[WiiU] The Official WiiU Thread

[SethMode]

http://www.virtualsportsnetwork.com...er-Mario-3D-World&highlight=super+mario+world

The wife and I need to get back to that, although I might need to just finish it solo. She wasn't digging it all that much. She prefers old school side-scrolling Mario games.

Thanks for the link. VSN barely runs at work, so I don't even attempt the search function.

 

[Twigg4075]

Thanks for the link. VSN barely runs at work, so I don't even attempt the search function.

No problem.

Yeah, I love the game too, but when she and I were playing she was just "going through the motions" per say. She just said she doesn't like it anywhere near as much as New Super Mario Bros U. I think World 3D is much better, but oh well.

 

[SethMode]

No problem.

Yeah, I love the game too, but when she and I were playing she was just "going through the motions" per say. She just said she doesn't like it anywhere near as much as New Super Mario Bros U. I think World 3D is much better, but oh well.

That's really interesting. My girlfriend likes the fact that U is 2D (she has trouble with almost every 3D game), but we tried to give it a go last night and we both had a really difficult time getting used to how much "heavier" Mario feels (if that makes any sense). I died like 12 times on the first fortress, and it was making me crazy. Maybe it's just that I got too used to using the Princess. Either way, we got burned out super quick, so we started up Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. So far, really good.

 

[Twigg4075]

My wife is a huge gamer. She plays about everything under the sun. She used to be big into CoD (bleh) and is a giant Bioshock fan. I've said numerous times how disappointed she was with Infinite. It's not that she can only deal with more simplistic games like side scrollers, there is just something about the 3D aspect of Mario World that she doesn't like. I think she's crazy though. Ha.

DK is in my WiiU pile of shame too, along with recently purchased LEGO City Undercover.

 

[MrBill]

Is that what that white light means? I haven't turned mine on in a while either.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII using Tapatalk.

I found out the white light means you have a disc in the drive.

 

[MrBill]

The 5.1.0 system update for the Wii U is now available.

Wii U Update Version 5.1.0 Now Available

The latest update allows players to transfer data between Wii Us.

Previously, you could do a one-time transfer from a Wii to a Wii U, but there was no way to transfer data from a Wii U to a new Wii U. With update version 5.1.0, a "System Transfer" option is now available. You can learn more about that feature by heading here. Another new update moves the eShop away from exclusively using the GamePad, and lets players use a Wii Remote, Wii U Pro Controller, or a Classic Controller to navigate the shop. Otherwise, the only other update note is "Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience."

 

[MrBill]

The 5.2.0 update has gone live according to Nintendo.com. The big change is that you can now create folders to organize your console and they added an icon for download management.

Version 5.2.0 U, available via an Internet connection, includes the following improvements:

Changes to the Wii U Menu:
-Folders can now be created in the Wii U Menu to hold and organize software icons
-A Download Management icon has been added to the Wii U Menu

Changes to Quick Start Menu:
-The Quick Start Menu will now display when the Wii U is powered on from the Wii U GamePad TV Remote
-Options have been added to Power Settings that allow users to hide certain software from the Quick Start Menu

Changes to the HOME Menu:
-The design and layout of the HOME Menu has been updated

Changes to the Nintendo eShop:
-Disabled usage of characters not used when redeeming Nintendo eShop cards (O, I, Z, etc.)

Improvements to system stability and usability
-Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience

 

[ryne candy]

I'm considering picking up the Wii U next week @ Target (for $250). I wanted to know if anyone with the system uses the Wii U Pro Controller? The price tag is hefty, so I might look for a sale/deal before picking one up.

I've read sites showing what controllers the system will support (depending on game) and would rather use a controller that has the "classic" feel. I've also seen people mod N64/NES/SNES controllers to be used but I'm not into modding things. The last thing I opened up was my broken X360 to do the penny trick (lasted an extra year).

 

[Twigg4075]

I bought two wireless third party "pro" style controllers but have yet to use them.

