Originally Posted by Blaster man Okay now that I know more about this, I'm probably going to have to wait till next Christmas before I even consider the console. I don't think we know how powerful it is yet (is it going to play next gen games or just be a port machine for PS3/X360 stuff?). Also, $350 is pretty steep for a Nintendo console and with the competition releasing (presumably) much more powerful hardware next year, they'll probably price drop next holiday. At least that's how I see it. They release a year earlier than everyone else and charge a premium price while they can. Then when everyone else launches, OPPS, now they're only $249.99 just like when the original Wii launched and suddenly they look like a ing bargain compared to the other consoles. I'll put away my crystal ball now.

I do feel the regular one should be going for $249.99 and the deluxe at $299.99, as is it seems awkward pricing for them.

Originally Posted by iNFiNiTE HORiZON I'm tempted to buy one just for the potential of them going out of stock during December when people are looking for 'em as Christmas gifts, and turning a nice profit. But I feel like it's a bit of a gamble, I really don't see this being as popular as the original Wii. I suppose at the very least I should be able to get my investment back.

i'd be careful talking about potential "flipping" on this site, the users here really dont like that and it causes some un-needed arguments.... I should know, some of the users on THIS message board think they are gaming nobles or something, lol.

Originally Posted by Slight Defect http://kotaku.com/5942980/whats-insi...ical?tag=wii-u

I like this part...
Media: Wii U and Wii optical discs. Wii U optical discs have a 25 GB data capacity.
Wow that sure sounds like Blu Ray.

Originally Posted by Blaster man I like this part... Media: Wii U and Wii optical discs. Wii U optical discs have a 25 GB data capacity. Wow that sure sounds like Blu Ray.

Sure, but it's probably not compatible fully with Blu Ray playback and hopefully they did something to increase transfer speeds as Blu Ray hasn't been that good for PS3 load times.

Originally Posted by Slight Defect http://kotaku.com/5942980/whats-insi...ical?tag=wii-u

Thanks for the link! As for the price, I was expecting to pay $250-$300 anyway. I'd like to think the extra $50 is for Nintendo Land which I wanted anyway (yeah, I know lol) and the extras that are included with the deluxe (Nintendo Network Premium, stands for the console and gamepad and the gamepad cradle). So it evens out for me.

I for one am glad that the deluxe Wii U is black, all of my other electronic equipment in my living room is black(tv, ps3, cablebox, etc.), even the tv stand and bookshelves that they rest on are a deep brown color, so a white wiiU would stick out like sore thumb

Originally Posted by iNFiNiTE HORiZON I do feel the regular one should be going for $249.99 and the deluxe at $299.99, as is it seems awkward pricing for them.

Well, they're the only guys with a new console right now. Their competition is nothing but the old stuff so they're in a good place this year.

Here's what happens this year, all the parents watching the morning shows will see the Wii U described as Nintendo's new console that your kid's going to want for Christmas. It's the must have thing this year and it may not be in stock when you go to buy it (OH NO GOTTA GET IT FOR LITTLE JOHNY!).

Next year (I can see it already), there will be descriptions of the Xbox 3 and PS4 on TV for parents to watch, their pros and cons with people mentioning how they're the console for teens and adults and no definitive answer as to which is better. They'll be $399.99 each. They'll spend a fortune advertising them. Then the folks on TV will mention to the parents (oh and the Wii U is now 199.99 for the entry model and 249.99 for the deluxe model). Then the Wii U sales next year (especially on the 199.99 version) go sky high.

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Meanwhile the PS4 and Xbox 3 are possibly sold out next year while the Wii U will have shit tons of inventory at half the price...

Originally Posted by SKEETER I didn't say anything about you having an issue with Nintendo although it's apparent that you have issues in general. I thought one would bother reading a few posts in a thread before asking questions, my mistake.

Not reading other peoples comments means i have issues? Ok champ whatever helps you sleep at night. But i wish i had read more comments from other people so i didn't have to get a d*ck response from you which wasn't necessary. I admit i was quick to pull the typing trigger if you will but there is no need for the attitude. Either answer the question like a normal person or just leave it alone.

11/18 is a Sunday and if you want this system on release day you'll have to goto a store. UPS/Fed Ex do not deliver on Sunday's.

Was going to wait for Amazon, but just pre-ordered at Gamestop. 8th in line apparently.

I will definitely switch to Amazon though if/when the pre-orders are up on the site.

I have no intention of getting a Wii U anytime soon, due to my current backlog, but i really want to mess around with that Gamepad.

