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  • @sigg7776
    @sigg7776 3 роки тому +58

    The Wii U is so underrated. I strongly believe that better marketing and a stronger launch lineup could have doubled the system’s sales.

    • @spellchanger1169
      @spellchanger1169 3 роки тому +9

      Probably quadruple at minimum, Switch has 70 million sales in 3 years, Wii U had 18 million is 5 years. All they had to do was name it Wii 2. I had the Wii U since 2015, and I didn't know it wasn't a regular Wii until a year ago. I also don't like how some games force you to use the touchpad. Dr Luigi forces you to use touchpad for player 1 for no reason, as a Dr. Mario junkie this is annoying. Star Fox is awesome on Wii U, but an option to play without motion aiming would have been nice. Wii U is my favorite and I would love a touchpad for Switch, I love having inventory on the tablet.

    • @scramblesthedeathdealer
      @scramblesthedeathdealer 3 роки тому +4

      @@spellchanger1169 Yeah, I found out it was a separate console around when the Switch was launching, because I wanted a Guitar Hero game for Wii, and on Ebay, one of them said it only worked for Wii U, not Wii. I got angry, but ended up getting a Wii U cheap (when everyone else was getting the Switch) and loving it. So much that I got a backup console and gamepad (plus I have one for my room, and one for the living room)! 😆

    • @spellchanger1169
      @spellchanger1169 3 роки тому +4

      @@scramblesthedeathdealer Wow nice, I think they will hold their value. I feel like console will hold or go up in value, and games will stay cheap. Because slowly the consoles will die as touchpads die.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +7

      For sure. Nintendo didn't do the console any favors from a marketing stand point. Our guess is it's going to be highly collectable at some point. The low install base......ya things could get crazy. Cheers!

    • @scramblesthedeathdealer
      @scramblesthedeathdealer 3 роки тому +4

      @@spellchanger1169 I gotta agree with you on most of that. I got my daughter a Wii U about 6 months ago (for her mother's house), and I told her to take good care of it, *especially* the gamepad, because they will probably become scarce one day, and thus, more valuable. She's only 10, but totally understood the concept (so much so that she isn't even upset about not having a Switch, because her Wii U is way more rare 🤣).

  • @michaelcapogreco8768
    @michaelcapogreco8768 3 роки тому +44

    Most criminally underrated channel on UA-cam... I’d put you guys up there with any of em.

    • @ScratcherJuice
      @ScratcherJuice 3 роки тому +5

      Agree. Honestly my favorite gaming channel. 👏

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +11

      Dang guys, thank you so much. We really appreciate it. It's a damn grind on this platform for small creators. Always good to hear when folks enjoy the vids. Cheers!

    • @ianeons9278
      @ianeons9278 3 роки тому +2

      Just like the Wii U itself

    • @daver7178
      @daver7178 3 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid You both are doing something right. Great content, production quality is great and improving, good length, topics and so on. Just a suggestion, have you guys ever considered doing retrospective videos on your favorite games or series of all time?

    • @LeonXfilm
      @LeonXfilm 3 роки тому

      Agree

  • @nsgames24
    @nsgames24 3 роки тому +18

    There's actually a lot of great Wii U games that legitimately made great use of the Wii U GamePad in "non gimmicky ways", as the internet would say it. Great games and some multiplats like:
    - Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition
    - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
    - Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
    - Mario and Luigi U
    - Shovel Knight
    - Mass Effect 3: Special Edition
    - Resident Evil Revelations
    - The Wonderful 101
    - Scribblenauts Unlimited
    - Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush
    - Art Academy
    - LEGO City Undercover (one of the few LEGO games that I actually play)
    - Burnout Most Wanted U (I only call it that because it doesn't feel like a Need For Speed game to me, especially one not deserving of the name "Most Wanted").
    There's probably a few others, too but still. Also, it's nice to see someone else actually like StarFox Zero. I didn't think the game was bad either and even after beating it, I still play it from time to time.

  • @SaulTNutts-no6js
    @SaulTNutts-no6js 3 роки тому +13

    Not long ago, I found a gaming channel on UA-cam. Followed the guys' recommendation and bought wii lightgun attachments and a lot of on rail shooters.
    And it is so much fun.
    Thank you guys so much.
    Cheers!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      Very cool! Glad you are enjoying those. The good ol' Wii is a light gun monster for sure. Cheers!

    • @retrojimmyx
      @retrojimmyx 2 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid Do you know if the light gun needs the motion plus controller? I can't find any info on this. I have the original controllers with the motion plus extensions but looking at the pics, it looks like the extended controllers won't fit. Thanks in advance!

  • @kumatorahaltmanndreemurr
    @kumatorahaltmanndreemurr 2 роки тому +5

    The Wii U is such a great console for couch multiplayer. My friends and I used to spend hours playing Wii U games and yelling at each other XD Good times!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 роки тому +2

      Underrated for sure! Cheers to the Wii U!

    • @jaguar4120
      @jaguar4120 2 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid I still have my wiiu system hooked up to my tv

  • @ianeons9278
    @ianeons9278 3 роки тому +9

    An underrated channel and an underrated console.

