FFXIV on Nintendo WII U

I think SE should take advantage of this new console. It has the graphic capabilities to run FFXIV and with the new controller the advantages are endless. Like having your action bar on your controller.

What do you think?

EDIT: If you were SE how would you take advantage of Nintendo's new hardware? There's a lot of possibilities with that new controller so how would you make FFXIV work with it?

But keep in mind that it should not give players on the WII U a significant advantage over the players of the other platforms.

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http://wiiugo.com/square-enix-are-lo...nto-the-wii-u/

don't care at all

I'm still not sure what i think of Wii: U yet. I need to see more.

Would be sweet but I would guess it would take a long time to come to the Wii U since its not even announced for PS3 release date yet.

Yeah, I like the idea in theory, but I just can't get into the system for some reason...

I guess I mostly just feel that portable gaming should be in the limelight right now with the 3DS and the PSVita, which is the one I'm most excited about.

Of course the more ways people can play FFXIV, the better. The system DOES seem to have more juice than the current Sony/MS offerings.

I'm a little confused from the conference. They only showed off the controller(is that right?) They didn't show the system, or is the system the actual controller?

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http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/ga..._imge11_E3.png

Its a really neat add on. i bet it will cost more then a Wii..lol

The controller is a selling point for the system besides the graphics and all.. and yes, FFXIV possibilities could be huge with the controller.

Very probably.

Link:http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/0...ller-hands-on/

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Nintendo kept our preview session entirely focused on the play experience, and revealed very little about the specifications of the upcoming machine. The company said the games would come on “proprietary high-density optical discs” and that the new console would use internal flash storage for downloaded content, which would be upgradable with SD cards or USB sticks.

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I wasn't impressed with the Wii U to be honest... guess I'll have to see more but eh yeah not impressed.

It'd be a great move to release it on a mainstream gaming system like that. But me personally.. I have no interest in another generation of Nintendo gimmicks so I would play on my PC/PS3

Nintendo sucked at E3 this year.

wait i though it was just a controller for the wii so the wii u is a new console where the system? or is that conroller the system o.o am so lost. i saw the E3 but am so lost Wii and xbox fail i think ps3 won this.

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Originally Posted by Zenaku

wait i though it was just a controller for the wii so the wii u is a new console where the system? or is that conroller the system o.o am so lost. i saw the E3 but am so lost Wii and xbox fail i think ps3 won this.

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http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/0...ller-hands-on/

It's a controller + a console.

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Originally Posted by Corrderio

Nintendo sucked at E3 this year.

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IMO, they would still come out the "Winners" of e3, so far, if you fall for the whole competitive thing.

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Originally Posted by Zenaku

wait i though it was just a controller for the wii so the wii u is a new console where the system? or is that conroller the system o.o am so lost. i saw the E3 but am so lost Wii and xbox fail i think ps3 won this.

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its like some "console/controller/hi I'm the size of an ipad and you have to carry me around if you're using my screen or not" thing... >.<

But I do agree... (and I do have all thee systems so I'm not playing favorites) Xbox sucked, Nintendo was not impressive at all... I was more excited about the Zelda Symphony Concert touring the world than anything else they announced. Sony seems to have the most varity and the PSV is pretty cool. Gonna get one since I still have my first generation PSP from like 6-7 years ago.

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Originally Posted by KaiKatzchen

its like some "console/controller/hi I'm the size of an ipad and you have to carry me around if you're using my screen or not" thing... >.<

But I do agree... (and I do have all thee systems so I'm not playing favorites) Xbox sucked, Nintendo was not impressive at all... I was more excited about the Zelda Symphony Concert touring the world than anything else they announced. Sony seems to have the most varity and the PSV is pretty cool. Gonna get one since I still have my first generation PSP from like 6-7 years ago.

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The Wii U is a console. They showed only the controller because that is the main innovation of the WII U. There was no purpose showing off the console itself as people don't really care for specs anymore.

I see a lot of people are still confused with how this will work and well you can think of it as an upgraded WII, better grpahics with HD support and enhanced online capabilities. So you can use all your WII remote, accessories and Wii games with it but the main attraction is the new controller which is basically an IPAD that interacts with the main console.

Why i think it would fit well for FFXIV? Imagine having your actions bars on that screen while seeing your character on the TV. You can manage your inventory and any other menus from the controller, Chat on the controller, use it as a virtual keyboard, crafting mini game would happen on the controller too etc... There's a LOT of possibilities.

There was a part of the conference where they pointed the controller at the TV screen and you had a sort of augmented reality effect with additional info of what was shown on the screen. Imagine pointing it at players ingame and see their job, level and maybe equipment without having to right click on them or anything, same goes for monsters.

Once you understand how it all works and it's possibilities, the new Nintendo console is pretty exciting.

