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The Wii U Topic
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Cabanon	May 27 2014, 10:21 PM Post #691
Elite Posts: 4,585 Group: Legendary Member #505 Joined: May 8, 2011	Mk II May 26 2014, 02:06 PM This weekend i spotted a Wii U / Windwaker bundle - the one with the limited edition Gamepad - on sale for just 250 euro. Amazing that these are still out there and actually cheaper than all the other bundles I see them all around town. they're definitely out there and still available



Mk II	May 29 2014, 12:58 PM Post #692
Elite Posts: 4,493 Group: Staff (Ret.) Member #381 Joined: November 7, 2010	Nintendo Announces GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U. who'd have thunk?



Grizzmeister	May 29 2014, 01:04 PM Post #693
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U is sending shockwaves throughout the Super Smash Bros. community!
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Cabanon	May 29 2014, 10:59 PM Post #694
Elite Posts: 4,585 Group: Legendary Member #505 Joined: May 8, 2011	thats a shocker. it's like they're saying "old controllers are better than the newer !". I understand they're trying to please a very specific SSB crowd, but c'mon, it's admitting defeat.



action	May 30 2014, 01:45 AM Post #695
Senior Member Posts: 578 Group: Closed Account Member #1,394 Joined: April 7, 2013	i'm critical over this. the wii had gamecube controlle support built in, but i havent used the GC controller a lot (despite it having a flawless design). it's all very cool to add GC controller compatibility, but make sure all the games work with it. on the wii, it was logical to have GC controller support since it was BC with gamecube games. but the wii U isnt compatible with GC games (apart from the virtual console library which is very small as we speak) all these updates and additions are good steps in the right direction, but im still not convinced to buy a wii u. i would buy a wii u if I had the following options: - a Wii U pro controller pak - gamepad is not mandatory anymore for any game (apart from the ones like nintendo land which need it by its game mechanic) - more console color options including gamecube indigo - backward compatibility with gamecube games - a realistic new zelda game a la twilight princess / OOT



Grizzmeister	May 30 2014, 07:23 AM Post #696
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Allowing Wii U owners to use wired GameCube controllers for Super Smash Bros. IV is analogous to allowing Street Fighter players to connect wired fight sticks to their Playstation or Xbox product. Remember folks, you can't use wireless controllers in a tournament setting because of the radio frequency interference from so many people in one room. Support for the GameCube controller on the Wii U is brilliant because it opens the door to HD updates of GameCube classics on the Wii U's Virtual Console service. Just imagine how fanatic these three games would be in true glorious HD?!
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Grizzmeister	May 31 2014, 05:07 PM Post #697
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	A lot of people say that buying a refurbished Deluxe Wii U directly from Nintendo is a pretty good deal. Rumor has it that Nintendo in actually gives out brand new models at a highly reduced price this way. Helps the company grow its installed userbase for the Wii U and is still economically feasible as they circumvent retailers. Edited by Grizzmeister, May 31 2014, 05:09 PM.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Matt	May 31 2014, 05:41 PM Post #698
Kick, Punch, It's all in the mind Posts: 2,532 Group: Legendary Member #55 Joined: January 3, 2007	Cabanon May 29 2014, 10:59 PM thats a shocker. it's like they're saying "old controllers are better than the newer !". I understand they're trying to please a very specific SSB crowd, but c'mon, it's admitting defeat. Well, they'd have to design a new controller anyways for smash, since without a wired controller option, the Wii U can't be played in a competition, may aswell make it what people are asking for.



Grizzmeister	May 31 2014, 06:15 PM Post #699
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Here's a deeper analysis of the GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


EnvyFox	May 31 2014, 07:34 PM Post #700
Senior Member Posts: 857 Group: Senior Members Member #1,841 Joined: October 8, 2013	While the ability to use a GameCube controller isn't a big deal to me when it comes to Super Smash Bros. (I already own a Wii U Pro Controller), the adapter is still great news for me as I can now use my GameCube controllers to play Wii games compatible with them. I'll finally be able to play my copy of Guilty Gear XX Accent Core again. Trust me when I say the Wiimote+Nunchuk controls is no way to play that game.



Nuno	Jun 2 2014, 06:18 AM Post #701
Veteran Posts: 1,163 Group: Senior Members Member #1,034 Joined: October 7, 2012	"MARIO KART 8 BOOSTS UK WII U HARDWARE SALES BY A MASSIVE 666%" Still, Watch Dogs sold more than MK8.



