Story by Joey Galvan, Reporter
\nPhoto courtesy of Nintendo<\/p>\n
Nintendo\u2019s Wii U is poised to dominate the gaming console market once again. With Sony\u2019s Playstation 4 and Microsoft\u2019s Xbox 720 at least a year away and likely to be more expensive, the reasonably priced Wii U has a real chance of retail success.<\/p>\n
One of the system\u2019s bragging points is its controller, which features a gorgeous 6.2-inch LCD touch screen, motion controls, a camera and built-in speakers. The controller seems large at first, but it\u2019s light-weight and moves effortlessly during use.<\/p>\n
Generous features such as \u201cWii U Chat,\u201d an internet browser, \u201cNintendo Tvii\u201d (a channel loaded with Nintendo related content) and \u201cNintendo eShop\u201d add to the system\u2019s appeal.<\/p>\n
Transferring content from a previous generation Wii can be completed in about an hour, and the system also features backward compatibility for old Wii games and controllers.<\/p>\n
Two versions of the Wii U are available. The basic unit runs around $300 and the deluxe edition is about $350. The two packages are very similar. The extra money lands you a black console with a controller, a larger hard drive and a few extra peripherals like a stand for the console, a controller charge station and the game \u201cNintendoland.\u201d Since both units contain the LCD controller, either one is a solid choice.<\/p>\n
Playing Nintendo games in high defintion while using an extremely detailed, lightweight LCD controller can be somewhat overwhelming. It\u2019s like nostalgia on steroids. The only real disappointment is the limited library of games. However, that\u2019s bound to change with time.<\/p>\n
Purchasing the Wii U is a no brainer for Nintendo fans, especially diehard Nintendo fanboys like myself. The new Sony or Microsoft console releases could be more powerful, but do yourself a favor and demo a Wii U. Chances are it will quickly draw you in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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