Wii U: Nintendo's Next Generation Console Part 2

[Neely2005]

Originally Posted by RandV

Yeah I got really lucky with this one. Wasn't even paying attention to the release date but one day I just happened to be by an EB Games with a few minutes to spare, stopped in and found the last copy on the shelf.

The one I do regret however, was back in 2006 or so I saw a used copy of Skies of Arcadia for $50 in an EB. Never did play it before and while I didn't have a Gamecube I thought maybe I should buy it just because... but ended up passing.

Your best hope is that these games go for digital sale at some point. Kind of ruined the value of my PS1 collection (with expensive rarities like Suikoden 1 & 2, Tactics Ogre) but I'd rather just be able to buy the games I missed.

I have Skies of Arcadia on my Dreamcast and it's one of my favourite games ever.

[Randy Butternubs]

Aw man, I traded in Ikaruga and Skies of Arcadia...

[Winroba]

Originally Posted by Randy Butternubs

Aw man, I traded in Ikaruga and Skies of Arcadia...

Ika is like $50 in nice condition

[glasgow26]

Heavily considering getting a Wii U now that I know I'm not getting a Xbone at launch. A few questions before I purchase:

1. Is the Deluxe Edition worth the extra $50? 32 GB is better than 8 but it's still not a lot.

2. I have a 250 GB Toshiba HDD. Will that work as an external hard drive for the Wii U?

3. Are there mandatory installs like the PS3 has?

4. What are some of the best games out right now? I know the library is pretty small right now and I'm already targeting Monster Hunter 3. Any other good games to consider?

[Neely2005]

Originally Posted by glasgow26

Heavily considering getting a Wii U now that I know I'm not getting a Xbone at launch. A few questions before I purchase:

1. Is the Deluxe Edition worth the extra $50? 32 GB is better than 8 but it's still not a lot.

2. I have a 250 GB Toshiba HDD. Will that work as an external hard drive for the Wii U?

3. Are there mandatory installs like the PS3 has?

4. What are some of the best games out right now? I know the library is pretty small right now and I'm already targeting Monster Hunter 3. Any other good games to consider?

1. Yes. Extra memory, Better value on downloaded games and NintendoLand game which is actually pretty fun.

2. If it's a USB Hard Drive it will work.

3. Yes but a lot less than the PS3 and they add more functionality.

4. ZombiU, MarioU and Lego City Undercover. Also:

http://www.metacritic.com/browse/gam...view=condensed

[glasgow26]

Originally Posted by Neely2005

1. Yes. Extra memory, Better value on downloaded games and NintendoLand game which is actually pretty fun.

2. If it's a USB Hard Drive it will work.

3. Yes but a lot less than the PS3 and they add more functionality.

4. ZombiU, MarioU and Lego City Undercover. Also:

http://www.metacritic.com/browse/gam...view=condensed

Awesome, thanks for all the info!

One more question: I have a 3DS, is there any cross-functionality or integration between the 3DS and the Wii U?

[AfroThunder396]

Originally Posted by glasgow26

Awesome, thanks for all the info!

One more question: I have a 3DS, is there any cross-functionality or integration between the 3DS and the Wii U?

For some games yes, but AFAIK it's not universal.

[Finnpin]

Originally Posted by glasgow26

2. I have a 250 GB Toshiba HDD. Will that work as an external hard drive for the Wii U?

Is it USB powered only? if so you need 1. USB connection for power and 2. for the HDD...like with:

[Winroba]

Originally Posted by glasgow26

Heavily considering getting a Wii U now that I know I'm not getting a Xbone at launch. A few questions before I purchase:

1. Is the Deluxe Edition worth the extra $50? 32 GB is better than 8 but it's still not a lot.

2. I have a 250 GB Toshiba HDD. Will that work as an external hard drive for the Wii U?

3. Are there mandatory installs like the PS3 has?

4. What are some of the best games out right now? I know the library is pretty small right now and I'm already targeting Monster Hunter 3. Any other good games to consider?

Since the others have been addressed, some great games for the U include ZombieU, NintendoLand (get the 32, it's way better), Mario U and Scribblenauts are all games I highly recommend. ZombieU is one of the most intense games I've played in years, one day this game is gonna be a huge cult classic, great game overall

[SK13]

Originally Posted by glasgow26

1. Is the Deluxe Edition worth the extra $50? 32 GB is better than 8 but it's still not a lot.

Not unless you want Nintendo Land (which is a fun family MP game, but has little value apart from that), use the extra money to buy a powered USB external HDD. You'll get 200+GB of storage for the same price.

2. I have a 250 GB Toshiba HDD. Will that work as an external hard drive for the Wii U?

The Wii U has a miniscule PSU because it's electrical footprint is small. Therefore it requires all external HDDs to be powered by AC adapter. If your external is powered by the device it's plugged into, it won't work.

3. Are there mandatory installs like the PS3 has?

No.

There is a significant patch you'll have to download after purchasing. It could take a couple hours, because Nintendo needs better dedicated servers.

4. What are some of the best games out right now? I know the library is pretty small right now and I'm already targeting Monster Hunter 3. Any other good games to consider?

Zombi U is controversial, but I thought it was a fantastic hardcore survival horror game. Don't go expecting a shooter, it won't let you play that way.

NSMB U is legitimately the best 2D platformer in that series. It gets diminished because of it's lack of visual flare and the saturation of the series, but it's great, and there's a full DLC pack coming that adds dozens of new levels and let's you play with different physics with Luigi. Monster Hunter 3 and Lego City are probably the next best.

Pikmin 3 comes out in August. Wonderful 101 and Rayman Legends in September. Wind Waker HD in October. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in November and Super Mario 3D World in December. Multiplats include Splinter Cell Blacklist (with full MP and co-op modes that use the gamepad), Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed IV, and Batman Arkham Origins.

If I'm giving you my honest opinion, unless you want this thing right away, I'd wait. 2014 is where most of Nintendo's excellent stuff is coming, and it will probably coincide with a price drop.

[Winger98]

Originally Posted by SK13

The Wii U has a miniscule PSU because it's electrical footprint is small. Therefore it requires all external HDDs to be powered by AC adapter. If your external is powered by the device it's plugged into, it won't work.

Excellent run down, SK13. One thing, you can use the split USB connector Finnpin posted to power a harddrive. Either way it's too much cable for my liking, but buying the cable would be cheaper than buying another HDD.

[Finnpin]

I'm still playing AC3 and will finish it before going to next AAA.

Can you recommend, which one should I take after finishing AC3? (Have bought the already)

-ZombiU? (24.95€)
-Batman Arkham City? (20€)
-Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate? (I guess this will eat all your time heh) (this was expensive everywhere, picked it used 40€)

I think I'll pick ZombiU, as it's not that long?

[Finnpin]

Mario&Yoshi (1992) is now 0,30€ in eShop (Europe)