Wii U Preview Presentation

[@Demeech]

4 years have passed and this is such a blast from the past. I wanted a Wii U so badly and I finally got it in December of 2013. It had a good run from 2012-2015 but there has been such a drought in software this year, it makes me sad. Long live the Wii U. It may have been a commercial failure, but it's honestly one of the best systems ever made and will go down in history as the most underrated console of all time.

[@jennifermurphy2836]

I think so too. It has become my favourite console of all time!

[@JRBowling1997]

Demeech agreed are you excited for the Nintendo switch?

[@Demeech]

+jordan rausch I am VERY excited for the Switch. It looks really promising and that New 3d Mario game was what I've been wanting for YEARS. But we'll know more on January 12th.

[@JRBowling1997]

Demeech are you gonna watch it live? I am

[@Demeech]

Of course I'll be watching it live! I don't care how much sleep I loose, I will watch the whole event :)

[@johny1220]

Anyone here after the Nintendo switch presentation? :D

[@Enric.]

me!

[@bigenoughumbrella81]

johny1220 yep, what's up man?

[@johny1220]

Stokarolla eating subway bro lol and I really want a switch. What's up with you?

[@bigenoughumbrella81]

johny1220 ah man, I envy you. I could kill for a subway right now xD

[@johny1220]

Stokarolla also drinking Starbucks 😝

[@DrKendoCommentaries]

Those absolute Chad Pikmin carrying an apple with 8/9 at 56:18

[@Lakitu1134]

3:10 He actually called it the “Wii console.” No wonder people were confused for so long, even Nintendo couldn’t communicate if it was an enhanced Wii or a brand new system.

[@Starboy-_-]

Good pickup

[@chad3232132]

I still recall the initial reveal trailer, which called the Wii U a "new controller" about a dozen times, but never mentioned that it was actually a new console altogether. I recall the day I purchases my Wii U at the store. A couple parents were looking at it arguing over whether it was a new system, a Wii expansion, or a new Wii controller. It seems obvious today that Nintendo wanted a hybrid system like the Switch, but the problem was the technology/cost to make a true hybrid console was still about a half decade away, resulting in the Wii U - a nice console IMO, but one that too expensive and had "remote" capabilities that really only extended to anywhere in the room at your home, and was doomed to be Nintendo's biggest home console flop.

[@JHONNYROGERB]

3:10 "includes the WII console" lol

[@gangstatoad6837]

I don't know why so many people hated the Wii U, it was a amazing console but the adverts were just awful and it would still be going if it didn't flop. Rest in peace Wii U.

[@Heira]

It failed that's why rest in peace Wii u we will miss u

[@zebare726]

Nintendo did so many mistakes with the Wii U. 1.No multi touch screen 2.Weak console 3.Thought they could do without third party support 4.Weak VC store 5.8gb up to 32gb hardrive 6.The name 7.Lack of proper online aspect 8.2 year of barely any games 9.Lack of direction 10.And of course the commercials was lackluster

[@metroidcypher]

@@zebare726 over half of that list the switch does worse

[@zacharywiebe5820]

@@metroidcypher thank you

[@MrDiana1706]

@@zebare726 To be fair, the third party support was strong for the Wii and even the DS, with very weak hardware, that's why they maybe thought third party support would, uh, exist. But if it kept going after 2014 like it did since launch to that year, then it would have been very okay. Tbh many hardware issues are present in the Wii U, plus the lack of power that may be underwhelming for some people and ports, and a Mario game which didn't really show off the console's true power. But, here's my point, stuff like the loading times in *_the menu._* were tried to get fixed the most they could, so why couldn't it sell like the Xbox One (a very greay piece of hardware) that had its launch flaws like required online, required Kinect, unability to share games and not many exclusibes that *encourgae* you to buy at launch? It really got better after a while and I think Microsoft has proven they'll stay at the console market if they want to, but the fact the Wii U did so poorly in comparison bugs me, it would also have a great library if you added more third party support to cover the times where announcements and games lacked, but tbh I guess that's something to add for your list: -Some Directs and E3s announced *way* too much and not in a good way. -The third parties mostly did not care about enhancing the experience with the Gamepad's potential. -As an extra: Yes, the online is kinda outdated but that's not the main problem, I've seen it work properly, but there were many games that didn't had any online functionality asides from Miiverse, while they could have really benefited from it.

[@ahmeda.934]

Came here to see how the January 12th Switch event may look like.

[@lil_simba3441]

Same

[@Adamchevy]

This is still my favorite Nintendo Console of all time! Long live the Wii U!

