Talk:Wii U/Archive 2

Nintendo Stream?
This and this "Finally, Nintendo is considering naming the console Stream, though it is potentially one of several names currently being vetted by the company." (from second article)

Does this mean we should change the article name to "Stream"? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.60.20.179 (talk • contribs)
 * "Nintendo is considering naming the console Stream, though it is potentially one of several names currently being vetted by the company."
 * No, we should not move the article. It is simply a new nickname. Unless most sources start addressing it by that name, or Nintendo confirms it, that should not replace "Project Cafe". Blake (Talk·Edits) 21:44, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Blake is correct. Although, I will note that it is more than a nickname, it is actually a possible selection for the official name of the final product of the console. Nintendo more than likely won't use that name, though it could happen. It's much safer to stick with the codename, Project Cafe, since it is the official codename of the project, according to many sources. MeleeDude (talk) 06:34, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

Contested Delete
The existance of 'Project Cafe' has now been confirmed in Nintendos latest finacial report. The new hardware is expected to debut at E3: http://kotaku.com/#!5795241/nintendo-confirms-wii-successor LearnedRobb (talk) 09:56, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
 * I went ahead and archived the misplaced and now moot deletion threads. Safiel (talk) 17:18, 25 April 2011 (UTC)

Backward Compatibility
Can someone present an actual reference for this, because I am not seeing anything definitive on the Gamecube controller stuff. Thegreyanomaly (talk) 02:57, 26 April 2011 (UTC) NVM, found sources, put them in as references Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:00, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Well... even though Nintendo has confirmed the existence of a future console, there are still unconfirmed rumors. GameCube compatibility is one of them. It has not been confirmed by Nintendo, and your sources only cite 01net.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 03:10, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

Few years after the Wii has released
I think the year when rumors have started was 2008, but I don't have the proper source (I don't think this counts). SWFlash 21:33, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that definitely doesn't count. If you can find a real, reliable source about it, then perhaps it could be added, but comments on "Mariowiki" by random users definitely doesn't count.  Sergecross73   msg me   03:17, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

Nintendo Feel?
There's yet another rumor that the new console will be named the "Nintendo Feel." Link It is notable or what? --ThomasO1989 (talk) 23:18, 2 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I guess it's worth a mention as an alternate name, although an IP has already added it.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 01:33, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

Official name
When will the official name of this console be revealed?? Georgia guy (talk) 15:42, 3 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Come on, read the actual article. Also, WP:NOTAFORUM. Sergecross73   msg me   15:45, 3 May 2011 (UTC)
 * The article itself says June 7-9 will be the time info should be revealed, but it doesn't reference the official name as something that will be revealed. Georgia guy (talk) 15:48, 3 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Wouldn't you think that "info" would include the name?  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 16:43, 3 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Perhaps that makes sense. Georgia guy (talk) 17:59, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

This section has discussed info on improving the article to include when the name of this console will be revealed. And when the day is reached, the article can be moved to its new title. Georgia guy (talk) 12:41, 22 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I feel that this question was asked for personal reasons, as opposed to wanting to improve the article. I mean, how does knowing when the name will be revealed help in any way? This is still a violation of NOTAFORUM. However, since we've already had a little discussion about it, it's better to just leave it here, archive it later, and be done with it.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 13:50, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

Should we include the rumored picture?
As seen here. MegaSchmoo (talk) 13:09, 4 May 2011 (UTC)
 * No, because that is a leaked picture that may or may not be the real deal. Wikipedia does not take chances. Just wait a month until E3. Blake (Talk·Edits) 13:11, 4 May 2011 (UTC)
 * No, not only because of what Blake said, but also because there's a ton of them floating around the internet, mostly assumeably fake or not final. Best to just keep them all off... Sergecross73   msg me   13:14, 4 May 2011 (UTC)


 * No (as above), unless it is discussed as part of rumours etc (probably not notable on its own anyway). Also, the image is supposedly of the SDK, which is likely to differ significantly in design compared to the consumer model, even if the pic is real.  Alphathon  /'æl.f'æ.θɒn/ ( talk ) 13:34, 4 May 2011 (UTC)


 * OK, i'd just seen many articles showing it and thought it might be big enough to put on the article. I wanted to ask because I'm a new user and I don't want to make any major edits unless I know I should. Thanks. MegaSchmoo (talk) 13:59, 4 May 2011 (UTC)
 * That is the way to do it. Thanks for checking others opinions first. Sergecross73   msg me   14:02, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

Include the finalized picture, not the rumored picture linked above. Many press shots found here: http://www.reviewsonq.com/2011/06/wii-u-official-press-shots-for-your-viewing-pleasure/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.237.216.183 (talk) 04:41, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

IGN Content
I've seen a bunch of content on IGN.com concerning specualation about the Wii's successor. Should we reference it, or has this already been done? (Sorry, I usually don't go through the source list when reading articles here on Wikipedia.) The IGN crew also built a prototype "Wii 2". How much of this content has been integrated into the article? How much speculation would the Wikipedians constructing this article consider excessive as pertaining to article mentions?

BCG999 Out.  (talk) 17:30, 27 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Personally, I wouldn't spend a whole lot of time on the speculation because, in less than 2 weeks, it's expected to be formally announced, and once that happens, a vast majority of the speculation will just be trimmed out. But that's just my opinion, there's no policy saying you have to do that or anything... Sergecross73   msg me   20:18, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

