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At least I'm not up too late at night for my tastes. See, WA's handy for something after all 
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:12 am Post subject: |
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| kartanym wrote: | | At least I'm not up too late at night for my tastes. See, WA's handy for something after all |
I'm in the same boat as you 
50 more minutes!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:26 am Post subject: |
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Just over half an hour!!
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So it's the Nintendo WiiU.
They're banking on the name being a success, make sense.
No details on the console itself, largely the controller. Thankfully for me, it seems to be an alternative function (i.e. you can play games with a wii remote if you're so inclined.)
No real titles announced from Nintendo, which is surprising, and yet not. They're holding out for their own conference in Japan later in the year, probably. However, titles confirmed in development include: Arkham City, Dirt, Tekken, Ghost Recon Online and Darksiders II, plus support from EA (possibly Battlefield 3.)
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:28 am Post subject: |
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Wii U? Am I the only one feeling uninspired or underwhelmed or will I smile a little more when I hear more about the hardware, ie. specs?
Also, I hope we can still use GameCube controllers, somehow?
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:16 am Post subject: |
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As far as specs go, this seems to be all Nintendo are willing to divulge atm:
| Quote: | Wii U™
Launches:
2012
Size:
Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.
New Controller:
The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.
Other Controls:
Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic ControllerTM, Classic Controller ProTM and Wii Balance Board™.
Media:
A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.
Video Output:
Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.
Audio Output:
Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.
Storage:
The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.
CPU:
IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.
Other:
Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories. |
http://e3.nintendo.com/hw/#/about
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Tekken Tag 2 on this? Dammit, looks like I'll have to buy it LOL.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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| kotaku wrote: | Nintendo offered the following loose technical specifications to Kotaku in a pre-briefing on Nintendo's Wii U.
- High definition display, up to 1080p resolution via HDMI output
- 6.2" touchscreen on New Controller, running in non-HD resolution
- Internal flash-based media storage, upgradeable via USB and SD cards
- Games ship on proprietary iDensity discs of unspecified, but "large capacity"
- Games will also be available as downloadable content
- Console compatible with Wii games and devices
- Release date between April 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012; or after the end of Nintendo's fiscal year
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http://kotaku.com/5808704/this-is-nintendos-new-wii-u-and-its-bold-new-controller
8 GB flash storage rumour debunked?
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Assassin's Creed on the Wii U caught my attention.
I can see alot of dropped and broken screens coming from the Wii U controller.
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ONE CONTROLLER AT A TIME (for the new U controller)
There goes my Zelda 4 Swords dreams.
Least 4 swords is coming to DSi.
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| ManeKast wrote: | ONE CONTROLLER AT A TIME (for the new U controller)
There goes my Zelda 4 Swords dreams.
Least 4 swords is coming to DSi. |
Does that mean it'll come to 3DS too? I'll be very disappointed if it doesn't.
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So how the heck do we pronounce this? Weu? Wuu? Ryu?
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They said it at e3 as "Wii" and the letter "U".
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| ZeroX03 wrote: | | So how the heck do we pronounce this? Weu? Wuu? Ryu? |
I've been saying it like Pee-ew.
Wii-ew wii-u.
... it's a really bad name.
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Did someone say WiiU?
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so.... yes it is?
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Both of those are tech demos.
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| Benza wrote: | | so.... yes it is? |
No, no it isn't. Have you ever played one before?
| Marka wrote: |
Both of those are tech demos. |
So?
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| Esposch wrote: | | Benza wrote: | | so.... yes it is? |
No, no it isn't. Have you ever played one before?
| Marka wrote: |
Both of those are tech demos. |
So? |
It doesn't give us any realistic indication on how it compares to the 360/PS3. Tech demos always look miles better than the actual games.
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| Marka wrote: | | Esposch wrote: | | Benza wrote: | | so.... yes it is? |
No, no it isn't. Have you ever played one before?
| Marka wrote: |
Both of those are tech demos. |
So? |
It doesn't give us any realistic indication on how it compares to the 360/PS3. Tech demos always look miles better than the actual games. |
Not necessarily. The Gamecube/PS2 tech demos ended up looking worse than some of the actual games that came out for the system. So did the PS3's Final Fantasy VII demo.
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| Esposch wrote: | | Benza wrote: | | so.... yes it is? |
No, no it isn't. Have you ever played one before?
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So it's not as good? It looks about on par with what you'd expect from like a god of war game or something on the PS3.
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| Benza wrote: | | Esposch wrote: | | Benza wrote: | | so.... yes it is? |
No, no it isn't. Have you ever played one before?
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So it's not as good? It looks about on par with what you'd expect from like a god of war game or something on the PS3. |
It really isn't.
Go look up some pics and you'll see.
EDIT:
Apparently the actual on-screen footage is only ~PS3/360 level, it's just a good screenshot. (they can see stuff like Link's boots being textured on that are not as apparent in the screenshot)
Which means you're right, Benza, it is pretty much a PS3 game.
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Nintendo, your officially dead to me.
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