Wii U Pre-Launch Discussion

GTR63 · 27-09-2012 01:20AM

Helix wrote: »

whole day with this bad boy just to myself next month

fifth time getting a decent amount of time on it, but first time ill actually be able to check out stuff like the menu system, the non-game interface, the additional features, the media features etc. basically an entire day to put it through its paces from top to bottom, just me and the console (and probably someone there from ninty to make sure i don't break it). excireh!

What games you seeing? Nintendoland, Rayman, Pikmin & Zombiu

DARK-KNIGHT · 27-09-2012 03:53AM

Helix wrote: »

whole day with this bad boy just to myself next month

fifth time getting a decent amount of time on it, but first time ill actually be able to check out stuff like the menu system, the non-game interface, the additional features, the media features etc. basically an entire day to put it through its paces from top to bottom, just me and the console (and probably someone there from ninty to make sure i don't break it). excireh!

Can you give us an honest gamers opinion on whether this console is worth the money? Felt burned after buying wii to be honest well compared to other ninty consoles anyways.

Tayla · 27-09-2012 01:03PM

For any games that can be fully played on the gamepad will it be possible to boot them up without the Wii U being plugged into a tv?

I've read that you should be within 8 meters for best performance, would that work upstairs? My sons bedroom would be directly above the sitting room so the signal would have to pass through one ceiling.

Star Lord · 27-09-2012 04:06PM

Dunno about it needing to be plugged into the telly or not, but:

Tayla wrote: »

I've read that you should be within 8 meters for best performance, would that work upstairs? My sons bedroom would be directly above the sitting room so the signal would have to pass through one ceiling.

There should be no issue with this I'd imagine!

CastorTroy · 27-09-2012 07:48PM

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Dunno about it needing to be plugged into the telly or not, but:

There should be no issue with this I'd imagine!

I suppose it would depend on the floor. I mean would your next door neighbour in a semi detached house be able to play using your Wii U?

cloud493 · 27-09-2012 07:50PM

CastorTroy wrote: »

I suppose it would depend on the floor. I mean would your next door neighbour in a semi detached house be able to play using your Wii U?

Would the gamepad not need to be synced or whatever with the Wii U in question?

Nollog · 28-09-2012 12:53AM

Helix wrote: »

whole day with this bad boy just to myself next month

fifth time getting a decent amount of time on it, but first time ill actually be able to check out stuff like the menu system, the non-game interface, the additional features, the media features etc. basically an entire day to put it through its paces from top to bottom, just me and the console (and probably someone there from ninty to make sure i don't break it). excireh!

Ohes?
I don't think anyone outside Nintendo has even seen the menu yet.
Post details everywhere.
Are you some sort of journalist?

Helix · 28-09-2012 01:30AM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Can you give us an honest gamers opinion on whether this console is worth the money? Felt burned after buying wii to be honest well compared to other ninty consoles anyways.

absolutely

wampyrus77 · 28-09-2012 01:06PM

according latest Nintendo Official Magazine, WII U launches 30th of November and for 8GB from £249 = €312 - £260 = €325

32 GB £299 = €374 - £310 = €388

hdowney · 28-09-2012 01:12PM

Which sounds about what we are paying for them

Nollog · 28-09-2012 01:29PM

wampyrus77 wrote: »

according latest Nintendo Official Magazine, WII U launches 30th of November and for 8GB from £249 = €312 - £260 = €325

32 GB £299 = €374 - £310 = €388

You and your paper magazines.

Dozen Wicked Words · 28-09-2012 01:36PM

/\/ollog wrote: »

You and your paper magazines.

I still buy actual magazines from time to time, very handy for at work or out and about. You aren't going to get breaking news but you get comment and features which are still worth getting in my opinion anyway.

