Some Little Known Facts About The Wii U

It sounds great, now all we need is a worth library.

Nice round-up. I'm getting excited for it.

• The Wii U uses a proprietary Blu Ray disc format for its games. Much like the Wii, which used a proprietary DVD format that Nintendo specifically developed for the console, the Wii U uses a modified Blu Ray format. A Wii U disc holds 25 GB of data per layer, which is the exact same as a Blu Ray disc. In spite of this, however, the Wii U will not play Blu Ray or DVD movies, a decision Nintendo probably made to avoid licensing fees. lolololololololololol good for business, bad for the sheep... I mean, really??? :lol:
• The first system ever to have a social network integrated at the OS level. Nintendo is creating an entirely new social network for the Wii U (which it promises will later come to the 3DS too) in the hopes to recreate that feel of community gaming that existed before the rise of the internet, on the internet. Miiverse has status messages, video and screenshot sharing, messaging, user tips and help, and more. The Wii U thus becomes the first system to integrate a social network at the OS level. Casual crap... sorry but had to say it.
• The Wii U (probably) has 1.5 GB RAM on the final retail system... and 512 MB of this is saved for the OS. In what is unprecedented, Nintendo is reportedly dedicating 512MB of its system memory to just the OS. This is probably to enable full multitasking, Miiverse, streaming to the controller, and more, all at once, but it hints at a fully featured OS for Nintendo's new system. For context, 512MB is the total RAM that Xbox 360 and PS3 have available to them. Nintendo is apparently saving that much just for OS processes. Not a fact when you have to include the "probably" part, uh??
• The Wii U will play used games. Unlike both the next Xbox and the PS4, which are rumored to block used games, the Wii U will play used and borrowed games without any restrictions or limitations. Also, not a fact... you can't use this as a point for the WiiU when you don't know if it is true the nextbox and PS4 will implement that.
• 3D Compatible: The Wii U supports the HDMI 1.3 output standard, which means that if it is connected to a 3DTV, it can output 3D images, if the software supports it. What??? what about the glassless 3D is the future???? lmao!!!
• Apparently, there will be an apps marketplace. This is one of the oldest and most persistent rumors about the system, and we haven't received confirmation about it either way, so just take it with a pinch of salt. Also not a fact

charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

• The Wii U uses a proprietary Blu Ray disc format for its games. Much like the Wii, which used a proprietary DVD format that Nintendo specifically developed for the console, the Wii U uses a modified Blu Ray format. A Wii U disc holds 25 GB of data per layer, which is the exact same as a Blu Ray disc. In spite of this, however, the Wii U will not play Blu Ray or DVD movies, a decision Nintendo probably made to avoid licensing fees. I am a cow, so I hate Wii U:lol:
• The first system ever to have a social network integrated at the OS level. Nintendo is creating an entirely new social network for the Wii U (which it promises will later come to the 3DS too) in the hopes to recreate that feel of community gaming that existed before the rise of the internet, on the internet. Miiverse has status messages, video and screenshot sharing, messaging, user tips and help, and more. The Wii U thus becomes the first system to integrate a social network at the OS level.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• The Wii U (probably) has 1.5 GB RAM on the final retail system... and 512 MB of this is saved for the OS. In what is unprecedented, Nintendo is reportedly dedicating 512MB of its system memory to just the OS. This is probably to enable full multitasking, Miiverse, streaming to the controller, and more, all at once, but it hints at a fully featured OS for Nintendo's new system. For context, 512MB is the total RAM that Xbox 360 and PS3 have available to them. Nintendo is apparently saving that much just for OS processes.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• The Wii U will play used games. Unlike both the next Xbox and the PS4, which are rumored to block used games, the Wii U will play used and borrowed games without any restrictions or limitations.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• 3D Compatible: The Wii U supports the HDMI 1.3 output standard, which means that if it is connected to a 3DTV, it can output 3D images, if the software supports it.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• Apparently, there will be an apps marketplace. This is one of the oldest and most persistent rumors about the system, and we haven't received confirmation about it either way, so just take it with a pinch of salt.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U

