Topic: Wii U to Have $300 Price Tag, Simultaneous Tablet Play?

[ResettisCousin]

Here's what I think.
How many times did I get together with friends and play local multiplayer DS games? To be honest, not many. I find that part of the fun in local multiplayer is sharing a screen. I've been to a couple LAN parties. The low lights, blank faces, pyramids of Mt Dew cans and mist of body oder were enough to convice me that a couch, a buddy, one TV and Rayman Origins is the kind of multiplayer I'm after. I don't think that will be quite as fun if both players are darting back and forth from tablet to TV. Won't I just want to keep my eyes on one or the other? And speculation aside, I _know_ that the power to stream to the tablet takes away from the ability to render on the TV. Ya wanna know what I really want in local multiplayer? A couple wireless Classic Controllers and a stunning new version of Mario Galaxy, Rayman Origins 2 (yeah, I saw the trailer... the tablet sections looked slow, lame, and utilitarian. Also perfunctory). And make it a Diet Coke, thank you.

[UncleBob]

I'm gonna out myself now... I really hate the term "wiimote"... Like, with a passion.

[TJ Spyke]

I'm gonna out myself now... I really hate the term "wiimote"... Like, with a passion.

So do I, especially when a gaming "journalist" uses the term. That should be something any decent editor will not let happen.

[Ceric]

I'm gonna out myself now... I really hate the term "wiimote"... Like, with a passion.

So do I, especially when a gaming "journalist" uses the term. That should be something any decent editor will not let happen.

I honestly think that was a missed opportunity for Nintendo Marketing.  Wii Remote is just so utilitarian for non-utilitarian piece of equipment.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Wii Remote .... remote..... wiimote.

Nintendo really should have trademarked that.

as far as my own made up term for multiple uMotes (since only Bman doesn't seem to get it)

Wii U Remote Controller... Wii U Remote.... Wii UMote... uMote
2 uMotes.... two uMotes.... twoMotes... tuMote.

now was that really so hard to figure out?

[Adrock]

Heh, my personal terminology (that just hasn't caught on T-T) is "Tablet Controller".

I've been calling it tablet controller too. /Internet high five

[BlackNMild2k1]

But the abbreviated TabCon doesn't sound good.

and here is that "Wii U Touchscreen Controller" naming thread someone mentioned earlier.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=34754.msg680111#msg680111

[NWR_Neal]

Until we get a better name, it's the Wii U Controller in our NWR Style Guide. I don't like the uMote because, well, it's not a remote. It ain't the Classic Remote, it's the Classic Controller. Hell, it's not even just a tablet. I guess tablet controller is the closest and best description for it.

[MegaByte]

We could go with the patent description: terminal device :-p

[BlackNMild2k1]

since I've been digging through old link all morning, I came across this article from waaay back sometime last year.

Nintendo saying that Wii U should have the ability to use 2 uMotes/Tablet Controllers/ or whatever you want to call it

http://www.examiner.com/article/nintendo-talks-upcoming-wii-games-friday-launches-wii-u-anniversaries-more

"Let me correct something that is a misconception," Ryan began. "We said that the Wii U system will come with one Wii U controller, but we haven't said that you can only use one Wii U controller. The fact is that if the developer makes a game or an experience that uses more than one, then anything is possible."

"What we've also talked about is to imagine taking some of the experiences you've had at your own home, putting them on your Wii U controller, and taking that with you somewhere else. That would again get rid of that myth and misconception that only one can be used. So, the possibility is there, but the system will only come with one at this point."

"Okay, so that I can elaborate on. The Wii U is not a portable handheld device you're going to take with you in transit or into a proximity away from the Wii U console, but you can take content from your console, put it on your Wii U controller, take it with you somewhere else, and be able to upload it.  That technology is possible."

I likened it to the Wii Remote, which has a small amount of memory for storing Miis and the like, and he noted it is "similar, but that's kind of basic, what you can do with the Wii Remote. Taking a Mii with you is cool and fun, but this has the possibility to do more... not on the go, but once you get somewhere else where you take your stuff to someone else's environment, it's definitely possible."

"It's hard for us to commit to anything concrete, but yes, it's a possibility because the controllers are compatible. It's possible to have that kind of experience."

just thought I would throw that out there.

[Fatty The Hutt]

But the abbreviated TabCon doesn't sound good.

I attended the TabCon (the convention for Tab cola enthusiasts) in Tallahassee two summers ago. Good times.
 
 

[BlackNMild2k1]

They still make Tab? and it has a convention?


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[UncleBob]

Knew they still made it.... can't tell if serious about the convention comment.

On a related note, I do hope I can go by the World of Coke in Atlanta this week... I sooooo want to try Beverly.

[Kairon]

Heh, my personal terminology (that just hasn't caught on T-T) is "Tablet Controller".

I've been calling it tablet controller too. /Internet high five

Yeah! Oh man! /Internet high five

[TeaHee]

If they do not have 2 tablet controllers, it will be a huge mistake.  There can never be true head to head competition because there will be a much different and presumably better game play experience for someone with the tablet controller.  Two controller support is my main hope for E3.

[TJ Spyke]

I think it's better for Nintendo to allow multiple controllers and let developers choose whether or not to use them then to not even give the choice.

[Adrock]

Yeah, unnecessary self-imposed restrictions has always been one of Nintendo's major problems. The single circle pad being the latest example. Let 3rd parties decide what they want to use.

[famicomplicated]

It will be interesting to know the % processor power is used for powering a fully 3D rendered game engine (versus just a menu) on the Wii U controller.

Reminds me of the FF games on DS pushing all power from both processors to the top screen.
Although it would be kind of boring just having a black blank screen on the Wii U controller.
But if that lets them run the next-gen level of games, why not!

[NWR_insanolord]

As much as I like the idea of asynchronous multiplayer, there's so much more they could do with even just one more uMote. Options are a good thing, in almost any scenario involving a game system.

[Halbred]

Am I the only one who doesn't want >1 tablet capability?

A) I don't want to pay for a 2nd one.  I doubt they're cheap.

B) Given item "A," I don't want to have an expensive piece of hardware sitting around barely getting used.  You see, if two or more tablets come in the original box, developers can make games with that in mind.  But if not, developers will be gun shy about it.  Just as they ignore every other non-packed-in peripheral on the market (motion plus, balance board, move, kinect).

Why are we begging Nintendo to put us and developers in that uncomfortable position?

Am I the ONLY ONE who sees the McLarge Huge dose of sweet, dripping irony that this post involves due to its authorship? Please tell me I'm not.

[Oblivion]

Yes, you are. Care to explain?

[NWR_insanolord]

I believe he's referring to the fact that, for once, NinSage is being negative about what Nintendo appears to be doing, while everyone else is happy and supportive of it.

[Oblivion]

Ah.

[Chozo Ghost]

I believe he's referring to the fact that, for once, NinSage is being negative about what Nintendo appears to be doing, while everyone else is happy and supportive of it.

So in other words NinSage is the anti-Ian Sane? He's like Ian Sane's arch nemesis?

If you think about it, the names Ian Sane and NinSage are almost anagrams of each other. The only problem is Ian Sane is missing a G.

[nickmitch]

Should we fit with with an avatar of the Joker?