Low Importance?
Why is this Low Importance? How is E3 2011 High Importance, yet a next gen console is Low Importance? Logan The Master (talk) 02:25, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * According to WikiProject Video games/Assessment it should end up falling under high at least. (Major and significant video game platforms and hardware recognized via the "top" history articles e.g. Xbox 360, Nintendo 64) -- sss333  (talk) 08:17, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Perhaps it was put at "low" because the article, and all possible content known at this moment, are 99% sourced rumors? Or maybe not. I do agree it should be at least "high". In the next few days this article will likely go through a ton of changes, and this should probably be one of them... Sergecross73   msg me   12:33, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * As an unreleased console, it has had no effect on the industry, thus "low". Once it's released, it will be "mid", as it will almost certainly sell well enough to be of consequence. If it has a major effect on the industry like the N64, it will jump to "high". "Top" is reserved for larger-scale articles- like one on video game consoles as a whole- so it should never get marked as such. -- Pres N  22:53, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * "As an unreleased console, it has had no effect on the industry"
 * When the PS2 and the Xbox were unreleased the hype they created still had the effect of destroying sales of the Dreamcast. Even though unreleased the Wii U is still influencing the industry in ways such as drawing developers(like Ubisoft) towards Nintendo for the first time in their histories. It is almost completely certain to reach high importance anyways.AerobicFox (talk) 07:30, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Semi-lock article?
Would it be a good idea to semi-lock the article to prevent unregistered users from making changes before any announcements are made at E3 within the half-hour? Spitfire19 T/C 12:22, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * That's not a bad idea. This article will probably get a fair bit of interest very soon. -- Dorsal  Axe  15:42, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Do it NOW. Vandals out in force. --Pennstatephil (talk) 17:07, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Controller or console?
A lot of people have this question, indeed it is a NEW Console, we could use this picture as a reference?: http://wii.ign.com/articles/117/1173549p1.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.118.12.101 (talk) 17:46, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from 77.179.161.77, 7 June 2011
Why are some people still writing ATI Radeon, because that Company doesn't exist anymore since 2006 and it is an AMD Radeon.

77.179.161.77 (talk) 18:35, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * ❌. You weren't even asking for anything...  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 19:02, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Nintendo E3 Press Kit
http://press.nintendo.com/E32011/

Username: E32011 Password: nintendo — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.33.228.26 (talk) 19:07, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Except... this was intended for the press, and not Wikipedia. Can we even use this?  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 16:30, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

high-density Disc
what is this exactly? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.76.62.214 (talk) 19:31, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

I'm guessing it could be based on Blu-Ray tech, but we'll probably never know for sure until we get closer to release. Nintenboy01 (talk) 23:34, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

information density 71.192.108.214 (talk) 23:51, 7 June 2011 (UTC)


 * High density = HD
 * It looks like they're using their own format(proprietary), probably to avoid piracy.AerobicFox (talk) 07:35, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

It's HD
I believe the wii U is hd, but it says it's not in the article?! http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/07/wii-u-is-1080p-has-hdmi-out-internal-flash-memory-sd-and-usb/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jw12321 (talk • contribs) 20:15, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * The link you gave says: As mentioned during the presser, the console will output games in high definition,. The SD referred to in the article is refering to the memory sticks, not "Standard Definition".  Sergecross73   msg me   20:35, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Codenamed "Project Cafe"? Is it official?
The current opening part of the page reads "The Nintendo Wii U (codenamed Project Café) is the name for Nintendo's upcoming video game console and successor to the Wii. It is an eighth generation video game console.[2] The system is expected to be released in 2012 and was unveiled at Nintendo's Press Conference at E3 2011 on June 7, 2011. It features a new controller which can continue gameplay even when the TV is off. It will be compatible with all Wii games and will also feature motion control, along with video chat. Internet browsing is also promised."

Do we have a source confirming Nintendo has addressed the console officially as "Project Café"? As much as the rumours seemed to be correct on how the "New Controller" functions, I don't recall a source from Nintendo using that name. Even in the case of the Wii, we had Nintendo using the name "Revolution" officially for a period, even at big events. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 161.73.45.19 (talk) 21:03, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I was wondering the same thing, and I am pretty positive it was just a rumor, i'm not saying it wasn't true, but there isn't any proof really. TheBradford   msg Bradford  01:29, 9 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Not to mention, this is another one of those things where, much like all the past names of the PS Vita, (NGP, PSP2, etc.) with all the news all across the internet about the new name, people really won't need notes like that, they're far more likely to know of it by its real name. Kind of like how the intro to the Gamecube article isn't "The Gamecube, aka Project Dolphin, was the..." Sergecross73   msg me
 * If the name was official, it could be moved to the Pre-announcement section. Diego Moya (talk) 08:31, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Spruce58052, 8 June 2011
Under the heading "E3 2011 Unveiling," the mentioned "Super Smash Brothers" should be stylized as "Super Smash Bros." because that is how every title in the series appears, and because the article cited also writes it that way.

Spruce Woodway (talk) 00:57, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * ✅.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 01:12, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Wii U games category
I've created a category for confirmed Wii U games. DJ Magician Man (talk) 01:48, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

A Wiki page list of Wii U games should also be created. Richiekim (talk) 03:19, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Wrong Controller spec
"6.2 inch touchpad"

Please fix, it's a 6.2 inch touchscreen, not a touchpad. A 6.2 inch touchpad wouldn't be as much fun! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Boopop (talk • contribs) 08:50, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * ✅.Diego Moya (talk) 13:26, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

The 8th generation problem
In short, for now, do not put "8th generation" in there, because there is currently no consensus as far as if that term, or the generations in general, conform to wikipedia policies of verifibility and no original research. Also, I'm going to consolidate all the generation sections from this talk page under this too, as they are across different sections and not really appropriate titled... Sergecross73  msg me   15:44, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Also, if you're unhappy with that explanation, here's an extremely detailed discussion showing that people can't come to an agreement on this yet Sergecross73   msg me   15:51, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Wii U Generation pt 1
There's an HTML comment saying "leave blank until consensus is reached". What is this opposed to writing?? Georgia guy (talk) 17:53, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
 * There has been extensive discussion on this w/o any consensus. In short, some are fine with the way the "generations" are labeled, while others feel that it's wrong and violates wikipedia's policy on original research, as it's relatively rare that reliable sources actually refer to the generations by number. There's a host of other issues too. Perhaps someone else will offer the link to past discussions on it. Sergecross73   msg me   18:05, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Do you mean, there should be consensus on whether to write "eighth generation"?? Georgia guy (talk) 18:07, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes. Unless a consensus is reached, "eighth generation" will not be used anywhere on Wikipedia. Blake (Talk·Edits) 18:25, 9 May 2011 (UTC)
 * It's more like 7.5 generation anyway. It stands at the same place than Xbox 360+Kinnect and PS3+Move. Diego Moya (talk) 22:50, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * If you're going purely by technical specs, then the Wii stands in the same place as the PS2 and Xbox, but it's still in the seventh generation. The Dreamcast came out 2 years before the PS2, and it's considered sixth generation (alongside the Xbox and GameCube, which were 3 years after the Dreamcast). The speculation for the Xbox 360 and PS3 successors are pegging them at 2014, two years after the Wii U is expected. Surely you can't say that the Wii U doesn't deserve to be the first in the eighth generation of home consoles. NintendoTim (talk) 00:15, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Except that we can't just go by technical specs, because we'll still be doing original research.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 01:11, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * It's not so much that it "doesn't deserve to be called 8th gen. It's more like, at no point in ANY E3 reports, has anyone called it literally, word for word, "8th gen". Sergecross73   msg me   15:39, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