GreenGoblin2099

Here I translated the fanboy talk to English. :P

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

• The Wii U uses a proprietary Blu Ray disc format for its games. Much like the Wii, which used a proprietary DVD format that Nintendo specifically developed for the console, the Wii U uses a modified Blu Ray format. A Wii U disc holds 25 GB of data per layer, which is the exact same as a Blu Ray disc. In spite of this, however, the Wii U will not play Blu Ray or DVD movies, a decision Nintendo probably made to avoid licensing fees. I am a cow, so I hate Wii U:lol:
• The first system ever to have a social network integrated at the OS level. Nintendo is creating an entirely new social network for the Wii U (which it promises will later come to the 3DS too) in the hopes to recreate that feel of community gaming that existed before the rise of the internet, on the internet. Miiverse has status messages, video and screenshot sharing, messaging, user tips and help, and more. The Wii U thus becomes the first system to integrate a social network at the OS level.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• The Wii U (probably) has 1.5 GB RAM on the final retail system... and 512 MB of this is saved for the OS. In what is unprecedented, Nintendo is reportedly dedicating 512MB of its system memory to just the OS. This is probably to enable full multitasking, Miiverse, streaming to the controller, and more, all at once, but it hints at a fully featured OS for Nintendo's new system. For context, 512MB is the total RAM that Xbox 360 and PS3 have available to them. Nintendo is apparently saving that much just for OS processes.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• The Wii U will play used games. Unlike both the next Xbox and the PS4, which are rumored to block used games, the Wii U will play used and borrowed games without any restrictions or limitations.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• 3D Compatible: The Wii U supports the HDMI 1.3 output standard, which means that if it is connected to a 3DTV, it can output 3D images, if the software supports it.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U
• Apparently, there will be an apps marketplace. This is one of the oldest and most persistent rumors about the system, and we haven't received confirmation about it either way, so just take it with a pinch of salt.I am a cow, so I hate Wii U

bbkkristian

Here I translated the fanboy talk to English. :P

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

• The Wii U uses a proprietary Blu Ray disc format for its games. Much like the Wii, which used a proprietary DVD format that Nintendo specifically developed for the console, the Wii U uses a modified Blu Ray format. A Wii U disc holds 25 GB of data per layer, which is the exact same as a Blu Ray disc. In spite of this, however, the Wii U will not play Blu Ray or DVD movies, a decision Nintendo probably made to avoid licensing fees. lolololololololololol good for business, bad for the sheep... I mean, really??? :lol:
• The first system ever to have a social network integrated at the OS level. Nintendo is creating an entirely new social network for the Wii U (which it promises will later come to the 3DS too) in the hopes to recreate that feel of community gaming that existed before the rise of the internet, on the internet. Miiverse has status messages, video and screenshot sharing, messaging, user tips and help, and more. The Wii U thus becomes the first system to integrate a social network at the OS level. Casual crap... sorry but had to say it.
• The Wii U (probably) has 1.5 GB RAM on the final retail system... and 512 MB of this is saved for the OS. In what is unprecedented, Nintendo is reportedly dedicating 512MB of its system memory to just the OS. This is probably to enable full multitasking, Miiverse, streaming to the controller, and more, all at once, but it hints at a fully featured OS for Nintendo's new system. For context, 512MB is the total RAM that Xbox 360 and PS3 have available to them. Nintendo is apparently saving that much just for OS processes. Not a fact when you have to include the "probably" part, uh??
• The Wii U will play used games. Unlike both the next Xbox and the PS4, which are rumored to block used games, the Wii U will play used and borrowed games without any restrictions or limitations. Also, not a fact... you can't use this as a point for the WiiU when you don't know if it is true the nextbox and PS4 will implement that.
• 3D Compatible: The Wii U supports the HDMI 1.3 output standard, which means that if it is connected to a 3DTV, it can output 3D images, if the software supports it. What??? what about the glassless 3D is the future???? lmao!!!
• Apparently, there will be an apps marketplace. This is one of the oldest and most persistent rumors about the system, and we haven't received confirmation about it either way, so just take it with a pinch of salt. Also not a fact

GreenGoblin2099

GreenGoblin2099

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

So yes, the Wii U might be doing a lot wrong, but there's a lot that is surprisingly progressive about it, even more so when one considers that this is all coming from Nintendo.

charizard1605

Nothing you listed but the social network thing is progressive and the social network thing hasn't even been tested by the public to see how well it works.