SE would be fools not to try to port FFXIV on as many platforms as possible, this is how MMOs should work and the new WII U would be an excellent choice, not only because it's a brand new console but because of the options it gives them.

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Originally Posted by Onidemon

The Wii U is a console. They showed only the controller because that is the main innovation of the WII U. There was no purpose showing off the console itself as people don't really care for specs anymore.

I see a lot of people are still confused with how this will work and well you can think of it as an upgraded WII, better grpahics with HD support and enhanced online capabilities. So you can use all your WII remote, accessories and Wii games with it but the main attraction is the new controller which is basically an IPAD that interacts with the main console.

Why i think it would fit well for FFXIV? Imagine having your actions bars on that screen while seeing your character on the TV. You can manage your inventory and any other menus from the controller, Chat on the controller, use it as a virtual keyboard, crafting mini game would happen on the controller too etc... There's a LOT of possibilities.

There was a part of the conference where they pointed the controller at the TV screen and you had a sort of augmented reality effect with additional info of what was shown on the screen. Imagine pointing it at players ingame and see their job, level and maybe equipment without having to right click on them or anything, same goes for monsters.

Once you understand how it all works and it's possibilities, the new Nintendo console is pretty exciting.

SE would be fools not to try to port FFXIV on as many platforms as possible, this is how MMOs should work and the new WII U would be an excellent choice, not only because it's a brand new console but because of the options it gives them.

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Some of things you pointed out sound awesome. But dare i say it?......

CORE PROGRAMMING!!!!!!!

I don't think adding those types of features to a Wii U version of the game would be as bad as you make them out to be.

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Originally Posted by Tezz_Xivectro

Some of things you pointed out sound awesome. But dare i say it?......

CORE PROGRAMMING!!!!!!!

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And you mean by that?

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Originally Posted by Onidemon

The Wii U is a console. They showed only the controller because that is the main innovation of the WII U. There was no purpose showing off the console itself as people don't really care for specs anymore.

I see a lot of people are still confused with how this will work and well you can think of it as an upgraded WII, better grpahics with HD support and enhanced online capabilities. So you can use all your WII remote, accessories and Wii games with it but the main attraction is the new controller which is basically an IPAD that interacts with the main console.

Why i think it would fit well for FFXIV? Imagine having your actions bars on that screen while seeing your character on the TV. You can manage your inventory and any other menus from the controller, Chat on the controller, use it as a virtual keyboard, crafting mini game would happen on the controller too etc... There's a LOT of possibilities.

There was a part of the conference where they pointed the controller at the TV screen and you had a sort of augmented reality effect with additional info of what was shown on the screen. Imagine pointing it at players ingame and see their job, level and maybe equipment without having to right click on them or anything, same goes for monsters.

Once you understand how it all works and it's possibilities, the new Nintendo console is pretty exciting.

SE would be fools not to try to port FFXIV on as many platforms as possible, this is how MMOs should work and the new WII U would be an excellent choice, not only because it's a brand new console but because of the options it gives them.

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I know what it is, it's a hybrid that is basically a tablet computer, traditional controller, a portable gaming console. I know they were only showing the controller and not the actual system, which basically looks like a white box. But why do I want to hold a controller that is the size of an ipad constantly, even if I'm not using the screen on the controller for the game? I can see how it might be interesting, but at the moment I don't find much interest in it. We will have to see what kind of games come out and how the huge controller interacts with each game. If they don't make that huge controller and screen have genuine purpose in each game that is relevant to the game play, in the end you're just holding a huge controller. We will see how it develops.

Focus needs to be on consoles have a solid user base, not consoles for children.

Funny thing is, I could see PS3+Vita being able to do a very similar thing. I certainly wouldnt mind the action bar on a Vita ;)

the new console it only have 512 flash memory so i don't think ffxiv could be on it not everyone going to update there flash memory just to play a online game.

Not if FFXIV come with a 40GB flash memory to put for your new wii but unlikely to happen.

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Originally Posted by Corrderio

Nintendo sucked at E3 this year.

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True.

Unfortunately, they sucked less than the other two. It's been a sad couple years for gaming unless you're Valve.

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Originally Posted by JoshuaCade

Focus needs to be on consoles have a solid user base, not consoles for children.

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And you figured that the Wii U is for children how? Which part of it is aimed at children again? Was it the HD graphics that surpass the PS3 and 360? Or was it the abilities to use the wii remote with it? (which put it on par with the PS3's lolipop remote) Or was it the new controller that has a touch screen, motion sensing, gyroscope, camera, mic, speaker and can stream video from the console? ORRRR... was it the hardcore games like darksider II, asssassin's creed, the new zelda game?

I'm sorry i fail to understand what exactly is for children only in there...

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Originally Posted by Zenaku

the new console it only have 512 flash memory so i don't think ffxiv could be on it not everyone going to update there flash memory just to play a online game.