This article seems to have id software president implying the wii U is less powerful than 360 and ps3 - going against other reports I've seen. Added in in case it's of interest to this debate: http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/118/1186239p1.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by Flatronal (talk • contribs) 16:26, 6 August 2011 (UTC)

Wii U generation pt 2
Nintendo confirmed that the console is the successor to the Wii, which is 7th gen. That makes this 8th gen. It's literally that simple. This is like doubting that your child is part of the next generation of your family. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.188.79.100 (talk) 22:57, 3 June 2011 (UTC)
 * It's not that simple. I've informed you on your talk page.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 23:02, 3 June 2011 (UTC)
 * As Stick Man says, if it were "literally that simple", then there wouldn't be tons of discussion debating it. Sergecross73   msg me   17:20, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Should this system really be considered an 8th generation console? The controller is innovative and the system is a giant leap forward for Nintendo in terms of computing power, but it seems like a current generation Nintendo Console that is meant to properly compete with the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3. I understand that naturally the argument could be made that Nintendo's Wii sold over 70 million units, and was competitive at the time, but this new system just doesn't seem like it is innovative enough to be considered a true 8th generation gaming system. I'm not sure how familiar any of you are with fighter aircraft, but they use a generation system similar to video game consoles. The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lighting II are both considered to be true Fifth Generation jets. Improvements have been made to the F-15 aircraft to utilize some of the fifth generation components from these jets, which leads to its designation as a 4.5 generation aircraft. The point of my aircraft analogy is that while the Wii U introduces new functions for a game console, it is not revolutionary enough to be considered an eight generation system, its more like a 7.5 generation. Is anyone in agreeance with my comments, and in favor or labeling it as such? -- George 7 June 2011. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.120.213.207 (talk) 18:05, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

This is not an 8th gen console until there are journalists that specifically call it as such. "Next-gen" is not sufficient. --M ASEM (t) 20:32, 7 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Labeling things in half generations you've made up entirely on your own is even worse original research. Quite certain no reliable sources have been defining half-generations... Sergecross73   msg me   00:36, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Really now? I suggest you go and do some research on half generations sir. If you were referring to the lack of sources for video game consoles having half generations, then yes you correct, hence why i was suggesting it. Fighter jet aircraft like i used in the analogy are labeled in half generations (although I'm not sure if this is done in an official capacity). - George 8 June 2011 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.77.6.190 (talk) 14:40, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I was definitely referring to video games. Sergecross73   msg me   14:43, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * What do half-generations with aircraft have anything to do with half-generations in video games? Your analogy is invalid. It's still original research if you can't find a source.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 15:12, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Alright Alright, my aircraft analogy was not the best example. Do you guys consider this to be a true "eighth" generation console though? I don't think that it is a seventh generation console, but I'm still hesitant to call it a generation 8 console. Maybe I'm just not understanding how consoles are classified. - George 8 June 2011

As explained earlier, the Wii technically was "6th generation" graphics wise, but is considered 7th gen because of the Wii Remote. Since the Wii U uses a new control scheme, it could be argued that that alone would make it 8th gen. Also, there are reports that the Wii U is more powerful than the 360 & PS3. Richiekim (talk) 17:47, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * To both George and Richie, as I was saying above at the very beginning of this overall section, part of the problem is how generations are defined, with different sources having different defintions, and part of the problem is the fact that, while the term "generation" is used, its very rare for reliable sources to number them as such. No articles from IGN say "WiiU is 8th gen." No developers are saying "We can't wait for Sony's 8th gen system to be revealed". And as such, it seems silly to represent it as such on wikipedia...  Sergecross73   msg me   17:56, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree completely. Maybe it should just labeled as the successor to Nintendo's Wii. It might be easier to label its proper generation closer to the time of the consoles release, since more information should be available by then. - George 8 June 2011.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.120.213.207 (talk) 18:01, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * The controller is not innovative in the least. It is essentially just the exact same as how the PSP is usable as a controller with the PS3. *Which just lends credibility to your "7.5 generation" claim. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.95.21.149 (talk) 22:51, 9 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Actually, it is essentially just the same as how the PSP is usable as a PS3 controller. The only difference really is a slightly larger screen and an extra analog stick (which the NGP adds) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.95.21.149 (talk) 23:02, 9 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Did you...mean to write that response right here? Sergecross73   msg me   23:13, 9 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Again, no original research, which means the whole half-generation thing. And for the record, you are oversimplifying the difference between the Wii U controller and using a PSP to play a PS3. But a discussion on the innovative-ness of the controller should not be discussed here, since this page isn't a forum.
 * "NO, you're wrong, but we shouldn't discuss it here" REALLY? because that seems like EXACTLY what we are discussing here. You say I'm oversimplifying it. How so? I actually thought I was doing the exact opposite and making the differences sound larger than they actually are.174.95.21.149 (talk) 08:17, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Alright. First, let's go over the obvious. (And I'll be comparing the controller to the PSP-3000, if you don't have another model in mind. I'll also be leaving the PSVita out of this comparison for now.) Like you said, the controller has two analog sticks. The controller, unlike the PSP, also has a camera, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, two extra shoulder buttons, and a big touchscreen. Like I said, the obvious. Now for Remote Play. It's no secret that we've used portable systems as controllers in the past. The PSP could do it, and even the DS could do it. But with the Wii U, it's not just the console sending its media out to a handheld. While the console is running one thing, it's streaming something completely different to the controller.
 * ... When you first read about it, it doesn't sound like much. Hell, I half-doubted myself when I was typing this. But you have to let your imagination run with it to see why people are raving about its innovative-ness. I mean, the DS just had an extra screen that was also a touchscreen. That was essentially it. But then there was a bunch of cool stuff developers made using that one, extra screen. And it looks like the same goes for the Wii U.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk]  14:16, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Oh, and when making talk page comments, don't just insert them between stuff people have already said. Put it at the bottom of a section.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 23:24, 9 June 2011 (UTC)
 * No, I wrote it it response to two seperate posts.174.95.21.149 (talk) 08:15, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Regardless, "174.95.21.149", none of what you said has any bearing whether or not "Wii U is 8th gen" because it's all your original thoughts, none of it is coming from reliable sources like wikipedia requires... Sergecross73   msg me   14:40, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
 * And that includes defining generation by what a system's tech specs are.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 17:45, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

