Can I just say that you guys' videos feel so cozy and safe. It feels like I'm hanging out with friends just chatting about games like when I was a kid :)
Well thank you! Honestly that’s the vibe we aim for. We both grew up gaming with friends in person and wanted to recreate that with this channel. Glad you enjoy. Cheers!
Wii U and it's games are already going up in price!?! In 10 years when the Wii U hits it's nostalgia boom like the GameCube and DreamCast are now,It will be loved a lot more and games like The Wonderful 101 will be $200 like how Chibi-Robo on the GameCube is today. Oh and the fact that this video has 217 likes and only 2 dislikes PROVES that the Wii U is finally starting to get the love it DESERVES (I liked).
I disagree regarding the comment on Wonderful 101. It has been re-released on the Nintendo Switch as well as other consoles through a (stumped on words/term) set up where fans give the developers money (anywhere from $5 & up) to fund the game’s release. I would think the value of the Wii U version would drop significantly unless major changes occurred during the release.
@@NYCJoeBlack that doesn’t really prove anything. There are plenty of games that are worth more on a certain platform even though they May be on other consoles. The fact that the Wii U wasn’t a hot seller and there are few games on it compared to the rest of It’s generation counterparts will make it more rare. there are only like 140 physical games so the price will definitely go up a lot faster because as it is now even retro games stores that have a Wii U section are usually the smallest section at least were I’m from.
I love seeing the Wii U getting some love. Such an underrated system, just thanks to its backward compatibility to the Wii. I'm playing mine right now, and so glad I never got rid of mine.
The other thing is that its versatility as an emulator is far reaching with the HDMI port. You can play every game from every console all the way up to the Wii U and with the SD port, an infinite amount of them. I think everyone is getting aware of this and the prices went from 60-80 bucks to 130+ now. All of its games went up in value too
For sure. We haven't hacked one ourselves but have hacked tons of Wii's. From what I hear it's a pretty similar process. But since we haven't done it ourselves we didn't bring it up. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
You forgot to mention the best part about the Wii U: Its modding capabilities! With homebrew you can do stuff like add third party controllers, add free games and even use it as an emulation device for consoles such as gamecube and SNES Btw great vid!
We talked about it a little in our Wii episode as we have modded many Wii's. We didn't bring up here because we haven't actually done it. Figured there are plenty of experts out there that would be a better source lol. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Guys, this is the best Wii U review on the net. Well done. Just purchased a Wii U with 500gb hard drive and 60 games. Our main console has been a wii (with about 100 games) nothing beats its multiplayer experience (with 4 Wii controllers. Of course the Wii U can also link up with the brilliant Wii controllers. This will be second time I try out Wii U, but I think I better understand it now. This new set up cost me about $200, so much better value than switch ... my kids desperate for Mario karts 8, as they know the Wii version back to front (need new challenge).
Thanks a ton man! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. You guys will love Mario Kart 8. Beautiful game and great 4 player action. Enjoy. Cheers!
I still have my black WiiU along with its box and everything. Playing Mariokart 8 with friends using the wiiU is way better than the switch in my opinion simply because of the wide range of controllers it supports. I still use the console a ton, it's definitely one of my favorites.
I didn’t even realize I wasn’t subscribed to this channel. I love the WiiU . I do play my switch, but the WiiU is really special to me. My son and I love games like Nintendoland , Yoshi’s woolly world, Super Mario 3-D world etc. People Who don’t have a Wii U do not know what they’re missing. I found so many amazing people on Twitter Who love the WiiU as much as I do. In my most recent video I talked about a really amazing deal I got on some Wii U games recently. I think it’s my one of my favorite Nintendo consoles of all time. People also forget it is the last true Nintendo home console , considering the switch is a hybrid. That cheesecake stuff sounds great! Great job with this video guys!
You are so right. Very few people who own one have anything bad to say. We really think at some point collecting for the Wii U is going to be HOT HOT HOT! Thanks a ton for watching and the support. Cheers!
I know im late but I just want to say something, the reason why Wii U failed, is the name. Many people were confused because they thought it was an accessorie for a wii, could have named it a Wii 2. the second reason it failed, are the ads. Could have done better with those. And the parents who always said "you already have a wii" lol. Other than that wiiu is a underrated console. The wiiu never failed in my heart.
Also yes, the switch is kinda trash in a way since the BEST games on the switch are nes/snes classics , compilations and remakes of good older games, ports from wii u . Like if I went out and bought a switch the first like 10 games if buy are all games from older consoles.
Great point. It's just a better online store in general than the Switch. And we do like the Switch as well. But the Wii U is so damn underrated. Cheers!
Just binge watched the entire GOTG content over lockdown. Honestly you guys are going to be one of the biggest gaming content creators one day. Much better than MJR in my opinion. Also how did you guys get those N64 artwork and cases? Such a cool idea.
Hell ya man! Glad you are enjoying our crazy/ whacky content :). We really appreciate your kind words and support. As for the cases here you go. Kind of a long answer so saddle up: Black NES Cases: stoneagegamer.com/nes-game-cases/ NES Artwork: www.dropbox.com/sh/07vlzgyficoohw0/AACa7UzwyI16MocIjCTDC5sda?dl=0 SNES and N64 cases: mediashelving.com/ SNES and N64 Artwork: thecoverproject.net/ It's important to get the art from the sites listed as they properly fit the cases. For instance, if you use NES artwork from coverartproject it will be too small for the Stone Age Gamer cases. Also, make sure you open the photos in a program that doesn't scale them. My method has been to open in photoshop and save as a PDF prior to taking to print. Hopefully this helps man. If you run into any jams you can hit us up on social media as well.
@@GamingOffTheGrid Guys you definitely need to make a show off video of these amazing repro cases and covers one day!! Amazing collection, amazing videos!!!! Wish you the best!!! :)
Very nice! Haven't ever repaired one but I'm sure at some point we will have to. Always fun digging into stuff like that. Just did some work on an OG XBox today. It was a good time. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Great video guys! I was just playing mine this last weekend. I had bad memories with the Wii U only because my Zelda one was stolen, But I have it now and it’s been fun. I don’t mind double collecting if on switch and Wii U. I just get games either for myself that I want to play later for for the boys when they get older.
My favorite console of all time is.....yep the Sega Saturn..I mean the Wii U. I’ve owned a couple Switches over the past few years. But they end up sitting on my dresser not getting used. Then the prices go crazy on eBay again and I sell my switch. But my Wii U remains the center of my household gaming and will for a very very long time. It feels like Nintendo’s last home console. You guys rock! I also rock a CRT in the basement with my Wii U.
You know I’ve been doing “WiiUvolution” vids this year. It’s a movement. And people need to get behind it. Do I smell a collabo opportunity, maybe? That Axiom set tho! Sexy vinyl. I can prove on paper that any real gamer needs a Wii U. If this video isn’t enough, and it totally should be. You outdid yourself on this one!
We're down man! Hit us up w/ a few ideas and we'll carve out some time to get it done. And yes, folks need to get on the train before the price of admission is too damn high. It will rise and rise fast when it does. Cheers to the Wii U!
Poor marketing really hurt this overlooked system, I don't think most people knew what it even was. I know I had no idea what it was at launch. The hard thing to get is the controller, you have to have it and it is hard to get a backup! Many people love having a modded Wii U "shhhhh". The Wii U is also has HDMI making it a great way to play Wii games on TV's with HDMI and record game footage. Grab the games now while they are cheap.
I also love downloading Wii games on my Wii U, of course I still prefer the physical copies but the wii games I play most, I love being able to have them downloaded on a newer console
Hey, that's a cool Freddy figure! I really liked playing games on the WiiU that really utilized the gamepad, using it as your inventory or as a map is such a great and novel feature. Second Dr. Luigi--very well done. Loved the AVGN game! Definitely agree on the collectibility on the WiiU. That gamepad always, always freaks me out--I always hope that maybe even a 3rd party option will come out someday as a backup. Love the Yoshi game--of course Lady Laci loves even MORE the yarn Yoshi Amiibo set. BTW--I feel like you've only recently been adding in that first beer sip for the initial reaction and I am really digging that.
