Do you own a Wii U and are you happy with it?

[ledahead]

I am thinking of getting a Wii U and was wondering what Wii U owners out there thought of the system. Are you optimistic about the future of the Wii U and is now the right time to buy one if I haven't already?

[Donatello19]

I have a Wii U, I'm very happy with it. The gamepad is like, the coolest thing ever. You can play games just on there, it has a microphone and a camera, you can video chat with friends on it, and a of games use it in many different ways for dual screen play. The Wii U has free online, so you can add friends (there's no more friend codes, you can use a username now) go on Miiverse which is a social networking kind of thing where you can make posts about different games and follow people, you can play games online with friends and compare leader boards and whatnot. And all that is just what's already built in...the games themselves are great. The next two big ones are Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros., which will both feature online features. All in all the Wii U is great, if you liked the Wii or any other Nintendo consoles, then you'll LOVE the Wii U. If you have any more questions about it feel free to ask :)

[Peanut]

As a primary console I think it's a poor choice for all but children and die hard Nintendo fans. However, I think it has, so far, been redeemed by the incredible stuff Nintendo has put out. If you're ready to jump into a new console, not only is the Wii U the cheapest choice, it also has the best library of games.

[Cure]

Yeah, I'm happy with it. The Nintendo games are worth it.

[snake]

It's worth it. Great game choices and it has Netflix.

[sdp]

I like it. It does a ton of things wrong but overall I'm happy with it. Probably the only console I'll own this gen too unless the VR from Sony delivers.

and it has Netflix.

By now I think even my toaster has Netflix.

[CyberCubed]

People own a Wii-U for the same reasons they own a Wii, Gamecube and N64 before that. Mostly for all of Nintendo's first party offerings, and the few third party exclusives it gets like Bayonneta 2 or stuff like The Wonderful 101, etc.

I only have 5 games for Wii-U, but I'll be content if I only get 15 games for it total by the end of its lifespan.

[ledahead]

It is also nice that you can play your old Wii games on the Wii U. I still have to play Super Mario Galaxy 2, Metroid Prime 3 and Skyward Sword.

[oldmanwinters]

I am quite happy with my Wii U and the games I have for it. To date, I've had as much fun with it as I have with just about any of my other consoles. Nintendo hasn't done a good job advertising it and the eShop doesn't have many options, but they do give their fans quite a bit for free as well.

Games I own:
New Super Mario Bros. U/New Super Luigi U (pack in game)
Super Mario 3D World (one of my favorite games EVER)
Sonic Lost World
Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed
DuckTales Remastered
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Mass Effect 3

Plus, it is also my first Wii for playing the Wii games I owned but only played on my sister's console.

[LivingMutagen]

People own a Wii-U for the same reasons they own a Wii, Gamecube and N64 before that. Mostly for all of Nintendo's first party offerings, and the few third party exclusives it gets like Bayonneta 2 or stuff like The Wonderful 101, etc.

I only have 5 games for Wii-U, but I'll be content if I only get 15 games for it total by the end of its lifespan.

Wonderful 101 is 2nd party, actually.

[Powder]

People own a Wii-U for the same reasons they own a Wii, Gamecube and N64 before that. Mostly for all of Nintendo's first party offerings, and the few third party exclusives it gets like Bayonneta 2 or stuff like The Wonderful 101, etc.

I only have 5 games for Wii-U, but I'll be content if I only get 15 games for it total by the end of its lifespan.

Pretty much this. I just wanna play the Marios, Kirbys, Zeldas, etc. The fact there was a new DKC coming was the main reason I got one this last Christmas. At the moment I only own Super Mario Bros U (the one that includes Luigi U too), Rayman Legends, & Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, so I'm a little bored with it but I'm holding out for all the great stuff on the way. Still need to get 3D World too. Looking forward to MK8, Smash Bros, that new Yoshi title, etc. I really like everything about it though, the visuals, the gamepad, miiverse, the Animal Crossing plaza, how youtube & Netflix & all that stuff work, it is a great Nintendo console.

[Gin Rummy]

I got one at launch. It's a good console. But I totally regret buying it so early. It had a terrible first few years, but things are looking up with Smash Bros. & Mario Kart on deck.

