Is this post truly serious?

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[QUOTE="tomarlyn"] If it has Wii architecture (a Wii chipset) within it, then Wii U can play Gamecube games the same way the Wii plays Gamecube games. So either this is a deliberate move to make you buy GC games via the VC, or Wii games will not be supported via hardware underclocking. Software emulation is very shaky unless you have a very meaty CPU. tomarlyn

The assertion by Nintendo is that it will be "fully" backwards compatible with Wii games, so that likely does not mean software emulation. Since there is nothing to indicate otherwise, I will take them for their word. If it is not backwards compatible with Cube games, then that probably means Cube games will be the next library to go up on the VC.

There is nothing to judge from that statement that it is software or hardware rendered. Just that it is "fully" compatible. Yes, my guess would also be that greed is the reason it won't be Gamecube compatible. Nintendo will rationalize that they could still make money off their games if they are made available on the VC rather than have their customers search the secondary market like Ebay, and they know that if it's on the VC somebody may buy a game on impulse. They will be looking to make some extra $$.

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[QUOTE="tomarlyn"] The fact it won't support Gamecube backwards compatibility probably means it has no Gamecube architecture inside it, therefore no Wii architecture inside it. Which means Wii games would be software emulated, hopefully for those interested its not going to have the hickups the PS3 and 360 have using this method.tomarlyn

While it is confirmed that the Wii U won't be backward compatible with Gamecube games, it will be fully backwards compatible with Wii games and accessories.

The assertion by Nintendo is that it will be "fully" backwards compatible with Wii games, so that likely does not mean software emulation. Since there is nothing to indicate otherwise, I will take them for their word. If it is not backwards compatible with Cube games, then that probably means Cube games will be the next library to go up on the VC.

[QUOTE="getyeryayasout"]I didnt pick up a Wii this gen, so if the WiiU launches with full BC that will give me a giant back catalog of good cheap games to play right off the bat. As long as it comes in at a reasonable price I'll pick up a WiiU for sure.tomarlyn

While it is confirmed that the Wii U won't be backward compatible with Gamecube games, it will be fully backwards compatible with Wii games and accessories.

Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 will definitely stand the test of time. Some of the best fun I've ever had playing a video game on any system.

Hmmmm....what's the big deal?

I'd wait until launch to make that decision. If the launch lineup is weak, then it's not worth it.

Super NES for me.

So many legendary games.

[QUOTE="helwa1988"]History repeating itself again. A lot of people seemed to have short term memory. People said the Wii would fail. And look what happened.garland51

Doesn't mean that Nintendo would easily win again with the Wii U. Markets & tastes change. People thought that PS3 would be tons more successful just like with the PS1 & the PS2. Didn't happen. People thought that 3DS would easily succeed just like with the DS, but so far, it's turning out to be the opposite way.

Because price matters. The PS3 was $499-$599 at launch - very epensive compared to what people were used to with the original PS1 and PS2 (both launched at $299). The 3DS, for a handheld, is $249....$100 more expensive than what the original DS launched at, and $120 more expensive than the DS Lite launched at which is, coincidentally, when Nintendo took command in the handheld market.

If something has the perception of being too expensive, people are not going to buy it.

Final Fantasy VII.