[@DaSchantinga]

What I miss the the user interface, music and overall vibe.

[@Adamchevy]

@@DaSchantinga Same, I wish I could have the Wii U with upgraded hardware.

[@DaSchantinga]

@@Adamchevy Maybe the Switch U will be more Nintendo-ish🤷🏼‍♂

[@chad3232132]

I still LOVE the Wii U, but man, looking back, Nintendo really smothered this console in the crib in many ways. They tried to make an early hybrid console a half decade before it was feasible to do so with the Switch.

[@wiilover07]

wow this brings back memories. I remember watching this when it was live. I got the WiI U first day. It was very exciting. It sucks the life got cut so short. But now we move on to the Switch!!

[@JRBowling1997]

wiilover07 can't wait and can't wait for the switch January 12th presentation.

[@JRBowling1997]

wiilover07 I'm also re watching these videos such as this one and the pre E3 Nintendo direct.

[@Poever]

Buying Wii U on launch day is one of my biggest gaming purchase regrets

[@Zanybandz123]

I remember when I first saw the wii u it looked amazing. I didn't get one until November of 2015 where I was so excited. I still have it set up and I plan on using it after I get the switch. It will always remain in my memories even after I dont use it anymore Long live Wii U

[@dedoelmx]

"it includes the wii console, the wii u gamepad" so is this a wii u or a wii?

[@ericingram3270]

It's wii u

[@Poever]

Freudian Slip

[@shortsyt6071]

He mean that wii u can do everyting that wii can do (acsept gamecube games)

[@chad3232132]

Foreshadowing the number of confused consumers who similarly had no idea what the Wii U was. New console? Add-on the the Wii? New controller for the Wii? Didn't help that Nintendo called the Wii U a "new controller" instead of a console in the reveal trailer.

[@blackcat19]

My god this presentation is awkward... The whole audience just seems completely jaded; no matter what they're shown, everything is greeted with dead silence. It's like the guys on stage are speaking to a room full of mannequins.

[@Poever]

They were hoping the reporters from New York-based magazines and websites would be more receptive than the press from California gaming outlets (if any)

[@DaSchantinga]

3:10 Even Reggie confused it with the Wii haha

[@itskrump]

here's to the Switch not repeating this disaster

[@DrAnimePhD]

Krump Thank god it didn't. The Switch is everything the Wii U should've been, and more

[@Heira]

DrScaphandre same that's why I'm getting it lol

[@chillyice1352]

Your wrong

[@thomaslane1010]

yea but you guys discontinued Nintendo tvii :(

[@catlearning5831]

Thomas Lane hmm??

[@Heira]

@@catlearning5831 uh why were talking about Nintendo tvii it was great but funny thing is I rarely use it why WiFi issues

[@hawkflyff]

despite people saying the WIIu was a flop,i end up getting it for $100 in a thrift shop,and i enjoy the games and its more fun than my PS4 and xboxOne,but sad to see that not much love was pour into it,Cant wait when nintendo switch come out tho.

[@realoctolink64]

Wow, the Nintendo Switch trailer got at least 1.7 million more views already...

[@LegoFire24]

the problem with the wii u wasnt the hardware, but the lack of 3rd party support. I am praying the switch would learn from this big mistake that cost them so much.

[@rwiseart2269]

Oh wow. WOWIE WOW WOW. This was FIVE YEARS AGO. Now, just 2 months ago, Nintendo revealed the Switch, and last night presented a lot of games for it. Goodbye Wii U. It had a really good run when it came to 1st party games.

[@slendyman8849]

Ranen Chancelor I really wanted a Wii u.

[@rwiseart2269]

Slendy Man Do you mean that as in you weren't able to get it at all, or that you wanted one when this presentation happened?

[@slendyman8849]

Ranen Chancelor I wasn't able to get one at all.

[@rwiseart2269]

Slendy Man Oh. :( Well at least with the Switch, a new Splatoon, SSB4, and MK8 Deluxe are coming out.

[@imexotic3987]

Slendy Man Me either

[@17mrbrightside]

This console was awesome and its failure graced us with the even greater Nintendo Switch :)

[@Tendoboy1984]

Nintendo TVii was basically Nintendo's take on Apple TV and Roku. Having one box for all your TV needs is what modern game consoles have beocme.

[@Kagami2wii]

"It will be a Wii U Exclusive....Published by Nintendo" In the background: "What?!" "Holy Crap!" XD

[@HgordoX]

Rip Wii u Netflix ❤️

[@doddynuryanto3800]

wow, it so different, switch presentation is 1000 times much better

[@hawkflyff]

True

[@tonton1009]

are you a suda 51 fanboy?

