Tag: Wii U

New Nyko Wii U Accessories Impress At CES

Nyko showed off some new [amazon_link id=”B009AGXH64″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U[/amazon_link] accessories at the CES show this week and they look to be very good additions for any Wii U owner.

Above you see the Pro Commander controller which is their answer to Nintendo’s Pro Controller butthere is one big difference in that Nyko has staggered the sticks on the controller so now it is almost the perfect twin of an Xbox 360 controller. It is wireless and will hold a 25 hour charge with the battery which is well below the 80 hours that Nintendo’s controller carries. The real selling point should be the $34.99 price point which is $15 dollars cheaper than Nintendo.

Below is the Charge Station U, a dock that charges your Gamepad but also has two charging spots for Wii controllers as well as rechargeable battery packs for each. The Charge Station will also cost $34.99.

Finally, the UBoost may be the most needed accessory for Wii U owners who play for extended periods of time and need more than a few hours charge from their Gamepad. It will double the Gamepad’s battery life and also comes with a kickstand for when you sit your Gamepad down or for TV viewing. It will come in white or black and only retail for $19.99, which sounds completely reasonable.

We all know Nintendo systems are the king of peripherals but these new items from Nyko appear to be more useful than fluff.

January 9, 2013
Iwata Comments On Wii U Sales

Nintendo president, Satoru Iwata, recently gave his impressions on the Wii U’s early sales figures.

“At the end of the Christmas season, it wasn’t as though stores in the U.S. had no Wii U left in stock, as it was when Wii was first sold in that popular boom. But sales are not bad, and I feel it’s selling steadily.”

At least he is being honest about comparing the system to the meteoric start of the Wii back in 2006. Because it was near impossible to find a Wii until well into the new year whereas I just saw Wii U Deluxe Sets out in the wild this past weekend. Iwata goes on to explain that the sales may also be because of the company introducing two console sets.

“It was the first time Nintendo released two models of the game console at the same time … and I believe there was a challenge with balancing this. Specifically, inventory levels for the premium, deluxe package was unbalanced as many people wanted that version and couldn’t find it.”

Look, I think Nintendo is realistic about how the Wii U is going to sell. The original Wii was one of those concepts that hit at the exact right time with its motion controller and has gone on to sell over 100 million units. The Wii U is going to be a much harder sell but can keep up with the next generation given that Nintendo announces some killer apps that will be definite system sellers (i.e. Zelda or new 3D Mario).

January 7, 2013
Want A Reason To Pick Up A Pre-Owned Wii U? Here You Go.

File this under rumor for right now but a poster over at NeoGAF has found what might be a slight (not really) oversight by Nintendo. He purchased a pre-owned [amazon_link id=”B009AGXH64″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U[/amazon_link] from a local retailer and found a pleasant surprise. He was able to re-download all of the digital games that the previous user had purchased digitally on the Nintendo e-Shop.

The oversight is that Nintendo Network ID’s are connected to their specific Wii U console and even after the previous user had deleted his account information, the NeoGAF user, DSN2K, was still able to download the games after he created a new account on the system. So the games seem to be linked to the system, not just to the Nintendo Network ID. So if you are out looking for a [amazon_link id=”B0050SVHZO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U[/amazon_link] you might want to try getting a pre-owned system and you may end up getting some free games in the process.

January 4, 2013
Nintendo TVii Is Up And Running

After a slight delay Nintendo has their TVii feature up and running on the Wii U. All you will have to do is turn on your system and download a new update for the system, answer a few questions about your cable provider and you all set to go. TVii also connects to your Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant accounts.

The best part of all is that Nintendo TVii is completely free.

December 21, 2012
Wii U Shows Strong First Week Sales

Nintendo’s sixth home console is off to a strong start but not quite the sales that its predecessor saw.

Reports are that Nintendo sold approximately 400,000 Wii U consoles in its first week of release. That is a strong start but not as big as the Wii’s release which saw 600,000 units sold back in 2006.

It was an all around great sales week for anything Nintendo in general. Along with the Wii U’s sales, Nintendo announced that almost 300,000 Wii’s, 275,000 DS systems and 250,000 3DS systems were sold in the same week.

