Nintendo Wii U

[Not Thread Owner]

Yes, it'll work. Well, if they're old enough - parental controls will stop them.

[Jim]

Super thanks

Was gonna post some more impressions of this Wii U but pretty much feel the same way as Sinky72 above. I'm actually enjoying games again rather than just playing them for the sake of it. I'm in love with a slab of black plastic and her smaller friend with a 6" screen.

[Gambit]

Christmas money all spent on a Wii U + Zelda bundle.

Firstly the Zelda gamepad is absolutely lovely. Nice and easy to setup too. Was expecting the worst with Nintendo and Internet not being the best combination, but it all went smoothly.

Can't wait to delve into Wind Waker.

[Barnard]

The guys who hacked the Wii and PS3 have done the same to the Wii U. :-( They used the sensor bar as a serial port and found the keys.

I hope Nintendo are able to come down hard on people who try to go online with a hacked console - I don't want my online experiences broken.

[EdCarnby]

Finally got the WiiU up and running after the cat cable chewing incident, thanks to Womble9's DIY lesson :-)

I love this machine. The controller screen is such a good idea, it already feels like second nature in Pikmin to look at it for the map. I haven't even tried 3D World yet. Pikmin being released was my trigger to buy one so i'm gonna play that through first.

[Nobuo's Organ]

The keys have been out for ages, doesn't seem like any of the homebrew bods are all that interested: http://fail0verflow.com/blog/2013/espresso.html

[shirubagan]

http://hexus.net/media/uploaded/2013/12/4d3dc07a-e16c-4842-9bd1-e544ce3783bb.jpg

Is this a fan mock-up?

Edit: yes it is.

[Not Thread Owner]

http://hexus.net/media/uploaded/2013/12/4d3dc07a-e16c-4842-9bd1-e544ce3783bb.jpg

Is this a fan mock-up?

Well, it says it is in the bottom right corner of the image, so I suspect so.

[SpagMasterSwift]

Moved house, it's Christmas and I've got Super Mario 3D World. Things right now are PERFECT!

[Barnard]

Panic over! The thought of hackers with infinite blue shells during online Mario Kart was making me sweat.

The keys have been out for ages, doesn't seem like any of the homebrew bods are all that interested: http://fail0verflow.com/blog/2013/espresso.html

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

Hacking it would at least bring the complete Nintendo and Sega 8 and 16 bit catalogue playable on the gamepad.

[shirubagan]

Well, it says it is in the bottom right corner of the image, so I suspect so.

That's some tiny writing.

[choddo]

Ok the transfer tool is now working but I'm suddenly wondering if I actually want to transfer these old school retro shooters and platformers. You can't use the GameCube controller right? The horizontal wiimote is just rubbish. Can you use the gamepad to play Wii VC stuff or do they make one of those retro controllers like they did for the Wii? Or maybe those work... Can you still get them?

[Greeny]

I've added a bunch of people from the list on the front page, I'm not the biggest online player but I'm into high scores and lap times where applicable.

[JPickford]

Ok the transfer tool is now working but I'm suddenly wondering if I actually want to transfer these old school retro shooters and platformers. You can't use the GameCube controller right? The horizontal wiimote is just rubbish. Can you use the gamepad to play Wii VC stuff or do they make one of those retro controllers like they did for the Wii? Or maybe those work... Can you still get them?

Just play Mario.

[Jim]

Played an hour or so of Zombi U. Nice and atmospheric and some great use of the gamepad. Died once and learnt my lesson that taking on 4 Z's at a time with a cricket bat is not wise. Haven't read much about this game due to so-so reviews and didn't realise you play as a new survivor when you die, was fun killing previous me and getting my loot back!

Also, ordered Pikmin 3.

[Barnard]

I've added a bunch of people from the list on the front page, I'm not the biggest online player but I'm into high scores and lap times where applicable.

I sent a few requests today, is that the right thing to do? Or should I follow people first?

[scottcr]

I wish Nintendo would lift the 100 friend limit. It seems a bit arbitrary. Almost my entire friends list is rllmukers.

[Super Craig]

A Clan/Group feature like Steam has would be much better.

[choddo]

Ok ordered the GC to wiimote adapter. Fat chance of it working with a wavebird but we shall see... Amazon prime delivery on Sunday too. Most impressive.

[Not Thread Owner]

Where's the cheapest place to get a Wii U Pro controller? Lego Batman 2 doesn't support the Classic Controller

[squirtle]

Asda were doing them for 20 quid. Not sure if they still are.

[Not Thread Owner]

My local only has Wii U games, no accessories or consoles.

[Nobuo's Organ]

Mine has accessories but no games

[Jim]

Holy shet, that first post has hundreds of NNID's

I don't tend to play online much, but if anyone's up for the occasional bowling match or just compare scores on games then my NNID is old_smelly_socks

[Shimmyhill]

Ok ordered the GC to wiimote adapter. Fat chance of it working with a wavebird but we shall see... Amazon prime delivery on Sunday too. Most impressive.

They do work with wave birds mate!

[Shimmyhill]

Ok ordered the GC to wiimote adapter. Fat chance of it working with a wavebird but we shall see... Amazon prime delivery on Sunday too. Most impressive.

They do work with wave birds mate!

[scottcr]

What... wait... a GC to Wii adapter!!!!

[Shimmyhill]

Yeah, may flash branded from amazon as I recall!

[Harmunt]

For Christmas I received -

Wii U Premium console (Mario & Luigi U pack)

Pikmin 3

Super Mario 3D World

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Game & Wario

Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD

Wii Party U

Oh, and Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on 3DS!

A perfect Nintendo Christmas!!