[@Heira]

Ton Ton he is I think but the switch is killing it this year since 2017 woohoo

[@Heira]

2018 is an bit slow lol

[@shortsyt6071]

No in reverse

[@NijiMarii]

Age restricted?! NINTENDO IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY.

[@MarkTaylorsVersion]

Ugh, the Switch Presentation CAN NOT BE LIKE THIS.

[@JimmyFantage]

Why not?

[@ahmeda.934]

+Jimmy Fantage +Zelda Legacy It didn't deliver that much.

[@bigenoughumbrella81]

JustGleek47 to be fair, apart from the English dubbing failure, I didn't think the Switch presentation was that bad.

[@ahmeda.934]

The Switch Presentation was OK.

[@mikaelyuan]

Who's watching this after watching the Switch presentation?

[@rwiseart2269]

Mikael Yuan Me. Jeez. Blast to the "past"

[@schmogglemolinda2170]

Mikael Yuan me xD

[@Heira]

Ranen Chancelor me I think the switch is alot better than the Wii U

[@zandomando]

Mikael Yuan me

[@Hario338]

3:09 See? Even Reggie messed that up.

[@uniteddreams7065]

It was a Wii console alright...Reggie was confused that he forgot that it was an upgraded Wii system (Wii U) Talk about mistakes and false advertisement.

[@imexotic3987]

I never had a Wii U and I want one so bad :(

[@onelesslonelymemer5863]

no you don't

[@markadamslade6794]

I love the Wii U!

[@zebare726]

Bought one day one and i still got it^^

[@Heira]

@@zebare726 bro play the switch the Wii u is dead lol I own one my Wii U gamepad is broken lol so why using it now

[@DancinCricket_]

Me too I want one so bad

[@nathanmoreno5771]

Wii U is the best next gen system.

[@beyondanny4627]

nope Wii u failed

[@beyondanny4627]

***** i bet you dont even read news articles online like i do

[@beyondanny4627]

***** well if you do then they said that they are stopping the Wii U production later in 2016, dont beeive me, go check it out.

[@morpheusinvictus9393]

@NintendoSports SonyFan haha thanks for the laugh

[@siervodedios3139]

Morpheus Invictus Why? Your serious right? It is the greatest console from 21st century

[@cybertrongaming4007]

I love the wii u great console but it really sucks that nintendo has not been really earnest about supporting it anymore.

[@Briian_gs]

somehow this video is age restricted

[@spectrumbots4268]

Wii U: the ultimate visual representation of being greatly unprepared. Had they made it more powerful like PS4 and Xbox One, it could have done so much better in sales!

[@brommlogan]

Love my Wii U!!!!!

[@CianDavies03]

Why is it age restricted?

[@slendyman8849]

Cian Davies Gaming how?

[@catlearning5831]

Slendy Man go to another account put it you were born in 2007 or more then that now go to this video

[@rebelfleettrooper9881]

Call Of Dootis.

[@ikki-gaming8933]

I started to play my Wii U again this year.

[@dedoelmx]

the fact that the nintendo switch presentation has way more views than the wii u shows dedication

[@Nigllord]

Yay. TVii for the Wii U but not in europe :(

[@TheRealMovieHero]

yeay it not yet known wen it will come i cant wait

[@JavierSanchez-dq8ie]

They discontinued it in America now.

[@Heira]

J Gio Sanchez yes why cuz the Wii U failed already almost all the games ported to the switch

[@Mario497]

I made my account when the Wii U came out!

[@user-dg1gg8yw1x]

"OH MY GAWDDD 299.99 FOR THE NINTENDO SWITCH IS SOOOOO EXPENSIVE EWWWWWW"

[@gotlitwasted748]

18 It's still the cheapest out of ps4, xbox one,pc

[@catlearning5831]

got lit wasted yep

[@catlearning5831]

18 what's ewww about that??

[@Kalle72]

Yes, but they marketed it WRONG. I have a Wii U - none of my friends knew this machine existed! They should have given it a NEW name, and "the box" should have looked different.

[@Poever]

The name was technically "new", but you can also blame the marketing for restricting any air wave time to family and kid channels on TV. Your friends probably don't watch those exclusively. Nintendo cut corners on marketing costs because they were having money troubles around that time. Blame the Yen.

[@sudd32x14]

@@Poever I agree for the name. Also there wasnt so much ads now on my tv I have so much ads of the switch while the wii u I never saw one. I live in Canada

[@Pyxcore]

ITS AGE RESTRICTED! THATS FREAKING HILARIOUS

[@dsdude8441]

This reveal caused the failure. It goes on and on about the games when they should just have fun instead. Its boring. What about the drumbs. Sure the person was bad at drumbs but he was having fun.

