Drexl

You would need a USB ethernet adapter if you happen to use a wired internet connection.

As for a hard drive, there is only about 25GB of usable space on the system so you may need to get one at some point, especially if you download a lot of big indie games like Trine 2 and Giana Sisters. I wouldn't do it right away though.

Of course a major difference is that the Wii U games have more traditional controls rather than the motion controls that dominated the Wii. Although the Wii peripherals are compatible, most games use the new GamePad. The only games that really use it now are those that depend on MC like the Just Dance series. You can also get a very traditional "Pro" controller to use for extra players.

Supermallet

If you're looking to buy a Wii U I'm looking to sell.

Nazgul

I'm going to pick up MK8 tomorrow, but I'm unsure what method to grab it with. Do I go physical and get the wheel that Target is offering or should I just download it and grab a wheel another time? (do I even need one?)

Space is not an issue as I only have WWHD on my internal storage and I have a 1TB drive attached.

Michael Corvin

The wheel is for toddlers, IMO.

Supermallet

I always go physical in case I need to sell it later.

Moopher

Saw Nintendo post the GameCube controller adapter for Wii U today specifically for Super Smash Bros. thought that was kind of cool and very unexpected.



http://www.nintendolife.com/news/201...pter_for_wii_u

Also, I'm getting pretty pumped for Mario Kart 8, it's been a while since I've used my Wii U for anything other than NES Remix.

Brent L

Anyone interested in the free game download code? I have the three big titles and I just don't seem to care about Wii Party U at all. I don't know what to ask for, $30 Paypal maybe? I don't know. Just tossing it out there. Let me know.

MK8 is freakin' amazing btw. The surround sound is fantastic as well!

chess

WiiU is really killing it for exclusives in 2014 with Mario Kart, Smash Bros, DKC, Bayonetta, X and Sonic.

Imagine if they had spent that tablet money on even slightly more powerful hardware and had some third party support.

DVDChris

Alright so which controller is everyone using for Mario Kart. Wondering if I should get the Pro Controller while it's on sale at Best Buy this week.

BBEANLPHIE

Anyone else having issue connecting to online multi on mario kart 8? I have tried maybe 15x and have got into 2 games so far. Each time I chose either worldwide or regional and it searches for a game it goes to error 118-0516 or 118-0502 and it fails.

Bacon

I'll give you 20
Assuming the code is transferable

Michael Corvin

You can only register one copy of a game per account, IIRC.

Moopher

Just went to grab a copy from Target and they were out, guess my preorder card for MK8 is worthless. I'll have to go try dig up a copy tomorrow hopefully.

Adam Tyner

Geez, don't try redeeming those codes on Club Nintendo anytime soon. That free game promo has reduced it to smoldering rubble.

slop101

re: Mario Kart 8 - I'd like to turn down the music and change a couple of the buttons, but I can't seem to find any sort of options menu - anyone?

Adam Tyner

Cannot get over how insanely fun Mario Kart 8 is. I think it might've unseated Double Dash as my favorite in the series. (I have to admit to not being crazy about Mario Kart 7 or Mario Kart Wii.)

Goldberg74

Every Target store I went to today only had copies for those who pre-ordered. Those without preorders have to come back on Monday to see if they got anymore.

I'm going to wait until Monday… and if they don't have anymore then another store will get my business.

chuckd21

Yep, what a disaster that site is right now.

chuckd21

Noooooooope.

slop101

Man, in this day and age, to not offer a standard options menu just for some simple tweaking of sound and buttons is pretty pathetic.

Michael Corvin

But there is a giant horn button! That's all you need!

Brent L

I'd do that. I just sent you a PM.

Brent L

I just tried out the YouTube video upload thing for a replay. I smiled at the ending of this one. Take that DK!

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Michael Corvin

Nice.

Popped mine in last night. First race played the rubberband AI was in full effect. Guess nothing has changed in a decade. I was leading by a wide margin on the last leg of the third lap and get nailed by a red shell followed by a green shell. No biggie, I recover and get up to speed and get nailed by a blue shell. By this time the pack has caught up and then I'm nailed by a bob-omb and I sit spinning in my kart watching them all pass me. wtf?

The gameplay itself is great, the game is gorgeous in HD, but the lack of options, stats/data tracking, leveling is just so far behind where it should be. It's so frustrating that they evolve so minimally.

RichC2

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