ASAP. It's the best console of this gen.
Alex Geovani If you bought it, could you tell me how much it is? Because I have a fair amount of money and might sell my xbox 360 to buy this.
Around 250 for a Wii U Deluxe. Omega Solemn
YOU'RE SO SPESHUL
Alex Geovani Definitely Yes! I'm your age and I don't see the appeal in shooting games. They say Wii U games are for immature kiddies, but going around shooting people doesn't seem very mature to me.
The Wii U was one of my favorite video game consoles ever. Even after the Nintendo switch comes out, I am still going to be playing the Wii U a lot!
i have a feeling you are under the age of 12
The WII U, is truly underrated. Sad thing is, most gamers, have been conditioned to believe that "violence" and "maturity" equal GOOD-GAME.
People forget, that games are made to be FUN, and they are supposed to be ALL about wonder, excitement, joy, and getting utterly(completely) lost for hours in a fun, make believe environment.
Nintendo, still understands that.
I own a PS4, and a WII U.
And my PS4 is nice...3rd party, mature, bloody games.
But the WII U, has those EXCLUSIVES that make you feel like a kid again!
I've put countless hours on Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, Smash Bros, et.
The Wii U's first party games look AMAZING. No, they are not "PS4,XBOX ONE" visuals, but they ARE 1080P, 60 FPS, and absolutely GORGEOUS.
Hell, I had more fun playing "Super Mario Galaxy" 6 years ago, than with ANY GAME of last gen,on any system.
That is the beauty of Nintendo.
A toy company, at heart
7.8/10 too much u
+BlankFire xD
BlankFire IGN in a nutshell.
Lol 7.8 and 78 likes, see what I did there ;)
I loved this review, very well done. They should really do this for PS4 and Xbox One next year. Consoles these days evolve so much through updates and the software support can't be predicted at launch, so there should be yearly or bi yearly reviews for all consoles. Again very good content.
I like how the Wii U can play Wii and Wii U games. More for less!
One of its pros over Switch. I can still play games that were made for the Wii
i bough mine in august and since then i always had something new to play every month:
-Mario Kart.
-Hyrule Warriors.
-Bayonetta 2 (Best game of the Year in my opinion)
-Smash
Wii U is amazing for playing with friends in local multiplayer, that's nintendo strongest point.
***** I said local multiplayer... But actually i never had a single problem playing Bayonetta online and very few playing smash bros and mario kart
1 game a month lol
they are great games but nintendo SERIOUSLY needs to step up there third party support
*****
IT NEEDS A FUCKING GAME INVITE!
I got a ps4 ad before this video
No Normal Dog xD
And now an Xbox ad!
Gamer FOx you mean youtube 2007? lol
Gamer FOx just use adblock instead of yt red
You could say ...This review is a wii bit late ...
ok i'll stop sorry
Well, it's a re-review. Most gaming journalist make a yearly review of a console. It's nice to keep up to date on console's status.
hahaha
Please stop
***** you ruined the joke
Now this is a fair review. No "too much water" nonsense.
Thanks for uploading this. I was aware of the Wii U when it was launched and thought it was underwhelming, so was curious to see if things had improved. Glad to see the future looks a lot brighter for the console today than it did 2 years ago. As a lifelong Nintendo fan, I think now may be the right time to invest in one of these, especially considering it's half the price of a PS4 or XBox.
I like playing with myself.
...who doesn't?
***** lol
+Grupey like you hell no x(
It's a passion of mine
Then get the Nintendo DS : Touching is Good system.
6:08 "Optimized for Wii U: Rayman Legends."
You do know that game was originally going to be an exclusive for Wii U, right?
Thank you for this much more fair review. I'd bump up that 8.0 a bit personally to at least somewhere in the 9.0 range, but i'm not going to criticize you on that, when you were very fair overall with the console. Anyways the Wii U is imo the best next gen console and the only one I probably will ever own, lol. I hope to see the console grow more and more through the years, and get the love it deserves from many. :)
I'm buying one this Friday :)
HAVE FUN!!
+Hugo de Lange did you get one?