Oh yes! Ol' Freddy is one of our favs :). I guess we have been doing that but was never discussed or planned. We just fly by the seat and see what happens LOL! Cheers to the good ol Wii U. Such a misunderstood little fella.
I did so I could play duck hunt on modern TVs lol. Was actually surprised and impressed with the WiiU after owning one. Was actually a good console. Be cool if an adapter was made for it so you can play ds games on it using the gamepad and TV together
Dude we've always said if the Wii U had came with a DS cartridge slot it would have been next level. Perfect console to play DS games on. There is a handful available on the eShop but not nearly enough. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
Oh, I spot Helmet's Meantime in the background. I bought the Wii U solely for Mario Kart 8. Ever since the N64, the new Mario Kart games are the reason I usually purchase the latest Nintendo console. That being said, I hardly own any games for the U, less than ten for sure. I've gotten into some other games thanks to my nephew, like: Super Mario 3D World and Yoshi's Woolly World. Need to snag that Hyrule Warriors and check out Star Fox Zero. Wish there was a Punch-Out game. Also need to download some N64 games on it for the upscaling alone, and better controller.
Oh yes! We love sticking little nuggets on the b-roll shots. Have you played Axiom Verge? If not, dude that is totally in your wheel house. You'd the love the game and the soundtrack is epic. Hyrule on the Wii U would be perfect for you and your nephew. Duel screen co-op :). Hope all is well man. Cheers!
Good call! It's crazy these damn ports are commanding full retail. For the longest time we refused to buy any ports but broke down for Mario Kart 8 because we were hosting an event at a brewery. Otherwise, we go the Wii U route
I think that Windwaker HD is the best way to play this game. The way you access the map makes the sea traveling waaaay easier. I bought it a year ago in like 10 bucks.
my family got one in 2015, and in 2021 i still love it, i’m to broke for a switch but the wii u works amazing when it comes to not playing on the tv. it holds so many memories, although with it being discontinued, sooner or later most built in apps will be ended, like miiverse
Very cool. You are correct, still tons of fun to play. The online component will definitely end sooner rather than later unfortunately. Pretty sure they have already pulled it in some areas. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
Never heard a thing about the wii u really. Got a wii then saw a deal for the wii u with 2 gamepads and 8 games for 200.. Zelda breath of the wild and Mario kart 8 amongst them. Can't wait to get it
Damn! Off to a great start. Breath of the Wild and MK 8 are epic. We've had some folks tell us that MK8 looks better on the Wii U. Not sure if it really does but it speaks to how great it looks on the console. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Had mine since launch day. Got 48 physical games for it and a bunch of downloaded VC & download only games. Such an underrated system since it was a commercial failure for Nintendo
Hell ya! That is awesome. Definitely underrated for sure. We figured we'd get a lot of haters for this episode but turns out there are droves of Wii U fans :). Cheers!
I just bought a WII u from ebay and it has just arrived! I am setting it up now. But its in good condition and all appears to work well. Only paid £62 including delivery, no box but all the cables etc for it. So far i'm very pleased with it. Also think it has a digigal version of Mario Kart 8 on it, so very happy. Looking forward to some decent retro gaming. Gonna raid that online store and get hold of games etc. I have ordered a motion bar and already have Wii controllers. I have wanted one of these for ages and now so glad that i finally took the plunge as the prices are rising rapidly!!
Very cool and a pretty damn good deal. Now is the time for sure. A few years down the line this thing will be a nightmare to collect for. At least that's what we are predicting. Cheers!
They are hard as hell to find CIB for sure. We've been saying it for a while now but this console will be a bitch to collect for 10+ years from now. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U
@@GamingOffTheGrid I wanted to know if it's worth me getting a Wii u I have a wii and switch but most games that were on wii u I have them for switch bot all of them but I'd say 4 or 5 games but I wanted to have one because the price of the games were cheaper than switch games and I like that it has hdmi which can make wii games look more higher resolution of course switch will have newer games coming out which makes me wonder if it's really worth if I only had 500$ should I buy this console I wanted to have twilight princess hd and wind waker hd but j need the wii u to play those games I do own the original games on gamecube but I can clearly see the improvements on those games on wii u and I also wanted to buy games on the virtual console that the wii u has that are old there's games from the n64 that i want to buy but my n64 is old and creates a blur every 5-10 minutes for 3 seconds that says how old my n64 is and I feel it's worth more buying n64 games on virtual so should I buy one now or later
I picked up 3 boxed variations for the collection. But Im looking to get the white version which is harder to get. I was a day one buyer and loved it. Specially when everything was online community was awesome. And my official cable TV guide was awesome while it lasted on the tablet
I love the Wii U as well and it pisses me off when people say it is a shit console. Bad sales doesn't necessarily mean the console itself is bad. Btw ZombiU was SO good! That game had so many unique ideas and gameplay mechanics and it was INTENSE too. Ubisoft should really make a sequel to that game. Awesome video gents!
I reckon the Switch has to get some credit for the fact that so many people are buying a Wii U at the moment. It simply serves as an eye-opener for the casual gamers like me who weren't even aware of all the great games that were released on the Wii U before they got ported to the Switch.
For sure. The Switch is great and will go down as a major game changer. And it has reflected nicely back on the Wii U no doubt. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Tough question and really depends on what games you are wanting access too. The Wii gives you Wii and Game Cube playability. It's also hackable. The Wii U gives you Wii U, Wii and still has a robust e-shop. Switch gives you the new Switch Stuff and decent access to NES and SNES with the member ship. We'd go Wii or Wii U at this point but really love all of these consoles. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Wii u and ps vita was truly underated and don't get any praise for where have led gaming same with most generations of gaming just more and more stick to the older consoles as per usual. But give all the haters 20-30 years of gaming and be crawling back to there roots guaranteed
You are spot on. Collectors will be wishing they gave these a chance in years to come. Prices will be crazy at some point. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
How many times do we have to say it like Tiger King? Axiom Verge is better on the Wii U. The horde mode of ZombiU I think is exclusive on the Wii U and using the tablet for more in Lego City Undercover. And I would get Mother 1 and 2 on the Wii U while you still can and Mother 1 might be called Earthbound Beginnings on the Wii U because most of us had to play Earthbound on the Wii U because of what Nintendo Power said about Earthbound
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Couldn't agree more guys. Love my wii u. The biggest advantage over the switch is the multiplayer options. Wii remotes are all compatible and cheap to get a hold of. Switch accessories are dear as hell to buy. A switch and some extra joycons or pro controllers would be round the same price as a ps4 pro or Xbox one x. Some wii u games even let you play 5 person local multiplayer. Dam awesome.
Awesome buying guide guys! I never owned a Wii U, not sure why I never bought one when it came out...i guess because I felt it was pointless since I owned a 360 and a PS3.
It definitely was sandwiched between 2 power houses in that generation. With the poor branding behind it, no wonder it struggles. But fun as hell none the less. Cheers!
Thankfully I already bought a Wii U in 2020! It was back in February, the simpler days, haha. I only have two games for it right now, but at least I got the most expensive part of owning a Wii U out of the way.
That's awesome! You'll enjoy collecting for it. Very cool console. Also, it's nice that the online store is still open for the time being. Cheers to the Wii U!