[@Poever]

The games weren't even that particularly exciting

[@kirbychan6687]

It ain't no switch, but it'll do :P

[@fnafgamer2469]

Why did this get in my recommended 11 years later? Lol

[@luma2172]

BAYONETTA 2

[@cloroxbleach8469]

More like bayonetta 3

[@karineboissau5379]

can't wait for the NX

[@karineboissau5379]

ExoticbuttersGaming Yeah IKR! :)

[@catlearning5831]

Karine Nellins I got Mario Odyssey

[@bluescat581]

2012 Memories. Tears are flowing... My eyes are ready. My soul is ready. My body is ready... I do feel like a veteran ready for his discount. I watched this time and time again in anticipation for the Wii U. Got it at last in 2014.

[@edanyoshiro8259]

IT PRINTS MONEY!!! LMAO

[@ClumpypooCP]

nintendo tvii was the biggest fail ever

[@gustafabrahamsson4251]

Clumpy What was that

[@Poever]

Um, they literally explain what "that" was in the video. It was a failure Nintendo didn't even stick it out with for the Wii U's whole life cycle

[@Ben-do1bf]

This is the event where Bayonetta 2 was announced. No clue that this game would ever exist before this presentation, maybe even doubt of the game existing. No reaction. Not even one person clapped. Wow....

[@luisherring9666]

I think this is better than the nintendo switch

[@catlearning5831]

funandcoolguy 22 it's because you can't afford a switch so your saying it because you have the wii u

[@zandomando]

funandcoolguy 22 no way.

[@Heira]

xxZanderxx the switch it's better I havent played my Wii U since I got the switch for Christmas it's a best console ever also uh Wii u ports are close to end the Wii u life span lol also the switch is an hybrid dude

[@Heira]

funandcoolguy 22 dude wake up and smell the coffee now and think the Wii U is dead no one isn't talking about now and also Wii u ports are been ported to the switch alright

[@poudink5791]

no worries, you're allowed to be wrong.

[@MrCODElixir]

lol 250k views. that's BAD

[@MegaEvil96]

LOL, i'm shocked. the Nintendo Switch trailer got at least 1.7 million more views already XD! It's going to be a success, insted of the WiiU, that was a fail

[@zandomando]

MarcelForrel eh not really

[@k3coyotes55]

I'm just a fan of the industry and support every console. I wish there were more people like me.

[@Zakkatoos]

Wow

[@360nathan3]

I liked this video cause of how bad it is

[@StarWyse]

Hey, the basic set was as much as the switch similarities: No game in it HDMI cable and I think daz it

[@LUKAS-bb4jc]

Still loving mine

[@MetroidFREAK21]

10 days to the Switch guys! :p

[@dsdude8441]

Its funny how Nintendo says that If you play it you will have fun but they said the same about the Virtual Boy and look how that ended up.

[@boi8214]

Man and now the switch 2 will be coming out

[@Vaxeri]

Switch presentation has more than double the views.

[@TheMightyLiam0102]

SmartGlass was revealed one year after the Wii U, PS Vita is a separate console meaning that only works with some games. Where as Wii U's gamepad works with ALL games.

[@Svendar]

Thank you Nintendo, because of you, I've waited until 2012 to get 2006 graphics!

[@cheezo545]

i love how the crowd is fully interacting

[@8mangaman]

Perhaps you've also heard of their little known game "Call of Duty"

[@MrNutter]

"CONTENT WARNING this content is age-restricted" -_- Darn.

[@GBAer64]

I'm not sure that humanity is so patient for two new systems to come within two years. Nintendo's head start in this new generation/decade is a big advantage. And even if the Wii U doesn't have a great first few months start that doesn't mean they have enough time to get popular enough. The Wii U has already intrigued several, dozens of game developers by it's unique design and how developers now go for what's the most powerful in gaming graphics (most of the time it's the 1st reason only).

[@Poefred]

The black version of the wii U usually comes with Nintendo Land, plus it has MUCH more memory.

[@TonyKanameKuran]

With Nintendo TVii for the Wii U, yes you can. Not only that, you can also use Hulu Plus and Amazon Video apps.

[@IAmMarcusYes0w0]

I had a PSX, and let me tell you games are only made to be played. It's like toys, you pick which toy you want to play with, so no pushing others for taking yours regardless if they don't want them. The change gap between PS1 to PS2 was unforgiveable to me, so I flat out passed the idea of getting one. We're gamers, and we're in one big world. Why don't we make the best to get along?