Yeah its awesome!
noooooooooo!! get a PS4 or XBOX1
too late bro
The Wii u is a brilliant console it has so many good games to play
I gotta say I'm glad to see the wii u doing well and the fact that ign sees it has a great console. And I'm glad I got one and I can't wait for the future of nintendo's succes.
Other than its flaws the wii u is still a phenomenal game console and is totally worth owning.
I still have a Wii U I just got new cords and I'm really happy because I used to love it so much!!!
Do you even have a switch yet?
The Wii U is by far the best console out there. Here's why:
-Unique gameplay
A gaming generation is about the way you play a game, not a system's power. Like the 7th gen made online gaming better. Or like the 5th gen to bring 3D gaming. But the 8th gen lacked creativity and just brought the same controller from their past console. Also, consoles also lacks creativity. They just made a slightly more powerful console that's already outdated to most PCs.
-Controller options
The PS4 offers DualShock 4.
Xbox One offers a 360 controller with a better D-Pad
Wii U offers GamePad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller/pro, Wii Remote, Wii Remote with Nunchucks. Your choice.
-Wii U has games that actually works
Recently, most 3rd party developers are rushing out games and are crap, and broken. Nintendo on the other hand, they take their time developing games and make sure the game is playable. Sure, all games have some sort of bugs, but a game should not have that many bugs where at a point is unplayable.
-Online
Sure, Nintendo's online isn't the best, but it's free, and never got hacked, or glitched out.
-Exclusives
Nintendo does have 1st party exclusives that'll NEVER be on other consoles, not even PC, but has poor AMERICAN 3rd party support. The Wii U does have great international developers. Remember, there's a world outside of the US. But the Wii U not having AMERICAN 3rd party developers is a good thing. The Wii U doesn't suffer broken games, in-disc DLC, Day 1 patches and updates, and games that require money to continue the game .
Now I know what you're going to say now:
"da week u iz last jen!"
How so?
"b cuz its andr pauerd!"
Again, a console generation doesn't determine by power, it's how you play a game.
"but da week u ceim aut ferst dan da ps4 and juan!"
But that logic, the Xbox 360 is 6th gen because it came out before the Wii and PS3, which is 7th gen.
"but da ps4 and juan r weiiiii mor pauerful dan da week u!"
The PS4 and One aren't that powerful as you think. In fact, they're outdated to most PCs out there! The Wii U is 3 or 4 times more powerful than the PS3. Obviously the PS4 and One are way more powerful than the Wii U, but the Wii U isn't that behind as you guys think.
www.cinemablend.com/m/games/Wii-U-Memory-Bandwidth-GPU-More-Powerful-Than-We-Thought-62437.html
But that's not what a console is about, it's about the software, not hardware. And when it comes to software, the Wii U crashes both consoles.
"da week u iz 4 leetl kidz!"
Oh really? How come I ALWAYS encounter a kid on Xbox Live? Call of Duty, GTA, Halo, Minecraft, almost any game out there are being invaded by kids.
'ur a nintendrone"
I'm a fan of Nintendo, but not a fanboy. I play other consoles too. But I'm just stating FACTS. Facts, we can't argue. Opinions is what YOU think.
Remember children, it's not about quantity, it's about quality. In terms of quantity, the PS4 and One wins. Has a lot of 3rd party games, more powerful specs, and greater sales. But in terms of quality, the Wii U wins. Has a lot of quality games, and quality gameplay.
So if you're gonna try so hard to disprove these facts, then bring it on. I got tons of facts.
*"So if you're gonna try so hard to disprove these facts, then bring it on."*
I don't need to, seeing as you did it for me by contradicting yourself.
"The PS4 and One aren't that powerful as you think. It's at least 2 or 3 times more powerful than the PS3/360."
"The Wii U is 3 or 4 times more powerful than the PS3"
So which is it? Is the Wii U more powerful than the PS4 or is it not?
*****
Oh, right. Thanks for the typo notice.
Just because I made a typo doesn't mean I'm an idiot. We all make mistakes.
Ninten dude789 Was it a typo? It seemed more like you trying to over exaggerate how good the console was. Also nobody is calling you an idiot. Also you didn't correct the typo, you just made it worse.