A lot of this is true but 1.) do NOT buy Hyrule Warriors on Wii U, All $50+ worth of DLC and the 3DS content are packed in to the Switch version so unless you wanna invest an exorbitant amount onto the Wii U version, don’t. 2.) Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3 on the eShop! It has 30 additional levels that were only ever released in Japan before tucked away in such a small release that it’s worth getting before the shop goes away
Depends on how you want to play Hyrule. I think it's forgo the DLC for dual screen multiplayer. That could just be our obsession with co-op games speaking lol. Thanks for the heads up on Mario Advance 4. We will snag it today. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
I don't think you were alone in thinking that. It definitely was a branding and marketing failure on Nintendo's part. Even the E3/ commercials were trying to explain that it was an entirely "New" console. If you have to tell us it's "New" then it's branded wrong lol
Barely use my switch but always on my wii u! The deluxe versions piss me off because i already bought the originals with less content but im not shelling out more money for the same games. I find the buttons and sticks on the switch too small for my hands. The wii u tablet while it looks so clunky and like a kids toy its soo comfortable to wrap my hands around
Love the Wii u, the only thing I would say is the interface is a little slow and out of date but other than that, so good! I just got donkey Kong tropical freeze for like 15 Canadian dollars when it's still 70 on the switch! I also loved the tablet , even if the tv is off you can just use the tablet to play the games . I got DuckTales remasters and earthbound in my Wii u in England , need to download some games for my Wii u in Canada ! Great vid as always! Bonus points got space ghost and the mask playing on the tv
Man Tropical Freeze is gorgeous! Pretty tough game too. Also, crazy that the ports to the Switch are full retail smh! Hell ya man! We love sneaking little nuggets into our b-roll shots. Space Ghost is so damn good. Cheers!
Thank you so much! As a person who owns a wii u and a switch my wii u gets played way way more. A switch isn’t even worth the money the games are all the same!
I put some overtime in last week . When I Got my paycheck and I bought 2 Wii U’s, systems complete, 15 games , 2 Wii remotes . $300 .!! Work hard play hard 💪😄😁!!!!! Get them while they are cheap!!! . Next check, dropping $200 on the Wii U EShop!!!!
I've thought about picking one up, but I just haven't done it. Maybe I'll pull the trigger in the near future. I love the idea of the Wii U. Definitely underrated
We love ours. Yes, the Switch is great. But so is the Wii U and there are still lots of good games on it. Cheers to the poor, little, overshadowed Wii U!
"Breaking News! The Nintendo Switch becomes the fastest selling home console ever!" This message has been sponsored by the Wii U. I completely agree with you guys. I don't think we've ever seen a console cannibalize on another console like the Switch has done on it's older brother, the Wii U. Talk about a rug pull. I, too, have much love for the Wii U. So much unrealized potential. I'll always wonder how good it could have been if Nintendo didn't botch the whole deal. Thanks for another great video. Love the channel.
The Wii U is awesome, and even though I had a PS3 and Xbox it was my "GO TO" system for great games! I still have one now with me in the Philippines; as well as 5 sealed units back in the States, before they discontinued the system. Under valued for sure!
The good thing with the horrible branding and naming of the Wii U is that some people will sell it, thinking its a Wii. I saw a seller on facebook today who wanted 50 bucks for a complete Wii U and a Wii with 15 games. The person who bought that owes us all a beer.
Damn, that is a steal of a deal! Facebook market place is hot. I got a good friend who makes a killing on there with finding retro games. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
I love my Wii U. I've certainly played it more than my Switch. I reallly wanted to get a backup one maybe 6-7 months ago, but they have shot up in price.
i know im late but ive had a wii u since it came out, i honestly love it but i wish there were more games/skins and stuff for it to decorate, but im still considering a nintendo switch but idk i love the wii u
I have a Wii U but yesterday I bought a bundle from an old lady. Had 4 wiimotes, one pro Wii U controller and 5 games. She sold to me for 30 dollars. Should I sell one of my Wii U’s or keep them? Btw great content. Me and my older bro prefer to play smash and kart on the Wii U since switch prices are crazy right now.
That is such a good deal!!! Well done. Once you have the console there are still a lot of cheap games for it. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
Boy oh boy I’m gonna be really sad when they close down the eshop. I think it’s gonna be a while though because the 3ds and switch use the same system if you think about it.
It will be a total bummer for sure. Hopefully we get a few more years out of it. We have backed everything up for when that day comes. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
I think Woolly World hasn't been ported yet... We have four Wii Us (three black and one zelda version) and almost forty excellent games for them. I love it and play it regularly.
I respect your enthusiasm. I came to see if it's right for me, because I want to play Twilight Princess on the wii u...But I think I might just wait yo see if it comes out on the Switch and replay it on the wii. Thanks y'all.
It will probably see a Switch port if we had to guess. The Wii U is awesome though. If you ever get the chance to snag one on the cheap you totally should pull the trigger. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
My wife bought my WiiU as a 40th birthday present...absolutely love it. Check out our recent bad Couch Co-op video 😂 We played a digital release, exclusive to WiiU...Affordable Space Adventures. An absolutely unique, fantastic 3 player couch coop game...right up your street lads. Great video as ever 👍🏻
Dude were going to have to get it. You're the second person to recommend it to us today and honestly never have heard of it. Always love finding them hidden gems :). Thanks for lookin out. Cheers!
I cant stand cheesecake but you'll never get me to stop watching the GotG boys! on another note, would love your thoughts: I recently sought out a White Wii U in the box because I feel like it will be more collectable over time since most people most likely bought the black for larger storage or special editions. Would love to hear your thoughts on that! Thanks guys!
The white version is sexy for sure :). Such a small hard drive though. Why they did that I'll never know. Should have at least been 16gb. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
You know what guys, I loved the wii u, so many good games. I liked ZombiU a lot. What's annoying about the Wii U ia trying to find a good condition one second hand, the gloss effect was prone to marks and scratches. That fatal frame game is called project zero here in the UK (which doesn't sound as cool) and it's super rare to get hold of.
The point you bring up here is exactly why we think the Wii U's collectors market will be INSANE in 15 years. As you mention, finding a game pad in good shape is already tough. Kids beat the shit out of them. It's only going to get more difficult as time passes. And with an install on 14 million it's going to be a frenzy. Has a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast vibe written all over it from a collectors standpoint. And yes, ZombiU is a joy to play. Love that game. Thanks a ton for watching and have a great week. Cheers!
With the many wii u games coming to the switch I'm wondering if I'll be able to get a better deal on them down the line when the switch dies since it has such a larger install base.
Some games like Hyrule Warriors, Star Fox Zero, Rayman Legends, Nintendo Land, Spyborg, Madworld, and the Game Pad itself make it worth owning a Wii U alone!
Just bought one :) May need to buy a few of the touch screens for future replacements. My fiance and I have been enjoying playing Animal Crossing Wild World from the Virtual Console on the Gamepad. It's the best looking version of the game in our opinion and writing letters on it is easier because of the bigger text. Thinking of buying the Wii U versions of the games vs the Switch versions since we'll have time to get the Switch versions.
Awesome! If you are going to be playing multiplayer the Wii U does some of the ports quite a bit better in our opinion due to the dual screen aspect. Hyrule Warriors is so much better to play 2 player on the Wii U. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
I now need a Jake the Snake Roberts shirt...thanks guys! lol. I recently picked up a Wii U at thrift for $40. I don't know much about the console but I like having the backwards compatibility.
You definitely need a Jake the Snake shirt. Everyone does lol. That's a great deal man. There are tons of good games on the Wii U. We have been making a ton of vids on the Wii U lately and have 2 more in the hopper. It's super cheap to collect for right now. I think 5-10 years out it will see insane prices. Now's the time. Hope all is well man. Cheers!
Should I get a new or used one, I would love to get a new one but im not fond of the 500+ price. Used is cheaper, but I don’t want someone’s broken console with issues and bugs lol
Awesome stuff! We just did a Wii U hidden gems video as well that might make you want to keep it even a little more :). Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Definitely got in at a good time. We believe the market will get crazy quickly. 3-5 years from now collecting for the Wii U will be nuts. Thanks for watching man. Cheers!