Only time will tell if the Wii U is truly a hit with sales always spiking at launch and during the holiday season.

November 26, 2012
Netflix And Hulu Plus Up And Running On Wii U

Delay Not As Long As Expected.

Well that certainly didn’t take long.

It was announced by Nintendo last week that many of their streaming apps would be delayed and the way it was worded one would think that you would be waiting a few weeks before you could start watching your content on Netflix or Hulu Plus.

It seems someone got on the ball and fixed whatever problems the apps were having quickly because as of right now both services are up and ready for people to watch shows or movies on their television or Gamepad.

No word yet on when the Nintendo TVii feature will be ready but Nintendo has said sometime in December.

November 21, 2012
Zombi U Launch Trailer Seems Familiar

Where’s Woody Harrelson When You Need Him?

The Zombi U launch trailer is here and should be quite familiar to zombie fans.

Yep, there is quite the Zombieland feel to it with the rules of Zombi U being given in a very Jesse Eisenberg way. While some may role their eyes at it I actually got into it and can’t fault the makers for wanting to give gamers a good sense of what is to come by using something recognizable like Zombieland.

I will say that I do like their rules better than the movie. Being of ample girth I never made it past the first rule.

Cardio. Cardio. Cardio.

Zombi U is available on November 18th for the Wii U launch.

November 16, 2012
Nintendo Delays Major Wii U Apps

Nintendo TVii Delayed Until December.

Everything seemed to be going so well Nintendo….what happened??

Just a few days before the Wii U is set to launch, Nintendo has announced that their on demand services (Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video and YouTube) will be delayed. They are hoping to have the services up in a few weeks. Nintendo TVii has also been delayed and will not be released until December.

You will still need to update your system online on day one to get your e-shop, backwards compatibility and online play up and running.

No system launch is perfect but this was a huge component of Nintendo’s selling point of the Wii U. Let’s hope they can get everything worked out quickly.

November 16, 2012
Nintendo Wii U Buyers Guide
Get Ready For The Big N’s Next Console.

The time is almost here. On November 18th Nintendo will release their sixth home console, the Wii U, to the masses. The system has already filled its pre-order limit at virtually every outlet that will sell it. If you are one of the lucky ones picking one up on Sunday or hoping to find one out in the wild during the holiday season we have a handy buyers guide for everything you will need.

Take a look at the system bundles, games and accessories below.

Console Bundles

[amazon_link id=”B009AGXH64″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U Deluxe Set[/amazon_link] $349.99
- Black Wii U Console
- 32GB Hard Drive
- Gamepad
- HDMI Cable (Thank you Nintendo)
- Sensor Bar
- A/C Adapters for both system and Gamepad
- System stand
- Gamepad charging cradle
- Nintendo Network Premiuim Subscription
- NintendoLand game
[amazon_link id=”B0050SVHZO” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U Basic Set[/amazon_link] $299.99
- White Wii U Console
- 8GB Hard Drive
- Gamepad
- HDMI Cable
- Sensor Bar
- A/C Adapter (system only)
Games

Launch Day Games (Available November 18th)
Accessories

[amazon_link id=”B009AFLXQQ” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U Pro Controller (Black)[/amazon_link]

[amazon_link id=”B009AFLXJS” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Wii U Pro Controller (White)[/amazon_link]

Wii U Energizer Charger Station

Wii U Write & Protect Kit

Universal Afterglow Wireless Headset

Wii U Gamers Essential Kit

Keep checking back for all Wii U news and follow us on Twitter.
November 14, 2012
Nintendo Shows Off How Nintendo Network, Wii Transfers Work On Wii U

For everyone that is picking up a Wii U on launch day this Sunday or for the holiday Nintendo has just put up this video detailing what all you will need to do to get your online functions up and running.

The video does a a good job explaining the set up your Nintendo Network account, how to transfer your saves from your Wii to the Wii U as well as show off how Nintendo is designing the Wii U to be the center of your home entertainment.

November 14, 2012