*****
Yes, I did exaggerated. It took me a long time to type it in. 😅
I never understood what TVii was or how it even worked. That said, I got my Wii U in 2013 and haven't looked back! Great console! It annoys me how EVERYONE complains about the gamepad being "underutilized", though. If I could get my map on a second screen, I'm fine with that. Besides, there's also the off-tv play that nearly every Wii U game offers!
Just switched from Xbox one to Wii U. Games on Wii U are much better
+Patrix Vids lol
Mikko T splatoon and smash bros is enough to understand
indeed
Switched!!!!!!!
Mikko T meh, could be true in your standard
This is now a much better console than November 2012.
Xbox One > PC > Wii U > PS4
PC > Wii U > Xbox One > PS4
PC/Wii U > Xbox One/PS4
There is no better console/PC everyone has their opinion..-_-
+PigmanCast should I buy one, even if the next Nintendo console will come out in mid-2016? (only on rumours and internet based)
I bought my Wii U back in December 2014 & I've enjoyed the console very much. I recently bought a Switch, but still play my Wii U & will hold on to it for a good while. I mostly love how it's backward compatible with the Wii as I was able to transfer all of my data from my Wii to the Wii U.
The Wii u is a brilliant console its the only console that gets great exclusives the ps4 and the Xbox one are shit because they don't get many exclusive but when they do get them they end up being broken and needing updates you don't hear that about any Nintendo games
The last of us was broken?
***** Not defending the Wii U, but TLOU was just a remastered version.... not a new game
Sunset Overdrive and The Last of Us are great games that are far from broken. I'm really tired of seeing these ridiculous fanboys talking out of their ass about things they don't have any experience with. I own all the consoles and have not had any big issues with any of them and all of them have their faults. I prefer the PS4 but the Xbox One and Wii U are both great systems. Stop having flame wars over consoles and instead of having blind devotion to one console, accept that they all have their pros and cons and actually EXPERIENCE all of them before talking out of your ignorant ass.
NeverBeBored08 the original poster of this comment didn't say anything about them having to be totally new games, he just said they are exclusive and TLOU Remastered is exclusive to the PS4.
NeverBeBored08 Still, it's a PS4 exclusive. The person making those claims did not specify.
X1 > Wii U > PS4
Truth right here
X1>PS4>Wii U>Phillips CD-I
I know it's all your guys opinion and whatnot but reall, PC>PS4>Xbox One> Wii U> 630> Wii> PS3.
PC > X1 > Wii U > Wii > Gameboy > Ur mum > 3DS > 2DS > DS > PS4
PC > PS4 > XBONE > Wii U
my world is turned upside down thanks for that 30 second ad
Wii U for Nintendo games such as Smash Bros. and Bayonetta. PC for everything else. The true way for gaming.
nintendo really needs to go back to making consoles with classic style controllers. i'm tired of this gimmicky shit theyre doing for the casuals.
Can you really blame Nintendo for trying to combine tablets and controllers? Everyone wet themselves like an excited dog when Apple released the iPad and since then there's been a tidal wave of tablets both iOS and Android. Why wouldn't Nintendo try to appeal to people that buy these products? Tablets are so intuitive that even an older person or a toddler can learn to use it, just like the Wii controller.
it is classic style, if you were a gamer you'd know that.
***** yeah because a big fucking screen is classic.
NakedSpaceMan thats the part i have an issue with, i dont like the catering to casuals.
GarTheRapper
the button layout is classic dummy. Maybe it's too heavy for your weak arms?
Why is the thumbnail red? IGN secretly hate the Wii U.
May 2020 here, and it is fascinating to see what the public opinion was at this time the video released. As one of the few Wii U owners in 2014, it was a dark time defending this console and trying to get others to appreciate it.
