Criticism "The Wii U is Nintendo's Last Console"

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The Wii U is Nintendo's Last Console

I remember it still people flipped out about theNintendo(NTDOY)Wii. Yes, its name was mocked for a while, but there was genuine excitement around what Nintendo was doing with motion and the entire gameplay experience. While the original Nintendo Wii was almost anApple(AAPL)-like product Nintendo focused on the gameplay and not on specs; the company didnt even have HD graphics when every other console did the NintendoWii Uclearly demonstrates how far Nintendo has fallen and how out of touch the company is.

I bought a Nintendo Wii U for one reason and one reason only, and thats to play and beat Super Mario Bros. U. Ill probably end up returning the console after Im done, because thats how horrible the Wii U actually is.

First of all, the fact that Nintendo actually decided to ship this joke of a controller called the GamePad with a 6.2-inch touchscreen in the middle says it all. It only lasted for around two hours per charge over the week Ive used it, and its big, clunky and made of glossy Nintendo plastic.The problem it, it has no charm. It feels thrown together to try to make a statement, one that says that Nintendo isnt afraid of theiPadsorAndroidtablets oriPhonesor iPod touches, and that it too can take on touch just as it took on motion.

It fails miserably. And thats just the controller.

The actual console is one that finally for the first time ever supports HDMI and HD graphics, yet Nintendos flagship game doesnt look good in high-definition. The consoles UI is a mess, and lets be honest, we are living in a time where we are so connected, where so much is shared across continents instantly, that real design transcends what country it was designed in.

When you see a beautiful iPhone apps interface, theres a good chance you couldnt tell if it was designed by a company in San Francisco or Paris or Hong Kong. But Nintendos interface isblatantlyJapanese, and it lacks any and all sophistication. Its like all of Nintendos designers just gave up and are living in a time when Apples iOS devices andGoogles(GOOG) Android devices dont exist, blissfully ignoring the threat that their company is facing from all angles.

The Wii U experience is so terrible that it took over an hour to update the software on the console recently, and apparently that wasnt that bad. People have told me their updates took over 4 hours when performed closer to Christmas. Do you know what that 7-year-old is doing during those 4 hours youre making him wait? Playing Temple Run or Angry Birds on his iPad mini. Way to go Nintendo.

Ill go on record and say that I think this is the last video game console Nintendo will make for the home. I just dont see the future here with hardware. Not by a mile.

Nintendo needs to realize that hardware is hardware and that Nintendos hardware isnt special, it isnt elegant and it isntthoughtful. Its merely a delivery mechanism in a time where design has never been more important.

Nintendo is a great company, one that has invented so many great products, but sooner or later it will be forced to offer its titles on iOS devices and Android devices. Its going to get to that point. Theres way too much revenue to be made Nintendo isnt Sega, and Sega is crushing it as a software-only company.

I just hope Nintendo follows suit sooner or later, because I have $9.99 ready to go for the Super Mario app on iOS.

What do I think? I think they've been doomed since 1889.

If Steam Box catches on this gen, I think either Sony or Nintendo will get bumped out of the market. There has never been room for more than three contenders in the console market, whenever someone new enters the race it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the Xbox came out we lost Sega, and when the Steam Box comes out, it's either going to fail or we are going to lose one of the current big 3. Also, while I am no Xbox fan, I think Microsoft has invested too much into their hoard of doritos and mountain dew to drop out now, even if their next console doesn't do as well as the Xbox 360. Sony has too much debt and Nintendo's profits are heading for decline, so they are both quite vulnerable right now.

If Steam Box catches on this gen, I think either Sony or Nintendo will get bumped out of the market. There has never been room for more than three contenders in the console market, whenever someone new enters the race it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the Xbox came out we lost Sega, and when the Steam Box comes out, it's either going to fail or we are going to lose one of the current big 3. Also, while I am no Xbox fan, I think Microsoft has invested too much into their hoard of doritos and mountain dew to drop out now, even if their next console doesn't do as well as the Xbox 360. Sony has too much debt and Nintendo's profits are heading for decline, so they are both quite vulnerable right now.

Timstuff

If Steam Box catches on this gen, I think either Sony or Nintendo will get bumped out of the market. There has never been room for more than three contenders in the console market, whenever someone new enters the race it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the Xbox came out we lost Sega, and when the Steam Box comes out, it's either going to fail or we are going to lose one of the current big 3. Also, while I am no Xbox fan, I think Microsoft has invested too much into their hoard of doritos and mountain dew to drop out now, even if their next console doesn't do as well as the Xbox 360. Sony has too much debt and Nintendo's profits are heading for decline, so they are both quite vulnerable right now.

Timstuff

But Steambox most likely won't catch on.

Steambox is gonna be advertised as a mainstream gamers PC. It might affect the console market a little, but it's still just a PC.

