Posted October 20, 2012 Well, are you? I ask this question because it dawned on me that I am not. Months ago I didn't feel hyped (as a result of E3), but I was fine with that, assuming that I would feel that "rush" the closer it neared to the launch of the WiiU. It's just over a month away 'til the launch, yet I feel nothing. I don't have that argue to see what the controller feels like, I don't have that buzz about seeing NintendoLand, or even that curiosity about the online specifications...which I don't know a thing about. Does anybody know? Do we have friendcodes or usernames, or something else? The worrying thing is that I just don't care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 I feel that I could be getting hyped, but I'm not overly hyped because I'm not gonna be getting the console at launch. I think if I knew I was going to be playing Nintendo Land, Zombi U, ACIII on launch day and over Christmas... and getting a Wii U game as a Christmas present then I might be kinda excited, but because I'm not I just have this minor background excitement for a new console. You're right in that the continued lack of news surrounding the Wii U's features and functions doesn't help anything, but then there's a good chance I'll be buying the console at some point anyway for the First Party titles (and by that time hopefully all the Wii U's functionality will be up and running and I won't have to wait for a decent eShop and maybe even a European Nintendo TVii etc...) I'm just gonna keep waiting I think until we hear about Nintendo's First Party plans, and from Retro Studios of course. That'll be the time to start getting excited (should the news deliver), until then, third party games I can probably just get on the PS3. Nintendo had better bring the First Party range this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) I'm not the slightest bit hyped. It's the most disappointing Nintendo launch ever. First time I won't be buying on launch day. There are so many problems and decisions that Nintendo have made that really piss me off. I'll buy it eventually but I'm waiting for a catalogue of decent games to build up. Edited October 20, 2012 by Wii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 After E3, I certainly lost any hype I had, but after the Nintendo Direct in Sept 13th, hype began to stir once more. Then at the Play Expo in Manchester on Oct 14th, I got my hands on with the WiiU and it all became clear... this IS a console to be hyped about! I had so much fun with my hands-on that it's a must-have for me. There are some great games at launch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 No hype here, but even if I wanted it at launch it would be impossible due to my current situation. I'm eagerly anticipating to see how the launch goes in regards to sales and such, I've got a feeling that the bug hasn't really caught on to the casual market but I imagine the stock will be completely depleted over the opening weekend thanks to what seems like massive pre-order numbers from the loyalists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 Not right now, but I'll probably cave in and find a reason to get one at launch. I'm pretty pathetic like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 Not right now, but I'll probably cave in and find a reason to get one at launch. I'm pretty pathetic like that. You remind me of myself around the 3DS launch.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 I'm absolutely hyped, but I always am for a Nintendo console. I can't wait to play Nintendoland, play with the gamepad controller, zombi u etc. couldn't be more excited actually (well I probably could)... Also, there is so much we still don't know about the wii, its OS, online services etc that im excited (setting myself up For a crushing disappointment) to see what they offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 You remind me of myself around the 3DS launch.. I'm just a whore for new game/product launches. Everyone is united for one particular reason or interest and it feels pretty rad to be a part of something like that. My wallet quivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 March 2013, ask me again then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 I'm hyped for my lie-in tomorrow. I can't really compute whatever's beyond that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 The title of this thread feels like a rhetorical question. Another thread in which the implicit purpose is for everyone who doesn't want a WiiU to pile in with glee, while those of us who do (and even more since actually trying it) try desperately to justify ourselves or hang our heads in shame. There's no 'right' to be hyped. There's nothing so crazily 'wrong' about the WiiU that's it's night-and-day from any other Nintendo console. In fact, it's doing a lot right. It hasn't abandoned what was good about about the Wii, while moving beyond it in all the ways I hoped it would. If this comes down to something as prosaic as no 3D Mario or Metroid for launch, well... yawn. It's been rehearsed time and time again since E3. If I wasn't interested I'd be relieved, not worried. You'll save £300! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 Im getting really hyped but i try not to think about it as time slows down, i need to watch that south park episode about the wii and get some tips from there , it all will end well ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 Am I hyped? I think The Great One says it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 I'm so hyped I've even started dreaming about the WiiU No tour dates here in Ireland and the other day I had a dream I was at one of the tours playing a WiiU, loving the feel of teh Upad, played a game that seemed like a mix of Mario and Rayman...even though I'm not getting either on day one. Then I woke up I've got an exam on Nov 22nd too so trying to surpress my hype as much as I can to let me focus on studying..... closer to Nov 30th the more hype they;ll be though. And hopefully after the 22nd and having past the exam I'll just explode the excess hype that's been pushed down i need to watch that south park episode about the wii and get some tips from there , it all will end well ? Man that ep rocked.... are they doing a WiiU one this time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 I think Flink is just pretending not to be interested in the Wii U so he can surprise Ine with one on Christmas Day. "Who has two thumbs and loves Nintendo more than he loves you? This guy!" She'll surprise him with one too, of course, and it'll be one of those sitcom moments that make up their life together. "I sold my Wii - and its sensor bar - so I could afford to buy you a Wii U!" "And I sold my Wii - and its sensor bar - so I could afford to buy you a Wii U!" And then Flink will say his catchphrase (probably "Kooloo-Limpah" or something), Ine will say "oh, Jim" in that "oh, what a loveable buffoon" sort of way and they'll make crazy monkey love all night. Just like in a sitcom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 I'm like Kav, after E3 i wasn't so hyped, but PlayEXPO changed it for me, getting hands on with the console and experiencing it were enough for me, the 30th Nov can't come soon enough (man i hope shopto ship it early) The thing with the Wiiu is that written information and reviews don't do it justice, getting hands on is where it is at! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 For the first time for a Nintendo console, not the slightest. I don't care about it at all, the console or any of the games. And this from someone who stood in line for the Wii on launch. For one, I don't have time or money, but really, I don't care that much about it. I just don't do. Maybe it's my beloved PS3(which I bought years later after Wii) or something else I don't know, but I really didn't care even before it was announced in the first place. The console and the games never impressed me so even with time and money, I still don't think I would buy it any time soon. I don't mean to act superior or anything, I hope everyone who buys it has a great time! I will buy the console mind you, but some other time. Next year I guess. Or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 Yup I'm hyped. I cant wait to play ZombiU and Mario. Not to mention AC3 and Blacks Ops 2 which I'm waiting until the WiiU for. I'm always hyped for new home console launches, well except the PS3 launch. I'm more hyped for this than I was the Wii. The only reason I was hyped for the Wii was because of Zelda and the Virtual Console. Man I hope they have the VC day one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 No, not hyped. I might be if I'd ordered one, but it needs to be a little bit cheaper, personally. Actually, a Premium Pack with New Super Mario Bros U instead of Nintendo Land would be good, as I just won't be able to play the latter properly. That doesn't mean it'll be a bad console! When I first tried the GameCube in Currys (with Luigi's Mansion, no less) I thought "Why do I need this? I feel I should want it, but I'm not convinced". The GameCube went on to become my favourite home console of all time. I was really, really excited about the 3DS because of the stereoscopic 3D and the fact it had a remake of Ocarina of Time on the way... but the Wii U? Sorry, there's nothing to give me that feeling yet. To me, the Wii U is all potential. Whether it lives up to it or not I'm genuinely open-minded about, but the good news is there's no reason why it shouldn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 As for the Virtual Console, they really need to include a quick save function just like they did with the 3DS VC. I have no interest in buying old games if they are nigh impossible to beat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 20, 2012 I wouldn't say I'm hyped but I'm definitely looking forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 21, 2012 Can't get hyped for anything anymore, it's a waste of time (That includes hating on things and being disappointed, you know first world problem shit) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 21, 2012 As for the Virtual Console, they really need to include a quick save function just like they did with the 3DS VC. I have no interest in buying old games if they are nigh impossible to beat... Et vaan osaa! To be honest, I enjoy some challenge, and rarely use the save states anymore. But with the Game & Watch Gallery -games I had to to get 5 start from some games. Though it was only after everything else had been unlocked already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 21, 2012 This is an awful thread, it's essentially an excuse for everyone who has some dislike for the Wii U to pile in and lay on the hate. I'm not the slightest bit hyped. It's the most disappointing Nintendo launch ever. First time I won't be buying on launch day. There are so many problems and decisions that Nintendo have made that really piss me off. I'll buy it eventually but I'm waiting for a catalogue of decent games to build up. Wow, I bet you've been around for a LOT of Nintendo launches! You do realise Nintendo have made more consoles than the Wii. Just because your mum got you that on day one doesn't mean you've been at every Nintendo launch on day one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