Originally Posted by Blaster man Next year (I can see it already), there will be descriptions of the Xbox 3 and PS4 on TV for parents to watch, their pros and cons with people mentioning how they're the console for teens and adults and no definitive answer as to which is better. They'll be $399.99 each. They'll spend a fortune advertising them. Then the folks on TV will mention to the parents (oh and the Wii U is now 199.99 for the entry model and 249.99 for the deluxe model). Then the Wii U sales next year (especially on the 199.99 version) go sky high. edit: Meanwhile the PS4 and Xbox 3 are possibly sold out next year while the Wii U will have shit tons of inventory at half the price...

Are you kidding? This is Nintendo, well known for keeping prices as high as possible, for as long as possible. No WAY are they going to drop both models by $100 in a year; they're counting on the Wii U to turn things around for them, profit-wise. Dropping the price will not help there at all.

Originally Posted by ShadyAve Not reading other peoples comments means i have issues? Ok champ whatever helps you sleep at night. But i wish i had read more comments from other people so i didn't have to get a d*ck response from you which wasn't necessary. I admit i was quick to pull the typing trigger if you will but there is no need for the attitude. Either answer the question like a normal person or just leave it alone.

I answered just like anyone who is exasperated about seeing the same questions repeatedly. Eventually someone would've replied the same way I did.

No, you have issues because of the way you are acting now. Funny how you talk about being a "normal person" while you're freaking out about being called out on your lack of

Hmmm...how...abnormal. Wow, you're gamer rage at it's finest lol!

Originally Posted by chimpmeister Are you kidding? This is Nintendo, well known for keeping prices as high as possible, for as long as possible. No WAY are they going to drop both models by $100 in a year; they're counting on the Wii U to turn things around for them, profit-wise. Dropping the price will not help there at all.

umm, 2 things.........

1: The ECONOMY BLOWS and this is too much compared to the most likely $400 consoles coming out next year....
2: The 3DS....... Wii U Ambassador program incoming.... lol

A $100 drop is too much..... maybe a drop of $50? Seems more realistic

Originally Posted by chimpmeister Are you kidding? This is Nintendo, well known for keeping prices as high as possible, for as long as possible. No WAY are they going to drop both models by $100 in a year; they're counting on the Wii U to turn things around for them, profit-wise. Dropping the price will not help there at all.

That's just what i see happening. I don't think they believe anyone will buy the Wii U over the xbox3 or PS4 if they are only 50 more. It's possible they lower only $50. That would price the low end at 250 which would still put them in a good place.

Originally Posted by chimpmeister Are you kidding? This is Nintendo, well known for keeping prices as high as possible, for as long as possible. No WAY are they going to drop both models by $100 in a year; they're counting on the Wii U to turn things around for them, profit-wise. Dropping the price will not help there at all.

Exactly, they've lost a shitload of money of the last year. And kids today are much smarter than kids of even 6 years ago when it comes to technology. I can't see any kid clamoring for a Wii U when the slick new PS4 or XBOX 720 hit, regardless of whether it's $50 more for those systems.

I ran to the Gamestop across the street from where I work and threw in a preorder for the premium version. The guy who worked there told me he thinks they are only taking preorders today, but I doubt that is true.

I'm not very excited for it, but I must own one just for Zelda alone.

I see Nintendo going the "not many available" route. Releasing a handful each week through the new year increasing demand and media coverage big-time. I never thought they'd sell Wii's like they did given the 360 being out 1yr ahead of them and the hype of the PS3 that holiday season. I'm thinking about preordering a few just in case demand is high.

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Originally Posted by JaylisJayP Exactly, they've lost a shitload of money of the last year. And kids today are much smarter than kids of even 6 years ago when it comes to technology. I can't see any kid clamoring for a Wii U when the slick new PS4 or XBOX 720 hit, regardless of whether it's $50 more for those systems.

Dont forget the next ipad sure to come out next year as well as yet ANOTHER iphone....... Man, apple sure knows how to rape customers wallets!

Originally Posted by TraBuch I'm unbelievably pissed that Bayonetta 2 is a WiiU exclusive.

Me too, but this is nothing new. X360/PS3 might get a Bayonetta 2 Razor's Edge edition later on and published by Sega. It's all a marketing ploy as there really isn't console exclusivity anymore as far as 3rd party goes. Remember Microsoft published Ninja Gaiden 2 and calling it exclusive? Sure, exclusive until Simga 2 came on PS3.