Grizzmeister	Jun 2 2014, 08:27 AM Post #702
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Nuno Jun 2 2014, 06:18 AM "MARIO KART 8 BOOSTS UK WII U HARDWARE SALES BY A MASSIVE 666%" Still, Watch Dogs sold more than MK8. Isn't Watch Dogs available on several consoles, though?
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


Nuno	Jun 2 2014, 08:51 AM Post #703
Veteran Posts: 1,163 Group: Senior Members Member #1,034 Joined: October 7, 2012	Yes, the chart I was referring to was software of all platforms. The top spots were the following: (NE) [PS4] Watch Dogs (NE) [XBO] Watch Dogs (NE) [WIIU] Mario Kart 8 (NE) [360] Watch Dogs (NE) [PS3] Watch Dogs



Grizzmeister	Jun 2 2014, 09:19 AM Post #704
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	Nuno Jun 2 2014, 08:51 AM Yes, the chart I was referring to was software of all platforms. The top spots were the following: (NE) [PS4] Watch Dogs (NE) [XBO] Watch Dogs (NE) [WIIU] Mario Kart 8 (NE) [360] Watch Dogs (NE) [PS3] Watch Dogs You can't fairly compare a multi-platform game like Watch Dogs to an exclusive like Mario Kart 8. At the end of the day, Mario Kart 8 seems to be accomplishing exactly what Nintendo hoped it would do for them which is boost sales of the Wii U.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


buddy1983	Jun 2 2014, 12:36 PM Post #705
Veteran Posts: 2,457 Group: Admin Member #861 Joined: June 20, 2012	Can someone confirm if I can use a USB flash storage for the extended memory or does it have to be a HDD, If it has to be a HDD can it be one that is powered by the USB and not another external plug?
	Youtube Wii U user name: Read1ngFC (thats a one and not a i) Switch friend code SW-4595-4819-7191 UK resident I'm currently playiing triangle in a reggae band. I just stand in the back and Ting


Mk II	Jun 2 2014, 12:52 PM Post #706
Elite Posts: 4,493 Group: Staff (Ret.) Member #381 Joined: November 7, 2010	You can use a flash drive but Nintendo advises against it. A chip based storage medium just isn't up to lots of read & write operations and before long it will fail. A decent hard disk is much more reliable for this kind of use. You can use a USB-powered HDD but then you to have to connect it to TWO USB ports with a Y connector cable. One port will not deliver enough juice. My advice: get a HDD with a proper power supply.



buddy1983	Jun 2 2014, 01:07 PM Post #707
Veteran Posts: 2,457 Group: Admin Member #861 Joined: June 20, 2012	ok thanks for the quick reply Mark, their website says SD cards are ok although only up to 32GB, If i delete a game from the Wii U can I download it again at another point, I think the answer to this NO
	Youtube Wii U user name: Read1ngFC (thats a one and not a i) Switch friend code SW-4595-4819-7191 UK resident I'm currently playiing triangle in a reggae band. I just stand in the back and Ting


hockeylife21	Jun 2 2014, 01:31 PM Post #708
Senior Member Posts: 703 Group: Senior Members Member #969 Joined: August 26, 2012	So MK8 sold 1.2 million worldwide which, for a console with like what 7 million sales is pretty good. Comparing its sales to watch dogs which was overhyped and being advertised everywhere on consoles that have bigger install bases, its obvious why it sold more.



Mk II	Jun 2 2014, 03:05 PM Post #709
Elite Posts: 4,493 Group: Staff (Ret.) Member #381 Joined: November 7, 2010	buddy1983 Jun 2 2014, 01:07 PM ok thanks for the quick reply Mark, their website says SD cards are ok although only up to 32GB, If i delete a game from the Wii U can I download it again at another point, I think the answer to this NO The SD card slot is not used to store games or save data. And you CAN download games again - i had to download all my old purchases when my console was replaced. No problem at all



Nuno	Jun 3 2014, 01:47 AM Post #710
Veteran Posts: 1,163 Group: Senior Members Member #1,034 Joined: October 7, 2012	Does anyone know how to turn off the Gamepad while playing a Wii game that was booted bypassing the WiiU menu? I know there is a way with the VC games. And if you enter the Wii menu manually it asks if you want to stream it in the gamepad. But if you bypass and play the Wii game, when you press the home button on the gamepad it won't open the settings.



