What made the Wii U fail?
TL;DR, hardcore gamers saw it as an overpriced, underpowered gimmick console, and casual gamers were perfectly happy to keep the Wiis they already had. The bad marketing and confusing name definitely lost them sales, but it wasn't appealing to the people who did know what it was either.
Why was the Wii U discontinued?
It had low sales, primarily credited to a weak lineup of launch games, limited third-party support, and poor marketing including the lack of distinguishing the unique functionality of the GamePad from just being a tablet device for the Wii.
Why did the Wii U not sell well?
The Wii U's mis-marketing robbed it of any clear identity. Nintendo dropped the ball, ineffectively marketing the Wii U and, with most gamers unsure of what the Wii U actually was, this confusion translated into poor sales for the console.
Why did the Wii U underperform?
For example, although innovative, the GamePad also had a frustratingly short battery life, which could often cut gameplay sessions short. Another factor was the fact that the Wii U's launch was itself underwhelming, with a lack of third-party support exacerbating the disappointing selection of games available.
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