  • @dan4932001
    @dan4932001 3 роки тому +16

    Top 5 guy here, Wii Fit U uses gamepad and tv in separate crazy ways, not to mention the wii balance board is involved as well. Camera and AR are also in there and the pedometer pokewalker thing. Wii Fit Trainer is also smoking hot.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      Interesting. Never gave Wii Fit U a look. Had the first one but that sounds very unique. If I see it out and about I'll snag it. Cheers!

    • @Schimnesthai
      @Schimnesthai 2 роки тому +1

      The "cake cafe" minigame is amazing!

  • @graydeotto2820
    @graydeotto2820 3 роки тому +13

    My favourite game pad game is Nintendo land. Love the asymmetrical multi-player

  • @thaantman22
    @thaantman22 3 роки тому +9

    1 game I wanna throw in is Runbow. The WiiU version is definitely the definitive version. All other versions goes up to 8 players. The WiiU version goes to 9. There's also an exclusive color master mode where the player using the gamepad goal is to basically sabotage the other 8 players to keep them from getting to the finish line.

  • @salozmen29
    @salozmen29 3 роки тому +7

    Im surprised you guys didn't name the absolute best game the game pad was used for. Splatoon. With the map on the game pad it made that game optimized. Was the perfect combo. I miss it with playing Splatoon 2.

  • @tsunamirider9895
    @tsunamirider9895 3 роки тому +7

    Some great recommendations! Wanted to pick up some of these, but getting kinda pricey, may have to go digital (Game and Wario, Axiom Verge). Some other games that make good use of the gamepad: Sonic Racing Transformed (you can have 5 players, 4 on TV via split screen, and one on gamepad. Wish Mario Kart did this too!); Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash - gets a lot of hate, but fun multiplayer game. Multiple options for the gamepad. can use to clone the tv, or use as scoreboard, or independent display for 2nd player so both players get a behind the player view. Very cool!; Nano Assault Neo - great in coop, each player gets their own screen, TV and gamepad; TANK TANK TANK also has cool asymmetric multiplayer (My Kong mode), and makes use of the camera so everyone can take a snapshot that appears over your tank during the game; Kirby and the Rainbow Curse - great multiplayer where player w/gamepad controls Kirby by drawing rainbow routes that Kirby follows.

  • @smedlings
    @smedlings 3 роки тому +6

    Just discovered you guys, awesome content. I’ve owned a Wii U for 9 years but only now am digging into its back catalog because used Wii U games are so cheap, at least for now. Keep it up!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome to hear! Glad you found us. Cheers to the Wii U!

    • @jaguar4120
      @jaguar4120 2 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid I own Wiiu since 2014. Best console.

  • @moonshinegaming
    @moonshinegaming 3 роки тому +6

    Happy to see someone opened Axiom Verge for the Wii U! Seems like most collectors have kept it sealed in their collections.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Ya a lot of folks know the spike is coming. That game will be worth a shit load some day. Sealed especially. We have another copy sealed. I'm tempted to get it graded. Not to sell but just for a cool display piece as it's one of our favorite games. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!

  • @fliberatos
    @fliberatos 3 роки тому +3

    Splinter cell blacklist was amazing on wii u just cuz the gamepad made things easier

  • @moandaindesigns
    @moandaindesigns 3 роки тому +10

    Holy Crap YES! Affordable Space Adventures is so damn GOOD! I was about to leave a comment begging you to play it and betting you a beer that you would love it. So happy you guys covered this game.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Damn straight it is. So unique. Honestly never have played a game like it which is saying a lot. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

  • @abhirao2001
    @abhirao2001 3 роки тому +5

    Alien Isolation would have been cool on the WiiU.

  • @ScratcherJuice
    @ScratcherJuice 3 роки тому +4

    So close to that 7k!! Early congrats! Love the videos 👏💪

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks a ton! Hit it this afternoon. Pretty remarkable. Crazy that there are that many folks who care about our craziness lol. Cheers!

  • @xXacinaterXx
    @xXacinaterXx 3 роки тому +1

    Definatly an underrated channel. Happy I’m part of the 10k gang! Love the content!!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Thanks man! We really appreciate the support. It's a grind as a small channel let me tell ya. Cheers!

  • @ronnietravis741
    @ronnietravis741 3 роки тому +3

    How this channel isn't massive is beyond me..... I'm always so hyped on your guys content. A+ gaming info

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Very cool. Glad you are liking the vids. Always good to hear that type of feedback. Much appreciated. Cheers!

  • @chancesforchancers1797
    @chancesforchancers1797 Рік тому +3

    2023 and the wii u is still unbelievable. I feel Nintendo really dropped the ball with it the possibilites with this console are endless, unfortunately we will never find out because people didn't give it a chance, now modding has took over and everyday people are still putting in love to it 👍👍

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  Рік тому +1

      We completely agree! Such an underrated console in the grand scheme! Cheers!

    • @petro7621
      @petro7621 Рік тому

      If you could use the Switch Lite in the same way as the Wii U Gamepad that would be a gamechanger.

