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Why Wii U’s Power Doesn’t Matter

The reports that the Wii U isn’t as powerful as the XBox 360 and Playstation 3 are about as worrisome as a cloudy day. Here's why.

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slavish4423d ago

wait so now it doesn't matter?

LOGICWINS4423d ago

It never did...to Nintendo fans at least.

ChickeyCantor4423d ago (Edited 4423d ago )

That's not true at all.
Yes many have said that Gameplay precedes graphics in priority.

But no one is denying that more processing powers make sure there is advancements.

Nintendo still did a great job with their games regardless of the hardware. Even if it was just at PS3/360 level, their games would be marvelous non the less.

I myself don't care if there is an octo-core in there. I'm just glad Nintendo is finally putting effort in advancing themselves( apposed to the wii )

slavish4423d ago

i have read alot of forums of nintendo fans being soooooooooooooooo happy they were get a system better then ps360. Also that it would be the best system out for atleast a year

gameplayingfool4423d ago

I'd like more power simply from a gameplay perspective. More power for physics, more power for draw distance, for objects on screen, etc...all of which impact how a game plays, not just looks.

Army_of_Darkness4423d ago

it will be good non the less...
and if nintendo doesn't have that stupid blocking used game bullshit, then I definitely will consider buying it.

ziggurcat4423d ago (Edited 4423d ago )

and that's why nintendo has been a huge step behind the competition.

i don't buy the whole "we don't need power, gameplay is more important" argument - it's the same as the BS "we don't need blu-ray" argument X360 fans were making. gameplay's important, yes, but quit fooling yourself into thinking that graphics don't matter.

more power means a more versatile library, and who wouldn't want that?

@ army_of_darkness: the next playstation/xbox won't have anti-used game technology, either - don't believe the terrible, unsubstantiated rumours.

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dedicatedtogamers4423d ago

IMO, I wouldn't be bothered if the WiiU was less powerful than its contemporaries. I just want a decent step up from the Wii and lag-free connectivity between the WiiU tablet and the console.

I've never once bought a Nintendo system (console or handheld) for the hardware power. Never.

Baka-akaB4423d ago (Edited 4423d ago )

I'd be bothered , doesnt mean i'll boycott it . People can still be fans and have valid concerns or critics .

Game fandom is increasingly becoming worse than religious zeal . You're quickly nailed the the heretic's cross is you dont like something .

Indigo1234423d ago

not only does it not matter, its irrelevant

if anything it just means its guarenteed the wii u will outsell everything else

neutralgamer194423d ago

Power matters. You cant make a blanket statement and say it doesn't matter to Nintendo fans when their are many wii owners and users that wish at that time they had the money to buy a ps3 or xbox 360 or that their system was just as powerful. Bs tech and weak ports because the system couldnt handle it. Trust me they dont want the same scenario playing out. For nintendo its good because they will sell and make a profit instantly but for consumers nahhhh not true at all whether their Nintendo loyalists or not

Yes Nintendo sold gazillion wiis but how many of those wiis are catching dust? many i know quite a few and if their not someones 5 year old is playing it. So Nintendo wii selling a gazillion regardless of weak tech did not benefit the consumers but just Nintendo.

If wii u is just on par with the ps3 and xbox 360 or weaker that is a shame. That means that once again Nintendo owners will be shafted and getting the weaker ports of games when the ps4 and next xbox come out which matters.

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Game Developers Have Begun Confirming Nintendo Switch 2 Support

Game developers have already started to confirm that they will support the Nintendo Switch 2 with their future titles.

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How Many More Victims, Like Garry's Mod, Will Nintendo's Hurtful Crusade Create?

Hanzala from eXputer: "As Nintendo takes out 20 years' worth of stuff from Garry's Mod, I watch in shock, thinking why it continues to hurt and discourage its fans."

RiseNShine10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

The irony that some of the most disgusting business practices come from companies like Disney or Nintendo, i can't even begin to understand what terrible damage was Garrys Mod making to Nintendo bottom line, imho they're getting pretty nervous about where they're heading in the future, handhelds are no longer something exclusive to Nintendo, from Steam Deck to many others, now you can play the latest games and pay a fraction of the price on Steam sales, so it's up to their exclusives, which just on their own would make hard to justify purchasing a closed overpriced hardware with outrageous price policies (Super Mario Odyssey is still 60 euro 6 years later!), and as a home console they're always underperforming compared to Sony or Xbox.

gold_drake10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

i cam guarantee you, that their exclusives alone is what drives switch sales. they sell in the 10s of millions of copies.

nintendo created their franchises to be sort of nostalgia driven, exclusive only on nintendo.

people will always buy the pkmn games as they always bring in new younger fans amd is family friendly

mario kart, the same thing, mario games in general.

zelda games are system sellers. animal crossing for the casual gamers.

nintendo doesnt need third vame devs essentially. they made sure with the switch and the limitations that they looked more to pc ps and xbox.

its sad, but nintendo is more than fine with what they're doing. they positioned themselves to appeal to the more casual gamers.

but to your point, im not sure why they're doing this rly.

Inverno10d ago

Look at how they handled Nintendo games being streamed or uploaded on YouTube in the past. They killed Yuzu and Citra even when they had nothing to do with ToTK being leaked, not to mention it was basically unplayable on emulation the week it was leaked. Smash Bros tournament, that was fairly recent. They shut down their online services without any care for purchases made. I bought a switch after skipping their last 2 consoles and handhelds but I don't plan on buying anything Nintendo in the future. They take things to the extremes, they legitimately hate their fans. They're honestly right up there with the likes of Acti, EA, and Ubi, only difference is that they disguise themselves as being family friendly all the while being shady.

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Nintendo's Massacre Of The 3DS And Wii U Is Finally Complete, Regrettably

Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."