I haven't watched the keynote, so this is just based off what I saw on liveblogs.
Things I like about the WiiU:
- Play a game on the TV, and then play the same game on the controller if needed. Not sure on the range though, same room? House?
- Screen on a controller, especially when it can display something different to the main screen (maps, inventory etc).
- Backwards compatible, but does that include GameCube?
Things I don't like:
- The stupid name. Don't Nintendo learn?
- Size of the controller. I'm sure you could make it smaller and keep the same features. If we can have iPads, then it can be done.
- Attempting motion controls with a fat controller? Err, no.
- Probable cost of extra controllers. The bundle itself may be reasonable (£250?), but another controller will be £100+
Things I'm not sure on:
- HD graphics. Yes, glad you caught up Nintendo, but until there are firm details as to how well WiiU runs, and what resolution etc. then I'll hold judgement. Worried that it'll be current for a few years and then get battered in to the ground by the next Xbox and PlayStation. Yes, I know graphics aren't everything, but they're important.
- Use of Wii accessories. So one person plays with a Wii Remote, and somebody else with the WiiU screen...thing, surely that gives totally different experiences, with one being inferior. Then you go back to the cost of the WiiU controller.
- Games. Okay, we'll get some good first party, but is it going to just do a Wii and end up with shovelware after a while?
Here are two questions...
2) Is there a sensor bar that we need to put above/below our TV? I haven't seen mention of that yet either - curious if anyone knows!
There's one promo shot that clearly shows a sensor bar above the TV. My assumption is that use of Wii controllers still needs this.