Nintendo merely catching up to the times, everyone else has had a digital service way before, and obviously due to them implementing it after the consoles launched the catalogues won't be as extensive.

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

• The Wii U uses a proprietary Blu Ray disc format for its games. Much like the Wii, which used a proprietary DVD format that Nintendo specifically developed for the console, the Wii U uses a modified Blu Ray format. A Wii U disc holds 25 GB of data per layer, which is the exact same as a Blu Ray disc. In spite of this, however, the Wii U will not play Blu Ray or DVD movies, a decision Nintendo probably made to avoid licensing fees. lolololololololololol good for business, bad for the sheep... I mean, really??? :lol:
• The first system ever to have a social network integrated at the OS level. Nintendo is creating an entirely new social network for the Wii U (which it promises will later come to the 3DS too) in the hopes to recreate that feel of community gaming that existed before the rise of the internet, on the internet. Miiverse has status messages, video and screenshot sharing, messaging, user tips and help, and more. The Wii U thus becomes the first system to integrate a social network at the OS level. Casual crap... sorry but had to say it.
• The Wii U (probably) has 1.5 GB RAM on the final retail system... and 512 MB of this is saved for the OS. In what is unprecedented, Nintendo is reportedly dedicating 512MB of its system memory to just the OS. This is probably to enable full multitasking, Miiverse, streaming to the controller, and more, all at once, but it hints at a fully featured OS for Nintendo's new system. For context, 512MB is the total RAM that Xbox 360 and PS3 have available to them. Nintendo is apparently saving that much just for OS processes. Not a fact when you have to include the "probably" part, uh??
• The Wii U will play used games. Unlike both the next Xbox and the PS4, which are rumored to block used games, the Wii U will play used and borrowed games without any restrictions or limitations. Also, not a fact... you can't use this as a point for the WiiU when you don't know if it is true the nextbox and PS4 will implement that.
• 3D Compatible: The Wii U supports the HDMI 1.3 output standard, which means that if it is connected to a 3DTV, it can output 3D images, if the software supports it. What??? what about the glassless 3D is the future???? lmao!!!
• Apparently, there will be an apps marketplace. This is one of the oldest and most persistent rumors about the system, and we haven't received confirmation about it either way, so just take it with a pinch of salt. Also not a fact

Big_Pecks

There was nothign wrong with the rest, so why should I??

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Nothing you listed but the social network thing is progressive and the social network thing hasn't even been tested by the public to see how well it works.

GD1551

Nintendo merely catching up to the times, everyone else has had a digital service way before, and obviously due to them implementing it after the consoles launched the catalogues won't be as extensive.

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

bbkkristian

• The Wii U uses a proprietary Blu Ray disc format for its games. Much like the Wii, which used a proprietary DVD format that Nintendo specifically developed for the console, the Wii U uses a modified Blu Ray format. A Wii U disc holds 25 GB of data per layer, which is the exact same as a Blu Ray disc. In spite of this, however, the Wii U will not play Blu Ray or DVD movies, a decision Nintendo probably made to avoid licensing fees.

Very smart if true.. I believe the 720 should take this route as well.. and use DD to combat bluray.

• The first system ever to have a social network integrated at the OS level. Nintendo is creating an entirely new social network for the Wii U (which it promises will later come to the 3DS too) in the hopes to recreate that feel of community gaming that existed before the rise of the internet, on the internet. Miiverse has status messages, video and screenshot sharing, messaging, user tips and help, and more. The Wii U thus becomes the first system to integrate a social network at the OS level.

Cool if true but to bragg about a feature that is "technically possible" with the likes of SN's on current gen system's is reaching IMHO.