  • @lizardwizard3403
    @lizardwizard3403 3 роки тому +4

    Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water is in my opinion the best use of the Wii U Gamepad, it’s like they were made for each other. Good luck playing it in NA though.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Don't ask how we forgot to mention that game. We've talked about it alot on the channel and for this episode we just spaced it. No physical release over here be we got it from the eShop. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

  • @KINGxLIZARDx22
    @KINGxLIZARDx22 3 роки тому +3

    Everyone forgot PIKMIN 3.. thats done very right

  • @RetroWolf_YT
    @RetroWolf_YT 3 роки тому +3

    It makes me very happy to see ZombiU on this list because that game is badass!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Hell ya it is. So much damn fun to play multiplayer. Very underrated. Store were damn near giving it away a while back.

  • @eksmad
    @eksmad Рік тому +1

    I can not only see and hear but also FEEL your passion!!

  • @gametourny4ever627
    @gametourny4ever627 3 роки тому +5

    I also like Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Mario Party 10 (Bowser Party mode), Need for Speed Most wanted U Coop, New Super Mario/Luigi Bros U 5 player with boost mode, Resident Evil Revelations, 5 player Sonic Racing Transformed, Star Fox Zero Coop, Wondeful 101 drawing mu weapons, Wii party U, Wii Sports club especially the Baseball with the pitching and the golf with the tee on the pad that you place on the ground. All unique and interesting as well as fun usages of the Gamepad. Gonna have to check out the Madden and the Batman games as well as Deus X

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Great info. Kirby is one of the last games on our list of wants for the system. Still gotta track that one down. Cheers!

    • @MrDiana1706
      @MrDiana1706 3 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid wouldn't recommend it as a multiplayer game. It's all structured over the limited Kirby movement and multiplayer kinda ruins it. In singleplayer it's a great Kirby game with a beatiful artstyle! Sadly that artstyle is overshadowrd by the fact yoy play at the Gamepad entirely. Great video btw

  • @treyprice04
    @treyprice04 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome video. I picked up Mario Maker and Starfox this weekend. Will have to get some others out.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Thanks man! Such a fun time to collect for this system. We are thoroughly enjoying it.

  • @MadFireTV
    @MadFireTV 3 роки тому +2

    I love my Wii U and I love it when games utilized the GamePad. Great video as always!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      It's our favorite console to collect for right now by far. We pretty much have every game that we want for it so gonna have to shift our focus soon. But we put a lot of miles on our Wii U. Such an underrated machine. Cheers!

  • @bryannewlin2808
    @bryannewlin2808 3 роки тому +3

    You guys forgot Fatal Frame! Great video though!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      Damn it! How the hell did we forget that???? We kept thinking of games as we were filming but some how that didn't pop into our mind. Probably because it's on our external and wasn't in front of our face lol. Cheers!

  • @ricardomarino3763
    @ricardomarino3763 3 роки тому +6

    Love the wii u. For me the best console off all time.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Hot take but we like it! It's our favorite console to collect for right now and we've been playing the hell out of it. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

    • @ianeons9278
      @ianeons9278 3 роки тому

      2nd for me

    • @ricardomarino3763
      @ricardomarino3763 3 роки тому

      The thing for me is that it is such a unique experience that cannot be replicate by anyother console and you can still play wii games that has some unique experience by its own. So for me it is the perfection of gaming and fun.

  • @iamthomasjudge
    @iamthomasjudge 3 роки тому +1

    I love your blend of game reviews and beer reviews! So classy! :)

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      LOL! Might be the first time we've been called classy in our lives but damn it feels nice :). Cheers!

  • @VinniePaz
    @VinniePaz Рік тому +1

    Just the video I was looking for. Thanks guys!

  • @claudiosanchez5890
    @claudiosanchez5890 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! It looks like it would be cool to hang out with these guys, I'm a fan now.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Thanks a ton man! We really appreciate it. Cheers!

  • @bobryan7927
    @bobryan7927 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you! This is exactly the video I was hoping for! Well done gentlemen...well done.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!

  • @pimpedoutstereos9747
    @pimpedoutstereos9747 3 роки тому +2

    Only recently discovered this channel due to you guys appearing in a couple recent metal Jesus rocks videos. You guys r awesome and all ur videos r worth while watching and I love how you guys r always so happy and really enjoy ur selves. Keep up the good work and I’m positive the subscribers will increase quite a lot

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Thanks a ton for checking out the channel. It was a great opportunity to work with MJR. He's always been really good to us. Glad you're enjoying the vids. Cheers!

  • @CMRetroGaming
    @CMRetroGaming 3 роки тому +4

    great stuff. I'll check out the madden game for sure

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Definitely an awesome feature man. It's like drawing plays up in the dirt :). Cheers!

  • @pilks4k
    @pilks4k Рік тому +2

    Mass Effect 3 used the gamepad very well too.

  • @Thefortniteproyx
    @Thefortniteproyx 2 роки тому +1

    Love your channel, been a sub since you had 2k subscribers :)

  • @raymondjack
    @raymondjack 7 місяців тому +1

    That four port n64 hat though that’s a badass hat.