By the way, I also say the same thing all the time that you guys say at the ten minute mark. I will not repurchase games I already own for the Wii U when they are practically identical. So many of the big games for the switch have been ports. I do own a switch but it's only for indie games really (nothing wrong with that, but it's super weird to me how few exclusive big name games there are for it).
The only big downside of the Wii U over the Wii imo is that you can't play virtual console games on 240p other than that it is soo cool, the tablet must be great for playing on your bed 😆 I would love to pick one up in the near future, it can even play gamecube backups, SOOO AMAZING!!
I get you both are purist but... the Wii U is also one of THE best consoles to emulate games on. It plays Wii and GameCube natively as well so no lag or nothing. If you are a Nintendo fan, you should have a Wii U in your collection. Fun story: I had owned every home console by Nintendo during their heyday from the NES to the Wii. I saw that the Wii U was bombing and skipped it while it was still in production. But then the pandemic happened, started looking into how easy and awesome it is to homebrew and, well, it’s now my favorite system I own. I own a Xbox Series X and PS5 and two Nintendo Switches.... and I use my Wii U more than anything else in my living room. I love the Wii U so much, I just recently bought a backup Wii U just in case mine bricks.
I just found a wii u console and gaming pad with no cords for 20 bucks i order the gaming pad and console power cords off Amazon for like 20 bucks total and I got the gaming pad one today plugged it in and that part seems to work now im just waiting for the system power cord to see if that works
if they released a game called mario mushroom kingdom warfare on it a mario themed fps game with good online and coop the sales would of went through the roof. if they released a good star fox game with coop and mutliplayer a new f zero game a new metroid game another smash bros game luigis mansion 4 a new earth bound game and released a 3d nintendo fighting game similar to smash bros that you get to fight enemies from different nintendo games wii sports resort 2 and released so many new exclusives it would of sold more.
That's a bummer. We haven't ran into many issues with them working as they seem to have a good build. You can probably get a good deal on a "console only" purchase. Then again, it would be cool to have 2 game pads :). Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Can I just say that you guys' videos feel so cozy and safe. It feels like I'm hanging out with friends just chatting about games like when I was a kid :)
Well thank you! Honestly that’s the vibe we aim for. We both grew up gaming with friends in person and wanted to recreate that with this channel. Glad you enjoy. Cheers!
Wii U and it's games are already going up in price!?! In 10 years when the Wii U hits it's nostalgia boom like the GameCube and DreamCast are now,It will be loved a lot more and games like The Wonderful 101 will be $200 like how Chibi-Robo on the GameCube is today.
Oh and the fact that this video has 217 likes and only 2 dislikes PROVES that the Wii U is finally starting to get the love it DESERVES (I liked).
You are spot on. The low install base will make these a hot collectors item in the not so distant future. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
I disagree regarding the comment on Wonderful 101. It has been re-released on the Nintendo Switch as well as other consoles through a (stumped on words/term) set up where fans give the developers money (anywhere from $5 & up) to fund the game’s release. I would think the value of the Wii U version would drop significantly unless major changes occurred during the release.
@@NYCJoeBlack that doesn’t really prove anything. There are plenty of games that are worth more on a certain platform even though they May be on other consoles. The fact that the Wii U wasn’t a hot seller and there are few games on it compared to the rest of It’s generation counterparts will make it more rare. there are only like 140 physical games so the price will definitely go up a lot faster because as it is now even retro games stores that have a Wii U section are usually the smallest section at least were I’m from.
I love seeing the Wii U getting some love. Such an underrated system, just thanks to its backward compatibility to the Wii. I'm playing mine right now, and so glad I never got rid of mine.
For sure! Thanks for watching. Cheers to the Wii U!
The other thing is that its versatility as an emulator is far reaching with the HDMI port. You can play every game from every console all the way up to the Wii U and with the SD port, an infinite amount of them. I think everyone is getting aware of this and the prices went from 60-80 bucks to 130+ now. All of its games went up in value too
For sure. We haven't hacked one ourselves but have hacked tons of Wii's. From what I hear it's a pretty similar process. But since we haven't done it ourselves we didn't bring it up. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
TLDR: sell your Wii U tablet in 10 years for a good dollar
It will be worth a lot in the future for sure. Cheers to the Wii U
You forgot to mention the best part about the Wii U:
Its modding capabilities! With homebrew you can do stuff like add third party controllers, add free games and even use it as an emulation device for consoles such as gamecube and SNES
Btw great vid!
We talked about it a little in our Wii episode as we have modded many Wii's. We didn't bring up here because we haven't actually done it. Figured there are plenty of experts out there that would be a better source lol. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Just homebrewed mine about 2 weeks ago. Now I can't put it down. I injected a custom Super Mario 64 game with widescreen and 60fps support.
@@davidgill7412 Very cool! Love this console so much. Cheers to the Wii U!
@@GamingOffTheGrid To the Wii U, Nintendo's most underated system.
Guys, this is the best Wii U review on the net. Well done. Just purchased a Wii U with 500gb hard drive and 60 games. Our main console has been a wii (with about 100 games) nothing beats its multiplayer experience (with 4 Wii controllers. Of course the Wii U can also link up with the brilliant Wii controllers. This will be second time I try out Wii U, but I think I better understand it now. This new set up cost me about $200, so much better value than switch ... my kids desperate for Mario karts 8, as they know the Wii version back to front (need new challenge).
Thanks a ton man! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. You guys will love Mario Kart 8. Beautiful game and great 4 player action. Enjoy. Cheers!
I still have my black WiiU along with its box and everything. Playing Mariokart 8 with friends using the wiiU is way better than the switch in my opinion simply because of the wide range of controllers it supports. I still use the console a ton, it's definitely one of my favorites.
That's awesome man! Such a great and underrated console for sure. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
@@GamingOffTheGrid It's no problem at all. Can't wait to see more. 👍
I didn’t even realize I wasn’t subscribed to this channel. I love the WiiU . I do play my switch, but the WiiU is really special to me. My son and I love games like Nintendoland , Yoshi’s woolly world, Super Mario 3-D world etc. People Who don’t have a Wii U do not know what they’re missing. I found so many amazing people on Twitter Who love the WiiU as much as I do. In my most recent video I talked about a really amazing deal I got on some Wii U games recently. I think it’s my one of my favorite Nintendo consoles of all time. People also forget it is the last true Nintendo home console , considering the switch is a hybrid. That cheesecake stuff sounds great! Great job with this video guys!
You are so right. Very few people who own one have anything bad to say. We really think at some point collecting for the Wii U is going to be HOT HOT HOT! Thanks a ton for watching and the support. Cheers!
I know im late but I just want to say something, the reason why Wii U failed, is the name. Many people were confused because they thought it was an accessorie for a wii, could have named it a Wii 2. the second reason it failed, are the ads. Could have done better with those. And the parents who always said "you already have a wii" lol. Other than that wiiu is a underrated console.
The wiiu never failed in my heart.
You are spot on. It was a marketing failure for sure. Great console that didn't have a chance. But those of us who know......we know. Cheers!
Also too in the U store there are alot of gameboy advanced games on there. Like metroid zero missions
Also yes, the switch is kinda trash in a way since the BEST games on the switch are nes/snes classics , compilations and remakes of good older games, ports from wii u . Like if I went out and bought a switch the first like 10 games if buy are all games from older consoles.
Great point. It's just a better online store in general than the Switch. And we do like the Switch as well. But the Wii U is so damn underrated. Cheers!
Just binge watched the entire GOTG content over lockdown. Honestly you guys are going to be one of the biggest gaming content creators one day. Much better than MJR in my opinion. Also how did you guys get those N64 artwork and cases? Such a cool idea.