Every new generation of consoles doesn't have to be a revolution. Sometimes it's enough to change the medium on to which the games are stored. If generations are to be defined as "whatever" and a half where are the definition of a generations about tho end then? Are each console worth being defined as their own generation? It is not easy the be a purist in this case but that is simply not the point. The description of each generation should be regarded as a guidance for further reading rather than an attempt to cover every detail regardless of its importance. Each generation can consist (but not necessarily) of roughly comparable technical solutions but the consoles lifetime have to be considered as well. What about if there will be a totally new type of technology that would show up to be very interesting and fun to use but technologically underpowered compared the consoles of its time? Would it be considered to be of a lesser generation then? I would say, lets have a go and call everything after it previous generation for the 8th generation. Only the future can tell if it was a god choice or not. If it needs to be redefined later on then lets do it! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.255.204.234 (talk) 17:03, 11 June 2011 (UTC)
 * ... Nice try, but the topic is not what "generation" means, but whether or not the whole generation thing is one big piece of original information. And your definition is your own original idea, and likely won't be used. Sorry.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 17:31, 11 June 2011 (UTC)

I will have to agree with Sergecross73 about the new generation. The perfect evidence of a new generation isn't likely to be found in a written sentence of any source (other than Wikipedia) for a long time to come. Publishers and developers aren't very likely to describe the next generation by other words than just the next generation. About what generation a console is about to belong to is more or less based upon peoples expectations. If it brings something new, if ever so small it might be considered to belong to a new, the next generation. A simple change of the business model might be just enough to tip the point. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.255.204.234 (talk) 19:13, 11 June 2011 (UTC)

Activision says it is "next generation". Adding 8th generation to page. http://www.industrygamers.com/news/wii-u-a-lot-friendlier-to-core-games-says-activision/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by ViperEmpire (talk • contribs) 19:38, 14 June 2011 (UTC)
 * "Next Gen" does not imply "8th generation". Everyone can call it "next gen" but they aren't calling it 8th generation. --M ASEM  (t) 19:42, 14 June 2011 (UTC)
 * (ec) Please, read the full scope of what's being discussed. It's not as simple as that... Sergecross73   msg me   19:44, 14 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Actually, it is that simple. If that is considered personal research then how can we have dates listed on thousands of pages that aren't sourced for a date?  I see dates given on pages based on what is obvious.  I also do not see the Wii, PS3 or X360 having a source for being listed under 7th generation.  Are you trying to tell em that we should remove all those unsourced dates and the entire 7th generation listing for all consoles? ViperEmpire (talk) 22:55, 14 June 2011 (UTC)
 * ...*Sigh* Please, read this, the link I posted at the beginning of this section, and get back to me on all the questions you just asked. Sergecross73   msg me   22:59, 14 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Since that is an ongoing debate, it shouldn't prevent us from editing in the same fashion until a decision is made. With that in mind, I do have references that states the Wii U and or 3DS are an 8th generation.       ViperEmpire (talk) 01:07, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Until consensus is reached, it should, in fact, keep it from being added to the article. And many of your articles do not consistute as a reliable source. Blogs and no-name sites like "noobfeed.com", for instance. Sergecross73   msg me   02:21, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
 * The History of video game consoles (eighth generation) page has 3 other references that are apparently valid enough for the inclusion of Wii U and 3DS on that page. Can we come to a consensus now given that it's already accepted on the corresponding page?  I mean it doesn't make sense to say we can't say the Wii U is 8th generation here but on the actual 8th generation page, the Wii U is listed. ViperEmpire (talk) 07:12, 15 June 2011 (UTC)


 * That page is nominated for deletion, so there's no consensus yet.Diego Moya (talk) 08:31, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Shouldn't the 7th generation page be up for deletion as well? The very foundation for the purpose of deleting the 8th generation page applies to the 7th generation as well. To be honest, you guys are making this 10 times more complicated than it needs to be.  Does it truly harm the very fabric of Wikipedia or are we doing the word a disservice by making the page for the 8th generation?  You guys will never, ever, ever, ever come to a consensus on this matter because it is opinion based.  There are 7 generation previous and none are up for deletion.  Stop being so difficult about it when references exist that the 8th generation has begun. ViperEmpire (talk) 18:32, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
 * If you're really interested, go ahead and read the AfD discussion. It's really close to forming consensus now, it includes deep arguments and reasoning for and against deletion (including everyone that you have made here); instead of throwing misguided accusations against your fellow editors, which is WP:UNCIVIL and frankly quite unpleasant. Diego Moya (talk) 19:14, 15 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Just my two cents: Wii is more powerful than Xbox, PS2, and Gamecube, so it is seventh-generation.  Wii U will apparently be more powerful than Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360, so it is eighth-generation.  If you look back through gaming history, this is how consoles have always been labelled.  PS2 was far, far behind the Gamecube and Xbox--to the point where even graphically sub-par titles like Shadow the Hedgehog faced noticeable slowdown on the console--but it was still more powerful than the Saturn, PlayStation, and N64, so it was sixth-generation.  Even Dreamcast technically counted as sixth-generation!  None of those previous categorizations generated this level of controversy.  As far as Wii goes, the console is significantly more powerful than Xbox and Gamecube and features multiplatform titles like de Blob and Call of Duty in a form not as noticeably inferior to their brethren as some multiplatform games were on PS2.  Kirby's Epic Yarn actually won the Best Graphics Award from one videogame site at E3 2010, and several Wii titles are among the most graphically impressive of their generation (Mario Galaxy, Meramasa).  This doesn't mean that Wii is closely comparable to the 360 or PS3 is specs, but it does show off the basic Nintendo strategy of getting the most out of a machine--the PS3 might be able to run at 120 frames per second, but modern TVs cannot; Nintendo believed that such expensive hardware would be tough to develop for and impractical for consumers, and thus that some of the difference in technical firepower between a PS3 and a Wii would not translate into a difference in performance.  That is why many 360 games look better than their PS3 cousins, even though PS3 is technically more powerful.  Well, after five years, the PS3 and 360 have clearly reached the point where they totally outpace the Wii.  It's only natural that Nintendo will start the next generation--its hardware aged the fastest.  But two things must be noted here:  First, Nintendo's model for console life-span and generational improvements in technical power conform to the industry norm throughout history--unlike selling a $600 machine that will allegedly be state of the art for 15 years, or three times the normal console lifespan.  Second, after a certain point, it is hard to improve performance when faced with diminishing returns.  IGN just reported that Wii U could be 50% more powerful than PS3.  If true, that would mean essentially that the next Xbox and Playstation will be extremely close to Wii U in terms of their hardware's capability--much closer than the Wii is to its competitors, or the PS2 or Dreamcast were to theirs.  The next Xbox will reportedly be revealed this time next year--don't be surprised to find that it's barely a notch above Wii U, if IGN's report proves accurate.  Surely, everyone will be willing to call THAT eighth-generation?  (Unless, of course, you oppose the use of "generations" to categorize gaming periods).76.223.249.118 (talk) 03:40, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
 * That's great and all, but much like a lot of the opinions on this, it's just your original research and not anything based off of any sort of published, reliable source. Sergecross73   msg me   13:05, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