Not if FFXIV come with a 40GB flash memory to put for your new wii but unlikely to happen.

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Why not? FFXI came with a HDD... i'm sure SE can put in a 32GB flash in there... they're not worth much these days.

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Originally Posted by JoshuaCade

Focus needs to be on consoles have a solid user base, not consoles for children.

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Did you see the footage of Ninja Gaiden 3 for the Wii U? Did that look like a kid's game?

Sega already tried the "Nintendo games are for kids" line back in the 90's. How's their latest console doing these days?

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Originally Posted by Onidemon

Why not? FFXI came with a HDD... i'm sure SE can put in a 32GB flash in there... they're not worth much these days.

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that true but i just hope we don't get HDD limits like ps2.

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Originally Posted by Zenaku

that true but i just hope we don't get HDD limits like ps2.

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probably not and i've just checked gamespot and the WII U's storage can also be upgraded via USB, not only flash so that opens the door for more possbilities. It will be exactly like Nintendo to offer a Wii U external USB HDD accessory anyway.

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Originally Posted by Onidemon

And you figured that the Wii U is for children how? Which part of it is aimed at children again? Was it the HD graphics that surpass the PS3 and 360? Or was it the abilities to use the wii remote with it? (which put it on par with the PS3's lolipop remote) Or was it the new controller that has a touch screen, motion sensing, gyroscope, camera, mic, speaker and can stream video from the console? ORRRR... was it the hardcore games like darksider II, asssassin's creed, the new zelda game?

I'm sorry i fail to understand what exactly is for children only in there...

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Some people can't get over the stigma that Nintendo caters to casual & children alot. It's not about the console, it's about the developers & the software(games) they create. It's ultimately up to them (and the hardware to maximize their potential).

Having said that, i'm sure we'll still see plenty of 3rd party developers creating a plethora of kiddie games for the Wii U.

I'm just glad Nintendo didn't focus 100% on all the stupid motion gimmicks to sell to the casuals this e3. They actually had a nice array of games that weren't all FPS (many were 3DS, which sux for me, but still).

Considering all the presentations so far, none have been awe inspiring.

Yeah i might get the system but gaming this generation has made me kinda hate games keep releasing the same games every year. Next we are gonna have FPS's with fighting game elements!

tho my ds doesn't make me feel bad it has game for everyone.

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Originally Posted by Eekiki

True.

Unfortunately, they sucked less than the other two. It's been a sad couple years for gaming unless you're Valve.

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Bioware and Bethesda (well, Obsidian on FNV) have been kicking out the jams as well. Skyrim looks incredible.

TBH I am sick of nintendo, Wii U looks cool but just like the Wii It will have no game I'd enjoy aside from Zelda probably so I'm passing on it. I know this was off topic a little so I guess I'll add so It wouldn't affect me if SE took advantage of it but all the power to them.

I bet we see these games on the Wii U:

Assassin's Creed
Bioshock
Call of Duty
Mario
Zelda
Mii games
Plethora of sports games
Resident Evil
Silent Hill
Tomb Raider
Star Fox
Some kind of fighter plane simulators

They had quite a few companies backing their console, I'm just curious to the screen on the controller...the speaker said their is no latency between the console and the controller screen...so that bitch never lags huh and it's wireless? Also, where did it say that is was a 512 flash memory built in? They gave no details on the specs, except that it was being displayed in HD.

Can someone find that article where the speaker said that? I cannot find one.

I would like to see FFXIV ported to Wii:U but the touch screen would not be used for more then a keyboard, come on we all know that to be the truth

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Originally Posted by Mack

TBH I am sick of nintendo, Wii U looks cool but just like the Wii It will have no game I'd enjoy aside from Zelda probably so I'm passing on it. I know this was off topic a little so I guess I'll add so It wouldn't affect me if SE took advantage of it but all the power to them.

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I disagree. I think that by what Nintendo showed off at their conference, it is clear that they will have so great hardcore games like assassin's creed and ninja gaiden which will put it on par with what the PS3 and 360 will have as far as software goes.

The new controller is not as much of a gimmick as the wiimote was as it does look more hardcore oriented then the wiimote and will provide some very interesting gameplay ideas when you think about hardcore games.

Yes please, this would be a great system to have FFXIV on... The only issue is if Nintendo doesn't include a Hard Drive to install the game on. If not a true HD, enough internal storage for MMO's to work with.

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Originally Posted by Onidemon

I disagree. I think that by what Nintendo showed off at their conference, it is clear that they will have so great hardcore games like assassin's creed and ninja gaiden which will put it on par with what the PS3 and 360 will have as far as software goes.

The new controller is not as much of a gimmick as the wiimote was as it does look more hardcore oriented then the wiimote and will provide some very interesting gameplay ideas when you think about hardcore games.

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I can talk in all bold too.

I am mostly interested in the hardware specs of this system.. still waiting for them though.