Iwata:Wii-U under powered is a BIG misconception

http://wiiudaily.com/2013/04/iwata-on-wii-u-being-under-powered/

*Edit* The direct transcripts from the conference

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/130425qa/03.html

On the latest Q&A with investors, Iwata answered some very interesting questions including what Nintendo plans to do about third parties, how people conceive the system as under-powered, and so much more.

"Nintendo of Americas new CEO, Satoru Iawata, commented on several Wii U related topics in a recent Q&A session with investors. He spoke about the lack of third party developers and addressed the notion that the Wii U is under-powered.

Iwata said that Nintendo is looking to expand the range of software developers on the Wii U. Recently, the company started offering free Wii U dev kits to third party developers in order to get them on board the Wii U.

He also added that the Wii U now supports the Unity Engine, which has hundreds of thousands of developers around the world, according to Iwata. Nintendo plans on luring some of those developers to the Wii U platform.

When it came to the console specific issues, Iwata acknowledged that many gamers and developers believe that the console is under-powered.

But he doesnt agree with that notion, saying that the Wii U being under-powered is a misconception. He added that Nintendo is working to remedy these misunderstandings.

Finally, Iwata admitted that its hard for Nintendo to convince third party developers to get on board the Wii U in its current state. Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month, Shigeru Miyamoto said that the main objective for Nintendo and the Wii U a this point was to make it more stable."

Wait until E3...

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Lawl, who actually reads Wi-

inb4lolwiiudaily. simomate

Damnit.

Obviously not as powerful as the PS4, I bet everyone will be amazed once the new 3D Mario and Zelda are shown off, as well as more of Project X and Retro's titles.

That "try to lure" third parties line just calls to mind an image of Reggie driving an inconspicuous white van, with a bag of candy.darkspineslayer

Then he shakes a small bag, gently smiles and says "my candy is ready."

That "try to lure" third parties line just calls to mind an image of Reggie driving an inconspicuous white van, with a bag of candy.darkspineslayer

But I gotta agree that the negativity surrounding the system is whats hurting it the most.  Especially from third party support.

Lawl, who actually reads Wi-

[QUOTE="simomate"]inb4lolwiiudaily. ChubbyGuy40

Obviously not as powerful as the PS4, I bet everyone will be amazed once the new 3D Mario and Zelda are shown off, as well as more of Project X and Retro's titles.

pretty much what I've been expecting from the Wii U ever since hearing about it. 

wiipoo

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"]That "try to lure" third parties line just calls to mind an image of Reggie driving an inconspicuous white van, with a bag of candy.THE_DRUGGIE

Then he shakes a small bag, gently smiles and says "my candy is ready."

[QUOTE="BPoole96"]How about Nintendo shows us instead of telling us. Wii U has been out for 6 months and nothing has surpassed the best looking 7th gen games.

Yep This. 

"Under-powered" is a relative term. A NES isn't under-powered if you're happy with only NES-level games for eternity.

They probably think it's perfectly reasonable, but if it's not on par with competing machines, it's going to be in the same spot as the Wii.

How about Nintendo shows us instead of telling us. Wii U has been out for 6 months and nothing has surpassed the best looking 7th gen games.BPoole96

Iwata:Wii-U under powered is a BIG misconception mexicangordo

I have a funny feeling I can already predict the response to the OP from other users in this thread. The WiiU is not as weak as the 360/PS3, but it's stronger than them(most likely 2X stronger).

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

I have a funny feeling I can already predict the response to the OP from other users in this thread. The WiiU is not as weak as the 360/PS3, but it's stronger than them(most likely 2X stronger).

super600

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

mexicangordo

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"]That "try to lure" third parties line just calls to mind an image of Reggie driving an inconspicuous white van, with a bag of candy.THE_DRUGGIE

Then he shakes a small bag, gently smiles and says "my candy is ready."

I'm not very good at Photoshop, but this'll have to do.