• The Wii U (probably) has 1.5 GB RAM on the final retail system... and 512 MB of this is saved for the OS. In what is unprecedented, Nintendo is reportedly dedicating 512MB of its system memory to just the OS. This is probably to enable full multitasking, Miiverse, streaming to the controller, and more, all at once, but it hints at a fully featured OS for Nintendo's new system. For context, 512MB is the total RAM that Xbox 360 and PS3 have available to them. Nintendo is apparently saving that much just for OS processes.

If true this will infact make the wii-u a powerful console.. but in turn make the 720/PS4 even more powerful.. :D

• The Wii U will play used games. Unlike both the next Xbox and the PS4, which are rumored to block used games, the Wii U will play used and borrowed games without any restrictions or limitations.

You have absolutely NO PROOF that the 720/PS4 will go this route and you'd be a damn fool to think they would.

• Media functionality. Nintendo will not allow for DVDs and Blu Rays to play on the Wii U. However, they have expanded the media functionality of the Wii U, allowing for Amazon Instant, Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Youtube. There is also allegedly an eBook marketplace in the works.

I would need actual confirmation on this one.. but smart if true.. I personally believe br was/is caught inbetween the next transition which is digital content. And it may lose in the future.

charizard1605

so what your saying is WII U will rock a wanna be blue ray drive lol

and

will charge 100% same price digitally vs retail even tough they are skipping the middle man, saving on packaging, and shipping cost?

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] All games being available digitally day one is also progressive, I'd say.GD1551

Nintendo merely catching up to the times, everyone else has had a digital service way before, and obviously due to them implementing it after the consoles launched the catalogues won't be as extensive.

funny.. ur post charizard was 50x more exciting than everything nintendo has done for the whole year. No dvds/blurays is a bit disappointing, but i have a ps3 so its not that important...other than that..sounds good.campzor

Personally I'd prefer being able to play DVDs, since I don't use Netflix and I still buy DVDs. That was one of my biggest problems with the Wii really.

so what your saying is WII U will rock a wanna be blue ray drive lol

and

will charge 100% same price digitally vs retail even tough they are skipping the middle man, saving on packaging, and shipping cost?

k2theswiss

[QUOTE="campzor"]funny.. ur post charizard was 50x more exciting than everything nintendo has done for the whole year. No dvds/blurays is a bit disappointing, but i have a ps3 so its not that important...other than that..sounds good.nintendofreak_2

Personally I'd prefer being able to play DVDs, since I don't use Netflix and I still buy DVDs. That was one of my biggest problems with the Wii really.

[QUOTE="nintendofreak_2"]

[QUOTE="campzor"]funny.. ur post charizard was 50x more exciting than everything nintendo has done for the whole year. No dvds/blurays is a bit disappointing, but i have a ps3 so its not that important...other than that..sounds good.campzor

Personally I'd prefer being able to play DVDs, since I don't use Netflix and I still buy DVDs. That was one of my biggest problems with the Wii really.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="PCgameruk"]

So does the WiiU have a hard drive or what? If its offering all its games digital then it need something to store em on.

charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="Bigboi500"]It's rumored to have three different sku's ranging from $249 to $349 and if that's true there might be different sized HDDs (I sure hope so).layton2012

Will all 3rd party games be able to download, or is it just Nintendo games that applies to?locopatho

going to get it one day. All I beg to nintendo for Yoshi's island and paper mario thousand year door to vitural console.Enforcedspot

[QUOTE="locopatho"]Will all 3rd party games be able to download, or is it just Nintendo games that applies to?charizard1605

Oh nice thread thx man:D

No more friend codes,yay GJ Nintendo.

Wonder if it is region-locked and if we can import games "digitally" from other regions from their service?:roll:

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="locopatho"]Will all 3rd party games be able to download, or is it just Nintendo games that applies to?locopatho

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] All games being available digitally day one is also progressive, I'd say.bbkkristian

Nintendo merely catching up to the times, everyone else has had a digital service way before, and obviously due to them implementing it after the consoles launched the catalogues won't be as extensive.

Well I did, and I don't see what's different.