These dudes are the sh*t!
Hell ya man! Glad you are enjoying our crazy/ whacky content :). We really appreciate your kind words and support. As for the cases here you go.
Kind of a long answer so saddle up:
Black NES Cases:
stoneagegamer.com/nes-game-cases/
NES Artwork:
www.dropbox.com/sh/07vlzgyficoohw0/AACa7UzwyI16MocIjCTDC5sda?dl=0
SNES and N64 cases:
mediashelving.com/
SNES and N64 Artwork:
thecoverproject.net/
It's important to get the art from the sites listed as they properly fit the cases. For instance, if you use NES artwork from coverartproject it will be too small for the Stone Age Gamer cases. Also, make sure you open the photos in a program that doesn't scale them. My method has been to open in photoshop and save as a PDF prior to taking to print. Hopefully this helps man. If you run into any jams you can hit us up on social media as well.
Thanks a ton breh!!! We appreciate you man! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid Guys you definitely need to make a show off video of these amazing repro cases and covers one day!! Amazing collection, amazing videos!!!! Wish you the best!!! :)
@@petros-v4w That's a really good idea! We just might have to do that :). Cheers!
I got my wii u in may 2019 and i love it
Hell ya! Such an underrated console. Cheers to the Wii U!
Just wondering Im trying to find a Wii U. Where did you find yours?
@@monkeyears2519 I bought it second hand, you should be able to find it on eBay or something else.
I got one on ebay in October of 2019....and I too love it.
Just bought a game pad with a cracked screen for $60 and a replacement screen for $25. Can’t wait to repair it.
Very nice! Haven't ever repaired one but I'm sure at some point we will have to. Always fun digging into stuff like that. Just did some work on an OG XBox today. It was a good time. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Another Banger Boyz. Long time listener , and Huge Fan. Kudos for the great production and Top shelf comments.
Thanks man! Really appreciate the feedback and support. Cheers!
Great video guys! I was just playing mine this last weekend. I had bad memories with the Wii U only because my Zelda one was stolen, But I have it now and it’s been fun. I don’t mind double collecting if on switch and Wii U. I just get games either for myself that I want to play later for for the boys when they get older.
Damn man, that sucks! Love the Zelda variant of the console. Glad you were able to get another. Cheers to the Wii U!
this is my first video from u guys and the intro was the smoothest intro ive seen, new sub
Awesome man! We really appreciate the support. Cheers!
Awesome man. Hope to see you around
mia xhurricanes sure will do
My favorite console of all time is.....yep the Sega Saturn..I mean the Wii U. I’ve owned a couple Switches over the past few years. But they end up sitting on my dresser not getting used. Then the prices go crazy on eBay again and I sell my switch. But my Wii U remains the center of my household gaming and will for a very very long time. It feels like Nintendo’s last home console. You guys rock! I also rock a CRT in the basement with my Wii U.
:)! The market for Wii U collecting will be very similar for a pricing stand point we feel like in the coming years.
You know I’ve been doing “WiiUvolution” vids this year. It’s a movement. And people need to get behind it. Do I smell a collabo opportunity, maybe? That Axiom set tho! Sexy vinyl. I can prove on paper that any real gamer needs a Wii U. If this video isn’t enough, and it totally should be. You outdid yourself on this one!
We're down man! Hit us up w/ a few ideas and we'll carve out some time to get it done. And yes, folks need to get on the train before the price of admission is too damn high. It will rise and rise fast when it does. Cheers to the Wii U!
You guys made me get into wii u! Just bought a sealed copy of Devils Third for 50 bucks. Thanks so much for such a really wholesome channel!
Holy moly! Thats a great deal! Glad you enjoy our content! Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid its always nice to look at people talking about games and drinking beers!
Poor marketing really hurt this overlooked system, I don't think most people knew what it even was. I know I had no idea what it was at launch. The hard thing to get is the controller, you have to have it and it is hard to get a backup! Many people love having a modded Wii U "shhhhh". The Wii U is also has HDMI making it a great way to play Wii games on TV's with HDMI and record game footage. Grab the games now while they are cheap.
I think you are correct. Gamers figured out but the moms and dads who buy this stuff for their kids had no idea what it was. Cheers to the Wii U!
I also love downloading Wii games on my Wii U, of course I still prefer the physical copies but the wii games I play most, I love being able to have them downloaded on a newer console
Very convenient for sure :)! Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Modded mine to play gamecube games, best decision ever
Hey, that's a cool Freddy figure! I really liked playing games on the WiiU that really utilized the gamepad, using it as your inventory or as a map is such a great and novel feature. Second Dr. Luigi--very well done. Loved the AVGN game! Definitely agree on the collectibility on the WiiU. That gamepad always, always freaks me out--I always hope that maybe even a 3rd party option will come out someday as a backup.
Love the Yoshi game--of course Lady Laci loves even MORE the yarn Yoshi Amiibo set.
BTW--I feel like you've only recently been adding in that first beer sip for the initial reaction and I am really digging that.
Oh yes! Ol' Freddy is one of our favs :). I guess we have been doing that but was never discussed or planned. We just fly by the seat and see what happens LOL! Cheers to the good ol Wii U. Such a misunderstood little fella.
I did so I could play duck hunt on modern TVs lol. Was actually surprised and impressed with the WiiU after owning one. Was actually a good console. Be cool if an adapter was made for it so you can play ds games on it using the gamepad and TV together
Dude we've always said if the Wii U had came with a DS cartridge slot it would have been next level. Perfect console to play DS games on. There is a handful available on the eShop but not nearly enough. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
Oh, I spot Helmet's Meantime in the background. I bought the Wii U solely for Mario Kart 8. Ever since the N64, the new Mario Kart games are the reason I usually purchase the latest Nintendo console. That being said, I hardly own any games for the U, less than ten for sure. I've gotten into some other games thanks to my nephew, like: Super Mario 3D World and Yoshi's Woolly World. Need to snag that Hyrule Warriors and check out Star Fox Zero. Wish there was a Punch-Out game. Also need to download some N64 games on it for the upscaling alone, and better controller.
Oh yes! We love sticking little nuggets on the b-roll shots. Have you played Axiom Verge? If not, dude that is totally in your wheel house. You'd the love the game and the soundtrack is epic. Hyrule on the Wii U would be perfect for you and your nephew. Duel screen co-op :). Hope all is well man. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid I haven't played Axiom Verge and I keep hearing good things about it. I'll need to keep an eye out for it. Too many games to play.
I've been waiting for Donky Kong Tropical Freeze to lower on the switch and it hasn't so I broke down and bought it on the Wii U for like 12 bucks.
Good call! It's crazy these damn ports are commanding full retail. For the longest time we refused to buy any ports but broke down for Mario Kart 8 because we were hosting an event at a brewery. Otherwise, we go the Wii U route
I think that Windwaker HD is the best way to play this game. The way you access the map makes the sea traveling waaaay easier. I bought it a year ago in like 10 bucks.
For sure. I think we talk about that in one of our Wii U episodes. Great game and that's definitely the best version. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Its nice yo see folks love the Wii U as much as I do.
It's still my all-time favorite Nintendo console to this day.
It's epic and so damn versatile. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
my family got one in 2015, and in 2021 i still love it, i’m to broke for a switch but the wii u works amazing when it comes to not playing on the tv. it holds so many memories, although with it being discontinued, sooner or later most built in apps will be ended, like miiverse
Very cool. You are correct, still tons of fun to play. The online component will definitely end sooner rather than later unfortunately. Pretty sure they have already pulled it in some areas. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
I feel the same way I love my Wii U I purchased it when it was new I still play it in 2020 don’t plan on buying a switch with games I already played .
The Wii U is great. Commercial failure but those of us who know, know that it's badass!