[spoiler] [/spoiler]

What does that mean, "re-launch"?simomate

Basically remarket, so that means have a bunch of big events and aggressive advertisements with the original launch lineup plus what'll be around/coming out around that time. Maybe put out some new colors and bundles as well. It's what they did for the 3DS.

How about Nintendo shows us instead of telling us. Wii U has been out for 6 months and nothing has surpassed the best looking 7th gen games.BPoole96

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

simomate

I'm sure there will be some great looking games on the system, but it will be relatively under-powered very soon.

[QUOTE="simomate"][QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

mexicangordo

[QUOTE="super600"]

I have a funny feeling I can already predict the response to the OP from other users in this thread. The WiiU is not as weak as the 360/PS3, but it's stronger than them(most likely 2X stronger).

Cranler

The table controller is really expensive.

But he doesnt agree with that notion, saying that the Wii U being under-powered is a misconception. He added that Nintendo is working to remedy these misunderstandings

 

 

mexicangordo

Iwata to everything :

Please understand !

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

But he doesnt agree with that notion, saying that the Wii U being under-powered is a misconception. He added that Nintendo is working to remedy these misunderstandings

 

 

Caseytappy

Iwata to everything :

Please understand !

"wait for E3"

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

mexicangordo

The 3DS wasn't in the position that the Wii U is, even before the price cut. There was nothing risky about the idea of a more powerful DS, and nothing too threatening about the Vita. They just mishandled it in the early going, and later made good.

Whereas the Wii U's most deep-rooted problem is that it might not have a place in this hardware cycle, since it doesn't directly compete with Sony or Microsoft and it can't just repeat the successes of the Wii. What they need in the long term is an identity.

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

Cherokee_Jack

The 3DS wasn't in the position that the Wii U is, even before the price cut. There was nothing risky about the idea of a more powerful DS, and nothing too threatening about the Vita. They just mishandled it in the early going, and later made good.

Whereas the Wii U's most deep-rooted problem is that it might not have a place in this hardware cycle, since it doesn't directly compete with Sony or Microsoft and it can't just repeat the successes of the Wii. What they need in the long term is an identity.

[QUOTE="THE_DRUGGIE"]

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"]That "try to lure" third parties line just calls to mind an image of Reggie driving an inconspicuous white van, with a bag of candy.ChubbyGuy40

Then he shakes a small bag, gently smiles and says "my candy is ready."

I'm not very good at Photoshop, but this'll have to do.

[QUOTE="Cranler"][QUOTE="super600"]

I have a funny feeling I can already predict the response to the OP from other users in this thread. The WiiU is not as weak as the 360/PS3, but it's stronger than them(most likely 2X stronger).

super600

The table controller is really expensive.

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

Cherokee_Jack

The 3DS wasn't in the position that the Wii U is, even before the price cut. There was nothing risky about the idea of a more powerful DS, and nothing too threatening about the Vita. They just mishandled it in the early going, and later made good.

Whereas the Wii U's most deep-rooted problem is that it might not have a place in this hardware cycle, since it doesn't directly compete with Sony or Microsoft and it can't just repeat the successes of the Wii. What they need in the long term is an identity.

Wii-U has no "deep rooted issue" imo, simply put, it was a rushed system.  Plain and simple, Nintendo had no clear marketing plan past the holiday launch, and only envisioned a launch window, which never truly materialized even to this day.  It was a mis-handled rushed console.

The wiiu is underpowered and IWATA is full of it.      Its not underpowered in the sense that it competes and beats the 360/ps3 handidly in graphics, But nobody is going to settle for a supposed next gen gaming machine which lacks titles and only barely beats the 360/ps3. 

This  iwata guy is a big troll. Let him sing that same chorus next year about the wii u not being underpowered when the worst version of Watch Dogs for the next gen consoles is the WII U.    