Also Nintendoomed since 1989

and sega has never had a single successful console outside megadrive/genesis moderate success , the sms barely made it , the saturn bombed, the cd 32x fiasco is to blame for that and the dc didnt get started , also the gamegear wasnt to good either

Nintendo on the other hand has only had 1 commercial failure that failed to produce profit, that was the virtual boy , , that was out in 95 , , n64 did ok 33 m units gc sold 25 million but made as much profit as sony did selling more ps2s ,

The handhelds have been the helper in that front , on all accounts . -the gameboy the gameboy color the gba the ds and as of late the 3ds has been a monster in terms of sales,

this guy forgets the fact that nintendo wiiu is profitable with one game sold , the very game he bought no less lol he did no favors for his prediction ,, thats for sure ,

also notice how it has already sold 2.5 million world wide . and has posted respectable numbers in the 2 big markets-japan and us , and ok numbers in eu which can only improve once games start hitting this is nintendo not sony or sega , , and speaking of sony , they if any would be thes that have to worry , they cant have another vita disaster , or ps3 for that matter ,

There was already a thread on this.

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]

If Steam Box catches on this gen, I think either Sony or Nintendo will get bumped out of the market. There has never been room for more than three contenders in the console market, whenever someone new enters the race it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the Xbox came out we lost Sega, and when the Steam Box comes out, it's either going to fail or we are going to lose one of the current big 3. Also, while I am no Xbox fan, I think Microsoft has invested too much into their hoard of doritos and mountain dew to drop out now, even if their next console doesn't do as well as the Xbox 360. Sony has too much debt and Nintendo's profits are heading for decline, so they are both quite vulnerable right now.

Vari3ty

But Steambox most likely won't catch on.

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]

If Steam Box catches on this gen, I think either Sony or Nintendo will get bumped out of the market. There has never been room for more than three contenders in the console market, whenever someone new enters the race it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the Xbox came out we lost Sega, and when the Steam Box comes out, it's either going to fail or we are going to lose one of the current big 3. Also, while I am no Xbox fan, I think Microsoft has invested too much into their hoard of doritos and mountain dew to drop out now, even if their next console doesn't do as well as the Xbox 360. Sony has too much debt and Nintendo's profits are heading for decline, so they are both quite vulnerable right now.

Silenthps

Nintendo is doomed... For the 94th time. lol

This fanboy blog disguised as an article has already been posted here at least once.

Like the 3DS, Nintendo will end up turning things around. Nintendoland is not a killer app title like they hoped for, they should have made another Wii Sports title instead or even bundle Wii U's with NSMBU. Heck I think Nintendo will make a Red Wii U with NSMBU later if possible.

I still haven't heard a good explanation as to why people want nintendo to fail.

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]

If Steam Box catches on this gen, I think either Sony or Nintendo will get bumped out of the market. There has never been room for more than three contenders in the console market, whenever someone new enters the race it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the Xbox came out we lost Sega, and when the Steam Box comes out, it's either going to fail or we are going to lose one of the current big 3. Also, while I am no Xbox fan, I think Microsoft has invested too much into their hoard of doritos and mountain dew to drop out now, even if their next console doesn't do as well as the Xbox 360. Sony has too much debt and Nintendo's profits are heading for decline, so they are both quite vulnerable right now.

Vari3ty

But Steambox most likely won't catch on.

There was already a thread on this.

D4W1L4H

Why the Wii Won't Sell.

Yup... Lots of dumb people write articles.

I still haven't heard a good explanation as to why people want nintendo to fail.

jimkabrhel

Theres a big difference between wanting them to leave the hardware market and wanting them to fail.

[QUOTE="jimkabrhel"]

I still haven't heard a good explanation as to why people want nintendo to fail.

crimsonman1245

Theres a big difference between wanting them to leave the hardware market and wanting them to fail.

It sure won't be Nintendo's last, but it might be Nintendo's shortest lived console. If it doesn't sell well they may move on to a brand new concept instead of an upgrade with a gimmick pad.

It sure won't be Nintendo's last, but it might be Nintendo's shortest lived console. If it doesn't sell well they may move on to a brand new concept instead of an upgrade with a gimmick pad.

coasterguy65

If Nintendo goes under then game industry will go under.

If Nintendo goes under then game industry will go under.

Zophar87

It sure won't be Nintendo's last, but it might be Nintendo's shortest lived console. If it doesn't sell well they may move on to a brand new concept instead of an upgrade with a gimmick pad.

coasterguy65

[QUOTE="Zophar87"]

If Nintendo goes under then game industry will go under.

nintendoboy16

Console gaming will effectively die. Sony is obviously on it's last leg, if the PS4 is anything other than a runaway success then it'll be the last PlayStation and even as of now, people refuse to support Microsoft's consoles.

I'll reword my statement; If Nintendo goes under then the game industry as we know it will go under.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="Zophar87"]

If Nintendo goes under then game industry will go under.

