Do you think the Wii U has a chance in the future?

just wait untill Zelda Wii U :)

Anyone who say "no" is just being stupid, or a myopic fanboy.

It will have an excellent future if it has a sweet price cut & the games. Period.

I honestly could say I have NO problems with the hardware, although a bigger, more convenient HDD would be nice. Otherwise, I believe it's a well built console, probably built like a tank, kinda like the GC (those who remember that Xplay quality assurance test years ago).

In all of gaming history, we all know for damn sure, it's GAMES that drives consoles. And Nintendo will have a helluva tough fight if they simply sit on their asses and not doing anything about it. 3DS was in the same dilemma just 2 years ago, although not as sad and pathetic as the WiiU right now, but with a price cut, and a few given perks given out at the time, the 3DS literally bounced back with guns blazin. I could see WiiU doing this (hopefully).

I could tell you guys right now, compared to the Durango, along with the (true or false) rumors surrounding it, the WiiU looks much much more appealing, tbh. And this is coming from being an 360 & PS3 gamer.

They got their work cut out for them. I have never seen less excitement for a nintendo console. A price cut this E3 would be a start.

just wait untill Zelda Wii U :)

druro80

Nothing can save the wiiu.They should just stop and join Sony or go for phone games.killzowned24

Everyone loves to bag on the Wii U. But they all know when that one game they're waiting on releases they will end up purchasing the system.

Nothing can save the wiiu.They should just stop and join Sony or go for phone games.killzowned24

It will be niche system which is all the market share it deserves.

it has the chance to sell as much as the GC, but nothing else.campzor

About 20 million more than that at minimum.

Nothing can save the wiiu.They should just stop and join Sony or go for phone games.killzowned24

:lol:

it has the chance to sell as much as the GC, but nothing else.campzor

[QUOTE="campzor"]it has the chance to sell as much as the GC, but nothing else.Kaze_no_Mirai

[QUOTE="Kaze_no_Mirai"][QUOTE="campzor"]it has the chance to sell as much as the GC, but nothing else.campzor

Anyone who say "no" is just being stupid, or a myopic fanboy.

Bigboi500

Consoles sales generally do not surge like an exponential graph. The starting gradient is a very good indication of how the console will fare throughout its lifecycle. There can be intermittent spikes due to holidays seasons and such, but the gradient flattens out more and more towards the end. Most consoles sell the most during its first year and slows down over time. The Wii U however, isn't in a good situation at all. It's not doing well at a time when it's supposed to.

WiiU is the gamecube of this gen.It will sell around 20m.

maybe a small market in Japan due to MH and DQ.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

Anyone who say "no" is just being stupid, or a myopic fanboy.

jhcho2

Consoles sales generally do not surge like an exponential graph. The starting gradient is a very good indication of how the console will fare throughout its lifecycle. There can be intermittent spikes due to holidays seasons and such, but the gradient flattens out more and more towards the end. Most consoles sell the most during its first year and slows down over time. The Wii U however, isn't in a good situation at all. It's not doing well at a time when it's supposed to.

Back then even the PS3 started off very slowly and has since bounced back, much like the 3DS and now even the PS Vita is showing signs of life again. I'd say the launch-window sales data on the Wii U holds no indication of its future potential in the market, especially going up against much pricier consoles in the near future.

Should wait till E3 for final verdict.

When "N" really starts delivering the games, I'm fairly certain me and millions of others will own one to go along with one of the other systems so yes, I do think it'l do okay, not Wii world beater but pretty good never the less.

just wait untill Zelda Wii U :)

druro80

maybe a small market in Japan due to MH and DQ.

Gue1

Dragon Quest kinda bombed for WiiU, although I think Monster Hunter is the sole reason anyone is getting the console now.

[QUOTE="Kaze_no_Mirai"][QUOTE="campzor"] I dont see any reason for it to sell more.campzor

[QUOTE="Kaze_no_Mirai"][QUOTE="campzor"] I dont see any reason for it to sell more.campzor

I think the PS2 was just too strong at the time.

It also didn't help the fact that the PS2 could play DVDs.

The Wii U will be fine.

By this time next year Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3, Mario Kart 8 and Retro's current project will be out, with the possibility of Bayonetta 2, Smash Bros Wii U, the next Xeno game and a new 3D Mario. Preeeeeettty sure Wii U will be just fine. gg haters

Anyone who say "no" is just being stupid, or a myopic fanboy.

Bigboi500

Yup.

[QUOTE="jhcho2"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

Anyone who say "no" is just being stupid, or a myopic fanboy.

Bigboi500

Consoles sales generally do not surge like an exponential graph. The starting gradient is a very good indication of how the console will fare throughout its lifecycle. There can be intermittent spikes due to holidays seasons and such, but the gradient flattens out more and more towards the end. Most consoles sell the most during its first year and slows down over time. The Wii U however, isn't in a good situation at all. It's not doing well at a time when it's supposed to.

Back then even the PS3 started off very slowly and has since bounced back, much like the 3DS and now even the PS Vita is showing signs of life again. I'd say the launch-window sales data on the Wii U holds no indication of its future potential in the market, especially going up against much pricier consoles in the near future.

The ps3 didn't bounce back. Its sales just didn't slow down as much as the 360. The ps3 had been trailing closely behind the 360 for years, with a gap of 10 million or so. The gap closed approaching 2012. The sales gradient of the 360 flattened out drastically during that time.

Of course they have a chance, highly unlikely chance though.

once pokemon, mario and zelda will be released that thing will sell like hot cakes , with price cuts even more so

Anyone who say "no" is just being stupid, or a myopic fanboy.

Bigboi500

needs lower price its to expensive for its weak hardware. Also needs some exclusives! They should release a cheap nintendo hard drive as well.

I'll get one eventually for the exclusives, but for now I'm more interested in PS4.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

Anyone who say "no" is just being stupid, or a myopic fanboy.

jhcho2

Consoles sales generally do not surge like an exponential graph. The starting gradient is a very good indication of how the console will fare throughout its lifecycle. There can be intermittent spikes due to holidays seasons and such, but the gradient flattens out more and more towards the end. Most consoles sell the most during its first year and slows down over time. The Wii U however, isn't in a good situation at all. It's not doing well at a time when it's supposed to.

If that were true, the PS3 would still be selling terribly as it did at launch. :roll:

Only if Nintendo can create another successful IP like they did with the Wii series last gen which is what really sold the Wii.

If they only stick with their core franchises like Mario, Zelda, Metroid, or w/e, then I imagine the Wii U will only sell as well as the N64 and Gamecube did, so around 25-35 million or so.

But honestly who knows how well the PS4 and Xbox will sell anyways? I mean stats have shown a downward trend in the console industry since 2008. People are simply buying other devices, and playing more games elsewhere, more than they used.

I think Nintendo has the benefit of being a self-sufficient company. Even in their Gamecube days they were still the most successful video game company in the world. Nintendo can just about guarantee millions of sales with just their own key franchises, and I don't think any other company can say that.