Nintendo said f-u to many 3rd party developers when the WII was in its bubble, because the hardware was a piece of shit yet it was selling like hotcakes to the ignorants.  Now the ignorants are less ignorant of the fact the WII sucks for multiplat games due to crap hardware hence nobody is going to buy wii u for anything but nintendo games.    And if the nintendo games arent coming/good. That platform is going to be the next gamecube, possibility even worst after ps4/720 takes away all the little left hype the wii u even has if any at all. 

I dunno, I'd go into that van. What's the worst that could happen?

Teufelhuhn

No 8GDDR5, duh.

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]

I dunno, I'd go into that van. What's the worst that could happen?

ChubbyGuy40

No 8GDDR5, duh.

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

charizard1605

The 3DS wasn't in the position that the Wii U is, even before the price cut. There was nothing risky about the idea of a more powerful DS, and nothing too threatening about the Vita. They just mishandled it in the early going, and later made good.

Whereas the Wii U's most deep-rooted problem is that it might not have a place in this hardware cycle, since it doesn't directly compete with Sony or Microsoft and it can't just repeat the successes of the Wii. What they need in the long term is an identity.

The third party titles never mattered for the 3DS. Even with the third party support the highest selling titles are all first party. The reason why the 3DS is doing well is because it actually has Nintendo games unlike the Wii U, which has 1 notable one (and it's NSMB), and one notable one on the horizen (Pikmin 3). 3DS has seen a starfox game, a Zelda game, a 3D and 2D Mario game, a Paper Mario game, and even Fire Emblem and Luigi's Mansion. Not to mention the E-shop games and the fact that, the 3DS has a new Zelda and Pokemon game just on the horizen while the Wii U seemingly has nothing.

Nintendo just needs to pack on the Nintendo game and bring in more of the "Wii" titles.

No wait let me out, it was mistake! :cry:

Teufelhuhn

Escape?

[spoiler] [/spoiler]

Damnit, Photoshop is fun. Need to get back to video games.

its unfair to categorize the Wii-U as something that "doesn't directly compete with Sony or MS.  What does that even mean these days?  Let alone, we have no idea what MS or Sony or even Nintendo's long term console plans at this point.

mexicangordo

We can extrapolate well enough. Unless Microsoft becomes all about Kinect and exclusive TV shows, and drops everything else (they won't) they will be in the same online multiplayer-oriented, DLC-friendly space as Sony, and combined with the probable power gap between PS4/Xbox and Wii U, that pushes MS/Sony farther away to focus on one-upping each other, while Nintendo is off mostly doing their own thing.

eh....hmmm ok

[QUOTE="mexicangordo"]

"Nintendo is working on re-vitalizing the Wii U this Summer and Fall. Earlier this month,"

I think with this quote alone pretty much garentees that the rumors of a Wii-U "re-launch" is gonna happen sometime around E3.  The 3DS had a very successful re-launch,  I can see something similiar for the Wii U (minus the price cut.)

simomate

See 3DS and PS3 and heck even the Xbox 360. 

Redesigns and Price Cuts are pretty much "Re-Launching" type of moves.

Microsoft showed in 2010 a Brand New Xbox Slim that everyone in the audience got and it was unveild like it was a completely "New" console, but it was just an Xbox 360 in a new skin.

Sony pretty much did the same thing with the PS3 Slim. oddly enough the System started doing better after that reveil.

The 3DS had a similar Relaunch with the Early Price Cut. Just like the PS3, it saw a boost in sales.

Go on Nintendo, 3rd e3's a charm. SHOW US TEH POWAH.

With the Wii U being roughly 2-3x as powerful as the PS3/360, I'm happy. I personally never thought it was underpowered. Now, put it next to the later generation games that will be out on the PS4 and I guarantee you that you are going to see some very big differences if developers take advantage of the PS4. But, in terms of Nintendo titles and third parties as well as the overall power of the Wii U, I'm happy with it. I don't need 3 Consoles that are monster behemoths. Though I am very happy that PS4 is going to be that behemoth. I'm excited for what Sony and Nintendo have to offer. MS too if that Always online thing isn't true...