The Wii U

glazball · 12/04/2012, 08:46 AM

Arkhan, I believe I read you bought the basic white system, same as me. (I agree, black doesn't look right for a Nintendo console unless it's N64). I'm curious how much drive space you have left after the initial firmware update. I'm reading different things, some saying it takes up 1GB, some 3 or 4GB (basically half the internal storage).

Arkhan Asylum · 12/04/2012, 10:44 AM

I don't know. I didn't look. I put a 32gb SD card in before powering it on, so I really ain't give no fucks about the internal size.

ill check later today though, lol

TheClash603 · 12/04/2012, 11:05 AM

I hooked up a 2 TB HD to mine I got for $50 on Black Friday and it works like a champ.

I almost always buy my games physical, so I assume I end up using like 10 GB, but storage is so cheap I figured better safe than sorry.

Bernie · 01/07/2013, 05:35 PM

Got mine today, and I love it!! They put a lot of thought into the controller, even though it is big. It fits really nicely in your hands, and I like it. I also bought a couple Wii U Pro controllers, and they are really nice. My registered name is debuttho, so add the Bernie if you wanna.

TheClash603 · 01/07/2013, 08:09 PM

Wii U Pro Controllers are pretty good, though the lack of analog on the shoulder is nonsense.

SnethSS · 01/07/2013, 10:58 PM

TVii has saved me endless headaches with the girlfriend. I think this feature is only going to get better in the future.

Joe Redifer · 01/07/2013, 11:26 PM

TVii finally works? I haven't powered my WiiU on in about 5 or 6 months now. Will have to see what changes have been made.

Mathius · 01/08/2013, 12:28 AM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 01/07/2013, 11:26 PMTVii finally works? I haven't powered my WiiU on in about 5 or 6 months now. Will have to see what changes have been made.

How in the hell have you owned a Wii U for that long?

Duo_R · 01/08/2013, 01:02 AM

You guys are making me want one of these. I have also been humored by how Ark defends this system to the end! I thought Ark would find something bad about this system lol

Joe Redifer · 01/08/2013, 06:18 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 01/08/2013, 12:28 AM
Quote from: Joe Redifer on 01/07/2013, 11:26 PMTVii finally works? I haven't powered my WiiU on in about 5 or 6 months now. Will have to see what changes have been made.
How in the hell have you owned a Wii U for that long?

Oops! I guess it only seems like 5 or 6 months. Sometimes I forget I have it. Have any new games come out since launch?

jlued686 · 01/08/2013, 09:53 AM

Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/07/2013, 08:09 PMWii U Pro Controllers are pretty good, though the lack of analog on the shoulder is nonsense.

Agree 100%. I can't believe they didn't include those.

Anybody play the Rayman demo? It's pretty awesome.

Mathius · 01/08/2013, 10:51 AM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 01/08/2013, 06:18 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 01/08/2013, 12:28 AM
Quote from: Joe Redifer on 01/07/2013, 11:26 PMTVii finally works? I haven't powered my WiiU on in about 5 or 6 months now. Will have to see what changes have been made.
How in the hell have you owned a Wii U for that long?
Oops! I guess it only seems like 5 or 6 months. Sometimes I forget I have it. Have any new games come out since launch?

None that I know of lol

jlued686 · 01/08/2013, 11:05 AM

It's typical for a launch of a new system. The "launch" has about a dozen games, but it takes another 3+ months for the stream to start trickling in.

I've got five WiiU games now, so I've got more than enough to play while I wait.

Arkhan Asylum · 01/08/2013, 11:59 AM

I've been playing Wii games on the thing. Including Wiiner Ware games.

Nando · 01/08/2013, 01:05 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/08/2013, 11:59 AMI've been playing Wii games on the thing. Including Wiiner Ware games.

Have you tried Mighty Switch force?

Duo_R · 01/08/2013, 01:51 PM

Is it possible to transfer VC downloads to a Wii-U and then possbily back to a standard Wii down the road?

Arkhan Asylum · 01/08/2013, 01:52 PM

No it's a one way street. Like butts.

Duo_R · 01/08/2013, 01:54 PM

I might jump the bandwagon if there is an Ambassador program. I had no idea the standard Wii had one (thought it was just 3DS). Or Metroid or Zelda title would be an instant purchase.

Joe Redifer · 01/08/2013, 04:17 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/08/2013, 09:53 AMAnybody play the Rayman demo? It's pretty awesome.

They finally have demos now? Hot damn, I gotta fire dis bitch up!

