Classic Game Room - Wii U console review 

"It's basically a new Dreamcast", - he didn't know how close to the truth he was

This is why I love Mark, everyone compares the Wii U controller to the modern tablet PCs. He compares it to the Vectrex and Dreamcast.

I love my Wii U. I'm sad that it never got the appreciation it deserved.

I first came across this channel about 10 yrs ago. Damn i missed that intro 😊

Wii U definitely has the best fan service Nintendo has done in their consoles. Not only does it once again have the Virtual Console service on the eShop, but rather than simply playing Wii games on the main Wii U menu, you can go to Wii Mode and enjoy having a Wii within a Wii U. And not only does the Wii Mode have the Wii menu and exact style, but it also has the Wii Shop. So you can play your Wii Virtual Console on your Wii U. And as a result, we now have several more consoles available on your Wii U aside from what their own eShop includes. We get the Turbografx, Neo Geo, Arcade games and so much more. Nintendo truly has shined again, but most of you fail to see how good it does the little things that we seem to overlook all the time. I mean, really how can we say it sucks? And, if we're constantly bashing and saying how the old games are better, then WHY ARE WE BASHING THE WII U WHEN IT HAS SO MANY OF THOSE SAME TITLES AVAILABLE?! It is honestly so retarded that you bash a system that can play the systems you love. Even if it isn't the same controller, you have to understand third-parties have made remakes of NES, SNES and N64 controllers capable of being plugged into the Wiimote as a Nunchuck would. Oh, remember how the Wii U also supports the use of Wiimotes? So that also flaws your argument of "Doesn't feel like it plays the same." But, you know, if you want an even more authentic experience of having to turn off the system to put the game in place again then by ALL MEANS feel free to bash your Wii U in a few times so it fails to load things properly. Ah, the nostalgia is killing me already. But, I guess that doesn't matter. The argument will probably switch back to "It lacks so many new games" again anyway just so they can find another flaw wrong with this system. The Wii U is just as underrated as the SEGA Saturn is, we always see something as stupid just because it has low sales or little relevance. But, we just have to stop and actually LOOK at what we are agreeing with sucks. Maybe, we ourselves did not actually think this way, but rather decided to cause everyone else did. Oh, and I don't mean to be extremely offensive to those who actually do collect the old consoles and like the experience better, I just want to give the haters a reason not to hate anymore and am trying to make several points that the Wii U is literally the best system around to play all the classics you love again, literally even the same exact way as they were played due to all the controller options. I apologize if any collectors took offense to my preaching, the ranting was not meant to be guided at you just the people who decide to treat the Wii U like complete shit. If Wii U owners benefited from this comment, then I am glad to be of assistance. Go enjoy playing Metal Slug and Rondo of Blood on your Wii U now, I know I sure as hell have! And I still recommend people purchase a Wii U soon, because once Mario Kart 8 gets its DLC, Super Smash Bros hits the shelves and we finally get Gamecube games on the Virtual Console, then it really will be one of Nintendo's best since it can play literally EVERY console they have ever made. That certainly will put a damper on all the Wii U haters who want to go back to the old days, cause now you can do it all again in HD, with any controller you want courtesy of third-party developers and even in the original 4:3 if you wish, since the games are automatically put that way anyway. So the Wii U is Nintendo's best system they have ever made, since it expanded the Wii's well-known features and can now do everything imaginable that you once thought was not. So sit down, drink a SURGE now that they're back on the market and play Super Mario 64 on Wii Mode on Wii U with your third-party N64 controller to relive those glorious childhood memories once again! Brought to you by Nintendo and Coca-Cola's really intelligent decision to bring back SURGE.

one of the biggest pros of the controller for a teenager is: you can play games whilst your parents watch tv.

incompatible with the gameboy printer?!!! NOOOOOOOO!

Dreamcast comparison is the truth. They went heavy on peripherals and neglected the marketing, only to see lack of 3rd party support and the last consoles history undermine a well designed platform.

Werid, how i'm on the wii U posting this :P

PSN is down! Call an ambulance! **WIIUWIIUWIIU**

"Vectrex invented the internet, it doesn't care" -CGR I can confirm this!

I stand corrected. I since got a WiiU from a bargain bin. Only to find that it's a lot more fun than PS4/X1. It has local multiplayer on it. Offline multiplayer is practically banned from the 'super HD' machines. That really put me off buying one. WiiU rocks!!

