Topic: Why did Nintendo make the Wii[U] a carbon copy of the Wii?

[Kairon]

People have to remember there's a reason why Nintendo is launching the system with NSMB U, Wii Fit U and Nintendo Land.  These are all sequels or spiritual sequels to some of the Wii's most popular games that sold over 20 million each.

Yikes, those are some big guns and potentially really evergreen sellers if Nintendo can hit their mark. What other titles of that sales-scale are left? Mario Kart?

Nitpicking, but I suggest they release Wii Fit U a little later...say after the New Year when plenty of people will be seeking ways to meet their latest set of resolutions. Boom, trumpet the heck out of the new and svelte-ifying Wii Fit. Promise Hot bods => Hotter profits :p

Well, I could see an argument being made for December release, but don't sales just absolutely collapse in January and February? Sure, encourage people to buy it after New Year's resolutions, but you just gotta get it out before the big Black Friday and Christmas shopping rushes!