Could possibly mean GCN games going to virtual console. Really if you want backward compatibility for GCN you probably have GCN games and a Wii, play them on that. The new console isn't going to be upscaling Wii games so even if it was backward compatibile with GCN you wouldn't be getting upscaled GCN games. People new to Wii/Wii U likely don't have GCN games so its not a big deal for them.
can you use multiple Wii U controllers with one console?
This would really only matter for local multi-player, mainly sports games, shooters and fighting games but if not how would multi-player with those games work? One play uses the new controller while the other player(s) use remotes or classic controllers? Has this question been answered already?
If only one can be used per console I have to think online is going to be a big component of the new system, which is fantastic and long over due but means I can't dominate my roommates in Madden anymore, unless they also get a system as well.
The internal memory isn't supposed to be much but on the Wii U page on E3's Nintendo page, it says you can upgrade with SD card or detachable external HDD.
[QUOTE="AddiFB"]Found this on IGN boards http://boards.ign.com/nintendo_wii_lobby/b8270/201896193/p1/?1 Sounds like bull**** but: More leaks about Project Cafe: - Nintendo are planning a full reveal of the console, controller and 1st/2nd party games at E3. - The console is confirmed to be backwards compatible with all Wii/Gamecube titles, and all your VC games will be transferred over once you link your credit card to the system. - Many 3rd party developers have development kits who are supposedly hard at work to have something to show (and play) at E3. - 3rd Parties were involved with the development of the console, with requests for what specifications they'd like to see. As of now (which could change) the system runs of a custom built IBM triple-core CPU and has 2gb RAM. The graphics chip is a custom built Radeon R700 chip. - There is an internal SSD. Size is unknown at this point. - It will run natively at 1080p. - The new controller slightly resembles a Gamecube controller with a large LCD screen in the middle of it. The controller is light for its size and looks like a tablet with Gamecube-like prongs to the side. It has dual analogue sticks, face buttons, d-pad and shoulder buttons. No triggers were on the device. - The screen on the controller is indeed a 6" LCD high resolution (reported 640 x 960 pixels) display. However, Nintendo said in order to keep battery life manageable, the controller doesn't have any hardware to produce graphics itself. The image is simply a video stream directly from the console. - The controller uses rechargeable lithium ion batteries. Size of the battery is unknown. - The Wiimote can be used and a new model of Wiimote will be released with the console. This new controller will have overhauled internals allowing for much more precise movement tracking than even the Wiimote Plus had. - The Project Cafe system development kit is not representative of the final console design. The console is smaller and resembles the Japanese/European SNES models. - Nintendo have told developers that their online system will be 'the best online experience' that's available on consoles. The whole idea of the machine is to be connected to the internet 24/7. It's being targeted as an online/social console. Friend codes are gone, but no word on whether the online service will be subscription based. - The Pokemon RPG is the title Nintendo will be showing off their online experience with. - As reported by other sources, Nintendo is targeting this console to the hardcore gamers once again. - Nintendo is planning on some sophisticated inter-game communication between the 3DS and the console. Nintendo didn't explain what they're planning on. To be shown at E3: Nintendo: - Pikmin 3 (playable, launch title) - Pokemon RPG (video, launch or near launch title) - Super Mario Bros title (playable) - Star Fox (playable) - Smash Bros 4 (playable) - Mario Kart (video) - Zelda (tech demo) - Metroid (tech demo) - New IP (video) Rockstar Games: - Red Dead Redemption 2 (video) - Grand Theft Auto "New Title" (video) Ubisoft: - Rayman Legends (playable) - Red Steel 3 (playable) - New IP (video) SquareEnix: - Final Fantasy XV Capcom: - Resident Evil (video) - Megaman (video) - Monster Hunter (video) EA: - NBA '13 (video) - NFL '13 (video) - NHL '13 (video) Activision: - Modern Warfare 3 (video) Konami: - Metal Gear title (video) - Winning Eleven (video) Namco: - Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (playable) - Soul Calibur 5 (video) - Pacman Rebirth (video) Sounds like someone has been hitting the crack pipe.
Why do people keep saying "its too early" for a new console. If anything 2012 release would be right about what they've been doing. NES: 1985 release SNES: 1991 release N64: 1996 release Gamecube: 2001 release Wii: 2006 release. Other than from NES to SNES the normal window has been about 5 years between consoles. So this new console in 2012 would be a year later than what they've been doing.
The big key to getting hardcore gamers is great online play. My biggest concern with this new system is online play. At the very least they need something like PSN. Smash Brothers with great online play would be a big time win for Nintendo, think it would also get 3rd party support fully behind the new system.
[QUOTE="netsboy09"]They better come up with a good name. If it has a bad name I won't buy it, no matter how awesome it is. I mean, I only bought a Wii for all the jokes I could make. Jaysonguy
That doesn't make any sense.
If it has a good name you'll buy it and if it has a stupid name you'll buy it just to make jokes about it (because for some reason you have to buy the hardware to do that? :|)
Either way you're buying it
The Wii was an awesome name b/c of the jokes you could make.
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