Quote Originally Posted by NayusDante View Post
it really does look like 2008-era GPUs being pushed to the limit. ... It should be enough, but I still wish they had gone with a current-generation GPU. Watch AMD's HD 5XXX and 6XXX demos (especially order-independent transparency), there's a lot of neat effects and techniques that I would have liked to see in a console GPU.
One thing you have to keep in mind: Nintendo isn't aiming for high-end $2,000 computer enthusiasts. Instead, it's trying to find the best balance between nice 1080p graphics and consumer-friendly price.

If the Wii U ends up producing graphics that are a little bit better than the Xbox 360 and PS3, and costs less than $300, then that's perfect for 99% of the population. The hard part is having to wait and see.