I think the Wii U is better than the Switch as well. Xenoblade X is better than any game the Switch has imo
Never heard a thing about the wii u really. Got a wii then saw a deal for the wii u with 2 gamepads and 8 games for 200.. Zelda breath of the wild and Mario kart 8 amongst them. Can't wait to get it
Damn! Off to a great start. Breath of the Wild and MK 8 are epic. We've had some folks tell us that MK8 looks better on the Wii U. Not sure if it really does but it speaks to how great it looks on the console. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Had mine since launch day. Got 48 physical games for it and a bunch of downloaded VC & download only games.
Such an underrated system since it was a commercial failure for Nintendo
Hell ya! That is awesome. Definitely underrated for sure. We figured we'd get a lot of haters for this episode but turns out there are droves of Wii U fans :). Cheers!
I just bought a WII u from ebay and it has just arrived! I am setting it up now. But its in good condition and all appears to work well. Only paid £62 including delivery, no box but all the cables etc for it. So far i'm very pleased with it. Also think it has a digigal version of Mario Kart 8 on it, so very happy. Looking forward to some decent retro gaming. Gonna raid that online store and get hold of games etc. I have ordered a motion bar and already have Wii controllers. I have wanted one of these for ages and now so glad that i finally took the plunge as the prices are rising rapidly!!
Very cool and a pretty damn good deal. Now is the time for sure. A few years down the line this thing will be a nightmare to collect for. At least that's what we are predicting. Cheers!
Love my Wii U !! With its collectability going up I’ve noticed finding an 8gb with box is super hard to come by
They are hard as hell to find CIB for sure. We've been saying it for a while now but this console will be a bitch to collect for 10+ years from now. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U
Gaming Off The Grid cheers also still waiting for you guys to review and drink a Montucky
Just wanna play Zelda TP/ WW HD, Xenoblade X and Sonic colours.
Those alone make owning a Wii U worth it :). Epic stuff. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid I wanted to know if it's worth me getting a Wii u I have a wii and switch but most games that were on wii u I have them for switch bot all of them but I'd say 4 or 5 games but I wanted to have one because the price of the games were cheaper than switch games and I like that it has hdmi which can make wii games look more higher resolution of course switch will have newer games coming out which makes me wonder if it's really worth if I only had 500$ should I buy this console I wanted to have twilight princess hd and wind waker hd but j need the wii u to play those games I do own the original games on gamecube but I can clearly see the improvements on those games on wii u and I also wanted to buy games on the virtual console that the wii u has that are old there's games from the n64 that i want to buy but my n64 is old and creates a blur every 5-10 minutes for 3 seconds that says how old my n64 is and I feel it's worth more buying n64 games on virtual so should I buy one now or later
I'm actually watching this on my WiiU right now in fact. Love my WiiU it's the reason I've not got a Switch yet...
Hell yes 😎! Now this brings a smile to our faces. Cheers to the Wii U
I will sell my nintendo switch for 600 bucks, then i can get a wii u and a bunch of games
@@Yeatsbiggestfan That sounds like a great idea lol! Cheers to the Wii U!
I picked up 3 boxed variations for the collection. But Im looking to get the white version which is harder to get. I was a day one buyer and loved it. Specially when everything was online community was awesome. And my official cable TV guide was awesome while it lasted on the tablet
The white one is getting harder and harder to find for sure. You'll come across one sooner than later. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U
I love the Wii U as well and it pisses me off when people say it is a shit console. Bad sales doesn't necessarily mean the console itself is bad. Btw ZombiU was SO good! That game had so many unique ideas and gameplay mechanics and it was INTENSE too. Ubisoft should really make a sequel to that game. Awesome video gents!
Agreed, give me some more ZombiU action!
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The Wii U is trash (and we should buy all of them cheap and corner the market 😉).
LOL! You may be on to something! 10-15 years out people will wish they hung on to their Wii U.
Boom!!!! Such a fun game!
Totally with you man! We hear people talk shit about the tablet all the time too and for the games that use it well it's badass.
I reckon the Switch has to get some credit for the fact that so many people are buying a Wii U at the moment. It simply serves as an eye-opener for the casual gamers like me who weren't even aware of all the great games that were released on the Wii U before they got ported to the Switch.
For sure. The Switch is great and will go down as a major game changer. And it has reflected nicely back on the Wii U no doubt. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
What would you recommend the best Wii to get a Wii/Wii U/Nintendo switch
Tough question and really depends on what games you are wanting access too. The Wii gives you Wii and Game Cube playability. It's also hackable. The Wii U gives you Wii U, Wii and still has a robust e-shop. Switch gives you the new Switch Stuff and decent access to NES and SNES with the member ship. We'd go Wii or Wii U at this point but really love all of these consoles. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Wii u and ps vita was truly underated and don't get any praise for where have led gaming same with most generations of gaming just more and more stick to the older consoles as per usual. But give all the haters 20-30 years of gaming and be crawling back to there roots guaranteed
You are spot on. Collectors will be wishing they gave these a chance in years to come. Prices will be crazy at some point. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid no worries highly enjoyed and got a new sub
How many times do we have to say it like Tiger King? Axiom Verge is better on the Wii U. The horde mode of ZombiU I think is exclusive on the Wii U and using the tablet for more in Lego City Undercover. And I would get Mother 1 and 2 on the Wii U while you still can and Mother 1 might be called Earthbound Beginnings on the Wii U because most of us had to play Earthbound on the Wii U because of what Nintendo Power said about Earthbound
Good info man! Haven't played Lego City on it yet but will get it picked up.
COVID-19 is sad but one of the positive things is that makes me happy is being my favourite UA-cam channel gaming off the grid you guys always make me laugh i’m share on your next live stream Game you’re gonna play is awesome and you are going to be funny as usual till then have a nice day cheers to all of the gaming off the grid maniacs and to crttvs
Boom! Thanks for your kind words man. Always a good time in the livestreams :)
Couldn't agree more guys. Love my wii u. The biggest advantage over the switch is the multiplayer options. Wii remotes are all compatible and cheap to get a hold of. Switch accessories are dear as hell to buy. A switch and some extra joycons or pro controllers would be round the same price as a ps4 pro or Xbox one x. Some wii u games even let you play 5 person local multiplayer. Dam awesome.
You make a very good point here and one I wish we would have brought up. The damn joy cons! So expensive. Cheers to the Wii U!
Hey gaming off the grid I’m jaxon and great video and cheers to my favourite UA-cam channel ever see you on the next live Stream
Thanks man! See ya Sunday night. Should be fun
Awesome buying guide guys! I never owned a Wii U, not sure why I never bought one when it came out...i guess because I felt it was pointless since I owned a 360 and a PS3.
It definitely was sandwiched between 2 power houses in that generation. With the poor branding behind it, no wonder it struggles. But fun as hell none the less. Cheers!
Thankfully I already bought a Wii U in 2020! It was back in February, the simpler days, haha. I only have two games for it right now, but at least I got the most expensive part of owning a Wii U out of the way.
That's awesome! You'll enjoy collecting for it. Very cool console. Also, it's nice that the online store is still open for the time being. Cheers to the Wii U!
A lot of this is true but
1.) do NOT buy Hyrule Warriors on Wii U, All $50+ worth of DLC and the 3DS content are packed in to the Switch version so unless you wanna invest an exorbitant amount onto the Wii U version, don’t.
2.) Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros 3 on the eShop! It has 30 additional levels that were only ever released in Japan before tucked away in such a small release that it’s worth getting before the shop goes away
Depends on how you want to play Hyrule. I think it's forgo the DLC for dual screen multiplayer. That could just be our obsession with co-op games speaking lol. Thanks for the heads up on Mario Advance 4. We will snag it today. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
I honestly thought the tablet controller was an add on for the Wii instead of a new console. I've still never played a WiiU.