It's been several days since I checked the discussion page to see how the "great generation debate" has been going. I must say that while many of us are not in agreement with each other, everyone is making valid points. I also wanted to note that it's great that we can debate this without personally attacking each other or being rude (I've seen some pretty nasty discussion pages). As of now I believe that we should still just avoid labeling it as any generation (as someone suggested above me). - George 16 June 2011 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.77.6.190 (talk) 15:10, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Alright, due to the fact that there is now an Eighth Generation page on Wikipedia with this, 3DS, and Vita on it, can we consider this issue over with? Sources have been stated, and by the existence of that article with no one contesting deletion anymore, I consider consensus reached. We've got all this now and I think the multiple sources from various gaming news sites is notable enough to be confirmation. Can we put this to bed now? This shouldn't have even gone on this long in the first place. There's never been a problem defining generations before, I don't know why we had to start this debate now, just because no one explicitly said what the general gaming public already accepts to be true. VinLAURiA (talk) 00:50, 25 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Because this is the first time that WP's been around in a mature form where there has been a (possible) switch in generations. Yes it was there for the 6th to 7th gen, but that was a clean move, with new consoles all within a year of each other, making it a rather sharp edge. Right now, only one manufacturer has moved forward, so we can't do this until we know that the entire industry (not what WP editors think) is the 8th gen. --M ASEM  (t) 01:04, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Portable Console Confusion
The last paragraph under history pre-announcement states that Nikkei says the controller will function as a portable game machine. A sentence should be added that this is false. Reggie Fils-Aime, president and COO of nintendo of america, said so in an interview with Gametrailers during their live coverage of E3. He said that the controller was designed to be used near the console and that it will have a range. It has also been said that all video displayed on the touch screen of the controller will be streamed to it from the console.

I have noticed a lot of people being confused about this fact in various discussions online and I believe that this change would be beneficial to the general understanding of the console.

Silve Slade (talk) 09:48, 9 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Well, it's been ✅ by another editor. Thanks for bringing this up.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 13:55, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Online section?
I think a new section for it's online infrastructure (which may or may not be Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection) should be added (as this will likely be a major part of the console, as it is with current systems). IGN confirms that Wii U does not require friends codes and instead uses an account-based system here: http://wii.ign.com/articles/117/1174844p1.html This could be used as a starting point for the section. I can't add the section myself because I'm not confirmed, however. (NextTimeDS (talk) 19:55, 9 June 2011 (UTC))
 * Eventually, probably, but I'm not sure enough is known yet to warrant a whole section about it. Sergecross73   msg me   20:17, 11 June 2011 (UTC)

Sentence missing a word (article locked)
Initial beliefs about the Wii's successor that the new console would be an enhanced version named the "Wii HD".

Initial beliefs about the Wii's successor [were/stood] that the new console would be an enhanced version named the "Wii HD". — Preceding unsigned comment added by DaLexisX (talk • contribs) 08:39, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
 * ✅. Thanks for catching that.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 13:41, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

Gamecube Backwards Compatibility
Someone who can edit semi-protected articles, please confirm that the Wii U is not compatible with Gamecube games. This is the source of information. MolSno (talk) 19:51, 11 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Personally, I think that people just need to look at the "Backwards compatibility" section and the infobox and figure it out themselves when they see that "Nintendo GameCube" isn't there. If someone else thinks that this should be added, go ahead, I guess...  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 20:11, 11 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Has there been clarification about Gamecube controllers working on Wii U or not?--Aa2-2004 (talk) 09:42, 12 June 2011 (UTC)
 * As far as I know, you cannot connect GameCube controllers to the Wii U.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 15:33, 12 June 2011 (UTC)

