Might buy a Wii-U at launch, but i have a few Q's first...

Q1- will i be able to play every single game (1st party, 3rd Party, Virtual Console games, etc) from the Wii-U's gamepad? or is it only a select few titles, depending if 3rd party devs implement in there games?

Q2- Do you guys know the Max distance you can be from the Wii-U to the Gamepad? (like for example, say my Wii-U is downstairs and i want to bring my Gamepad upstairs to play..will that work) or did they not announce this yet..

Q3- Is the Wii-U the same size of the Wii? (this question has nothing to do with my purchase, im just curious cuz from the pictures i've seen it looks about the same size *width* wise but im not to sure about the *length*)

Thanks in advance =)

1. It depends on the game. Developers have said that it's easy to get a game to display on the GamePad, but it's not a feature that's suitable for ALL games. Though a good amount of launch titles will have 'Off-TV play' supported.

2. Not sure. It'll probably have a max distance similar to a Wii Remote (around 30 ft) so you might be able to go into a different room, but in pretty much every video that they've shown so far the GamePad and the console are in the same room.

3. The Wii U is approximately 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep and 6.8 inches long, while the Wii was 1.73 inches high, 8.48 inches deep and 6.18 inches long. It's longer and deeper than the Wii was -- yet it still has a fairly compact design.

Q1- will i be able to play every single game (1st party, 3rd Party, Virtual Console games, etc) from the Wii-U's gamepad? or is it only a select few titles, depending if 3rd party devs implement in there games?

Q2- Do you guys know the Max distance you can be from the Wii-U to the Gamepad? (like for example, say my Wii-U is downstairs and i want to bring my Gamepad upstairs to play..will that work) or did they not announce this yet..

Q3- Is the Wii-U the same size of the Wii? (this question has nothing to do with my purchase, im just curious cuz from the pictures i've seen it looks about the same size *width* wise but im not to sure about the *length*)

Thanks in advance =)

LP4EVA2005

1. From the looks of it, the launch line-up of games and the games known to be coming shortly after the launch, will all support gaming on the gamepad, though I am unsure if some of the games will still require the TV, to be honest we dont really know. As for Wii games, they havent really touched on this, but I would imagine that it is possible to play all of its games on the Wii U gamepad (that includes WiiWare and Virtural console) with the exception of possibly the games that require alot of motion. But again we havent really been told this yet either.
2. The max distance hasnt really been announced, though I would imagine that what you want to do, as long as your house isnt too big, lol, it should work. But of course, just like with any wireless device, the more walls between you and whatever is sending the signal, the weaker it'll be.
3. The Wii U, when compaired to the Wii, has curved edges, is pretty much the same width, if not slightly wider. As for the length, it is way longer than the Wii from the looks of it, and it also looks like it might be longer than the xbox 360, lol.

Most if not all of your questions could be answered Sept the 13th.

:lol: are you seriously going to spend $300+ for a Kids fisher price toy? hope your money is well spent playing nothing but mario games and third pary games that you can get on the PS3/360/PC LOL

:lol: are you seriously going to spend $300+ for a Kids fisher price toy? hope your money is well spent playing nothing but mario games and third pary games that you can get on the PS3/360/PC LOL

Lems_R_Tools

Q1- will i be able to play every single game (1st party, 3rd Party, Virtual Console games, etc) from the Wii-U's gamepad? or is it only a select few titles, depending if 3rd party devs implement in there games?

Q2- Do you guys know the Max distance you can be from the Wii-U to the Gamepad? (like for example, say my Wii-U is downstairs and i want to bring my Gamepad upstairs to play..will that work) or did they not announce this yet..

Q3- Is the Wii-U the same size of the Wii? (this question has nothing to do with my purchase, im just curious cuz from the pictures i've seen it looks about the same size *width* wise but im not to sure about the *length*)

Thanks in advance =)

LP4EVA2005

Q1 - You will find that WiiU gamepad is the main controller..so all games will be develop around that...tho probably not all will use *all* functions of gamepad. Sadly tho since the gamepad is the main controller now..the wiimote will probably be banish the depth of darkness by 3rd party imo.

As stated gotta wait till Sept 13 for the rest..

1: Not sure about Virutal Console games. But EVERY actual game you buy whether its on a disc or digital from the Wii U store will be able to be played on the controller. That is a point of the system. Has nothing to do with devs. They get to chose what special things you can do with the gamepad for their game but as for playing the game itself on the gamepad all games will be able to do that.

2: 30 feet.

3: Bigger then the Wii but not by alot.

Rayman Legends, and ZombiU would like a word with you. Those are two 3rd party games you wont get. Dont be butt hurt that you will miss out on the next gen of gaming for 2 years till the 720 and PS4 come out. Just cause you think some people will tease you for playing a Nintendo System. F-off troll. Nintendo regains its title as King Of Gaming with the 8th Gen.

:lol: are you seriously going to spend $300+ for a Kids fisher price toy? hope your money is well spent playing nothing but mario games and third pary games that you can get on the PS3/360/PC LOL

Lems_R_Tools

1: Not sure about Virutal Console games. But EVERY actual game you buy whether its on a disc or digital from the Wii U store will be able to be played on the controller. That is a point of the system. Has nothing to do with devs. They get to chose what special things you can do with the gamepad for their game but as for playing the game itself on the gamepad all games will be able to do that.

2: 30 feet.

3: Bigger then the Wii but not by alot.