  • @KMACKTIME
    @KMACKTIME 2 роки тому +1

    Hell ya just what I was lookin for

  • @Broknex
    @Broknex 3 роки тому +1

    Just got a wii u a couple weeks ago and I absolutely LOVE it! Awesome videos my friends! I SO look forward to all your latest uploads! Cheers from the middle of nowhere Alaska!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Very cool! Glad you are enjoying it. Such an underrated console. Glad you are enjoying the content. Stay warm up there. We are in the heart of Winter in Iowa as well. Probably doesn't compare to Alaska though. Cheers!

  • @Lazlopressplay
    @Lazlopressplay 2 роки тому +3

    The only thing that sticks about BO2 for the wii u is you cant buy the dlcs 😭😭😭

  • @TheMan20085
    @TheMan20085 3 роки тому +4

    Zelda ww hd uses the gamepad really well! Im doing a playtrough of it right now and i love it! Tp hd next and then i have played all the Zelda games on the wii u

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      It does indeed. TP uses it about the same. You'll enjoy for sure. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!

  • @Yod.Vav.
    @Yod.Vav. 3 роки тому +5

    Wii U 4EVA BABY!!!!!

  • @thetruth3346
    @thetruth3346 3 роки тому +3

    Cant wait to see you guys at 1 mil

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Dang man......idk about that. Long road ahead lol. Greatly appreciate the vote of confidence though. We shall see how things play out. Cheers!

  • @jakethegamer3974
    @jakethegamer3974 3 роки тому +4

    Origins works like the 360 and ps3 version but the map is on the gamepad I’m pretty sure and the gadgets are on the screen

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the info. We weren't sure on that one. Still need to play it at some point. Cheers!

    • @jakethegamer3974
      @jakethegamer3974 3 роки тому

      Yeah it’s a good game ain’t as good as city tho

  • @rockman369
    @rockman369 3 роки тому +1

    Great review guys!! The Wii U doesn’t get enough love heck some guys in a certain podcast bash on the Wii U just because of the low sells.....but the console is so underrated and underappreciated.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed! Gotta love the Wii U :). We are big fans. Cheers!

  • @NolocoLawrence
    @NolocoLawrence Рік тому +1

    I want someone to discuss how awesome balloon fight is graphically and in general on the Wii U. I mean it would be great if I can control some of it with controller buttons and direction pad but that's such a beautiful game. I've always loved the balloon fight games and I was in awe when I saw it in HD like that

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  Рік тому +1

      We actually havent played that but you are right it does look good! We need to fire it up! Cheers!

  • @RitaMaSTeR
    @RitaMaSTeR 3 роки тому +2

    Iam enjoying WiiU in 2021 for the first time, awesome platform with the gamepad

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Hell ya! Cheers to that! Tons of fun to be had with that console. So underrated in our opinion. Cheers!

    • @RitaMaSTeR
      @RitaMaSTeR 3 роки тому +1

      @@GamingOffTheGrid absolutely!
      WiiU+New3dsXL and you have 25+years of Nintendo's library. I just ordered a New3dsXL from ebay.
      Prior to gamecube Ive all the roms, for the gamecube Ive 200gb of games. Wii 1.5extrrnal HD full. WiiU 1.5 TB not full yet. And soon will star the DS+3ds collection.
      My GF says that I spend more time looking for games to play than actually playing them xD. Sad but true !

  • @user-jr1hm3jw2i
    @user-jr1hm3jw2i 2 роки тому +2

    Batman Arkham games. You have to use the pad for Arkham city but origins you can the classic controller. I've never tried using the pad but now interested in seeing if the pad works similar

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 роки тому +1

      Pad doesn't work as well with Origins as it does in City. City f'n nailed it for sure. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

  • @getondese
    @getondese 3 роки тому +4

    Damn I didnt know Human Revolution was on there \m/ Gotta get that one thanks guys

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Love this version. The tablet takes the experience to the next level. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

  • @LeonXfilm
    @LeonXfilm 3 роки тому +1

    21:40 so true. Not even all Nintendo games made use of gamepad full potential .
    Great video. Mass effect 3 made great use of gamepad too.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Have played the game.....but not on the Wii U. Gonna have to check it out. Thanks for the recommendation. Cheers!

  • @DadLadsGaming
    @DadLadsGaming 3 роки тому +1

    Great video lads.
    Huge fan of the WiiU too... As you know 👍
    You can't highlight Affordable Space Adventure enough.... Really pleased you enjoyed it as much as we did.
    I fancy playing Axion Verge but on PS4, don't gave the WiiU version 😭
    Very envious of the Axiom Verge vinyl by the way 👌🏻🍻

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      So damn glad you introduced us to that game. Forever grateful :). Cheers!

  • @8BitGlitch79
    @8BitGlitch79 3 роки тому +5

    Dude, I didn't know about that feature on the Madden 13 on WI U. I never picked it up cause I was like I have it on the Vita and the 360 so why pick it up. If I had known that I would have. Gonna have to grab it if I find it now.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      It's pretty badass man. Not the best version but the hot route feature makes it super fun. Cheers!