Seriously, I know for a fact that the guy above me is correct. The reason is that the console will NOT be backwards compatible with the Wii U. Mattcrowley2a (talk) 03:43, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Not a fact. It is likely, however, since the Wii U will still support the "Procontrollers" then I don't see why Gamecube remotes could not be used as well.AerobicFox (talk) 04:06, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Fox: The Classic Controllers (both normal and Pro versions) only need to be plugged into a Wii Remote. GCN controllers need their own port on the console. I've looked at pics of the system and rundowns of it from gaming sites, and there is no mention of a GCN controller port anywhere.
 * Matt: "Backwards compatible with Wii U"? Did you mean with the GameCube?  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 14:10, 16 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Hmm that is unfortunate. Perhaps they'll make a converter to be used with the USB port, but I am not hopeful. =( AerobicFox (talk) 16:44, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Workers' International Industrial Union
Can someone please tell me why we need a link to this at the top of the page? Neither are really related in any way. One is an acronym, one is the name of a product. One has a space in it, the other doesn't. It looks hideous up there and serves no purpose. Who is going to confuse the two? I've been removing this over and over until an admin put it back with no real explanation. This is driving me nuts. GhostCow[✆Talk] 09:03, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Because WP:HAT mandates having a link "to help readers locate a different article they might be looking for when they arrived at the article" in cases where it can create confusion, specially to wp:disambiguate articles with the same or nearly the same title as it's the case here. The fact that someone feels the need to have it shows that it does create confusion. For someone unfamiliar with Wikipedia that lands in this page through search (either Wikipedia's search or an external engine), this simple note could be vital to find the desired article. Diego Moya (talk) 09:06, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Also, since Wikipedia's search box is case-insensitive, a simple typo of "WII U" instead of "WIIU" will show the reader this article instead of the one they were looking for, a mistake that can easily be made. Regards  So Why  09:53, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Besides, you were the one who didn't give a real explanation in the first place. I mean, just because you haven't heard of it...  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 13:24, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

wii u playstile
on this page,http://e3.nintendo.com/hw/#/gallery/playstyle there is some pics of the different playstyles of the wii u. could some one put them on the page?209.181.152.56 (talk) 19:20, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
 * I'm not an expert at wikipedia image file policies, but I don't think it's okay to just rip images from nintendo's site and put them here. It could probably be summarized with text though, if someone bothered to do it.. Sergecross73   msg me   12:44, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia Does not encourage people to use copyrighted images in articles unless they are of importance to the article. These images wouldn't be of importance, so we shouldn't use those pictures on the articles. We could do it in text form though, as Sergecross73 said. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bruyn (talk • contribs) 20:35, 9 August 2011 (UTC)

projected release schedule
Couple of problems. According to the article,

"Iwata also confirmed that the successor to Wii will not launch in the fiscal year of 2012, meaning that it will release after April 2012.[46]"

1) Nintendo's fiscal year ends March of the following calendar year, so if it will not launch in FY 2012, the earliest we can expect to see it would be April 2013, not April 2012. Or perhaps you meant to say it will not launch in FY 2011.  Either correction would be acceptable.

2) The reference [46] upon which this claim is based, states clearly that:

"It [IGN] reports that manufacturing will be handled by Taiwanese firm Foxconn, which is expected to make its first shipments of the console in October. This, is says, puts its street release at mid-October or early November [2011]. Again, the report speculates that Nintendo may hold off on its release until early 2012 in order to amass a large stockpile of units and give developers more time with launch titles." [bracketed clarifications mine].

Nowhere is Iwata mentioned, and indeed, the projected release schedule in the reference is completely different from what it is being used to substantiate.

Either the correct reference needs to be cited, or the statement needs to be modified to reflect the reference that IS being cited.

69.171.176.75 (talk) 13:06, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
 * The ref definitely needs changing regardless, as it is Pre-E3, refers to it as "Wii Stream", and as the above says, it's release rationale is based off of that Taiwanese firm, not Nintendo. Sergecross73   msg me   13:23, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

That disc is wrong...
May I please change 12 cm proprietary high-density optical disc into Blu-Ray Disc? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dirt Pecker (talk • contribs) 18:27, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
 * And your proof would be...? Reliable sources report otherwise, as far as I know.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 18:49, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
 * There is no way it is actual "Blu-Ray" technology, or then they would need to pay royalties to Sony. Pretty certain it doesn't have video playback either, another reason for it to NOT be Blu-Ray. But ultimately, as Stick Man says, you'd need a source. I'm just saying I don't think you'll find that source. Sergecross73   msg me   19:35, 29 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Blu-ray is just a brand name. The discs are likely almost identical in design and structure with some security tweaks and no branding or play back.  I can't say for certain but Matsushita will be the manufacturer of the disc and drive.  Nintendo has used them for all optical discs and drives thus far and they've been developing blue laser based optical disc media since 2001. Keep an eye out for articles covering this soon. ViperEmpire (talk) 21:20, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

FYI, HD DVDs also used the same blue laser technology as Blu-ray.Richiekim (talk) 04:50, 4 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Noted.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 19:47, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
 * It's not blu-ray, it's proprietary, we don't have an idea what it is, (some rumors say that it may have been a customized HDDVD since nintendo is very close with Toshiba), only that it could hold at least ~25 GB Xowets (talk) 08:41, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

Trim down the pre-announcement section
A lot of it is just rumors that were later either confirmed or rejected. Do we really need all of that? We know the real factual information now. It doesn't need to go completely (at least for now) but a lot of it should be removed.


 * I think the bits of speculation that were not confirmed should be moved to Eighth generation as examples of how media covers that kind of rumors, as it's on-topic there.Diego (talk) 21:13, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

Nintendo plans WiiU to be be compatible with 3-D TV's.
This article is proof Iwata. So, please change the article, someone. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.170.166.199 (talk) 23:27, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

unlock article
Since this article is going NOWHERE, I suggest it is unlocked. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Bruyn (talk • contribs) 21:33, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
 * There hasn't been much new info on it, which is why it's currently going "nowhere". That said, it's locked to prevent vandalism and pieces of info with no sources. Do you have an idea that will make it go "somewhere"?  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 21:43, 25 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that's not a valid reason to unlock an article... Sergecross73   msg me   23:59, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

Yeah, i guess you're right, stickman-Bruyn

RV770 is not confirmed.
If you take a look at Engadget's sources, you'll see that they're just speculating. None of them say it definitively. In addition, a lot of devs imply that it's only slightly more power than PS3, and no programmer in their right mind would say that about an RV770. To be safe, that should be removed. Even if it is true, the specs aren't even finalized, so that might be changed. It's best to stick to "Custom AMD Radeon HD" until either Nintendo gives full specs or someone tears it down and confirms the GPU. (NextTimeDS (talk) 14:14, 1 August 2011 (UTC))