I don't think you were alone in thinking that. It definitely was a branding and marketing failure on Nintendo's part. Even the E3/ commercials were trying to explain that it was an entirely "New" console. If you have to tell us it's "New" then it's branded wrong lol
Barely use my switch but always on my wii u! The deluxe versions piss me off because i already bought the originals with less content but im not shelling out more money for the same games. I find the buttons and sticks on the switch too small for my hands. The wii u tablet while it looks so clunky and like a kids toy its soo comfortable to wrap my hands around
Is your handle a Foo Fighter referance??? I think it is and for that............Cheers! And cheers to the Wii U!
Love the Wii u, the only thing I would say is the interface is a little slow and out of date but other than that, so good! I just got donkey Kong tropical freeze for like 15 Canadian dollars when it's still 70 on the switch! I also loved the tablet , even if the tv is off you can just use the tablet to play the games . I got DuckTales remasters and earthbound in my Wii u in England , need to download some games for my Wii u in Canada ! Great vid as always! Bonus points got space ghost and the mask playing on the tv
Man Tropical Freeze is gorgeous! Pretty tough game too. Also, crazy that the ports to the Switch are full retail smh! Hell ya man! We love sneaking little nuggets into our b-roll shots. Space Ghost is so damn good. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid for sure! Love space ghost and some biiiiiiiiiird man , haha the intro for birdman still cracks me up, it goes on forever
Thank you so much! As a person who owns a wii u and a switch my wii u gets played way way more. A switch isn’t even worth the money the games are all the same!
Totally! The Switch has tons of potential for sure. But it's riding the Wii U's coat tails hard. Cheers to the Wii U!
I put some overtime in last week . When I Got my paycheck and I bought 2 Wii U’s, systems complete, 15 games , 2 Wii remotes . $300 .!! Work hard play hard 💪😄😁!!!!! Get them while they are cheap!!! .
Next check, dropping $200 on the Wii U EShop!!!!
Boom! Make sure you grab Affordable Space Adventure from the eShop! Such a unique co-op game. Way cool. Cheers!
Gaming Off The Grid Awesome will do thank you.!!!!
I've thought about picking one up, but I just haven't done it. Maybe I'll pull the trigger in the near future. I love the idea of the Wii U. Definitely underrated
We love ours. Yes, the Switch is great. But so is the Wii U and there are still lots of good games on it. Cheers to the poor, little, overshadowed Wii U!
Buy it before I do!!!
@@scramblesthedeathdealer haha
@@TelesplashGaming No regurts!
@@scramblesthedeathdealer I agree. A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
"Breaking News! The Nintendo Switch becomes the fastest selling home console ever!" This message has been sponsored by the Wii U. I completely agree with you guys. I don't think we've ever seen a console cannibalize on another console like the Switch has done on it's older brother, the Wii U. Talk about a rug pull. I, too, have much love for the Wii U. So much unrealized potential. I'll always wonder how good it could have been if Nintendo didn't botch the whole deal. Thanks for another great video. Love the channel.
Boom!!! This has high potential to be comment if the month. Cheers to the Wii U 🍻
I am planning to buy this this month. Greetings from the Philippines
Boom! Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
The Wii U is awesome, and even though I had a PS3 and Xbox it was my "GO TO" system for great games! I still have one now with me in the Philippines; as well as 5 sealed units back in the States, before they discontinued the system. Under valued for sure!
Hell ya! Those sealed units will be worth a lot in the coming years for sure. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
@@GamingOffTheGrid Thanks, I appreciate that.
The good thing with the horrible branding and naming of the Wii U is that some people will sell it, thinking its a Wii.
I saw a seller on facebook today who wanted 50 bucks for a complete Wii U and a Wii with 15 games. The person who bought that owes us all a beer.
Damn, that is a steal of a deal! Facebook market place is hot. I got a good friend who makes a killing on there with finding retro games. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
I had a Wii u and sold it and have a switch rite now I'm gonna order a Wii u soon
Very cool. The market hasn't gotten too crazy yet for the console but we think it will in the coming years. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
I love my Wii U. I've certainly played it more than my Switch. I reallly wanted to get a backup one maybe 6-7 months ago, but they have shot up in price.
They will only continue to go up in value. I will be a highly collectible system one day for sure. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
i know im late but ive had a wii u since it came out, i honestly love it but i wish there were more games/skins and stuff for it to decorate, but im still considering a nintendo switch but idk i love the wii u
needs more subs tbh awesome content
Thanks a ton for your kind words. Much appreciated. Cheers!
We bought one for Christmas in 2018. It's well worth it.
Boom!!!! Folks who know.....know that the Wii U is badass! Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
I have a Wii U but yesterday I bought a bundle from an old lady. Had 4 wiimotes, one pro Wii U controller and 5 games. She sold to me for 30 dollars. Should I sell one of my Wii U’s or keep them? Btw great content. Me and my older bro prefer to play smash and kart on the Wii U since switch prices are crazy right now.
That is such a good deal!!! Well done. Once you have the console there are still a lot of cheap games for it. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
Boy oh boy I’m gonna be really sad when they close down the eshop. I think it’s gonna be a while though because the 3ds and switch use the same system if you think about it.
It will be a total bummer for sure. Hopefully we get a few more years out of it. We have backed everything up for when that day comes. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
@@GamingOffTheGrid how do you back up games? Do you get a separate sd card?
I think Woolly World hasn't been ported yet... We have four Wii Us (three black and one zelda version) and almost forty excellent games for them. I love it and play it regularly.
You are correct. It may have been ported to the 3DS but I can't remember for sure. Cheers to the Wii U!
I respect your enthusiasm. I came to see if it's right for me, because I want to play Twilight Princess on the wii u...But I think I might just wait yo see if it comes out on the Switch and replay it on the wii. Thanks y'all.
It will probably see a Switch port if we had to guess. The Wii U is awesome though. If you ever get the chance to snag one on the cheap you totally should pull the trigger. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
My wife bought my WiiU as a 40th birthday present...absolutely love it.
Check out our recent bad Couch Co-op video 😂 We played a digital release, exclusive to WiiU...Affordable Space Adventures. An absolutely unique, fantastic 3 player couch coop game...right up your street lads. Great video as ever 👍🏻
Dude were going to have to get it. You're the second person to recommend it to us today and honestly never have heard of it. Always love finding them hidden gems :). Thanks for lookin out. Cheers!
I cant stand cheesecake but you'll never get me to stop watching the GotG boys!
on another note, would love your thoughts: I recently sought out a White Wii U in the box because I feel like it will be more collectable over time since most people most likely bought the black for larger storage or special editions. Would love to hear your thoughts on that! Thanks guys!
I like the white better, but unfortunately the console and tablet stands only come in black, so that's what I ended up with.
The white version is sexy for sure :). Such a small hard drive though. Why they did that I'll never know. Should have at least been 16gb. Thanks for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
You know what guys, I loved the wii u, so many good games. I liked ZombiU a lot.
What's annoying about the Wii U ia trying to find a good condition one second hand, the gloss effect was prone to marks and scratches.
That fatal frame game is called project zero here in the UK (which doesn't sound as cool) and it's super rare to get hold of.
The point you bring up here is exactly why we think the Wii U's collectors market will be INSANE in 15 years. As you mention, finding a game pad in good shape is already tough. Kids beat the shit out of them. It's only going to get more difficult as time passes. And with an install on 14 million it's going to be a frenzy. Has a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast vibe written all over it from a collectors standpoint. And yes, ZombiU is a joy to play. Love that game. Thanks a ton for watching and have a great week. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid agreed and thanks for replying
With the many wii u games coming to the switch I'm wondering if I'll be able to get a better deal on them down the line when the switch dies since it has such a larger install base.
Got a Wii U a few months ago for $10 on a tag sell, I love it!
Hell of a deal! Glad you are enjoying it. Cheers to the Wii U!