Master_Of_Fools

Here's what Reggie Fils-Amie said about the feature, during an interview with Kotaku:

"The ability to view and play Wii U games on the GamePad screen rather than on a TV screen is a "capability [that] is there for every game but it's a developer's choice if they want that to be part of the experience." Nintendo calls it Off-TV Play and the feature will likely be flagged on Wii U game boxes."

There are some games that require you to use a TV and GamePad at the same time, some examples include ZombiU, Nintendo Land, Project P-100 and Game & Wario. As you can see; certain games have gameplay designed around two screens, and using one screen would make them nearly unplayable if they aren't designed for it.

Nope disagree.

[QUOTE="Master_Of_Fools"]

1: Not sure about Virutal Console games. But EVERY actual game you buy whether its on a disc or digital from the Wii U store will be able to be played on the controller. That is a point of the system. Has nothing to do with devs. They get to chose what special things you can do with the gamepad for their game but as for playing the game itself on the gamepad all games will be able to do that.

2: 30 feet.

3: Bigger then the Wii but not by alot.

JollyGreenOne

Here's what Reggie Fils-Amie said about the feature, during an interview with Kotaku:

"The ability to view and play Wii U games on the GamePad screen rather than on a TV screen is a "capability [that] is there for every game but it's a developer's choice if they want that to be part of the experience." Nintendo calls it Off-TV Play and the feature will likely be flagged on Wii U game boxes."

There are some games that require you to use a TV and GamePad at the same time, some examples include ZombiU, Nintendo Land, Project P-100 and Game & Wario. As you can see; certain games have gameplay designed around two screens, and using one screen would make them nearly unplayable if they aren't designed for it.

Nope disagree.

[QUOTE="Master_Of_Fools"]

1: Not sure about Virutal Console games. But EVERY actual game you buy whether its on a disc or digital from the Wii U store will be able to be played on the controller. That is a point of the system. Has nothing to do with devs. They get to chose what special things you can do with the gamepad for their game but as for playing the game itself on the gamepad all games will be able to do that.

2: 30 feet.

3: Bigger then the Wii but not by alot.

JollyGreenOne

Here's what Reggie Fils-Amie said about the feature, during an interview with Kotaku:

"The ability to view and play Wii U games on the GamePad screen rather than on a TV screen is a "capability [that] is there for every game but it's a developer's choice if they want that to be part of the experience." Nintendo calls it Off-TV Play and the feature will likely be flagged on Wii U game boxes."

There are some games that require you to use a TV and GamePad at the same time, some examples include ZombiU, Nintendo Land, Project P-100 and Game & Wario. As you can see; certain games have gameplay designed around two screens, and using one screen would make them nearly unplayable if they aren't designed for it.

Nope disagree.

[QUOTE="Master_Of_Fools"]

1: Not sure about Virutal Console games. But EVERY actual game you buy whether its on a disc or digital from the Wii U store will be able to be played on the controller. That is a point of the system. Has nothing to do with devs. They get to chose what special things you can do with the gamepad for their game but as for playing the game itself on the gamepad all games will be able to do that.

2: 30 feet.

3: Bigger then the Wii but not by alot.

JollyGreenOne

Here's what Reggie Fils-Amie said about the feature, during an interview with Kotaku:

"The ability to view and play Wii U games on the GamePad screen rather than on a TV screen is a "capability [that] is there for every game but it's a developer's choice if they want that to be part of the experience." Nintendo calls it Off-TV Play and the feature will likely be flagged on Wii U game boxes."

There are some games that require you to use a TV and GamePad at the same time, some examples include ZombiU, Nintendo Land, Project P-100 and Game & Wario. As you can see; certain games have gameplay designed around two screens, and using one screen would make them nearly unplayable if they aren't designed for it.

Nope disagree.

[QUOTE="JollyGreenOne"]

[QUOTE="Master_Of_Fools"]

1: Not sure about Virutal Console games. But EVERY actual game you buy whether its on a disc or digital from the Wii U store will be able to be played on the controller. That is a point of the system. Has nothing to do with devs. They get to chose what special things you can do with the gamepad for their game but as for playing the game itself on the gamepad all games will be able to do that.

2: 30 feet.

3: Bigger then the Wii but not by alot.

Master_Of_Fools

Here's what Reggie Fils-Amie said about the feature, during an interview with Kotaku:

"The ability to view and play Wii U games on the GamePad screen rather than on a TV screen is a "capability [that] is there for every game but it's a developer's choice if they want that to be part of the experience." Nintendo calls it Off-TV Play and the feature will likely be flagged on Wii U game boxes."

There are some games that require you to use a TV and GamePad at the same time, some examples include ZombiU, Nintendo Land, Project P-100 and Game & Wario. As you can see; certain games have gameplay designed around two screens, and using one screen would make them nearly unplayable if they aren't designed for it.

Q1- will i be able to play every single game (1st party, 3rd Party, Virtual Console games, etc) from the Wii-U's gamepad? or is it only a select few titles, depending if 3rd party devs implement in there games?

Q2- Do you guys know the Max distance you can be from the Wii-U to the Gamepad? (like for example, say my Wii-U is downstairs and i want to bring my Gamepad upstairs to play..will that work) or did they not announce this yet..

Q3- Is the Wii-U the same size of the Wii? (this question has nothing to do with my purchase, im just curious cuz from the pictures i've seen it looks about the same size *width* wise but im not to sure about the *length*)

Thanks in advance =)

LP4EVA2005

Q1 all games will used the wiiU gamepad.... mandatory... its the main controller!

Q2 dont know... youll know after someone has it...a person on this thread said 30feet.

Q3 the wiiU is a little longer...they are almost the same size.