Eighth Generation Consensus Now
You clearly are finding problems where there aren't any. As you should know, a generation of video game consoles is defined when a video game console evolves technologically from its predecessors. For example, the PlayStation 3 evolved form its predecessor, the PlayStation 2, in graphical and horsepower terms. The Nintendo Wii evolved form its predecessor, the Nintendo GameCube, not only in graphical and horsepower terms (although this evolution was not as heavy as its competitors), but also it introduced motion controls to gaming devices. A generation can also be defined by each console's release dates, but if a console does not introduce anything new to gaming world, it does not belong to the same generation as its competitors. So, without further doubt, that makes the Wii U an eighth generation video game console (just like the 3DS and the PSV) given the fact that it's more powerful than the PS3 and XB360 (7th gen systems) and ita successes a seventh generation video game console (Wii). Not to mention its innovative controller. But knowing Wikipedia editors as I do, you're probably going to say: "Then give us proof.". It shouldn't be necessary, given the fact that everybody with common sense knows that these systems, without a doubt, are 8th gen... but, if you insist so much, here you have it:
 * http://n4g.com/news/751964/welcome-to-the-eighth-generation-of-video-games-noobfeed;

--Arkhandar (talk) 17:58, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * N4G is just a newsfeed-gathering site, ergo, the reliability is on the site it took the news from, that being "noobtube" which is not a reliable source recognized by the VG project. We can't use that here. --M ASEM (t) 18:15, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Then here's the correct link: http://www.noobfeed.com/feature_infos/view/122 --Arkhandar (talk) 18:20, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Thats the feed that is an unreliable source. We can't use that on WP. --M ASEM  (t) 18:22, 6 August 2011 (UTC)


 * These?


 * Yet we’re talking about Nintendo ... who has created the first in a new category of “eighth generation” consoles.
 * attack of the fanboy
 * Nintendo also announced that its next-generation game console, the Wii U, will be powered by an AMD HD graphics engine.
 * seeking alpha
 * The eighth generation console will be called the Wii U
 * singularity hub
 * The recent E3 shed a lot of light on Nintendo's eighth generation console Wii U.
 * techtree
 * If nothing else I am calling for an WP:IAR because it is pretty clear that even if the Wii U uses last gen tech, it is definitely part of the new gen in the same way that the Wii is part of the 7th gen even if it is basically "a gamecube dressed up like a mac".AerobicFox (talk) 18:48, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I am calling for an WP:IAR too. The way things are going, we're never going to reach a consensus. Just open your eyes. This generation is already accepted by everyone except the majority of Wikipedia's editors. --Arkhandar (talk) 20:00, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Go here and figure out what the real problem is. Hint: It's not about whether or not the 8th generation exists or not.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 21:30, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Stickman, you clearly do not understand that no one has argued whether the 8th gen exists or not here.AerobicFox (talk) 04:19, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Once again, there are no problems. Things are good as they are. Just let it be: You're clearly finding problems where there aren't any. --Arkhandar (talk) 21:51, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Then please, go there and show how there are no problems instead of the same old "everyone says so" argument, which is faulty. The discussion here should held there.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 23:17, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * You said that edit warring (something I wasn't doing, at least not intentionally) didn't solve "NOTHING", when it is rather clear that reaching for the impossible clearly doesn't too. --Arkhandar (talk) 23:39, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * It's fine if you disagree, but to claim that there "are no problems" is just silly. Like I've said on my/your talk page, you can't just "declare consensus" because you can't understand the other point of view... Sergecross73   msg me   23:40, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Al right! I'm just sick of this. The way the things are going, we're never going to reach a consensus. You want proof that 8th generation exists, then go to this page. You want proof that the "console generation" concept exists and is universly accept, then go to this one. Can you delete these pages? Dind't think so. Here you have it. --Arkhandar (talk) 23:47, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I ask that you please take this discussion to the generation discussion page. It will have more weight there. Here, it's just about changing a line in the article.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 23:51, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree with this, and also suggest you do more reading on that page. Your arguments suggest that you haven't fully read up on things... Sergecross73   msg me   23:54, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I have seen no arguments about the Wii U being 8th gen really discussed. On the RFC on videogame grouping there is a strange 4 comment discussion with only Masem against the Wii U being an 8th making comments about a potential "half-generation". On the 8th gen page there is no real discussion about the Wii U either. I see literally dozens of sources calling it 8th gen which is where it will be placed regardless of Wikipedia declaring it otherwise. Does anyone have a problem with this? The Sony/Nintendo/Microsoft groupings have been going since they came about, and it's extremely doubtful anyone in the industry or videogame community is going to view the Wii and Wii U as being the same generation.AerobicFox (talk) 04:12, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Agreed! Putting the Wii U in a potential 7.5 generation would be absurd and considered original research.--Arkhandar (talk) 11:03, 7 August 2011 (UTC)