Zophar87

Console gaming will effectively die. Sony is obviously on it's last leg, if the PS4 is anything other than a runaway success then it'll be the last PlayStation and even as of now, people refuse to support Microsoft's consoles.

I'll reword my statement; If Nintendo goes under then the game industry as we know it will go under.

Not a chance.

I never wanted Nintendo to fail but I predicted early on the WiiU would fail and people called me crazy. I know its still early to tell but the 1st couple of numbers are there and they arent remotely impressive. The Wii was a "one time" shot which Nintendo got lucky with. I knew it wouldnt happen again. Thats what happens to when you catter to casuals... they leave you without looking back for the "next best thing". I work at a major retailer and I had to deal with PLENTY of refunds of WiiU games because "they didnt worked on the Wii". Nintendo had terrible marketing and casuals arent eager to fork $400 for a new console to play their casual party games.

I wish I was wrong but I predict the WiiU will mosdef flop

I never wanted Nintendo to fail but I predicted early on the WiiU would fail and people called me crazy. I know its still early to tell but the 1st couple of numbers are there and they arent remotely impressive. The Wii was a "one time" shot which Nintendo got lucky with. I knew it wouldnt happen again. Thats what happens to when you catter to casuals... they leave you without looking back for the "next best thing". I work at a major retailer and I had to deal with PLENTY of refunds of WiiU games because "they didnt worked on the Wii". Nintendo had terrible marketing and casuals arent eager to fork $400 for a new console to play their casual party games.

I wish I was wrong but I predict the WiiU will mosdef flop

Vatusus

[QUOTE="Zophar87"]

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"] Not really sure if I can agree to that.Heirren

Console gaming will effectively die. Sony is obviously on it's last leg, if the PS4 is anything other than a runaway success then it'll be the last PlayStation and even as of now, people refuse to support Microsoft's consoles.

I'll reword my statement; If Nintendo goes under then the game industry as we know it will go under.

The point still stands and the industry isn't doing as well as you'd like to believe it is.

[QUOTE="Heirren"][QUOTE="Zophar87"]

Console gaming will effectively die. Sony is obviously on it's last leg, if the PS4 is anything other than a runaway success then it'll be the last PlayStation and even as of now, people refuse to support Microsoft's consoles.

I'll reword my statement; If Nintendo goes under then the game industry as we know it will go under.

Zophar87

The point still stands and the industry isn't doing as well as you'd like to believe it is.

Fanboy flamebate, shocking! What a loser :P

[QUOTE="Zophar87"]

[QUOTE="Heirren"] Thats not rewording, its changing your statement. The games industry is huge, and console are front and center at the moment.Heirren

The point still stands and the industry isn't doing as well as you'd like to believe it is.

If Sony does lock out used games then it could be GG for Sony, especially if the Steambox sees the light of day. I honestly don't see Sony as a huge threat to Nintendo.

Microsoft is the complete opposite as far as I can tell. It's still too soon for me to make any predictions as far as Microsoft is concerned, but I'm sure the neXtBox will due fairly well.

The guy is full of it. And I don't know why he is so intent on comparing it to phones and tablets. Those devices will NEVER replace console or PC gaming. I really don't get the appeal of playing a full on game on a tiny phone with no controller at all. The Wii-U is fine and I dunno if this guy just has a really crappy tv, but NSMB looks great on my Panasonic Plasma. It's so crisp, clean and sharp. It may not be my go to console for multiplat games, but it is going to have the fantastic nintendo classics on it for sure.

Nintendo is doomed.. again...

The end is NIGH!!

Why the Wii Won't Sell.

Yup... Lots of dumb people write articles.

LordQuorthon

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]

If Steam Box catches on this gen, I think either Sony or Nintendo will get bumped out of the market. There has never been room for more than three contenders in the console market, whenever someone new enters the race it becomes a game of musical chairs. When the Xbox came out we lost Sega, and when the Steam Box comes out, it's either going to fail or we are going to lose one of the current big 3. Also, while I am no Xbox fan, I think Microsoft has invested too much into their hoard of doritos and mountain dew to drop out now, even if their next console doesn't do as well as the Xbox 360. Sony has too much debt and Nintendo's profits are heading for decline, so they are both quite vulnerable right now.

Vari3ty

But Steambox most likely won't catch on.

[QUOTE="coasterguy65"]

It sure won't be Nintendo's last, but it might be Nintendo's shortest lived console. If it doesn't sell well they may move on to a brand new concept instead of an upgrade with a gimmick pad.

nintendoboy16

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="coasterguy65"]

It sure won't be Nintendo's last, but it might be Nintendo's shortest lived console. If it doesn't sell well they may move on to a brand new concept instead of an upgrade with a gimmick pad.

Timstuff

Fairly cynical and the mention of Apple in mostly every sentence tends to show off his bias.

This should have been a blog, not a true blue article. Then again, they tend to be one and the same a great amount of the time.