Devs: Wii U not up to same level as 360 & PS3

[Kyros]

I don't see how it's in any way possible that the Wii U could be slower. Nintendo isn't that stupid.
Sounds like some kind of propaganda to me.

My thoughts likewise.

I had read that the extra demand of rendering a 'different' part of the game to the controller was a little demanding, and some games that make high use of the controller might not quite get 1080p. But to say it's not up to PS360 standard would be a shame, and even a nail in Nintendo's coffin. Like I say though, I think it's bollocks.


THQ: “WiiU is just alot more powerful than current HD consoles it does 1080p very easy.”

Epic: “It will do things current HD consoles simply cant do its going to be a powerful box.”

Crytek: “WiiU devkits are very powerful,the specs are very good”

Vigil Games: “We had the game at the same level as high end pc version in a matter of days and a few lines of code got the game up and running on tablet in 5 mins.”

EA: “Wii U is not a transitional platform, it is a true next generation system.”


The talk of there not being enough shaders sounds retarded... does the PS3 even have any?

[jebidiah_bill]

The director of Aliens: Colonial Marines at Gearbox seems to think that the Wii U is more powerful than current gen consoles.
http://www.nintendo-gamer.net/2012/0...ines-director/

Also with the Wii U controller, the Nintendo version has the potential to be the most engrossing version of the game!

[Link316]

Yea like i said were comparing Wii U's AMD 4000 series card to x360s whatever kind of custom 1900 card, and PS3s 7900.

Sounds like Wii U's card is quite a bit more powerful, and will also have DX 10 Features.

The rumor of it not being as powerful as this gen just seems dumb.

[Sparafucil]

Sounds like Wii U's card is quite a bit more powerful, and will also have DX 10 Features.

DX10 came out in 2006.

The rumor of it not being as powerful as this gen just seems dumb.

Even still, that's setting the bar rather low, isn't it? Imagine if the 360 were only as powerful as a PS2.

[red_dog007]

Even still, that's setting the bar rather low, isn't it? Imagine if the 360 were only as powerful as a PS2.

Look at the Wii. GFX don't matter. Almost 100 million units later.
The x360/PS3 have graphics, more out of the box functionality, and at least way more third party AAA titles, and they still lag in sales.

[Sparafucil]

Look at the Wii. GFX don't matter. Almost 100 million units later.
The x360/PS3 have graphics, more out of the box functionality, and at least way more third party AAA titles, and they still lag in sales.

And we should care why?

Popularity is a fanboy argument that has no relevance to actual gamers.

[Link316]

DX10 came out in 2006.



Even still, that's setting the bar rather low, isn't it? Imagine if the 360 were only as powerful as a PS2.

I agree with all of this but the point is it would still be better than this gen and makes the article useless.

[NukemNazi]

Look at the Wii. GFX don't matter. Almost 100 million units later.
The x360/PS3 have graphics, more out of the box functionality, and at least way more third party AAA titles, and they still lag in sales.

Can Nintendo get the 3rd party support they need this time around? That's is still a looming issue. Nintendo will make plenty of money on the hardware, and their 1st party games, but without 3rd party support...

I am not saying Nintendo has lost already, but they have to get 3rd support for a more stable ecosystem. Luckily, whether one console is more powerful than the other, the big 3 will be roughly be based on the same PC design, I think. This will make it easier on developers and allow easier bargaining with 3rd parties.

Plus, development costs will go up significantly for Nintendo on their 1st party, which will in turn cause more stress on profit margins and possibly risk management. I don't know if I would look at this console being as cheap as Nintendo has done in the past at the very least the games will be higher. So will Nintendo still be competitive in the market outside their bubble? I don't think they can just brush these problems off this time around.

I do find it hard to believe that the gpu is somehow weaker than what is currently available.

[CrAwL]

Look at the Wii. GFX don't matter. Almost 100 million units later.
The x360/PS3 have graphics, more out of the box functionality, and at least way more third party AAA titles, and they still lag in sales.

hardware sales dont mean ****, when theres no compelling software on the system outside of nintendos own franchises. The wii is a success in hardware sales but fails in third party software. What good is clunky hardware without third party support/games to play it on?

[red_dog007]

And we should care why?

Popularity is a fanboy argument that has no relevance to actual gamers.

Fanboy. Your <--- (that annoy you I hope [yes]) so funny. If only I was a funboy. [rolleyes]


Anyways, wouldn't it be the case that if there was no games for it, or any good games, that the unit wouldn't sell? Why would it matter if a system had ZERO 3rd party games so long as there was enough great 1st party games that sold millions?
Plus if you look at software sales of games over 5 million sold, and games over 1 million sold, seems like Nintendo has a commanding lead.


1st party games is really all that matters really. So many 3rd party titles end up on more than just one system and/or PC. Even Wii gets some of these titles like CoD, Just Dance, etc.