 * first on the those sources: no, none on them are recognized RSes, ergo, not usable.
 * The problem with the concept of a generation is that it is only readily apparent what the generation is after it has happened or is well-into its existence. 7th gen was easy to tell because all 3 new units came out with a year of each other, and the press was quick to make the comparisons and thus assert them 7th gen.  We only have one machine that has been labeled 8th gen, but if you follow the sources, MS and Sony may not have anything for at least 2 years, by which point there may be a different Nintendo machine.  It will only be obvious when the next iterations of the MS/Sony machines are out and when they start comparing the machines from the same generation.
 * That's not to say that we cannot say that there are claims that Wii U is 8th gen. The fact that people are saying that it does fall into an 8th gen console can be stated on WP, as long as it is clear that it is coming from specific sources and not a readily-apparent claim.  That creates the least disruption in these articles. --M ASEM  (t) 12:12, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
 * So what you're saying is that we can claim that the Wii U is 8th gen with no problem, right?--Arkhandar (talk) 15:32, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
 * There are three 8th gen consoles at the moment. That is the Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and the PSVita. And one more thing. Nintendo will never release a home console with just a 2-3 year gap. If that happened, it would mean that the Wii U failed, and we all know that if the Wii U fails Nintendo will become the next Sega (sadly). So no, there's absolutely no chance of two 8th gen home consoles from Nintendo.--Arkhandar (talk) 15:33, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Handhelds != consoles. And in the hypothetical case that Nintendo does release a console that follows the Wii U at nearly the same time as whatever the 360 and PS3 successors are, we'll have to see how journalists reclassify it. We cannot assume anything about console futures.
 * As for what we can say, the only statement we can state factually without evoking original research is "Journalists have claimed the Wii U is an 8th generation console.". Not the statement "The Wii U is an 8th generation console." --M ASEM  (t) 23:30, 10 August 2011 (UTC)
 * You seem to be confusing reasonable doubt with any doubt at all. We could state for instance that we don't know if there will be another Olympics because some catastrophic event could destroy the world. You the see the problem with claiming that something no matter how unlikely could possibly happen? Nintendo cannot release two systems back to back, no company could do that without totally going bankrupt, so as a hypothetical situation it isn't useful. Basically, stating that "we cannot know anything about console futures" is over reaching the amount of uncertainty that there is since there are some basic things that do know for certain cannot happen. As for your proposed statement, a more accurate one would be something along the lines of "the Wii U has generally been referred to as an 8th generation console, although some have pointed out that it uses a lot of 7th generation technology".AerobicFox (talk) 00:52, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
 * DS and DSi. PSP Go and PSP Vita.  There are plenty of examples of back-to-back units from the same maker (not just game units) out there, but they're not bankrupt.  And Nintendo has done this before (Virtual Boy, anyone?)
 * The point is that there is reasonable doubt that Wii U is 8th gen because by the time other units that can be compared to it come out, Nintendo could very well be into the next unit. And we can't say "generally" because its not consistency said across the industry. We can say some journalists say that but it's not a truism. --M ASEM  (t) 02:14, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Please tell me if this is what you are actually arguing. You believe that because Nintendo released the DSi, which is not a console but a handheld, and which is the same generation as the DS and plays the same games, and because they released the Virtual Boy and did not go out of business that it is possible they will release a new console right after the WiiU?
 * Your post at the ends states that the WiiU is not consistently called 8th gen across the industry. Can you provide at least a few examples of people from the videogame industry calling it a 7th generation console? If anything it will be the Dreamcast of the 8th gen, but it will never be considered a 7th gen console.AerobicFox (talk) 04:03, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
 * First point: yes, I fully admit there is a possibly that Nintendo could produce a new product to replace the Wii U within a few years if the unit bombs in sales, using that new unit to be competitive to MS and Sony. I can't it is going to happen, but it could.  The Wii U could be blazingly successful and N never produces another console ever.  We have no clue.  We cannot assume that N would not produce another console 2-3 years after a major upgrade just becuase its never happened before.
 * Second point: no I can't to sources that call the Wii U the 7th gen; it is the fact that most sources leave whatever gen the Wii U falls in abmiguiously as "next-gen" (Which I've explained before is market speak for "next iteration". Again, the "generation" term is used to group consoles from different vendors together to compare features. We can't know how the press will group the Wii U until those comparisons are out there.  And that won't happen until at least the next MS and Sony boxes arrive, which could be as long as 5 years from now. --M ASEM  (t) 04:09, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

This is stupid. It doesn't matter if they release something else. Nintendo is calling it next-generation, so it's eighth gen. It doesn't matter when the other consoles launch, nor does it matter if they replace it by then. The only people who doubt that it's 8th gen dislike Nintendo and are pissed that Nintendo's not trying to make it 10x as powerful as the current-gen consoles. (And by the way, that won't be possible in a reasonably priced console until late 2013 at the earliest.) Talking about whether or not it fails is also irrelevant. That's just trolling. (NextTimeDS (talk) 22:23, 15 August 2011 (UTC))
 * It doesn't matter what Nintendo calls it because Nintendo is not the industry at large. Again the facts are: we know that there will be an 8th gen.  We know Nintendo has made an iteration on its 7th gen console.  We know some journalists have started calling it an eighth generation. But we also know that generation is a term that is really only is applied when we can compare within the generation, which won't be possible until the next consoles from MS and Sony are out and classified as that.  It is completely fair in this article to say "Some say the Wii U is 8th gen", but would be completely inappropriate to say "The Wii U is 8th gen". --M ASEM  (t) 00:09, 16 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I don't see what makes you the authority. Here's the thing. If you simply use what it'll be "compared" to, it'll have to be called both 7th-gen and 8th gen. So, that doesn't work. The only unbiased way to classify a generation is by its predecessor. Your logic screws everything up, since it means we have to make several changes. For example, Dreamcast would have to either be called 6th gen. We need an unbiased consensus, and yours doesn't cut it. And it's just dumb to say that it'll be 7th gen if it fails. That in itself is biased. (NextTimeDS (talk) 18:42, 16 August 2011 (UTC))
 * I've said it earlier in this discussion and I'll say it again: Take all this talk here.  TheStickMan  [✆Talk] 00:35, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

Edit request
I think the top image of the console should be the SVG image, here File:Wii U console illustration.svg, don't you think? The other's SVG so why not this one? 90.193.177.35 (talk) 17:16, 26 September 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from, 12 October 2011
There's an error in the following sentence:

Game designer Shigeru Miyamoto admitted that the lack of HD and limited network infrastructure for the Wii also contributed to the system being regarded in a separate class to its competitor's systems, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

The apostrophe in the word " competitor's " is in the wrong place. It is plural and so we add the apostrophe after the "s": " competitors' ". As so:

Game designer Shigeru Miyamoto admitted that the lack of HD and limited network infrastructure for the Wii also contributed to the system being regarded in a separate class to its competitors' systems, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Jamespharaoh (talk) 08:21, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Done. --ThomasO1989 (talk) 09:53, 12 October 2011 (UTC)

Edit Request: 1 controller
Nintendo said that the Wii U will only support 1 touchscreen controller. Can this be added please? Engadget Source — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.204.123.119 (talk) 00:39, 14 October 2011 (UTC)


 * Actually, I read the article you included, and it says that, technically, the Wii U can indeed support more than one New Controller: "Nintendo's Satoru Iwata recently said in an interview that games enlisting more than one Wii U controller aren't being considered just yet -- although they are possible." So while it will only come with one New Controller and developers are being told to assume only one will be present, it can support more than that, if Nintendo so chooses. -- McDoob  AU  93  02:15, 13 December 2011 (UTC)