No no, I don't have a Wii U. But, that in itself is strange. Going all the way back to the PS2, I've bought each new console as it first came out, either on launch day or a month or so after. The Wii U is breaking this trend.
I think there's three things about the Wii U launch that's rubbing wrong. The first is that there isn't single game I want to play on it. The second is that my older model TV only has one HDMI port (proudly hooked to my PS3) and lastly, even if I wanted a Wii U, there's no place that have any for sale. Still, these were factors I've encountered before, and never have they stopped me. I waited 8 hours in front of a Walmart in freezing October weather to get a PS2 and what did I play on it? Summoner. So much for launch games I want to play. And additional cable investments haven't stopped me before either. Remember when the Xbox and PS2 both came packed in with AV cables?? Of all things. Yet I shelled out a small fortune for the then rare PS3, and more money for an additional HDMI cable. And availability? In truth, there are plenty of Wii Us out there, if you don't mind the white regular edition. Personally, I'm not desperate enough to go that far.
For the first time in a long time, there's a console launch that is just so ho-hum and unexciting. It's happened before, but for handhelds. The 3DS and the Vita didn't have the biggest hype and I didn't want either at launch day. But lo and behold I bought them anyway.
My point is that if I desperately wanted a Wii U, even if it's the special edition black version, I would probably have one by now. I just never made too much effort. That said, if some Gamestop employee tells me they have black Wii Us in stock, I'd probably flash the credit card. But I'm also not making it happen. For instance, I was in an EB today for lunch and didn't even bother asking the clerk if they have any Wii Us. They most likely don't, but it never hurts right?
I guess it's just being burned by Nintendo all these years. The Wii wasn't a very good machine. And if it wasn't for stuff like the two Zeldas, Last Story and Xenoblade that thing is a total right off. Actually, if I can only name four good games for it, it still is!
*sigh* I dunno. This is a meandering blog, but I'm still just trying to decide. Maybe writing about it helps. Do I want one? Do I not want one? Right now I just don't know. The only thing I know for sure is this. There is absolutely nothing I want to play on it right now, so if I get it, it would only be for the one factor of actually having it. And is that worth it?
I just can't decide....
Even though this is quite late, I'm going to say No. It is not worth getting something just for the sake of getting it. You gotta really want it, especially because it's quite pricey.
ReplyDeleteThere is really no point in buying a console unless you have games to play on it.
The decision has been made now. In the end, I did want a Wii U. And the only reason for that is... nothing except that I want one. So sad, I know, but it isn't a decision to regret. From the 360 down to the Vita, getting a system early was always the right thing to do because in the end it always works out and the games get enjoyed. I'm fairly certain the Wii U will end similarily. I mean, look at the Vita? I'm rather surprised at how many games I've truly enjoyed on it. This despite how the machine is being bashed left right and centre. Am I trying to justify the Wii U purchase? Yes. But I also think the justification is sound when there are no regrets.
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