I own a WiiU. Trust me, 3D platformers are still going strong. The only reason they are in decline is Sony and Microsoft all but gave up on them, knowing Nintendo owns this genre and any 'competition' fell way short. Also, I prefer the mix of 2D and 3D. It shouldn't all be just 3D.
Hardly surprising. Almost every PS4 game (thus far) runs at 30fps. All the bells and whistles propaganda is just that, propaganda.
Honestly, will people never learn. Guaranteed the WiiU - once unavailable - will be remembered as fondly as the Gamecube. A pure gaming console with a varied and stellar library of exclusive titles. Looking at my retail titles alone, it still bugs and amazes me this console didn't sell (enough).
Ah, the spec trolling...
Honestly, I've owned every major Nintendo hardware since the NES/Gameboy, never once have I delved into specs. Seeing/playing many of the numerous games over the many gens looking and running lovely convinced me more than a spreadsheet.
Funny, forgetting to highlight 'rival' consoles will never house some of the best games every gen and/or of all time...funny that. As somebody has been playing videogames since way, way back, I've always preferred Nintendo exclusives to 99.9% of all 3rd party games in existence.
It's a new chapter in Nintendo's dedicated console/hardware range, seriously, what's not to like? Plus, if the rumours of cartridges being utilised is to be believed...shut up and take my money Nintendo!
@superchiller you know, 'cutting edge' (lol) technology isn't a guarantee of results, good games even. I don't say the New 3DS is a home console, rather dedicated gaming hardware with an eclectic, excellent and generous library of polished games. Personally, I'd pick a gaming PC should performance be your priority towards videogames.
@Red_Renegade yeah, better trusting sites such as IGN and Gamespot (for example)...right?
Did somebody say the words "PSP and "Vita"?
*smells cow pats*
Even better if you replace said PS4 Pro with New 3DS. Your library of games will be more varied, enjoyable and dynamic, trust me.
I take it from that you didn't own either N64, Gamecube or WiiU, as you certainly wouldn't attach the term "fail" with either of them. Even seeing all 3 written down reminds me - as if needed - Nintendo create some of the best pure consoles in the industry, matched only by an unrivalled library of games.
I suppose you consider X Factor (for example) a success...
Ok, let me address this...
First.
I seriously do believe Nintendo are as good today as ever, combining both WiiU and New 3DS, pure gaming hardware backed up by an extraordinary library of games.
Second.
I don't say the WiiU offers more games running at 1080p and/or 60fps, simply that technically neither 'rival' consoles are bettering those numbers.
Lastly.
I agree with...
As for "cheap gimmicks", PS Move and Kinect - GENUINE gimmicks - says hello.
Sorry, but only chavs and plebs are sold on faux technical achievements. The WiiU runs games and 60fps and 1080p at it's best. Now, to my knowledge, neither XboxOne or PS4 are doing anything above and beyond this. Besides, I could give a rat's ass what a game scores in a lab under a microscope, just so long as in the living room it plays, looks and feels good.
Oh wait, here comes another 'remaster'...
Anybody - and I mean ANYBODY - who owns a WiiU and/or 3DS can testify, Nintendo are as great today as ever. The only 'issue' being that the gaming landscape has changed. More chavs coveting chav fodder than ever before. Those willing to look beyond the garish PR of Sony/Microsoft will find a pure gaming console with an excellent library of games, exclusives, 3rd party, eShop, etc, etc.
What a bunch of plebs!
Upcoming NX news has been a blessed relief. I was slightly concerned Nintendo would pander to the self-proclaimed 'hardcore'...I needn't have been. For those of us (such as myself) who don't just want another PS4/XB1 cut and paste job. I own a PS4 just to be straight, as well as a moderate gaming PC, but it's Nintendo who always scratch that gaming itch above anybody else. Thank the Lord for Nintendo.
All I can say is..YES! Thank God Nintendo are sticking to their guns, innovating and NOT falling into a predictable arms race. Sometimes it's (commercially) successful, sometimes not, but ALWAYS refreshing and interesting. Kudos Nintendo.
OR...so bad, so very, very bad.
30fps (occasionally) with bugs present every few steps...yes, 'perfect'.