[@fra123nz]

Its best for nintendo to still support on Wii, I know Wii U have a good graphics and innovative gaming controller, but the future of Wii U still unpredictable, its nice to see Wii and Wii U can walk together without kill one another

[@thegameradmin]

18:43 Reggie: In people's -living room- living room.

[@austincarter9523]

Why is this age restricted?

[@GBAer64]

There's both trying to predict the movements of the market so that you know what you're buying/doing. And the speed of which you can figure it out fast enough.

[@DarkMoonGeneral]

Now I am an old school gamer but this system is just so awesome. I tested it at game stop and its so fun. My close friend has a disability and has found the wii u to be very easy for her to use. I cant wait to get this system it is great.

[@MrDiana1706]

Canonically Reggie watches Breaking Bad

[@rebelfleettrooper9881]

I remember watching this back in '12 and watching this in anticipation for the U.

[@MLennholm]

You can read whatever you want into that quote but it doesn't change the fact that you're jumping to conclusions, there are absolutely no indications that he means they're 'fighting restrictive hardware and that the end result won't fully utilize the superior GPU (this is a known fact) of the Wii U.

[@SkitterBiscuit]

Remember when.....

[@SporeLord100]

When Reggie came onto the stage and the people started clapping so silent I was like "CLAP YOUR DAMN HANDS LOUDER!!" And they did ... :D

[@RadioactiveMoth]

I sure do feel like a nice, refreshing glass of Modern Family.

[@ferando]

Glad they didn't take this down

[@TonyKanameKuran]

Sounds very true. Even Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford says that Aliens: Colonial Marines is the definitive version on the Wii U.

[@Micoryourboss]

Dear Nintendo, The Wii U is awesome, but you guys need to work on somethings like: - 3rd party support(GTA5, Tomb raider, Watchdogs and other multiplats also need to be released on the Wii U. - Get NDS games in the e-shop - Work on a new Star fox, Metroid, Earthbound, kid Icaris or a 3D pokemon adventure game - Work on getting an indie-developer friendly environment

[@TonyKanameKuran]

You should know the fact that the 007 Legends snippet was taken from the PlayStation 3 version.

[@StarWolfAwesome]

Everyday I go to the Wii U website's countdown and watch the numbers get smaller. I want the WII U!

[@808SJC]

Nintendo may not be all about graphics. But in my experience, its all about experience, gaming, and how you spend it with others. To me, I have to say the 3DS is a great hand held console. Never did try WiiU yet, but will purchase soon. Keep doing awesome job Nintendo! Nintendo Forever. (N.F)

[@ff11dream]

just bought it and loving it

[@joefrank5389]

yes you can hook up the wii u to any tv like any console. preferable an hd tv because it displays hd graphics.

[@46414631]

Awesome system, can't wait for the news about the new games at e3.

[@AzuGazer]

..... a webcam isn't motion control, it is video feed :3 and, like some cameras can react to any sudden changes in pictures/videos (like movement).

[@fra2817]

Back in 2011 it was presented as “SWITCH from the TV to the new controller” :) rings a bell?

[@skylitxrogue]

me too dude. hope you have fun with it

[@cyberlord64]

You CAN rent a system. I rent a ps3 for 50$ for a month during summer with a couple of games included. Different stores have different prices. One month is more than enough to play and finish a couple of games.

[@TonyKanameKuran]

There's a very strong possibility that Grand Theft Auto V will be coming to the Wii U next year and will add exclusive features the PS3 and RROD 360 don't have.

[@eateroftheflame]

Perhaps you didn't notice but lego games are available on Sony and MS systems. They often do quite well in the sales charts too so I guess your intelligent and sophisticated adults enjoy them.

[@MattAce70]

Ah the Wii U, such a "unique" and "underrated" console. You were special.

[@TonyKanameKuran]

Sony's gaming division has also been affected by the restructuring. Sony has closed in Liverpool studio in the UK, as well as Zipper Interactive and BigBig Studios.

[@funkyflights]

Yep... Wii U is gonna rock brotha.... Getting mine tomorrow night!!!!!!

[@Poefred]

The games that are on the xbox that are out on the wii U now look exactly the same, if not slightly better. Next gen consoles may or may not have better graphical capabilities but compared to the ones out now the wii U is able to play HD just as well as the xbox or ps3 can. Remember it also depends on the game, Nintendo won't just abandon the cartoony style in some of their games, they would lose a large group of people that like it, batman and COD show the wii U can have realistic graphics.