I have all current and last gen systems including a Wii U and I love it. If you don't like it, thats ok. Stepping on someone else's personal preference is not cool. And yes, its a next gen system whether you believe it or not. Wii U rocks. Peace gamers.

I wish Nintendo would make a Wii U peripheral that lets you play DS and 3DS games on your TV and gamepad, like a next-gen successor to the Game Boy Player and the Super Game Boy. It'd be a perfect and genius use of the gamepad's touchscreen. I don't think it's going to happen because of the Wii U's miserable sales though.

I don't think there's anything wrong with the Wii U itself. The system is just fine. It's Nintendo that's the problem. They're an unholy mess. They have no idea how to market this thing. The release schedule is a mess. The eshop and VC is a mess. Multiplayer options need a serious overhaul and achievement implementation needs to be added. The console is fine. It's a great piece of hardware. It's how Nintendo is handling it is what makes it a joke.

That intro gave so much nostalgia

I feel bad for those morons who think they have to avoid Nintendo because it isn't worth the money. Truth be told: ever since 2002 all you need to do is maintain a functioning PC and buy Ninty consoles then you are set to play 95% of all decent games on the market. This comes from a guy who likes each console brand out on the market.

Is this like, Scott the wozz's dad? 😂😂😂

I'm definitely getting the Wii U! It's a great system at a good price! I can't wait to play the new Mario 3D world and the new Zelda. As far as the PS4 and the Xbox1? Those 2 systems can wait awhile.

I miss when video game consoles used to be just plug & play :-(

This video is funny. Because he's like joking around the whole time.

I watched many episodes but this is by far the best one. The whole Vectrex insert and comparison is just hilarious. Go vector graphics!

I got mine last year from GameStop for $130 the black 32gb one. It's amazing. Great great game's. The eShop is still up in 2020 and you can put the Homebrew channel on it too. It's truly fantastic. Breath of the wild , Mario kart 8 just so much awesome! However, Mark's right, the pad dies quick lol other than that get it! Especially if you love Nintendo

"The backwards compatibility is my favorite..." >.> Switch

I miss this show, CGRundertow too.

I'm gonna get one wii u don't care what people say at the end it's what u like

Mark is a classic gamer and gamer room

The Wii U is a great console unfortunately the bulk of the games on it really only appeal to Nintendo fans, thankfully I'm one of them. That controller bit is true, can't replace it unfortunately. I don't know why people have to engage in fights over which platform is better to honest, I fail to see the point in it. The Wii U makes a great secondary console for this generation of hardware. It can go with your PC, Xbox One or in my case my PS4. It has alot of great titles that I want to play, as it stands right now I actually have more titles on my Wii U than I do on my PS4 but that is subject to change what with the upcoming releases of Fallout 4, Shenmue 3, Final Fantasy 7, and a host of others I can't name off the top of my head. All in all if I thought someone would enjoy Nintendo games I'd recommend the Wii U to them. 

Mark, you never fail to make me laugh. Thank you.

Wii U has been out nearly 3 years... Metroid Prime sequel? nope F-zero sequel? nope Mario Galaxy sequel? nope Zelda sequel? not this year Star Fox sequel? not this year seriously what the hell has Nintendo been doing? you're supposed to have these major releases within the first year or two or if possible at launch.. what did they have? Pikmin 3 and some glorified 3DS games like New Super Mario U.

Wow i miss this channel.

You guys are like the Top Gear (UK) of gaming.

Looking at these comments is like looking at a time capsule

This would go well with my PC gaming. Only Nintendo titles are not sold for PC. I really want a WII U for some reason or another.

I'll buy one of these things when they're dirt cheap in 2-3 years

The WiiU had so much potential. I like the idea of having the tablet controls. The machine could have done so much with it. But sadly no game on the machine really took advantage of what the machine could do.

Nintendo needs to make another SNES, and sega needs to make another dreamcast but make the right marketing decisions both of them

Don't break your Wii U gamepad b/c they don't sell them alone.