Joe Redifer · 01/09/2013, 05:20 AM

OK I downloaded, installed and played the Rayman demo. It was awesome for the first 30 seconds or so until the game started demanding I use the touchpad. Then it demanded I keep switching my attention between the touchpad and the TV and then rotate the touch pad while looking at the TV. This shit's fine on the 3DS but on a console it just doesn't fly. I'll stick with the far superior Playstation 3 Rayman Origins which I can relax while playing.

By the way, how do I delete the demo?

Duo_R · 01/09/2013, 03:30 PM

Options > System Options > Format System > Ship Wii-U to Duo-R (come on you don't like the system anyway) =)

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 01/09/2013, 05:20 AMOK I downloaded, installed and played the Rayman demo. It was awesome for the first 30 seconds or so until the game started demanding I use the touchpad. Then it demanded I keep switching my attention between the touchpad and the TV and then rotate the touch pad while looking at the TV. This shit's fine on the 3DS but on a console it just doesn't fly. I'll stick with the far superior Playstation 3 Rayman Origins which I can relax while playing.

By the way, how do I delete the demo?

Joe Redifer · 01/09/2013, 07:34 PM

LOL. Even if I completely formatted it you could still freely download any games I have downloaded for FREE! Games are tied to the console, not the user. And good games will come. It's just that these earlier ones will tend to feel more of a need to be gimmicky but that will likely decrease in time.

Duo_R · 01/09/2013, 07:59 PM

Hey man...your just sweetening the deal! I will PM you my address!

SMF · 01/10/2013, 06:38 AM

Just another reason why I don't trade or sell my old games or systems.

Nando · 01/10/2013, 12:03 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/08/2013, 01:52 PMNo it's a one way street. Like butts.

HAHAHAH!

futureman2000 · 01/12/2013, 03:54 PM

5 player Mario Chase is probably the best thing on the console right now. Had a match going for 3 hours or so last weekend- I can't recall the last time I had so much fun with a game. I pulled a muscle in my shoulder celebrating.

TheClash603 · 01/12/2013, 06:00 PM

Quote from: futureman2000 on 01/12/2013, 03:54 PM5 player Mario Chase is probably the best thing on the console right now. Had a match going for 3 hours or so last weekend- I can't recall the last time I had so much fun with a game. I pulled a muscle in my shoulder celebrating.

My buddies and I started with that game, but we now seem to prefer the Animal Crossing game. You should give that one a go too.

Duo_R · 12/03/2013, 11:55 PM

No one's playing anymore? Mario 3D World?

BlueBMW · 12/04/2013, 08:10 AM

I am wearing Mario 3D World out! In my opinion it is worth buying a system for!

munchiaz · 12/04/2013, 01:45 PM

I played a bunch of wonderful 101 and a bit if wind waker (i need to get back on that) wanna pick up mario but dont have the time or the money right now

Joe Redifer · 12/04/2013, 03:39 PM

I played Super Mario 3D World up to world 2 but now I'm playing through Ys 7 err I mean Ys Memories of Celceta and I don't like playing through multiple games at once since I get so little times for just plain ol' gameplay. I'll come back to Mario after I'm done with Ys 7 in Celceta.

PukeSter · 12/04/2013, 03:46 PM

Every aspect of Mario 3D World is amazing, even better with a friend or 3. I don't feel like playing the 2 or 3 extra worlds though.

jlued686 · 12/04/2013, 04:19 PM

I just finished Wind Waker the other day and been playing a lot of Mario 3D World.

Arkhan Asylum · 12/04/2013, 05:07 PM

I've been playing Wonderful 101 and Pikmin 3

futureman2000 · 12/04/2013, 07:45 PM

Just started 3d world the other night. I'm in world 3, and man... the game is fun. Definitely better than 3D Land, which was also a lot of fun.

DragonmasterDan · 12/04/2013, 08:19 PM

Quote from: futureman2000 on 12/04/2013, 07:45 PMJust started 3d world the other night. I'm in world 3, and man... the game is fun. Definitely better than 3D Land, which was also a lot of fun.

I reached the ending of 3D World, but there's still more to do. Fantastic game and as BMW mentioned it's a game worth owning the system to play.

Bloufo · 12/04/2013, 11:32 PM

Game's such a blast. Tried some co-op as well over the weekend and the results were as insanely chaotic as you'd expect.
Honestly haven't had this much fun with any other game this year. The level of polish and creativity is top-notch.
If I didn't have a Wii U this would be the game that would have made me buy one.
BTW, not sure if everyone knows this but I found this out quite late into the game, you can spin the left stick to get a higher jump.