It's interesting to see this video in 2017 after the release of the Switch. "The Wii U has a lot of potential." Yes, it certainly did...

Finally...a KZfaqr who DOESN'T hate the Wii U!

Wait so I can play my Wii u on the gamepad while my brother plays the Xbox? AWESOME!

I always enjoy how you can be informative and entertaining at the same time Roo! Great video, I hope you go far in the Wii U Challenge!

This is one of the reasons I love the Wii U; the usage of using it as a tablet. It's actually handy, especially if you wanna play your game, but someone else wants to use the TV. It also works for Wii games, though you can't use the controls on the pad (with a few exceptions).

Guys just stop fighting this is not about fighting its about having fun. We are fighting about a simple video game for god sakes. Video games are meant to be played with and have fun with not to fight over. We are all titled to our own opinions. I prefer to play the 3ds and wii u and you can play whatever you want as well. It doesn't matter whether you play nintendo Microsoft Sony or pc , you are a gamer and no one can ever take that away from you.

I really wish the Switch used the video streaming tech. That was the best part of the Wii U. Being able to easily switch between the game pad and TV.

I always enjoy these videos, as I do with your others works, Roo. The music you have playing certainly adds to things.

your walls must be hollow or something cos i cant use mine in the kitchen and its only about 10 feet away from the console.

I was playing it at a pretty awkward angle through the camera's LCD screen. I'm not really that bad at Mario, I swear! *looks around shiftily*

Wow thats one of the best youtube videos I have ever seen! Your subtle humor combined with your detailed and accurate explanations earned you a new subscriber!

Thank you so much for your kind words - and that goes for all of the fans out there. I appreciate it more than you'll ever know!

didn't even wipe :

Yeah there is potential much like their other systems or devices like the gameboy camera and E-Reader. Unless you live in Australia or work in theories :P But cool video I should try to use my gamepad in my room and see if it can be played there.

Every video you put out reassures to me that you create some of the best videos on KZfaq. Thank you for your service to humanity (or at least those humans with access to [free] internet).

Loved this! The demonstration of the gyroscope blew my mind

I really hate gamers that “Oh I love the Switch better than the Wii U” well even I love the Switch but I couldn’t play HD Wii and Wii U games without the Wii U even it has bad sales like the Sega Dreamcast but it has lots of potential and the Wii U is considered one of the best game consoles in the market. The ones who are confused about the system there a bunch of idiots who didn’t really understand between the Wii and Wii U. Since there idiots they let Nintendo have there operating loss. I wanted a debate that the Wii U needs to be re-release, the online services of it should return, fixing the improvements (like Wii U gamepad battery life) and see the consumers would understand and see if we could bragged Sony and Microsoft about this system comes out again

Like always Roo is the best. I enjoy learning about the science that goes with video games even if I have a little trouble with it. Keep it up Roo!

You are an excellent reviewer, casually yet informally giving knowledge about interesting topics. That wins a sub in my vote! Keep it up dude!

I Love watching your vids! They are really instructive and fun to watch!

I am always impressed with your video quality. Good job.

That's really what defines Roo; his subtle humor and knowledge of his topics. It's also what keeps me waiting for each of his videos. Welcome to the subscriber club :)

I love these videos man.. I appreciate the knowledge they give!

I kinda wanted to skip the start but I watched it regardless. I am very pleased now that I did. Very good video sir!

I thank you for this video and the distance tests. The tablet play is pretty remarkable and I enjoy it.

@ClanOfTheGrayWolf Great Video Roo! Love you're new site design, and I am waiting impatiently for the SNES Marathon. I love you guys, will support you as much as I possibly can.

Very nice! Love the way you do "The Way Games Work" series. Thanks!

Some of the best gaming videos on KZfaq.

You are truelly amazing and you have taught me so much for which ill always be thankfull for !! You rock !!

Another awesome video. Keep up the good work Roo!

Thorough video as usual, Roo.

@ClanOfTheGrayWolf I hope you know that you give all gamers such a good reputation!~ Your videos are so intuitive and filled with great humor and all together well made. I'm already subscribed to you but if I could do it again, I would. Keep up the great work!

This is one of my favorite gaming series! if it wasn't for x's adventures in minecraft it would be my favorite XD keep up these the way games work videos!

