Wii/U The Nintendo Wii U thread

[ep2018]

It's 7PM EST and it still not there yet

 

[ep2018]

The online page for the $198 deal is now saying its only available in store now on the 26th.

A big FU to Big W.

 

[Mister Carlton]

ID: Carlton45.

 

[JordanWCE]

Best deal on the Premium console? I see $299 at Toys R Us.

 

[Donakebab]

Nah pretty sure the $58 at Big W was only for the 1st week or 2. Is $68 now unfortunately. Still better than the $139.99 or whatever EB would normally try and slug you without a price match.

EB are charging $77. It's $58 online from Big W online. I'm happy to wait the two days for it to come.

Is Splinter Cell Blacklist any good? $18 seems worth it even if it's only average.

 

[MegaBob]

Is Splinter Cell Blacklist any good? $18 seems worth it even if it's only average.

Yeah I didn't mind it. You'll at the very least get your money's worth if you don't love it.

 

[Forward Press]

I know I'm late to the party but Wind Waker HD is f***ing gorgeous - and I don't know if it's even possible but it's better than how I remembered it. Perhaps it's because I got a bigger TV and it's HD, but imo it's a bigger step up than Ocarina of Time. Love the art style, music and general atmosphere of the game.

Additionally, Hero Mode adds an element of difficulty and sailing is faster - Nintendo actually took proactive measures to address what was perhaps the two main criticisms of Wind Waker on the Gamecube. A perfect game.

 

[THE411]

Finally pulled the trigger and got my Wii U today.

I figured if you're gonna do something you may as well do it properly - so I now have MK8 (plus the free download), Mario 3d World, Wind Waker HD and Tropical Freeze. Good times coming up.

 

[Nostradumbass]

Finally pulled the trigger and got my Wii U today.

I figured if you're gonna do something you may as well do it properly - so I now have MK8 (plus the free download), Mario 3d World, Wind Waker HD and Tropical Freeze. Good times coming up.

I'm currently playing all of those games apart from DK. I'll eventually get it aswell.

 

[Nostradumbass]

I know I'm late to the party but Wind Waker HD is f***ing gorgeous - and I don't know if it's even possible but it's better than how I remembered it. Perhaps it's because I got a bigger TV and it's HD, but imo it's a bigger step up than Ocarina of Time. Love the art style, music and general atmosphere of the game.

Additionally, Hero Mode adds an element of difficulty and sailing is faster - Nintendo actually took proactive measures to address what was perhaps the two main criticisms of Wind Waker on the Gamecube. A perfect game.

What do you mean a bigger step up from OOT?

 

[Nostradumbass]

Anyway, I got really excited to see Another World came up for $10 download. Not sure of the age of people in this thread but back in 91 that game was a revelation on the Amiga. Look forward to playing it in HD.

 

[Forward Press]

What do you mean a bigger step up from OOT?

Gameplay, game mechanics, game design etc. This is how I imagined Zelda would be in 3D - although I loved OoT this is another level imo.

 

[Lethal]

After getting the Wii U bundle the other day and trading the Skylanders back in and using part of a gift card to get Mario kart 8 plus Zelda as the free game. Also bought another download code off eBay for $30 and got New Mario bros U with that. Used the last of my gift card last night to get Super Mario 3d world.
5 games all up, including Nintendoland from the bundle for a little over $260.
Very happy with my my purchase.

 

[The Speaker]

Gameplay, game mechanics, game design etc. This is how I imagined Zelda would be in 3D - although I loved OoT this is another level imo.

WW is GOAT.

 

[pantskyle]

Just bought one.

 

[Nostradumbass]

WW is GOAT.

I'm 3/4 of the way through WW. As good as it is I'd still put OoT ahead of it.

 

[THE411]

Had WW on GameCube all those years ago and got upto trying to get the shards.

Gave up.

 

[Forward Press]

WW is GOAT.

WW is GOAT. GAJ is GOAT. Therefore WW = GAJ.

Just bought one.

Good man. Let's exchange friend codes and shit.

I'm 3/4 of the way through WW. As good as it is I'd still put OoT ahead of it.

I don't hold it against you, OoT is bloody good in its own right but it feels a bit dated when I play it now. Playing WW on HD, it seems to have stood the test of time with only a graphical update and gameplay tweaks.

Had WW on GameCube all those years ago and got upto trying to get the shards.

Gave up.

The most boring part of the game, but persist and you're rewarded with possibly one of the best boss battles in gaming history imo.

 

[Nostradumbass]

I don't hold it against you, OoT is bloody good in its own right but it feels a bit dated when I play it now. Playing WW on HD, it seems to have stood the test of time with only a graphical update and gameplay tweaks.

I might be looking through Rose Coloured glasses. I played OoT when it was first released and not since. The game blew me away back then.

 

[Forward Press]

I might be looking through Rose Coloured glasses. I played OoT when it was first released and not since. The game blew me away back then.

Possibly. The first time blew me away too. Walking out into Hyrule Field for the first time (after already being impressed by the first town and dungeon) and then realising that 3D had arrived and was here to stay. This was still when the Internet was in its infancy, so seeing that for the first time was awesome for my kiddie eyes. And then when the Master Sword time travelling was introduced? F*** me.

Now? The graphics and textures are so ugh. But that's probably unfair given the graphical limitations of the N64.

 

[pantskyle]

Will set this up when I get home soon.

 

[The Speaker]

Had WW on GameCube all those years ago and got upto trying to get the shards.

Gave up.

They simplified it for WWHD.

 

[THE411]

They simplified it for WWHD.

Well that's good. I barely ever finished games back in those days anyway so I don't know if it never got done because it was hard or just because I got bored.

 

[Grechy]

I know I'm late to the party but Wind Waker HD is f***ing gorgeous - and I don't know if it's even possible but it's better than how I remembered it. Perhaps it's because I got a bigger TV and it's HD, but imo it's a bigger step up than Ocarina of Time. Love the art style, music and general atmosphere of the game.

Additionally, Hero Mode adds an element of difficulty and sailing is faster - Nintendo actually took proactive measures to address what was perhaps the two main criticisms of Wind Waker on the Gamecube. A perfect game.

I started it during the week as well. Going to put a few hours into it tonight. Gorgeous game and the gameplay mechanics for a gamecube title are still great (from the little I've played with it)

 

[pantskyle]

Ok Nintendo people, I've registered, add me. It should be pantskyle.

Anyone know how I redeem the free game from Mario Kart? I registered that number in the red booklet thing.