People will hate regardless, but I don't regret getting a WiiU on launch day 2 years ago. Finally, it's getting some light for what it is, a party console. I don't need graphics to enjoy a game but with that being said the Nintendo first party exclusives look AMAZING. Everyone who own an Xbox One or PS4 always feels the need to defend something, all I need is a WiiU and some people for positive vibes =) #smashbros
I got a Wii U too and I'm happy with it!
honestly I love the Wii U. I always wanted one but I jus never bought one, until a month ago. and I can say it's amazing, I've been playing this more than I have been playing my PS4 (even tho I love my PS4). I don't care about shooters or sports games on the Wii, I mostly care about the Mario, Zelda, DK ect. games cause that's what I grew up on so I'm completely okay with no 3rd party games on it . overall for me the Wii U is a 9/10
The Wii U is literally the IOS device of gaming right now. Low specs, great software, amazing optimization, and little customization. I would say that PC is the android, but PC users actually acknowledge the Wii U as being pretty good.
You know that Apple's SOC is way faster than the competitors?
DeeWox no it’s not. Most iPhones are much weaker than most android phones yet they still destroy android phones in speed because of better software
Wii U haters: "Wii U sucks, Nintendo needs to innovate more!"
when nintendo invent motion controls and glasses free 3d. THREE F***ING DEE!!!
+Daniel Saad but nobody actually uses it. And if they did... You get a headache.
+Grant Williams well... i didnt get a headache... oh well
+Grant Williams I don't either if you use it for more than a week or a few days. Besides, the new 3ds is the exact same price with better stuff, and excellent 3d. Just no charger included to make up for the price
After 3 goddamn years, I finally got this console for Christmas in 2015, and I absolutely love it.
Guys PLEASE BUY WII U dont let it diee!!!!!!
I SHALL BAY DAT WEE YOU FER DAT ERNTERNTAENMENT :3
JUUUUUUUSSSSSSSTTIIICCCCEEE
+Hugy Bug IM GETTING IT SOON! :O
+Ben Bonus there are many rumours that the next Nintendo(codename NX) will come out in June July 2016, but I want a wii u. what should I do? wait nine months and buy a NX or buy now a wii u ?
joost visser I'm getting a Wii U, so I don't know
Off to pick up my wii u right now after putting it off for ages. I need some Mario maker in my life but just to play my wii games in HD more than warrants the purchase :) Any other good titles to look out for?
***** I picked up the Mario u, Mario 3d world, zombiu and xenoblade chronicles for now
***** I still think it's a way off tbh. Bad news is that once Nintendo has new consoles out they tend to kill off the previous ones pretty quick, although saying that the snes lasted well into the life of the n64 so maybe that could happen again.
***** I just want to know what it is tbh lol I'm a fan of all consoles tbh, I have a ps4 which is my main system but I've barely touched since getting this
maybe super mario 3d world?
Metroid fan boy I have that but haven't played it yet
I bought a Wii U a month ago & I love it!!! Best... Console... EVER!!! I transferred all my data over from my Wii & everything works perfectly! I also bought adapters for my gamecube controllers that plug into the Wii remotes for playing the several N64 & SNES games I originally downloaded on the Wii!
Holy shit, I need a Wii U! With those amazing games like, Smash Bros U, Splatoon, Mario Kart 8, and portable COD, I WOULD BE CRAZYYYYY TO NOT GET IT! Also cannot forget Mario Maker which is coming out! I NEED TO ASK FOR ONE HAHAAAAA
Since I work I can just buy one, don't gotta beg mommy ;)
At that price i would jump for either the ps4 or xbox one, for 50 dollars more you get ALOT more
Since when was there a portable COD?
Jacob Saldana Its a really bad port
The gamepad isn't portable you know. Lol
Best console on the market.