 

[ryne candy]

Thanks. I think I'll put it in my room (if I get it), so I can watch tv and play on the gamepad. I've read you can charge the gamepad, while using it...that's good because I have open outlets next to my bed.

 

[Twigg4075]

Thanks. I think I'll put it in my room (if I get it), so I can watch tv and play on the gamepad. I've read you can charge the gamepad, while using it...that's good because I have open outlets next to my bed.

I'm pretty sure the game pad charging cradle plugs into the back of the console. But I'm not home so I'm not sure.

 

[StoneCold X]

I'm pretty sure the game pad charging cradle plugs into the back of the console. But I'm not home so I'm not sure.

The gamepad is charged from an outlet not the console

 

[SethMode]

I'm considering picking up the Wii U next week @ Target (for $250). I wanted to know if anyone with the system uses the Wii U Pro Controller? The price tag is hefty, so I might look for a sale/deal before picking one up.

I've read sites showing what controllers the system will support (depending on game) and would rather use a controller that has the "classic" feel. I've also seen people mod N64/NES/SNES controllers to be used but I'm not into modding things. The last thing I opened up was my broken X360 to do the penny trick (lasted an extra year).

It's a very good controller. I don't know the current price, but I got one with my system for like $35 bucks and feel like it was VERY worth it. It's fought over by any of my friends, over the Gamepad or the Wiimotes/Classic Controller combo.

That being said, I personally have grown to love the Gamepad, outside of Nintendo nonsensical focus on trying to also make it a motion controller with some games (thankfully, you can usually get around that easily). I love heavy controllers, and it is the heaviest, I love that you can, like you said, plug it in at bed and play games on there. Over Thanksgiving, I took the Wii U home to my Mom's, and it was great to have the option of using the Gamepad only if need be. It's a really, really great system.

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

It's a very good controller. I don't know the current price, but I got one with my system for like $35 bucks and feel like it was VERY worth it. It's fought over by any of my friends, over the Gamepad or the Wiimotes/Classic Controller combo.

That being said, I personally have grown to love the Gamepad, outside of Nintendo nonsensical focus on trying to also make it a motion controller with some games (thankfully, you can usually get around that easily). I love heavy controllers, and it is the heaviest, I love that you can, like you said, plug it in at bed and play games on there. Over Thanksgiving, I took the Wii U home to my Mom's, and it was great to have the option of using the Gamepad only if need be. It's a really, really great system.

The Gamepad is great for playing while you're laying down in bed and somebody else wants to use the TV. I put in some solid time on my Gamepad, but now it's broken and the touch is unresponsive most times or will randomly work for a few seconds, need to send it back in.

 

[cf24]

So I'm thinking of having Best Buy pm Target's sale on this tomorrow. Still not sure. Can someone sell me on this? Smash Bros would be my go-to game. What are some good games for this? I tried one at Target today for about ten minutes, my first time playing one.

 

[Swarley]

So I'm thinking of having Best Buy pm Target's sale on this tomorrow. Still not sure. Can someone sell me on this? Smash Bros would be my go-to game. What are some good games for this? I tried one at Target today for about ten minutes, my first time playing one.

LEGO City Undercover
Super Mario 3D World
Bayonetta 2
TLOZ: Wind Waker HD
Zombie U
Mario Kart 8

 

[OnlyOneBeerLeft]

So I'm thinking of having Best Buy pm Target's sale on this tomorrow. Still not sure. Can someone sell me on this? Smash Bros would be my go-to game. What are some good games for this? I tried one at Target today for about ten minutes, my first time playing one.

Um... My top 3 are easily:

Super Smash Bros
Mario Kart 8
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze

With very honorable mentions:

Super Mario 3D World
New Super Mario Bros
Wind Waker HD

DK Tropical Freeze is beyond amazing, a must own IMO, and Mario Kart and Smash are no-brainers, especially if you have family/friends of any sort to play locally with you, online is also a blast.