Dek Rollins said:
I want Nintendo to make a direct stylistic sequel to the GameCube called the Game³. Like an upgraded GameCube with stronger hardware and modern capabilities, but still retaining the sleek design sensibility and perfect controller design.I think they called it the Wii U.
No. The Wii U is nothing like the GameCube.
It sold terribly; had a great lineup of games, although not many due to limited third party support; had the ability to use a second screen as a controller, introducing unique gameplay that was ultimately underutilized; had neat cover art; and had the best controller for Smash Bros ever.
Dek Rollins said:
It’s a direct sequel to the Wii, hence the use of that name. Only it’s really a beast of its own even then.Since you added this bit in later, the Wii is basically a GameCube with motion controls. There is really little difference hardware-wise. If the GameCube sold as well as the Wii did, they’d have definitely capitalized on the name.
I mean, sure, the internal hardware is similar, but that wasn’t my point at all. I just said I wanted a new GameCube, that looks like a GameCube, and has GameCube styled controllers, and functions like the GameCube but with upgraded hardware and capabilities. Regardless of the real life context around them releasing such a thing. And I just really like the name Game³.