buddy1983	Jun 3 2014, 02:54 AM Post #711
Veteran Posts: 2,457 Group: Admin Member #861 Joined: June 20, 2012	Thanks for the replies MK, its good to know I can re-download my games. Looks like I need an external HDD now though, thought 32GB would be more than enough but then Nintendo decided to keep giving away free games lol. Downloaded Sonic lost world last night as my 2nd free game in the MK8 promo and got a �5 premium voucher for downloading games for my Wii U LINK so i finally own a link to the past. I have never completed this game so as a freebie its great Edit, just checked my premium account again and thanks to downloading Sonic and Zelda I have another �5, that means that I got MK8 with 2 free games and �10 preimum credit, thanks Nintendo Edited by buddy1983, Jun 3 2014, 02:56 AM.
	Youtube Wii U user name: Read1ngFC (thats a one and not a i) Switch friend code SW-4595-4819-7191 UK resident I'm currently playiing triangle in a reggae band. I just stand in the back and Ting


bluedogrulez	Jun 3 2014, 03:47 AM Post #712
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	I loved playing through LoZ: Link to the past. Enjoy!
	Switch Friend Code: SW-0786-9287-1202 (bluedogBDR) MK8Deluxe Tourney: N64Forever.com 2332-7277-8283 Nintendo Network ID: BDR2010 / Twitter: @bluedogrulez


DeeMoney	Jun 3 2014, 05:47 AM Post #713
Outback Adventurer Posts: 6,734 Group: Admin Member #658 Joined: November 10, 2011	That's awesome buddy. Gotta be happy with that
	Nintendo Network ID - DeeMoney19 PSN Network ID - hallxx81xx Xbox Live Gamertag - DeeMoney 2K19


buddy1983	Jun 3 2014, 06:04 AM Post #714
Veteran Posts: 2,457 Group: Admin Member #861 Joined: June 20, 2012	I've started LttP about 5 times on different emulators but never got past 1-2 hours in, always said I would wait till I got a SNES but the VC seems like the next best thing.
	Youtube Wii U user name: Read1ngFC (thats a one and not a i) Switch friend code SW-4595-4819-7191 UK resident I'm currently playiing triangle in a reggae band. I just stand in the back and Ting


bluedogrulez	Jun 5 2014, 02:40 PM Post #715
Racing for Fulcon Capital Posts: 9,322 Group: Admin Member #281 Joined: March 8, 2010	Nintendo E3 2014 List
	Switch Friend Code: SW-0786-9287-1202 (bluedogBDR) MK8Deluxe Tourney: N64Forever.com 2332-7277-8283 Nintendo Network ID: BDR2010 / Twitter: @bluedogrulez


Grizzmeister	Jun 5 2014, 03:06 PM Post #716
Latter-day Nostradamus Posts: 3,243 Group: Legendary Member #457 Joined: March 8, 2011	I like the new Wii U quick start update.
	"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer


hockeylife21	Jun 5 2014, 03:08 PM Post #717
Senior Member Posts: 703 Group: Senior Members Member #969 Joined: August 26, 2012	Bluedog I'm 99% sure thats fake because one, its being read next to a bed, two, I doubt they need these papers that have the lists of games and yea



retrozombieslayer	Jun 5 2014, 07:14 PM Post #718
Holy Nintendo, Batman! Posts: 184 Group: Established Members Member #904 Joined: July 15, 2012	bluedogrulez Jun 5 2014, 02:40 PM Nintendo E3 2014 List Dragon Quest AND Super Mario Sunshine HD! I sure hope this is legit...
	Collection: NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, PS1, PS2, Dreamcast, Atari 2600, Xbox 360, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance SP, DS Lite, DSi, PSP-1000 My (horrifically outdated) Horror Blog: http://horrorshowspooktacular.blogspot.com/


Nuno	Jun 6 2014, 12:35 AM Post #719
Veteran Posts: 1,163 Group: Senior Members Member #1,034 Joined: October 7, 2012	I was thinking the same because, since I missed that title, it would be an awesome way to play Sunshine



buddy1983	Jun 6 2014, 02:56 AM Post #720
Veteran Posts: 2,457 Group: Admin Member #861 Joined: June 20, 2012	This E3 has no surprises left lol
	Youtube Wii U user name: Read1ngFC (thats a one and not a i) Switch friend code SW-4595-4819-7191 UK resident I'm currently playiing triangle in a reggae band. I just stand in the back and Ting


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