It is true - Mark is very, very, very handsome

Funniest cgr video ever

i want a kirby god of war crossover

Great review. Probably my favorite since the days of CGR on 56k Blast Processing. I'm glad I watched your review. If I was home more often, and had to share an LCD tv, yeah the Wii U makes sense. For me, the Wii is more than enough. All of the best games on the Wii U look like upgrades of those I already own on the Wii. Kinda reminds me of all the PS2 sequels on the PS3. Been there done that. Good stuff, yeah, but I have such a huge backlog of games that stretches all the way from the NES-GBA-SNES-Genesis-MAME-PSX-PS2-Dreamcast-Gamecube-Wii I'm pretty much set for life. :)

This video got very meta all of a sudden

Mark. We miss you.

Man.. I miss seeing those two together in videos! (the ones where they kinda got along were always a good laugh!)

Wiiu is still amazing 🤩

Compares wii u to ancient game consoles.

Coincidentally ended up here just as the Wii U turned 10. Crazy to think about!

If you want to replace the Gamepad, get a Wii U Pro Controller!

That stupid name killed it

Markinheimer Freaking love ya BRO! So glad to see you upload again & hopefully KEEEPIN at it. Seeing the fruits of your labor for the single greatest game show in history on it’s never ending mission to review EVERYTHING!

I have Wii u and it is amazing . Game console with personality and product-quality . Mark what is the best looking and most awesome controller of all time ?

My favorite Nintendo Wii U game I like to play on My Favorite was Nintendo land & Super Mario maker & Lego movie the video game & Super smash bros for Wii U & Pokken tournament & Tom Clancy’s spilter blacklists & Sonic & all stars racing transformed & Sonic lost world & New super Mario bros U+new super Luigi U & the legend of Zelda twlight princess HD & Super Mario 3D world & Mario tennis ultra smash & Mario party 10 & hot wheels world’s best driver & madden NFL 13 & snoopy’s grand adventure assassin’s creed 3 & injustice gods among us & need for speed most wanted U & lego Star Wars the force awakens

This is the best reviewer ever! I enjoyed so much this, even I don't like video games! Thanks man! =) You make me happy.

Love the Wii U. Easily one of the best consoles ever, but is it good as the n64 ? Wii U is one of my favorite consoles of all time, but n64 all the way.

Wii U is the best console of this generation, because of the games! Nintendo is making the best games right now.

Kirby Of War would really be a great crossover! Kirby just has to swallow Kratos.

Can you plug in the Wii U controller to the Wii U console so I don't have to put batteries in it?

Right let's address this 3rd party games arguement, IF Nintendo decided not to have any 3rd party software it would still be a great console, why? Because Nintendo for the past 2,3,4 years have been the top games publishers ahgead of Sony, THQ, Ubisoft, EA the list goes on, they theoretically don't need 3rd party games because Nintendo creates THE best games, there is no arguement the sales will tell you this FACT. They own the handheld console WHEN everyonr has a tablet and smart phone yet Nintendo just kills the competition in that regard and you could say the handheld market is FAAAAR more saturated and competitive tha the console market. Why so much hate on Nintendo? We should support Nintendo in what they do they are innovators nd the wii u is the ega dreamcast of today, even if you hate Nintendo just have some heart and realise they add something amazing and wonderful to the gaming community and their fans, sony and xbox all seem the same to me no difference.

That room is like a videogame museum looks like so much fun

for you guys saying that Nintendo is only for kids because it doesn't play hardcore games, and also saying that it's specs are shit, read this: "Lateral thinking with withered technology" thats a rule nintendo follows. it means that their consoles dont need to be the most powerful to be the most fun. they've been always able to outsell technological superior consoles. their games might not be those gorgeous looking ones, but the most fun indeed.

Nintendo used to have ideas...I loved them from the snes to the gamecube... But now they have lost their way

There are cheap battery extensions for the controller and considering the size of the screen and weight of it battery life is fully reasonable

Really really wish they would bring GTA to Wii U, doubt it's ever going to happen though. :\

