Nintendo’s “Wii U” came years late to a party that has almost ended in an attempt to set itself among the caliber of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 by being capable of 1080p high definition resolution.
Nintendo discussed a variety of new video game titles that will be among the launch list for Wii U’s new 6.2 inch touchscreen “GamePad” controller. The GamePad was showcased at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles this month, Reuters stated.
What Nintendo has presented at this year’s E3 convention for the second year in a row, however, shows just how far behind the company really is.
The limited ability of the Wii U to handle the intense graphic qualities of the latest productions was obvious to video gamers and developers since its initial release in November 2006.
Nintendo has subsequently been left out of the true, next-generation quality contest that has continued between Microsoft and Sony, effectively cutting the Wii U out of large portions of the gaming market.
Now with the latest claims of the Wii U being capable of bringing back the serious gamer demographic and the presentation of the new GamePad controller, developers are seriously considering making their games for the new Nintendo platform as well.
With the possibility of the next generation of graphic quality coming out around 2014, the Wii U is presented as being built upon similar concepts and capabilities as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 — consoles that were made over 5 years ago.
With no clear presentation of new consoles on the part of Microsoft or Sony, the companies are likely working on their next generations.
Aside from coming in late, Wii U will have problems selling; especially if Nintendo releases it around the same time Microsoft and Sony announce their new consoles.
Video game developers should pass over the Wii U in releasing new software and instead focus on platforms that will be able to run their products, like the hypothetical Xbox 720 or PlayStation 4.