  • @ivanmartinez8346
    @ivanmartinez8346 Рік тому +1

    I was hoping you would do a follow up to this video before the Wii U eShop closes this coming March. I've purchased most of the suggestions in this video and in the comments.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  Рік тому +2

      We have multiple videos up about the Wii U E shop closing and what games to snag! Hope you check them out! Cheers!

  • @jeffbandy7065
    @jeffbandy7065 2 роки тому +2

    Hold the F up.....is that a Hacksaw Jim Dugan SIGNED 2X4???? HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! So fn cool!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 роки тому +1

      Lmfao!!!! Yesir!!!

    • @jeffbandy7065
      @jeffbandy7065 2 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid I fn knew I loved you guys for a reason, actually many! You guys should have so many more subs. Gaming, comedy, great advice....and ya drink a beer at the end...fn genius! Keep 'em coming please!

  • @birdyy2j515
    @birdyy2j515 3 роки тому +2

    I come for the games, I stay for the beers.

  • @IamMarkSmith
    @IamMarkSmith 3 роки тому +1

    @Gaming Off The Grid "Super Mario 3D World." If you're playing single or multiplayer some levels require the player using the gamepad to activate platforms for the player(s) to jump on to scale walls or whatever the challenge may be.

  • @gillmaus
    @gillmaus Рік тому +1

    There is an eshop game called Unepic, a fun dungeon crawler with hell of an inventory. Best managed on the gamepad.

  • @ianeons9278
    @ianeons9278 3 роки тому +2

    I agree with you on everything except for Mario Maker. Mario Maker 1 is great on Wii U, but I feel SMM2 perfects it.

  • @Unknown-sp4gi
    @Unknown-sp4gi 3 роки тому +1

    I can't remember now, did Watchdogs have gamepad features?

  • @dino988
    @dino988 3 роки тому +2

    Mario Kart 8. Seeing what item your opponents have during races is an awesome feature. Only that and MK DS/ MK7 had that feature

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      Oh yes! That is a good one. We knew we didn't think of all of them :). Cheers!

    • @dino988
      @dino988 3 роки тому +1

      @@GamingOffTheGrid you got most of them lol I’m sure there’s some I’m forgetting 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      We frickin forgot Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water. How? No clue. We love that game. Idiots I tell ya lol

    • @dino988
      @dino988 3 роки тому +1

      @@GamingOffTheGrid Wii Sports Club and Wii Fit U also were quite good. Lego City another fun one!

  • @noneed4me2n7
    @noneed4me2n7 3 роки тому +1

    New to your channel, got myself two modded Wii U’s and I’m glad I got them when I did as I feel it’s one of the retro consoles that will only become harder to get the further down the road we go. Made sure I had discs of all the games I like the most.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Thanks for stopping by. Much appreciated. You are spot on with the Wii U. In the not so distant future this thing will be highly collectable for sure and the market for it we'll get crazy. That's our prediction. Cheers!

    • @noneed4me2n7
      @noneed4me2n7 3 роки тому +1

      Gaming Off The Grid I just added Rayman Legends, Batman Armored, and Affordable Space Adventures to my library. I always appreciate guys like you who point out ones I missed even if I have it on another system.
      I’ve been seriously collecting for it the last few years and with the mods and Nintendont I got all the hits fir the Wii and GameCube backed up on hard drives, SD cards and USB drives plus one has all the handhelds and old school stuff through retroarch. This thing really does all things past from Nintendo and much of it isn’t emulation at least for the GameCube and up. Plus with the Smash Bros adapter I can use all GameCube controllers like my wavebirds and bongos without a hitch. Tech support across UA-cam is solid and helpful.

  • @Nick-ck9fd
    @Nick-ck9fd 3 роки тому +1

    Congratz on blasting past 7K subs! 🍾🍾

  • @caldwin
    @caldwin 3 роки тому +2

    I played Rayman Legends on Wii U and PlayStation. It feels like a bunch of the difficulty on PS simply came from not being able to play it the way it was made to be played.
    Ditto Mario Maker. It took a while to get used to building levels on Switch and it was never quite as fun as it was on Wii U.
    I will say that the Wii U pad is heavy and doesn't feel quite as good in the hands as many smaller controllers. But that is vastly outweighed by the functionality the second screen gives you. DS, 3DS and WiiU definitely had something with that second screen that I actually do miss. I hope Nintendo implements something like it in the future.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Never experienced Legends on another console. Definitely can imagine it being way different. Love the 2 screen mechanic. Would have been nice if the Switch could do that even for some games. Cheers!

  • @DoYouNerd
    @DoYouNerd 3 роки тому

    It was really impressive how well most gamepad features worked with the games themselves--as you said, it rarely felt gimmicky. Anytime you had the tablet as a accessory screen to the action, I loved that feature. It streamlined Wind Waker and things like Batman look to work so, so well in this regard.
    Super Mario Maker just is not the same without that gamepad to use in making the stages--it was hands down THE way to create! I hoped it would've spawned a long-dormant follow up to Mario Paint.
    You know, I think we downloaded Affordable Space Adventure, but I don't think we've yet given it a go.
    Ha ha--I KNEW Axiom Verge had to make the list!