Oh nice thread thx man :D

No more friend codes !!! GJ Nintendo, better late than never :)

Wonder if WiiU will be region-locked or if we can import games Digitally through the online service?:roll:

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="charizard1605"] All games being available digitally day one is also progressive, I'd say.OhJayDubya

Nintendo merely catching up to the times, everyone else has had a digital service way before, and obviously due to them implementing it after the consoles launched the catalogues won't be as extensive.

Downplaying what exactly? The other consoles launched their services AFTER release and before DD was so widely used and accepted, of course they wouldn't have full libraries. Not sure why you think it's some revelation that nintendo is doing the same, everyone expected this would happen for the next gen consoles.... I mean ffs iirc the PS vita is already doing this...

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Nintendo merely catching up to the times, everyone else has had a digital service way before, and obviously due to them implementing it after the consoles launched the catalogues won't be as extensive.

GD1551

Well I did, and I don't see what's different.

You have not been able to get ALL games digitally on any system before....

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"][QUOTE="GD1551"]

Nintendo merely catching up to the times, everyone else has had a digital service way before, and obviously due to them implementing it after the consoles launched the catalogues won't be as extensive.

GD1551

Well I did, and I don't see what's different.

[QUOTE="GD1551"]

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"] Reread what he wrote again.OhJayDubya

Well I did, and I don't see what's different.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="PCgameruk"]

So does the WiiU have a hard drive or what? If its offering all its games digital then it need something to store em on.

charizard1605

I highly doubt that Nintendo Land would be worth $50. It reminds me of Wii Play in as much as it's a meant to be bundled in some fashion as a bargain game. I'm guessing that Nintendo Land will be packed into every SKU (if there are multiple SKUs), except maybe in Japan where nothing seems to be packed in ever.

I could see the different SKUs being just different controller configurations. This way the consumer can get ahold of controllers while still cutting out the middle man in retail. The WiiU will quickly have a reputation for expensive controllers especially since there are many types of controllers with complex components. At the same time, forcing consumers to purchase controllers they do not want is stupid, even if it is at a discounted price.

I don't think any SKU will have 2 gamepads though. Just because the WiiU allows for 2 gamepads doesn't mean they are going in that direction. They are still firmly invested in the asymetric gameplay and using cheaper controllers for multiplayer. The WiiU gamepad will be VERY expensive

Having the different SKUs have different sized hard drives is also a good idea for the same reasons.

You have absolutely NO PROOF that the 720/PS4 will go this route and you'd be a damn fool to think they would

OhSnapitz

anti-used games measures are rumoured to be the case and there were articles posted on this forum where these companies were speaking out against the used game industry. There are unsubstantiated rumours that there will be a way to undermine used games in these consoles. So MS and Sony have instroduced these issues into the conversation of what should be acceptable in a console. In that conversation, Nintendo specifically stated that used games will be playable on the system. Remember that the question was asked for a reason....

Wow, this thread was broken :(charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]Wow, this thread was broken :(GunSmith1_basic

great marketing char, really impressive.

the system is solid nintendo needs to stop being so damn secret bout it

then again nintendo didnt release info on the wii until sept as well

I already own one current gen console. I don't need another one. I am waiting til next gen to see what the PS4 offers. If they fight used games on the PS4, then I am done with consoles altogether.AmazonTreeBoa

As far as I know, there will be FCs, BUT it will be one code per system and you will use usernames. The code acts much like a phone number that's just in the background.

Thanks Chaz..I think thisMIGHTput all those nay-sayers to sleep about how lame the Wii U is..there is still not much we know about but overall a good list of features Nintendo didn't really lay out on the table for people..Chaz you should work for Nintendo instead:twisted:

[QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]I already own one current gen console. I don't need another one. I am waiting til next gen to see what the PS4 offers. If they fight used games on the PS4, then I am done with consoles altogether.crippled_ram

Garbage

[QUOTE="crippled_ram"][QUOTE="AmazonTreeBoa"]I already own one current gen console. I don't need another one. I am waiting til next gen to see what the PS4 offers. If they fight used games on the PS4, then I am done with consoles altogether.AmazonTreeBoa

Get a PC if graphic is all you care about...