As much as I love Nintendo. It is not a primary console. I'd buy it, keeping in mind that you'll also be buying a PS4, or a Xbox One.

[Ninjinister]

I think for the most part, I've enjoyed it. Started out rough... I liked the system itself but there was nothing to play on it that I gave a damn about. Now there's some new VC releases trickling in, and the amazing piece of software that is Super Mario 3D World, just to name a few. Plus I can play something on the controller while I'm in bed waiting to get tired enough to drift off; sure, I can do that with one of my 10 handhelds, but this feels different.

[ledahead]

I wound up buying a used Wii U off ebay with Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros U, with the tablet and a wii remote and nunchuk for $230. I also bought Super Mario 3d World off ebay. I have to say that I got a pretty good deal on the console and accessories. Buying a used Wii U is the way to go because the console has only been out a little over a year and you can save over $100 vs new. Now I just have to wait a week before I receive everything.

[dkram230]

Wii U is a good console. It just needs a little more love by Nintendo which it will be getting in due time. I have the big name titles likes the Mario's, Wonderful 101, etc. But I find that I tend to play it more for the indie games and virtual console games. Early adopters last year got 6 or so titles for ten cents so that got me started. The TVii functionality doesn't work for my setup so I've never used that. And the streaming apps like Netflix and Youtube visually look significantly better on my Xbox One so I don't use it for streaming. And AAA multi-platform games look significantly better on my PS4 so the Wii U is not my console of choice for MP. But the Nintendo exclusive games are just so fun I don't regret buying the console. And I love the Miiverse community. I don't care for the tablet controller and the (included) battery life is waaay too short. But I do really like the Wii U Pro controller. Most games support it, but some force you to use the tablet controller. That being said, it's nice to have the option of off TV play.

Let us know what you think after you spend some time with yours!

[ledahead]

dkram230, what do you think of Super Mario 3D World. From reviews I've watched and game play footage I've seen, the game looks awesome. Right now I am mainly looking forward to playing that.

[dkram230]

dkram230, what do you think of Super Mario 3D World. From reviews I've watched and game play footage I've seen, the game looks awesome. Right now I am mainly looking forward to playing that.

It's awesome! Don't expect the next mainstream Mario title of the franchise, however. This isn't Mario Galaxy. But it is a 3D version of "New Super Mario Bros" and is amazing fun. Multiplayer seems easier to control than the 2D versions. And the cat suit is satisfying. It will not disappoint. I should add that I did lose interest by world 5. I set it aside to play Tomb Raider when it came out for PS4 and haven't gone back to Mario yet with the exception of multiplayer. It's been calling my name though, so I'll be going back soon to finish it up!

[Peanut]

What do you mean "mainstream" Mario game? If you mean "mainline" then I sort of understand, because it doesn't go down the SM64 road, but it's probably the first true successor to the classic 2D Mario games.

It's absolutely incredible.

[dkram230]

I would view the mainstream Mario games to be Super Mario Bros. 1-3 on the NES, Super Mario World 1-2 on the SNES, Super Mario 64 on N64, Super Mario Sunshine on Gamecube, and Super Mario Galaxy 1-2 on Wii. We have yet to see the next entry on Wii U yet. This list seems to be most accepted by gaming media but not all and others may disagree. There's really no right and I doubt Nintendo would ever classify their games in this manner anyway. I say "Mainstream" because that's the term I'm used to hearing when referring to this but "Mainline" would certainly work as well if that makes more sense.

At the end of the day none of this matters. Super Mario 3D World is a Mario game and it's a great Mario game. You will have lots of platforming fun with it. To be able to experience this type of Mario platformer with multiplayer is truely something new and unique and something I have longed to get for many years. Enjoy!

[oldmanwinters]

Super Mario 3D World is the first game I've played to make a fully 3D game feel like a tightly controlled 2D sidescroller in the classic Mario tradition. In my opinion, it is a more impressive product than the New Super Mario Bros. series and possibly even the Mario Galaxy series.

If there is one game that makes the Wii U worth owning, I think this is the one.

[Peanut]

I fully agree. It really does feel like the true evolution of the classic Mario design.