The Wii U

[Arkhan]

The thing is really fun.  I'm still playing mario with my womanoid.  I had to go buy a wiimote though, lol.

My spare Wii Mote sat for so long the batteries blew up.

WHOOPS.

[TheClash603]

Played Scribblenauts for two hours while my gf was sleeping, because I thought she might want to play Mario with me.  Scribblenauts had me cracking up a few times.  I never played any of the other versions and the game deserves the accolades it has gotten.

My gf woke up and was being a sour puss, so I played Mario myself.  Only played the first world, but enjoyed it quite a bit.  I am not a huge fan of the character design of those squirrels though and the baby/fat yoshi oddly looks to be on drugs?

Haven't gotten around to Nintendo Land, NBA 2k13, Sonic Racing, or Zombi U yet, but I have 2/12 weeks off so I assume I can beat them all then.  Thinking about returning Zombi U due to the bad reviews, but I don't know what game I would get instead?

The Toys R Us sale is absurdly awesome though, so I got more than I originally planned to.

[Arkhan]

My final verdict is: The Wii U is worth it.

Me and my womanoid blew through most of new mario, then we flipped to Return to Dreamland for Wii.

The Wii compatibility is awesome, and I can't wait to go put Contra Rebirth on this motherbitch and shoot some alieum.

You can see the difference between the Wii and the Wii U resolutions immediately.  Even though New SMB looks all cartoontarded, it still looks extremely crisp.



And, I have to say it, this big f*cking TV Dinner Tray controller is actually really comfortable.  It weighs about as much as a candybar and the way they have the thing curved is comfortable.

[KingDrool]

I'm picking up my preordered WiiU tomorrow (didn't get home in time today), and I've got a question about the Wii data transfer:

I've got nearly all my Virtual Console and WiiWare games saved to an SD card. 1) Can I use this SD card to do the transfer? 2) Will the games on the SD card transfer over?

Thanks!

[Arkhan]

I think they will.  I didnt bother since I didnt buy any shit on VC.

[TR0N]

I'm picking up my preordered WiiU tomorrow (didn't get home in time today), and I've got a question about the Wii data transfer:

I've got nearly all my Virtual Console and WiiWare games saved to an SD card. 1) Can I use this SD card to do the transfer? 2) Will the games on the SD card transfer over?

Thanks!

Nintendo is suppose to offer a program that will let you do it.The last wii firmware update set's you up for that.

[TheClash603]

I didn't do it yet, but I read the section of the manual.  Yes, you can transfer everything over.  BUT, how it works is you need to download the Transfer Tool on each system.  You can then transfer the rights of the games from your Wii to your Wii U.  Once the transfer is made, the VC stuff will no longer be on your Wii and you cannot transfer back.  That is why I didn't do it yet, that is a big commitment.

[TR0N]

I didn't do it yet, but I read the section of the manual.  Yes, you can transfer everything over.  BUT, how it works is you need to download the Transfer Tool on each system.  You can then transfer the rights of the games from your Wii to your Wii U.  Once the transfer is made, the VC stuff will no longer be on your Wii and you cannot transfer back.  That is why I didn't do it yet, that is a big commitment.

Well damn,if that's that's case then still i won't be getting a (wii u) until next year at the latest.

[KingDrool]

I didn't do it yet, but I read the section of the manual.  Yes, you can transfer everything over.  BUT, how it works is you need to download the Transfer Tool on each system.  You can then transfer the rights of the games from your Wii to your Wii U.  Once the transfer is made, the VC stuff will no longer be on your Wii and you cannot transfer back.  That is why I didn't do it yet, that is a big commitment.

Yeah, I know that part of it. I just wasn't sure if I could use the same SD card that already has all my games on it or not. Guess I'll find out in a few hours!

[Nando]

I'll wait for the Mario bundle, and to have the money after the holidays, these things ain't going away. LOL

Happy to read good things so far. COME ON HD MARIO!

[Mathius]

 Wii U First Impressions! Hardware, Gamepad, Operating System and more!


Adam Sessler and co. give their first thoughts on the Wii U.

[Arkhan]

I'll wait for the Mario bundle, and to have the money after the holidays, these things ain't going away. LOL

Happy to read good things so far. COME ON HD MARIO!

The HD mario experience is pretty great so far.   Even though it's cartoony and stupid looking on purpose, it looks great.

[SuperDeadite]

So been watching a few videos and apparently, the WiiU has it's power brick, the controller has it's own AC Adapter, and you are pretty much required to use a self-powered external HDD sooner or later as well.  So 3 plugs to run one system, just like the Genny/SCD/32X combo!   At least Sega's addons came later though and were optional really.  Here we need 3 straight out of the box?  LOL

[Arkhan]

So been watching a few videos and apparently, the WiiU has it's power brick, the controller has it's own AC Adapter, and you are pretty much required to use a self-powered external HDD sooner or later as well.  So 3 plugs to run one system, just like the Genny/SCD/32X combo!   At least Sega's addons came later though and were optional really.  Here we need 3 straight out of the box?  LOL

Well, how else do you intend to charge the controller?  I guess you could fanagle a USB charger to jam into the system.

but really, the two bricks combined is still less space than a 360 brick, AND they have the little plugs, so its not like you waste 90 jacks for 3 plugs.

You don't need 3 straight out of the box.   You need 2. 

 Boo f*ckin' hoo.

[futureman2000]

I was kind of surprised when I found the two power plugs, but it's way better this. You can put the controller charger/cradle/plug anywhere. We have ours on set up on the table next to the couch. I much prefer this over having the thing tethered to the console for charging. Thing is pretty cool...