  • @jakethegamer3974
    @jakethegamer3974 3 роки тому +1

    Ayyy you reached 7k congrats!!!!

  • @ricochet19
    @ricochet19 2 роки тому +2

    how did you guys get that sweet splatoon gamepad wrap?!?

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 роки тому +1

      Found it on con actually! Not sure what site id recommend to find one! Cheers!

  • @antikz3731
    @antikz3731 3 роки тому +1

    Wait a minute, how did u click the right stick on black ops 2??? Lol been trying to sprint run forever 😂 playing BOTW I have so much difficulty opening the scope for the shiekah slate I have to just mash the button with my wrist and it sometimes works

  • @jhall229
    @jhall229 3 роки тому +1

    Xenoblade Chronicles X. There is a map system called frontiernav. The gamepad essentially becomes not only a map but a management tool for frontiernav. The gamepad is applied brilliantly in this game, and the stylus makes it even more enjoyable. That is why I don't think a switch port could possibly be as good as the wii u version with a gamepad.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Dang, not sure how that one slipped my mind. We knew we forgot Fatal Frame but totally spaced Xenoblade. Awesome game. Still have yet to finish. Have about 100 hours in and then put it down. At this point I'd probably have to start over to know what the hell I was doing lol. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

    • @jhall229
      @jhall229 3 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid I’m close to 100 hours myself. I’ve barely scratched the surface.

  • @anthonygemmato7962
    @anthonygemmato7962 3 роки тому +2

    I found star fox guard for 2 bucks haven't had a chance to play it yet

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      Hell of a deal. They were damn near giving the combo pack away at one point. It will be funny to see the prices climb some day. Cheers!

  • @cecilsgames845
    @cecilsgames845 2 роки тому +2

    Have you ever tried lego city undercover on the Wii u. It was an exclusive at first like zombiu and really used the pad nicely. Think you should check it out

    • @jaguar4120
      @jaguar4120 2 роки тому +1

      Love lego city. I've been playing it recently. Wiiu is super under appreciated. It has great games. And I have a Switch system.

    • @cecilsgames845
      @cecilsgames845 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaguar4120 it's still the best version of that game. The switch version doesn't even come close

    • @jaguar4120
      @jaguar4120 2 роки тому

      @@cecilsgames845 Yeah. Plus the Switch version seems like a downgrade in graphics.

    • @cecilsgames845
      @cecilsgames845 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaguar4120 yep. I'm a gamer and I agree with that they are saying about the console I had one when they came out got broke got a second one and it's gone so this my third Wii u and it's not going anywhere. And I enjoy all consoles all the way to ps5 back to nes . Just Xbox is my least fav

  • @martinevans1206
    @martinevans1206 3 роки тому +1

    An excellent video, chaps! Thank you.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed. Cheers to the good ol' Wii U!

  • @nt3121
    @nt3121 2 роки тому +1

    To me gamepad is GOLD

  • @ShadyPlatinum777
    @ShadyPlatinum777 2 роки тому

    Resident evil revelations is another great one on Wii U. It plays just like the 3DS version

  • @ZapCristal
    @ZapCristal 3 роки тому +1

    Agree agree agree , excellent job guys!

  • @reaganriggles8526
    @reaganriggles8526 3 роки тому +2

    I'm just throwing this out there but maybe a video on PS4 games that utilizes the controller that being the touchpad like I think the two Infamous games on the PS4 uses the touchpad. But most games use the touchpad that I've played on PS4 brings up the map, change camera angles, etc. and if you're playing The Division on PlayStation 4 if I remember correctly ISAC the Cortana AI speak to you through the speaker in the controller. And that's just an idea if you want to do it

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      That is a great idea. It would take some research on our end as we haven't played a ton of games that use it but it can be done :)

