I don't have a Wii U. We make fun of the poor Wii U a lot because of the less than stellar launch, the lack of quality third-party games, the confusing name, and so on.
But look at this trailer and tell me you don't want one!
But look at this trailer and tell me you don't want one!
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This game does look like a lot of fun!
Good times, and yes, I want a Wii U now. So many good memories with Mario Kart. And now Hovercrafts and Hang gliders?! I don't think I saw any new maps though, only prettied-up oldies.
The game looks great and i'd love to play it. When I look at all the consoles out now, it's the one i'd have the easiest time purchasing because I know i'd play it.
At some point I may very well get one too, we will see. If I did, Mario Kart 8 would be one of the things i'd buy.
Really, it's that monstrous gamepad that keeps me away. I don't like it. Don't most games require you use it? I don't know, I think it would take a lot of getting used to.
I don't think they all do.
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-U-Pro-Controller-Black/dp/B009AFLXQQ
Now to what Wii U games support that, I don't know, but it's an official Nintendo thing and I imagine the support is pretty good.
Wow, I didn't know the U had a decent controller. It was the big pad controller that turned me off as well. I will be interested on how this plays.
You can also just use wii controllers with Wii U games... Most of the ones I have utilize two different control schemes with or without the pad controller. Also, multiplayer games can use different controllers (i.e. one player with the pad others with wii controllers). Pikmin 3 is also awesome on the Wii U :)