Great job man. Love your videos!

thanks for such a deep explanation. Love your videos as always

This video is just all sorts of win. Very impressive! Great idea for a series too!

I love your videos, man.

Great video! It's really neat hearing how this stuff works.

I really enjoyed the way you presented the scientific aspects of the gaming system! Great video!!

Great stuff as always, Roo!

awesome i love the way you describe the technology

your channel is like a drop of fresh water in my forehead in a summer breeze. thank you very much

Always informative, Thanks Roo!

I was hoping for a Wii U "The Way Games Work". Thank you for not disappointing. ;)

These are always beyond awesome.

I love your very informative video's, excellent job!

Really interesting stuff. I studied physics so it was nice to see things I actually know about being used

Awesome video!! 3:34 - 3:45, is hilarious especially the cat's actions to the whole thing.

Enjoying The Way Games Work as always. Good job.

It's about time Roo! I miss you =( I checked EVERY DAY for new 16-bit gems for like 5 months before giving up.

Hello, I just found you channel and I really enjoy and appreciate the great information you provide. Keep up the good work! *Subscribed*

Fantastic video Roo. Very informative.

Very insightful, hope to see you do more of this. :)

Awesome video man, very informative and fun.

Wow, so much knowledge, thanks Roo

Probably the last clean wii u gamepad I'll ever see.

Dear Roo, I wish to hug your channel in it's entirety.

Great as usual. Cant wait for the next 16-bit gem.

You seem like such a nice person. Directing all these kind words towards me. I dont work, im studying a degree in computing and actually do homework on things before i start blabbering about them on the internet

Great stuff, Roo! I hope you win the Nintendo Wii U challenge.

that was some interesting information . thank you for going in too how the gyro worked . i never knew how chip based gyro's worked .

Super vid roo! Yaaaaaayyyyyy!

As soon as the classic titles from Nintendo begin to come out for the Wii U, I'm sure it'll hop right back up.

subscribed. I love technical stuff like this :)

good work as always man

Roo, you are awesome!

why the hell did I not find you earlier! love your videos!

And yet another great video! You're 118 for 118 I would dare say, Roo.

Hey Roo, I reqlly enjoy your videos. I hope to see more content from you. Great writting and humour :)

Just like many of the comments before me I encourage you to keep it up.

I laughed really hard when I saw Ness casually chilling in the shelf.

Great explanation of the mems gyro!

Very good video! Thanks a lot Roo!

Awesome video as always :D

Thank you for bringing some science to video games

If more youtube videos were like this one, I wouldn't have to troll so much. *thumbs up*

Respect from self has been earned

Very nice explanation. Totally agreed with your point of view, this console still has great potential and a long, golden future ahead.

This was surprisingly good an no BS! good job!

srsly. youre answering questions i had my entire life! :) so good. especially the nes zapper! :) the way games work were always at least as interesting for me as the storyline itself. at least! Depends on the game.

great vid man! very intuitive.

This is what i like in a info viv....no bullshit....keep it up

Hey I knew that the Wii U was using an older touch screen technology, but I had no clue how it worked thanks for the simple explanation.

Roo is the man!

Pretty cool! Good job.

Neat video! The diagrams and visual examples help explain your points beyond words, so that was effective. Wii U definitely has potential to make some unique experiences, and in some cases, it already has -- it'll be a matter of seeing how well Nintendo is able to utilize these features. After all, things like Kinect, Playstation Move, and even Wii Motion+ have all kind of failed at delivering a lot of experiences the gaming audience has gotten excited about.

Senpai, your massive brain I love and respect.

thank you for being a good samaritan thats very helpful

I honestly was never interested in the Wii U until watching this. Great great video .

You're the 5th person today who I'm subbed to who has gotten a free Wii U from Nintendo as part of this Wii U Challenge.

wow, i really like how you explain things :D

Great video mate. Keep it up.

Wow. Who would've thought the origins of the DS design would a be throw-back.

great show, roo

I really liked your video, excellent edition. I love the music! How is it called? Anyways good job here, I'm looking forward to see Wii U's games!

Incredible! Subbed

Very informative video! =] Will you be doing other videos like this for the other next-gen consoles when they release?

Really cool video! Thanks!

You change my life.

Very interesting! Explicit, clear and fast! :D