    • @suntannedduck2388
      @suntannedduck2388 3 роки тому

      That would be interesting. To me it's always a mystery if a game will use the Touchpad, Mic or the Gyro and many times I'm just using the Touchpad to skip intros/outros when watching DVDs/Blu-Rays instead of using the D-Pad/Analog stick or the menu to skip because I find it fun to use and to remind myself it's there and not just a big Select button like 90% of games it seems as Share takes it's place. That or using the Touchpad for the PSTV with certain Vita games.
      Games like Last of Us 2 used the Touchpad for Guitar which was interesting, and Killzone Shadowfall had interesting uses of the Touchpad with the Robot companion in some levels, no clue if either those or Uncharted 4 and Lost Legacy use Gyro aim as Uncharted Golden Abyss on the Vita uses Gyro aiming so I assume the same idea carried over? I've never noticed it so maybe not. I'd have to look that up.
      Infamous using the gyro for the spray can was really creative, I don't know about the Touchpad as I never played them I just know from a friend.
      Nier Automata I think used both halves of the Touchpad for your inventory/some other quick menu access which I've not seen any game do otherwise and I always remember as I know the touchpad as the same quadrant uses as the Vita even if not for L2/L3/R2/R3 on the PS4 compared to the Vita or whatever a Developer set as an input.
      Wonderful101 Remastered uses the Touchpad to move the inventory screen which was originally on the Wii U Gamepad, now on TV around or toggling it the second screen on and off, while there is Gyro that appears in the inside building areas of the game. While originally a Wii U game they really made good use of the Dualshock 4's features and I think the Switch version probably does as well and is besides the audience I think is why the game isn't on the Xbox One is because it doesn't have those features and they didn't want to remap inputs to menus and many buttons. I don't own Wonderful101 on Wii U but I can tell how they made it work on PS4, which even Zombi on other platforms just looks off without the Wii U Gamepad moving the HUD elements off the TV and the tension of the game not pausing when looking in your inventory is so great, I don't know if it pauses on PS4/Xbox One but if it does I think that would ruin the atmosphere.
      Either way any footage would be fine. I'd want to see a video on Touchpad/Gyro/Mic features of the Dualshock 4. I'd have to look at a few lists myself just to see what's listed by articles as I'm curious now what few games actually use the Dualshock 4's features that I may have forgotten/overlooked and with the Wii U and Wii I remember easy which support it, the PS3 only launch titles and certain later ones I remember like LittleBIgPlanet's movement of the hands, but for PS4 I barely remember many at all other than launch titles and the later ones I own that made me remember the features exist, and besides swiping when watching a DVD/Blu-Ray of course.

    • @tsunamirider9895
      @tsunamirider9895 3 роки тому +1

      Too bad Sony didn't do more integration w/the Vita as a controller. It was so cool with Little Big Planet 2 on the PS3 and Vita. Had so much potential. Guess the Vita being a failure (in Sony's eyes) didn't help)

    • @suntannedduck2388
      @suntannedduck2388 3 роки тому

      @@tsunamirider9895 It is sad. Having the Remote Play with actual controls besides Touch or the Phone and Controller is great, crosssave/crossbuy/crossplay with mostly Indies I think was cool and Second Screen but not much else I think.
      I don't have many examples but Outrun 2006 for PSP&PS2 with cross save, Resistance 2 on PS3 with a PSP playing Resistance Retribution can apply an Infection mode that makes the game harder I think (only tested not replayed the game this way and the feature turns off after you quit the game/battery needs charging I think), Wip3out Pulse on PSP and Wip3out HD on PS3 there is a Game Share feature (never used but its on the box/in the Pulse game's manual,) and the few games that offered Remote Play for it were fewer but still a start.
      Never tried LBP2 and Move/Vita, might have to try that sometime.
      The PSP got some really cool uses like I said so its sad the Vita didn't as much besides furthering a few features due to more power the system had and whatever they wanted to market on a wider scale that they kind of tried. The Vita just ended up a Second Screen (like the PSP did for general PS3 menu access) and Remote Play but no HDMI out (besides the PSTV of course) it seems (as far as I know at least).
      I get the lack of sales and they tried many times but customers were over it due to its obvious flaws or they didn't have any ideas/money/time worth wasting potential (they could have just remarketed either their big games like Nintendo does, casual ones in 2014 or AA Japanese games or the few AAA ports that were the hits on the system and target that audience even if small they still are a sizeable one) on it for developing cool concepts other than Remote Play in almost every PS4 game I assume.
      At least it has its own good library and some features rather than nothing though (silverlining). But still sad. I hope the rumoured/plans of the PSP5G (a patent and brief info, no concrete name of course) turns out better but who knows. I wish it to be Vita backwards compatible but I doubt it (would make more sense then UMD to add support for and I assume would be easy to add).

  • @tgamer9159
    @tgamer9159 2 роки тому +2

    Man I found game and Wario at GameStop the other day for $30 complete

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 роки тому

      Holy shit!!! Caught them slipping hard. Well done. Cheers!

  • @chaospoet
    @chaospoet 3 роки тому +1

    I've only played the Wii U version so full disclaimer there but Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. The gamepad gives you a ton of useful information. It'll tell you what types of attacks the enemy you are fighting is weak to. It'll tell you what enemy attacks you are weak to so you can plan better. It displays the map in dungeons. Also you do things called Sessions which are basically chain attacks with the other members of your party and it'll tell you what order a sessions will be for which type of attack. All extremely useful information that makes the game way easier to figure out to get the most fun out of it.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Very cool and great info. We picked that one up recently but have yet to play it. Really looking forward to it though. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

    • @chaospoet
      @chaospoet 3 роки тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid I'll warn you now, it's weird. It could just as easily be called "Japanese Pop-Culture: The Video Game" because it's the most Japan thing I've seen.

  • @gojordon1
    @gojordon1 3 роки тому +1

    Great video guys, love the wii u. I feel like most good games will go way up in price like the gamecube.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Definitely. 5-10 years out the Wii U will be highly collectable we believe. Time will tell. Glad we have most of what we want already :). Cheers!