My wiiu has been the most impressive console I've ever owned

" Yes , This Show Is Awesome ! " Well Said

ppl tell me tobuy a PS4 or an xbone because they're supposedly better, well im a PC gamer, I only buy consoles for good exclusives, and to further insult the xbone and PS4, they need to have a lot of exclusives that I care about as well, the wii u has the largest exclusive library of the three consoles AND with the virtual console its exclusive library is effectively tripled. wanna know something? PC has the msot exclusive games and even has genres that are exclusive to PC and has the most exclusive games than every console combined from all generations, nintendo's consoles, the wii u with its entire virtual console library effectively puts it at the second place for largest exclusive library, the wii u has every reason to get my money and its going to get it very soon after getting my new 3DS XL which also has a TON of exclusive handheld titles along with its own virtual console - okay fuck the xbone and PS4, abysmally small exclusive library with barely any games that I care about and has genres of games that nintendo already has a more popular version of, sony tried to rip off smash with sony all stars battle royale which while decent is no where near the level of ANY of the super smash bros games, smash has much faster gameplay(yes even brawl I swear to god) an assload of moves and much more powerful characters with the possible exception of Kratos who btw shouldnt even be allowed to be played as in battle royale, Kratos while I hate the God of War series, is a fucking BEAST in battle royale, fast as fuck, strong attacks really its a miracle if you win against the person using him. its seems whenever I see a thing that I think is really good on a platform other than nintendo, nintendo seems to prove me wrong with a thing of their own, theres the smash example from above, better racing games(not really into the gran torismo series or the forza series[in fact I tried out forza on the xbone at a gamestop, idk if its just me and all my mario kart experience, but forza on the xbone is EASY, like its so easy that I dont even see the point in playing it, its a boring game with no substance beyond just holding the right trigger and occasionally let of it and occasionally press the left trigger, its boring, plain and simple]), better local multiplayer games(literally no contest here, I've tried little big planet on the PS3... its boring, again its a generic platformer with barely any challenge beyond cheap rom hack level design which isnt really that difficult for me anyway considering that I've beat super meat boy and am in about the middle of super mario bros 2 lost levels. and halo... omg I can literally rant on for an hour on why I hate halo so much and all the reasons I hate halo for are accentuated in split-screen co-op in story mode or local multiplayer, fuck halo, its a shit franchise and it should just die in a fire). srsly nintendo has captured my mind and thats never going to change, they've had it in their grasp since my gameboy advance SP with super mario bros 3(super mario advance 4 to be exact) my absolute favorite mario game of all time with super mario galaxy coming second and further keeping me with nintendo. again im a PC gamer so im probably gonna be waiting a while before I get a PS4(screw the xbone, never buying one, its shit and it should only be seen as such) since all the games that are on it are on PC, well all the games that I care about, and before someone points out that PS4 got GTA V first, ill be perfectly honest here, I havent been interested in the GTA series since the second GTA game I ever played on the PS2, GTA san andreas with my first GTA being vice city ON PC. so yeah I might give GTA V a look at but 1. i dont really care either way and 2. they delayed it to give it a good PC port so if I decided to check it out i would be getting the better experience cuz PC is better, objectively for even cheaper than consoles(i can go into detail on why but I wont for the sake of not making ppl tl;dr)

I don't think it's a niche system. The whole point of the console was to appeal to the idio- I mean "mainstream" gamers. You don't have to use the GamePad, you can use the Wii U Pro Controller, which is an awesome little addition. And the name is simple too, and at least it's not as absurd as 'Xbox One' (which is actually the third). The only thing the "mainstream" market cares about is Call of Duty. Yes the Wii U has it, but because it also doesn't have hardware that costs an arm and a leg to get the idiotic 'mainstream' market ignore it. But when it comes down to it the Wii U is easily the best Generation 8 console. It's not as expensive as the other two overhyped piles of crap and it can do things that a computer can't (unlike the the other two which you have no reason to get if you have a computer). Nintendo's made the right move, and it'll make its appeal, but just slowly. I don't think it's the new Dreamcast. Also with the controller I just keep it plugged in. How cans you not like it? It plays Mario in HD. It's actually a game console, not a wussed out attempt at a computer (Sony, I'm looking at you).

Hey Dude! You are the only one that Review the WiiU and don`t forget that the Dreamcast was the first Controller that have a display(or something like that) ! Very Nice! I give that Review a 11 from 10 ... DC Rulez ; )

Let's just put it this way; This generations nintendo games is also making a less bad influence on children than xbox and ps does. Because ps and xbox got WAY too many violent games which is not suitable for 'em! Yes, they also got games which ARE, but only a few. And these few games is hardly attractive for any children at all. It's just sad hearing children screaming and swearing online just because they couldn't find any other popular or attractive games for their consolle. That is where nintendo comes inn, they make games suitable for children which even looks a lot better worked on (like; pikmin 3, zelda wind waker, mario 3d world etc), I even play those games myself. I have no regrets for buying a wii u instead of xbox one or ps 4, and I will be playing nintendoland with my niece which I'm really looking forward to. And to all of you children out there reading this; Playing COD won't make hair grow on your chest. And for the rest of you; In case if I put together norwegian and english, sorry :P

I can't find anything wrong with the Wii U. Honestly, why is it so disliked?