One for the Gamepad defense, Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water and Wii U: Panorama View. These two make heavy use of the gamepad controller. I've been a slow pace gamer so games like Whispering Willows are very enjoyable for me, and are pleasing to look at on the Wii U. The Wii U has definitely great potential 👍
Just bought a WiiU with smash, mk8, and new super mario bros + luigi U for 50$!! Im super satisfied with my purcharse! Time to get splatoon and have some fun
I also recommend nintendo land, beyanetta 1 and 2, super mario maker, yoshis wooly world, wii party u, xeno blade chronicles, skylanders superchargers and skylanders imaginators, shovel knight, the legend of Zelda wind waker HD, hyrule warriors, need for speed wii u, zombi.U, zelda breath of the wild and yooka-yaylee (when they release), mario party 10,super mario 3d world, pikmin 3, donkey kong tropical freeze, Kirby and the rainbow curse, runbow, the wonderful 101, minecraft,terraria, assassins creed 3 and 4, just dance 2014-2017 and some other just dances,pokken tournament and I think that's all I got in mind for now to recommend 😄
+Slenderfoxx37 oh and skylanders swap force and trap team of course and the nes remix pack
Slenderfoxx37 omg sooo many great games...I already own a ps4, I was gonna get a xbox one but after seeing these great first party games wii u for me it is! the perfect combination pc ps4 and wii u or ps4 and wii u yaaa boiii!
My suggestions: Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Maker, Super Mario Galaxy 1 or 2, Project M, Splatoon
well for that price, a wii U is always a great purchase just for the library of 1st party titles alone.
Wii U + PC Master Race
Bought a Wiiu a week ago with my girlfriend and we are super happy with the console. Sure its not a console to play ultra-high-end-graphics on but the exclusives like mario kart, hyrule warriors, zelda and smash bros. are so good. I wish my Ps4 had these many exlusives....
What wii u had 8.0 when switch 7.0 😕
Makes sense!
A lot of PS4/XBO fans lack the capacity to argue and a lot of Wii U fans only say what they hear without checking facts.
PS4/XBO fans constantly say Nintendo doesn't make new IPs, even though Splatoon is the most unique looking shooting game in years, while praising games like Bloodbourne like it's not just Demon's Souls 4 with a different name. If you won't even pay attention to such a fresh new IP like Splatoon, it's clear that you are complaining only to complain and assert your preferred console to other people, without making any valid points.
Wii U fans keep saying that Nintendo pumps out 1080p 60FPS games all the time, when in fact the first and only internally Nintendo developed 1080p 60FPS game is Smash Bros for Wii U. There's also Rayman Legends, which runs the same way on everything else. WWHD/MH3U run at 1080p 30FPS. So the people that say that Wii U has a huge wealth of 1080p 60FPS games are wrong.
Most people that hate video game consoles are just trying to justify not having the funds to purchase said video game consoles.
i could have sworn i played through most quest/areas at 60fps in MH3U. granted, there's a lot of framerate dips every now and then.
Not that Wii U isn't awesome, but Bloodborne is just as new as the upcoming Nintendo games. And it's a part of the series, so naturally the base of the gameplay will be there (while also actually having change).
Seriously though, how much do you actually know about the game?
432neptune I know that gameplay wise, it's basically a sequel to Dark Souls 2.
Zainré Fang Not exactly. It's more of a spiritual succesor thing.
It can't be just Dark Souls 3, because that would mean that the core gameplay of Dark Souls is there. But it's not. It's similar in some ways, but in multiple ways it isn't.
It's kind of like comparing GTA and Red Dead. Very similar, but also *very* different.
Zainré Fang The only arguments ps and ms fans have is that their consoles are more powerful and have more games
I think a lot of gamers (or fanboys) need to understand that the Wii U is no joke anymore. It's been two years now and Nintendo fans already got a lot of good games to play and to look forward to. As an owner of all systems, the Wii U by far is the best experience for this generation of 2014. It may not be a powerful console like its competitors, but it has a lot of great quality of games; unlike some rush ports like the two Assassin's Creed games that runs under 30 frames per-a-second, or Sonic Boom (WHICH WAS HORRIBLY BAAADD!!!). A video game doesn't deserve to run so miserable. We are customers and you can't just always expect everyone to buy an unfinished/broken games. I hope developers takes note of what Nintendo is currently doing so there won't be unfinished work. When I buy a game, I expect it to run good, and I'm cool if there's glitches because that's technically normal. Right now, Smash Bros., Donkey Kong, Mario 3D World, Hyrule Warriors, Pikmin 3, Nintendo Land, Wind Waker HD, Mario Kart 8, Bayonetta 1+2, The Wonderful 101 and Mario Bros. U, has been running good. In my opinion, they're masterpieces.