    • @gojordon1
      @gojordon1 3 роки тому

      Thank you taking the time to reply to my comment. You two are some awesome dudes and love what you upload. I don't know if you have it already, but RUNBOW is one of my fav party wii u games. It's pretty awesome that you can have 9 different people in one room all playing at once with some fun characters from other indie games. Also cars 3 is actaully kinda fun and I'm not even a fan of the movie it's based on.

  • @LonelymoonChronicles
    @LonelymoonChronicles 3 роки тому +2

    One of the best games to have ever used the Wii U GamePad in my opinion is Year Walk, an indie horror game from the creators of Sayonara Wild Hearts, Simogo. You can view the map on the GamePad in real time without having to pause, and you can draw solutions to puzzles on the touchscreen Hotel Dusk style. Really cool functionality, and a great title too. Unfortunately, it is only available digitally, and only on the European eShop (it was delisted from the NA one a while ago alongside some other cool indie games). Year Walk is also on PC, but none of that fancy touchscreen stuff is there. There's also a version for iOS devices but I'm not all that familiar with it.

  • @toaf6467
    @toaf6467 3 роки тому +1

    if only they added the 2nd screen for the switch dock. wii U is still hooked up on my main TV.

  • @W-B-Gaming
    @W-B-Gaming 3 роки тому

    I liked how they made a big deal about the beer 😂😂😂

  • @jopiaspieder1184
    @jopiaspieder1184 3 роки тому +2

    ZombiU is the best game with use of the Tablet and one of the best zombie killing games ever

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      Fun as hell for sure. We love the hoard mode! Good times. Cheers!

    • @LeonXfilm
      @LeonXfilm 3 роки тому +1

      And the multiplayer is so cool

  • @9latinumStudioz
    @9latinumStudioz 3 роки тому +2

    Wii Woo !!

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      LOL! Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!

  • @jopiaspieder1184
    @jopiaspieder1184 3 роки тому +1

    I loved the Wii U it was the ultimate multiplayer system

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +2

      It is great for local multiplayer which is becoming a dying breed these days sadly. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

  • @gradsgames
    @gradsgames Рік тому +1

    "What's that little bastards name"? 😂😂

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  Рік тому +1

      Lmfao 😂

    • @gradsgames
      @gradsgames Рік тому

      @@GamingOffTheGrid I've been playing my Wii U a lot lately, such a fun console.

  • @guristaex3119
    @guristaex3119 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed star fox zero it got slammed so hard for its controls but I thought they worked great albeit a little frustrating at times. I'm quite new to the wii u I had one when it was first released then quickly sold it ( bad mistake ).....I've recently been rebuilding a wii u collection before its gets too pricey. Going to pick up some of the games you mentioned. Thanks guys

  • @lucag.lisickza425
    @lucag.lisickza425 3 роки тому

    i still playing this game on my wii u

  • @tgamer9159
    @tgamer9159 2 роки тому +2

    They dropped the ball with the 3DS Super Mario maker you can't even upload levels

  • @magicjohnson3121
    @magicjohnson3121 3 роки тому +1

    Cool great video

  • @jhall229
    @jhall229 3 роки тому +2

    Wii Uuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

  • @Videogamelover58
    @Videogamelover58 3 роки тому +1

    nice video guys

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers to the Wii U!

  • @prestonrcasey
    @prestonrcasey 2 роки тому +1

    I'm still active on BLOPS2 online Wii U, until the servers die

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  2 роки тому

      Hell ya! I need to jump on there again one of these days. Cheers!

  • @retrojoesentertainment2254
    @retrojoesentertainment2254 3 роки тому +3

    Always pushing the Wii U on us! I won’t buy another. I already have 2. Geez guys. Get it together. Game gear 4-life! -flat earth guy

  • @AugustusMcMillan
    @AugustusMcMillan 6 місяців тому +1

    the Switch is Nintendos best console. the Wii U is my favorite Nintendo console.

  • @dgross2009
    @dgross2009 3 роки тому +2

    Mario Maker works much better on the Wii U. Very clutsy on the Switch with the wheels work-around.

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому +1

      Most definitely. Some folks don't like hearing it but it's true. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

  • @ziggywillis1
    @ziggywillis1 3 роки тому +1

    im playing wind waker love it loads of great games cheap

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Epic for sure. Best version of the game. Always have loved the art style of that game. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!

  • @AU_Player
    @AU_Player Рік тому +1

    Nintendo land was such a good game

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  Рік тому

      Hell ya it is. Such a fun pick up and play party style game. We love it. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

  • @kr4t0sg.28
    @kr4t0sg.28 2 роки тому

    Ill have to admit that i was a complete idiot moron for hating this console since its first launch. My hate came from the name nintendo chose and how confusing it was to understand this console. No lie, you 2 guys lectured me on the wii u that i just recently purchased one. It has so much potential and its a beast of a retro console. The stigma it has as a "failure console" needs to be removed.

  • @craig9180
    @craig9180 3 роки тому +1

    Wes, has anyone ever said you look like AJ Styles

    • @GamingOffTheGrid
      @GamingOffTheGrid  3 роки тому

      Oh I've heard it a few times. Better than Ricky Gervais which I get a lot lol! Cheers!