Wii U was close to being the only console of it's generation to be worth it. PC master race for everything else. Sure you could play wii u games through emulation, but you still want the balance board, the motion controllers, the guitars, the light gun action. The wii U is a master console that will give you access to nearly the entire nintendo library of games in a single device. Softmodding is simple enough that anyone who can follow step by step instructions will succeed. It's the only console I have bought new as an adult, and my entire family loves it. Every few months we do something new with it that re-invents the console for us. Most of the big hits on the Switch are remakes from titles you can already play on a wii u. The wii u has for more novelty than a switch. It's the one console I'd recommend to any gamer and even non-gamer of any kind.

Was he reviewing the thing he just kept comparing it to older consoles rather than reviewing the Wii U itself he seriously has got to focus on the Wii u not the stupid dreamcast,atari lynx,sega game gear,and vectrex

Wii u better than an Xbox 360

I don't have the intention of buying a Wii U, but I wasn't expecting the controller to be as comfortable as it was. When I checked it out at Gamestop, I found it surprisingly lightweight and not as bulky as I thought it seemed at first.

Sorry don't mean to but in but I am curious. How do you like your Wii U? I am on the fence on getting one but just not for sure yet. I have purchased the last 3 Nintendo consoles (Wii, Gamecube, N64) and enjoyed them. The only bad thing I didn't like is that the good games were far and few in between. I am excited about the Wii U but not for sure if I am interested in buying one. Just curious on what your opinion of it is.

I still love my Wii U and don't own a Switch.

I love your reviews man! wicked relaxed voice =D, very honest reviews, great job

Thanks for the suggestion. With all the bad Wii U reviews, I wasn't sure which to get.

Mark is definitely the best reviewer on youtube, or maybe even the WORLD!!

Which do you think is better wiiu or regular Wii I love the handheld touch screen thing but the regular Wii is gamecube compatible I'm tornn!

the internet needs more of you guys!

Criticism is healthy. We're not 14th Century Catholics and our society is based on ripping shit to pieces. Nintendo fucked up with the Wii U and it needs to be said.

Getting my wii u tomorrow night and am super stoked

I wonder if Mark will Purchase an Xbox Series X or PS5 or both?

Why do people think it's a handheld? It's not a handheld. And the controller is not the console. The console is the slab currently sitting on top of my 360. You don't NEED to use the GamePad.

The Gamecube was the last great Nintendo console that I care to own,but haven't gotten one yet!

A nintendo WII U combined with a Classic Game Room sticker, makes everything more awesome!

One of the main reasons I picked up a Wii U in September was Limited Edition Wind Waker Wii U bundle. I'm a big Zelda fan so I had to buy it before they sold out/re-sellers jack up the price. The gamepad feels great. If you haven't played with one you should probably go to a Best Buy and try a few demos. There's rumors of more Wii U bundles coming out around November like a Super Mario U + Luigi U bundle for $300. There's also been rumors about a Cherry and Mango Wii U colors.

I love how all over the place you are in this vid, Mark.

2:11 most important technology feature, this should be preserved in a library for future generations to see

My goal in life is to someday have a few brews and play some truly great games with Mark and the rest of the CGR crew.

i bought WiiU on launch day, it was a brilliant idea for a game console. it allows you to play your console game and watch TV at the same time. Second screen was also perfect for extra buttons, functions and map. Backwards compatible out of the box too. Sadly, poor Nintendo execution, almost no 3rd party support outdated system specs meant this thing was a flop.

i love his videos aswell because every one includes a different history lesson

Ten years ago, the era of traditional game consoles was over. Today, THE era of game consoles is over... I can't believe PC _actually_ ended up as the master race.

No one ever claimed that the Wii U was trying to be a handheld console. It is a home console that you can play 10-20 feet away from the system if you need too.

The gaming history was awesome thanks for that!

3:54 Wow, you guys predicted what I do regularly!

That Gameboy printer line was pretty fantastic.

I want a Wii U only for one reason...*POKKEN TOURNAMENT!*