The Wii U

[munchiaz]

It does play wii software. No gamecube support. Which is fine. I wouldnt want to be charged extra for that. Also There is a good list of 3rd party games coming out. the Platinum games are more than enough to make me happy.

[KingDrool]

There are two Platinum games coming out, right? Bayonetta 2 and that other one? Beyond that and ZombieU, I haven't really seen anything great in terms of third party support; unless you count "enhanced" versions of games that came out a year ago for 360 and PS3, like Mass Effect 3, Assassin's Creed Whatever, and Batman Arkham City.

I'm not complaining, as I never expect Nintendo to have an assload of third-party support.

Also, Nando, this should answer your questions about Wii support:

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/interview/31784

NWR: Along the lines of downloadable games, the Virtual Console and WiiWare games will transfer over, as has been said. Will that be there day 1, and what kind of process do you think that will entail?

MF: So yes, you can transfer your Miis, your WiiWare, your Virtual Console content from Wii to Wii U; basically you have to have both systems present, and an internet connection and an SD card for Wii U, and then you can transfer the content over. Once it's transferred over, there's a mode on Wii U called "Wii Mode" and then you can play your content through Wii Mode. In terms of timing, we haven't announced specifics on that yet, so more to come.

NWR: For Wii Mode, will you be able to use the Wii U GamePad, and the Controller Pro to play Wii Games?

MF: Clearly, in Wii Mode, when you bring either WiiWare and Virtual Console games, or you're playing a Wii game, you're able to use Wii peripherals.

Additional Nintendo Rep: I do know that you can't take it off the TV and put it on the GamePad. Also, to clarify your other question, for Nintendo Land, you do need the Motion Plus Remote because some of the games require it.

[munchiaz]

for forget Rayman legends is also exclusive for the Wii U

[SMF]

Dont forget Ninja Gaiden 3 is releasing with extras only found on the WiiU. I cant wait to play as Ayane from the Dead or Alive series.

[KingDrool]

for forget Rayman legends is also exclusive for the Wii U

Oh shit, I forgot about that one! That'll be a must-have for sure.

[KingDrool]

Just wanted to post this sexy pic:



From this photo gallery:
http://www.gamereactor.es/noticias/34711/Wii+U+final%3A+galer%EDa+fotos+exclusivas/

[Nando]

Region lock lameness

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked

Nintendo UK has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U will be region locked.
That means you won't be able to import games from Japan or America and play them on your European Wii U. This was the case with 3DS, and this was the case with Wii.
Nintendo's confirmation followed a translated revelation in Japanese magazine Famitsu: "What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played."

[RegalSin]

So we all can agree to pitch in $20 to one person on the board to buy a Wii U, and smash it in
right in front of a line, of people waiting for WiiU consoles???

Great so it is official, Nintendo broke a rule

1. Handheld devices are to remain region free.

..............

I pitty the fool who plays wii U.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Region lock lameness

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked

Nintendo UK has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U will be region locked.
That means you won't be able to import games from Japan or America and play them on your European Wii U. This was the case with 3DS, and this was the case with Wii.
Nintendo's confirmation followed a translated revelation in Japanese magazine Famitsu: "What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played."

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[TR0N]

Region lock lameness

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-24-nintendo-uk-confirms-the-wii-u-will-be-region-locked

Nintendo UK has confirmed to Eurogamer that the Wii U will be region locked.
That means you won't be able to import games from Japan or America and play them on your European Wii U. This was the case with 3DS, and this was the case with Wii.
Nintendo's confirmation followed a translated revelation in Japanese magazine Famitsu: "What can be played on the Wii U is restricted by a region-lock feature; software not sold in the same region cannot be played."

Man nintendo sure can be nazi some times.Really what is there problem with importing all of a sudden !? On there past consoles they were not strict about it.Then with the wii they region lock it,plus the 3DS to and now the wii u !? You know all this will do is encourage piracy i bet some one will invent a mod chip to play imports and burns.....

[motdelbourt]

Was anyone really expecting it not to be region locked? It's annoying, but it's extremely rare these days for me to even want to import a game, with so many to choose from and so little time.

I guess it's worse for Euroland and Australia/NZ.

[TheClash603]

The reason they region lock these things is it is easier than ever now to import games from other regions.  Some countries have a distinct price advantage, specifically the US.  If a European gamer were to import all of its Wii U games from the US, due to currency exchange, the European gamer would save a fortune.

Not saying I defend it, but that's the logic behind region locks.

[Frank_fjs]

How much tax do you guys in the US pay on a Wii U console, and do you guys pay it at the checkout?

[DragonmasterDan]

How much tax do you guys in the US pay on a Wii U console, and do you guys pay it at the checkout?

Depends on the state, some stats have no sales tax.

[TheClash603]

How much tax do you guys in the US pay on a Wii U console, and do you guys pay it at the checkout?

Depends on the state, some stats have no sales tax.

I don't live in one of those states...  8.75% tax for me at checkout.