So here’s something unfortunate I came across while struggling to figure out why me and Jack couldn’t play Black Ops 2 splitscreen between the TV and Gamepad online: The game won’t let you use that feature unless you have an HDTV! I’m sure it has more to do with the aspect ratio (16:9 vs 4:3) than it does the fact that the TV is high definition, but it’s not good to hear nonetheless.
For clarification, I played GPTV (new acronym: Gamepad/TV) splitscreen a couple of nights ago just fine on a 16:9 screen. Tried today on a 4:3 screen and it didn’t work. Brought down my 16:9 TV, tried it again, and it worked. I’d rather not have to switch back and forth just because I want to use one of the key features of the Wii U version!
The Wii may be getting another, smaller redesign. Rumor has it that a “major retailer” is listing the Wii mini console in its internal release schedule.
Assuming this is true, the updated system would release on December 7 – that’s in two weeks.
Introducing the Wii Mini! Coming Dec 7 2012!
WII MINI CONSOLE
Compact Nintendo Wii Console
Comes with Sensor Bar, Nunchuk and Wii Remote Plus with Jacket.
Numerous UK retailers are reporting Wii U sell-outs at their shops a week before the console hits the territory.
Pre-orders have been high, which doesn’t leave much inventory for remaining stock. MCV writes that “some retailers have told us their already taken orders against future Wii U shipments.”
HMV may be the one bright spot in terms of available inventory. The retailer apparently obtained some extra stock for its midnight launch.
Another round of upcoming digital downloads have been rated and priced. The full listing can be found below, and more details are at the included links.
November 29
Invasion of the Alien Blobs! (DSiWare) – $1.99 / 200 points
Bloons TD 4 (DSiWare) – $4.99 / 500 points
December 6
Crystal Adventure (DSiWare) – $1.99 / 200 points
Christmas Wonderland 2 (DSiWare) – $7.99 / 800 points
Murder on the Titanic (3DS Download) – $7.99
3DS
1. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
2. Animal Crossing
3. Fire Emblem
4. Ace Attorney 5
5. Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion
Wii
1. Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
2. LEGO The Lord of thE Rings
3. Wreck-It Ralph
4. Young Justice: Legacy
5. Karaoke Joysound
Wii U
1. New Super Mario Bros. U
2. Pikmin 3
3. Nintendo Land
4. Rayman Legends
5. ZombiU
Keep in mind that this list was compiled and published before certain games came out. Expect the results to change next month.