(sorry, off topic)

wampyrus77 · 28-09-2012 07:31PM

WII U in smyths estimate price of €319.00, HMV will be more like the same

but gamestop will be around €330 and argos €340

wampyrus77 · 28-09-2012 07:50PM

this link has join informed that Ninja Gaiden Razor's Edge WII U will be out on launch Date

http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/42321/wii-u-could-get-people-to-pay-attention-to-console-games-again-team-ninja/

Wolverine359 · 28-09-2012 10:02PM

Prices for HMV and Smyths were announced a couple of weeks ago:

sniper_samurai wrote: »

HMV are currently €350 for the premium and €380 for the ZombiU edition, didn't ask about the basic but would assume that it's €300

Deano7788 wrote: »

Smyths have their prices up:

http://www.toys.ie/Wii-U-Console-White-!117560-prd.aspx

Basic model is €320.

http://www.toys.ie/Wii-U-Console--Black-Premium-Pack--Nintendoland-!125012-prd.aspx

Premium is €380.

http://www.toys.ie/Wii-U-Console--Black-Premium-Pack--ZombiU-!125594-prd.aspx

ZombiU pack (apparently doesn't include Nintendoland:() is €420

CastorTroy · 28-09-2012 10:04PM

cloud493 wrote: »

Would the gamepad not need to be synced or whatever with the Wii U in question?

Yeah it would, but was just giving an example.

Tayla · 29-09-2012 02:38AM

I pre ordered one yesterday in my local Gamestop, it was only the third pre order they had taken!

hdowney · 29-09-2012 10:26AM

Do you live somewhere remote or boring where there are no gamers?! :P

Nollog · 29-09-2012 04:48PM

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Prices for HMV and Smyths were announced a couple of weeks ago:

We really don't talk directly to waryas. He doesn't really read anything in threads, just tries to add the stuff he gets in magazines.
Once I learned of this, he made a lot more sense to me.

Tayla wrote: »

I pre ordered one yesterday in my local Gamestop, it was only the third pre order they had taken!

:O

thehut were kind enough to give me a 10% off code, which I prompptly used to get a tenner off zombiu and a propad.
Zombiu for 45 euro, ain't nowt wrong with that.

cloud493 · 29-09-2012 04:54PM

380 euro.... 300 pounds. I dunno. Once you include shipping, the cost difference probably isn't that much really.

Kinski · 29-09-2012 05:24PM

cloud493 wrote: »

380 euro.... 300 pounds. I dunno. Once you include shipping, the cost difference probably isn't that much really.

Shipping to Ireland for an order of that value is free on Amazon, but £300 is 375euro at the moment.

wampyrus77 · 01-10-2012 12:04AM

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Prices for HMV and Smyths were announced a couple of weeks ago:

your smyths card gives up to 10% discount

Nollog · 01-10-2012 01:54AM

wampyrus77 wrote: »

your smyths card gives up to 10% discount

Also, there's a 10 euro off 50 euro spend voucher in yesterday(Sunday's) The Sunday World newspaper.

DARK-KNIGHT · 01-10-2012 05:28AM

/\/ollog wrote: »

Also, there's a 10 euro off 50 euro spend voucher in yesterday(Sunday's) The Sunday World newspaper.

Not for games/consoles etc etc just kids toys!!!! I know I got dragged through Smyths with my wee ones

Deano7788 · 01-10-2012 09:03AM

The 10% discount doesn't apply to consoles either. At the moment it's not even applying to most new games.

cloud493 · 01-10-2012 09:46AM

Think I'll go for HMV, assuming that 380 for the zombieU pack is set in stove, so to speak.

jaydoxx · 01-10-2012 11:26AM

cloud493 wrote: »

Think I'll go for HMV, assuming that 380 for the zombieU pack is set in stove, so to speak.

I don't know whether its because I just finished an assignment due in 5 minutes or it's just my sleep deprived brain but I am laughing out loud right now and I can't stop! Set in stove!:p

Edit; on topic, I'm not getting a WiiU this year unless someone loves me enough to buy me one. I'm not all that bothered with it but I'm sure it'll be a great platform to have in the future:)

cloud493 · 01-10-2012 11:27AM

Always good for a laugh so :pac:

granturismo · 08-10-2012 11:56AM

If anyone knows of a store still taking orders for the WiiU in North Leinster or Dublin could you please pm me, thanks. I cant find any in Naas and have been told they are sold out.

magnumbud · 08-10-2012 01:19PM

preordered mine last thursday in HMV 380 for the zombiU version and will probably pick up nintendoland for the crack as it looks like it could be great fun to have around for showing people the console. now i have to decide which other games games to buy cause i think right now right now i want assasains creed 3, mass effect 3 and batman:AC and possibly fifa 13

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