Don't get me wrong, I like the PS4, I like the XBOX ONE, it's not Microsoft's or Sony's fault, but it's the devs fault for not putting much effort in there games. I'm mainly looking at you, Ubisoft. But relevantly speaking; the Wii U is so far (in my opinion) the best choice of 2014.
I turned it off when she said the wii U went from good to great.
everyone says "there's no games on it".. WAIT WHAAAT!! first. many wii games are compatible with wii u. secondly:Almost every game in wii u are awesome: Super mario maker, mario kart 8, super smash bros 4, Super Mario 3d world, Legend of zelda:Twilight princess Splatoon, and many other AWESOME games...
MKmiksu I haven't heard a single person say there's no games on it...
Kostas123GR2 well in my school 99.98% said theres no games in it
The wii U was garbage. Aside from mario kart, Smash bros, and splatoon, there was absolutely no games.
I have a Wii U and a PS4 and i can say even though i have bought my Wii U after the PS4 i have spent a lot more time on it. They are both great consoles which offer own great things. The PS4 has awesome exclusives such as Uncharted, The Last of Us, Infamous, and great Third party support. The Wii U has the awesome gamepad which I thing is a great addition to the Wii U, and it also has spectacular games such as Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. Wii U, and The Legend of Zelda! Both Systems are great and are must buys.
How bout this
(Wii U= Ps4) >Xbone
I'm PC, Wii U, PS4, and honestly my Wii U gets all my attention these days lol. Smash Bros is the best 8th gen game so far, though Captain Toad on Friday will be GOTY!
I completely agree
OriginalBloodAce haven't played the Wii u enough but xbox one is better then ps4
Guerrillachop
lol disagree.
Guerrillachop i have both systems,planning on getting the wii u tommorow. I can say ps4 is better then my xbox my personall opinion.
all i wanted for christmas but my parents thought is was to much and so i got nothing for christmas ; (
You'll get it one day buddy!
What about this Christmas ? Cuz I'm getting it :3
you can emulate wii u on pc
@@mazrimazri6101 you need a pretty decent pc tho. On my mid range pc (RX 580, R5 2600) it still has fps drops and has to upscale to 1080p so it's not amazing
Can't wait to get my Wii U!
What happened to the thumbnail?
The Wii U is the best gaming system of all time!!!
Thats your opinion.
Buster in background! XD Gotta love that! :-)
NES - SNES
GB - GB Colour, Pocket and Light
GBA - GBA SP and GB Micro
NDS - NDS Lite
DSI - DSI XL
3DS - 3DS XL
New 3DS - New 3DS XL
2DS - New 2DS XL
And then Wii - Wii U and now everyone has a problem.
THANK YOU!!!
If the thumbnail was red... it made me think that this review was horrible. But the wii u is still awesome
Like if you thinked that the review was horrible. XP
I never understood why the Wii U got crap when it was first released. Thankfully people now realize what a fantastic console it really is.
I saw its potential when I first looked at it. Still a great console and I don't regret saying I like it more than the Switch
Still better than Litterbox One
ANYONE HERE AFTER THE NINTENDO SWITCH LIVE PRESENTATION?
I already started saving up so i can buy the switch with zelda right after its launch
Ok and your point?
What a console! Loved it. So unique
Wii U: 2/10
Too much Mario
Xbox One: 0.1/10
Too many games
PS4: 1/10
Too many indies
PC: 3/10
Too much graphix
Why does everyone say that the Wii U has sucky graphics? One, its Nintendo, Two, it came out years before the PS4 and the Xbone, and Three, WHO CARES!!??!?!?!
I have to agree I purchased my Wii U about a month ago and I must say I'm enjoying it so much more than I was expecting too not to mention been having a lot of people over and every time I stuck in Mario kart 8 or super smash bros Wii U everyone was having an absolute blast even people who wouldn't normally play games and that says a lot about nintendos games and gameplay in my opinion!
best next gen console by far
tons of great games and masterpieces
Very true. No lags and glitches (except Sonic Boom) and most creative games.