The argument that Wii U isn't "next gen" enough

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#1 mrintro
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Doesn't really mean much. Especially since the Xbox 360 and PS3 will be selling well enough for still another 2-3 years. Not only that, but these systems will be getting their own versions of next gen games like MGS5, Destiny, Titan Fall (360), etc. In theory, what's to say these games can't come out on Wii U? Yes right now sales are sluggish, but if the issue is games, Nintendo has plenty of games coming out in 2014. Also, the recent NPD numbers for PS4 & X1 are launch numbers, having had a year of hype and marketing go into it. It's no wonder that Wii U sales were dwarfed in comparison. And lastly, "next gen" has literally just started. And the PS4 & X1 don't really have any must have games at the moment nor will they for at least a while. And the cost of investment are also much higher for these systems than a Wii U (more expensive, have to pay for online, etc). SO then, is the Wii U really screwed? Just my two cents in defense of the system.

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#2  Edited By trugs26
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It's not failing because it's not "next gen enough". It's failing because of a mixture of things, such as marketing (and product awareness), timing, software, etc. You can sell crap hardware, it's just how you sell it. Which Nintendo isn't doing.

Obviously they haven't actually failed yet, they still have 2014 to prove themselves. Good luck to them and let's hope they at least break even.

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#3 conkertheking1
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gamecube was 6th gen

wii was 7th gen

and wii u is 8th gen. anyone who still doesn't get this needs some rest

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#5 NFJSupreme
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So basically what you are saying is because the ps360 is still popular and will be getting games for years to come, there is no need to get a wii u. The ps360 are just as capable and have more games. I agree.

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- 3rd party games (like the ones that sell great on Playstation/Xbox) won't sell much on Wii-U , that's just the reality. COD Ghosts did nothing.

- Nintendo went with the innovative (gimmick) controller over Hardrive , ethernet port , and better hardware and that gamble hasn't really paid off yet in terms of unit sales.

- The Gamecube had a bunch of "must haves" for Nintendo fanboys and the gaming press, but that didn't translate into good system sales.

- It doesn't matter that the Xbone and PS4 dwarfed the Wii-U this month , but what does matter is that it sold very low number on its own by any standard for November and they had plenty of stock.

Good luck with sales and 3rd party support , that's all I can say. At least you'll have some good games to play in 2014 like the rest of us so there's that !