5 Reasons Why The Wii U Failed

The Nintendo Wii U failure turned the Switch into one of the best handheld consoles ever.
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Between the Gamepad, poor performance vs PS4 and Xbox One and the high price tag the Wii U never really got off the ground but in many ways it was ahead of its time with video games like Mario Kart and Splatoon that paved the way for the Nintendo Switch we all know and love.

[oscarmedina]

one big reason was advertisement. The Wii U tried to appeal mainly to children while the switch appealed to teenagers/young adults. We know which one sold well from that.

[uniaonfps]

The Wii-U was like
“Switch - Beta Test”

[gregthespinarak]

Tbh I had this when I was young, always loved it, never thought it flopped. I guess the only thing that matters is how much you enjoyed it.

[Mysticgames]

Meanwhile, I've been playing a original Wii in 2019 I am still playing the original Wii in 2020

[EveryweekRandoms]

I thought he said "This video was sponsored by AMIIBO"

[benlatin]

Without the wiiu we wouldnt have the switch

[cyancrewmate]

I thought the title said, “5 reasons why U failed”

[claudia]

The Wii-U walked so that the Switch could run 😔

[samhobbs]

They missed a golden oppurtunity to call it the 'Nintendo Wiimastered.'


I'm sorry, I had too.

[wii]

3:23 man that kid gets all the girls i'm sure of it

[futursnw]

I love how he said someone would get “stuck with” the gamepad, even thought my brother and i would always argue over who GOT to use it- not HAD to 😂😂

[Saoodisticall]

Two underrated consoles



Wii U and the PSVita

[adubs]

Wii U:
Poor man’s Nintendo Console that is not actually that bad.

[Curlywhrly]

H O T B U T T E R D P O P C O R N T H A T S A D E A L

[siddhoot]

Austin: ‘The Wii U was the biggest flop in Nintendo history.’


Virtual Boy: Am I a joke to you

[mraaronhd]

I spent over 100+ hours playing Xenoblade Chronicles X on my Wii U.

A very underrated game on a very, VERY underrated console:

[spunchbop]

A legend still says....




"HOT BUTTERED POPCORN THAT'S A DEAL"

[baconpancakes]

3:25 Fun Fact: That was Austin when he said "Hot Butter Popcorn That's a Steal!"

[oceaniwave]

Wii want you to buy a Nintendo Switch. U will have a fun time on there.

[robby]

Rest in peace Wii U, you may or may not be remembered, but at least your games will be remembered.