Some games like Hyrule Warriors, Star Fox Zero, Rayman Legends, Nintendo Land, Spyborg, Madworld, and the Game Pad itself make it worth owning a Wii U alone!
For sure. Excited to get our copy of Spyborgs. Hoping it comes in this weekend :)
Just bought one :) May need to buy a few of the touch screens for future replacements. My fiance and I have been enjoying playing Animal Crossing Wild World from the Virtual Console on the Gamepad. It's the best looking version of the game in our opinion and writing letters on it is easier because of the bigger text. Thinking of buying the Wii U versions of the games vs the Switch versions since we'll have time to get the Switch versions.
Awesome! If you are going to be playing multiplayer the Wii U does some of the ports quite a bit better in our opinion due to the dual screen aspect. Hyrule Warriors is so much better to play 2 player on the Wii U. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
Dr luigi. Oh my didnt know that existed. I always liked luigi more than Mario so I'd probably like it more than dr mario
I just got Luigi's Mansion for GameCube... yeah, it won't work on a normal Wii U... but I have a GC, Wii V 1...
The Wii U has a lot of tasty nuggets :)! Poor thing got over looked big time
Scrambles the Death Dealer Luigi’s Mansion iso works on my Wii U with Nintendon’t
@Scrambles the Death Dealer You can mod a Wii U to play GameCube games :3
"Normal Wii U"
gotta sub just cause of the wii u love. awesome console. and a complete beast when you factor in the homebrew capabilities.
I now need a Jake the Snake Roberts shirt...thanks guys! lol. I recently picked up a Wii U at thrift for $40. I don't know much about the console but I like having the backwards compatibility.
You definitely need a Jake the Snake shirt. Everyone does lol. That's a great deal man. There are tons of good games on the Wii U. We have been making a ton of vids on the Wii U lately and have 2 more in the hopper. It's super cheap to collect for right now. I think 5-10 years out it will see insane prices. Now's the time. Hope all is well man. Cheers!
Change my pitch up, smack yo Switch up!
Should I get a new or used one, I would love to get a new one but im not fond of the 500+ price. Used is cheaper, but I don’t want someone’s broken console with issues and bugs lol
We went used with both of ours and haven't had any issues. We may have gotten lucky but $500 is too much. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
actually the prices have gone down massively, picking one up for 70 bucks soon
Very cool! Hope you enjoy it. Great console. Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid thank you!
Thanks for this video, I was just about to trade mine in or sell mine because I never play it, but I may just keep it, thanks guys
Awesome stuff! We just did a Wii U hidden gems video as well that might make you want to keep it even a little more :). Thanks a ton for watching. Cheers!
I just got a 32 gig black console for 100$ with smash u yesterday
BOOM!!! Enjoy it. Lots of fun to be had on that console. Cheers!
Gaming Off The Grid definitely will! Planning on stocking up on a bunch of other games.
I already ordered starfox zero & windwaker hd !
Very nice! We really like that Starfox game. It got a lot of unnecessary heat in our opinion
Gaming Off The Grid any hidden gems you guys recommend? (Or a link if yall done a video in the past)
We have a vid on this next Monday so stay tuned for that. Can't give those away just yet :). Cheers!
I bought my Wii U 2 years ago before the hype and HOLY CRAP ! The prices have exploded. I'm glad I bought when I did.
Definitely got in at a good time. We believe the market will get crazy quickly. 3-5 years from now collecting for the Wii U will be nuts. Thanks for watching man. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid Love the videos and the Wii U love!
You guys always make me want to crack open a couple cold ones lol
Well....you may just need to :). Cheers!
By the way, I also say the same thing all the time that you guys say at the ten minute mark. I will not repurchase games I already own for the Wii U when they are practically identical. So many of the big games for the switch have been ports. I do own a switch but it's only for indie games really (nothing wrong with that, but it's super weird to me how few exclusive big name games there are for it).
The Wii U is great. Nintendo pooped the bed from a marketing stand point but those who know how great it is understand :).
Literally playing woolly world on my wiiu while watching this 10/10 video guys
The only big downside of the Wii U over the Wii imo is that you can't play virtual console games on 240p other than that it is soo cool, the tablet must be great for playing on your bed 😆 I would love to pick one up in the near future, it can even play gamecube backups, SOOO AMAZING!!
@BryanSSJ What?
I get you both are purist but... the Wii U is also one of THE best consoles to emulate games on. It plays Wii and GameCube natively as well so no lag or nothing. If you are a Nintendo fan, you should have a Wii U in your collection. Fun story: I had owned every home console by Nintendo during their heyday from the NES to the Wii. I saw that the Wii U was bombing and skipped it while it was still in production. But then the pandemic happened, started looking into how easy and awesome it is to homebrew and, well, it’s now my favorite system I own. I own a Xbox Series X and PS5 and two Nintendo Switches.... and I use my Wii U more than anything else in my living room. I love the Wii U so much, I just recently bought a backup Wii U just in case mine bricks.
I just found a wii u console and gaming pad with no cords for 20 bucks i order the gaming pad and console power cords off Amazon for like 20 bucks total and I got the gaming pad one today plugged it in and that part seems to work now im just waiting for the system power cord to see if that works
Hell ya man! That's a steal. Hopefully everything works and you can get some games on the cheap. Thanks a ton for watching and cheers to the Wii U!
Ill find out once I get the powercord its coming from ups and thanks for the video I know if it works games im gonna be looking for
Update I just got the powercord from Amazon today not only did it all work but it had call of duty ghost for free in it
@@anthonygemmato7962 Very cool! Enjoy!
My switch broke so I bought a Wii U yesterday +Mario kart 8 and Mario 3d world for €146 and it will arrive tomorrow
Sorry to hear about your Switch but glad to hear you are getting a Wii U! Enjoy! Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Is my game pad broken? It won’t turn on i did nothing with it and last time I used it it had a lot of battery but it won’t turn on.
Not sure. Could be a battery issue. Try giving it a long charge. You can get game pads on eBay for $70-$100 a pop. Thanks for watching.
@@GamingOffTheGrid thank you for an answer
Wii u is actually one of the very consoles I've never played tbh
We need to change that ASAP :).
if they released a game called mario mushroom kingdom warfare on it a mario themed fps game with good online and coop the sales would of went through the roof. if they released a good star fox game with coop and mutliplayer a new f zero game a new metroid game another smash bros game luigis mansion 4 a new earth bound game and released a 3d nintendo fighting game similar to smash bros that you get to fight enemies from different nintendo games wii sports resort 2 and released so many new exclusives it would of sold more.
Ya all of that would have definitely helped for sure lol. Love the Mushroom Kingdom warfare idea :). Cheers!
Yum cheesecake in beer is like a perfect combo
That sounds yummy!
Very good! We have had a few of Barntown's Cheesecake beer and are blown away at how they make it taste exactly like what it says it is. So damn good!
That beer is brewed in Desmoines Iowa! My home state!!
Boom! Cheers to that. We happen to live in Des Moines. So we feature quite a bit of Iowa brews :).
My Wii U barley even works these day’s it struggles to even run games
That's a bummer. We haven't ran into many issues with them working as they seem to have a good build. You can probably get a good deal on a "console only" purchase. Then again, it would be cool to have 2 game pads :). Thanks for watching. Cheers!
@Narrowlegacy87 SAME I HAVENT USED MY WII U SINCE I WAS 10- (I’m 17 at the moment, so seven years ago 😳)
Pls reply I mite get a Wii u again since our game pad broke I just want to know can u buy games digitally anymore
You can. As of now the Wii U eShop is still open. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
@@GamingOffTheGrid thanks
I buyed it for my 13th birthday on October 2020 and it's pretty fun
Hell ya man! Everyone else is going for the Switch and you snag a Wii U. Don't follow the herd, blaze you own path. Love it. Thanks for watching dude!