As Ive mentioned before, I also do not consider the WiiU a next gen console in terms of hardware power especially against the powerhouse that is the PS4. But..generations are based on the chronological clusters of release, not graphical or technological power. People don't have to like this, but it's not what publishers and developers wanted. And when that happens, you get nil third party support.

The top devs/pubs were asking for a lot more power so that they could expand their games' horizons. Not touchscreens.

Having said all that, It never stopped me from buying one. I wuv my Nintendo. Their games esp the first party ones are STILL FUN AS HELL!! WOOOORRRDDD ;DDD Omg cant wait to get that DK:Tropical Freeze too :D:D:D

*Ahem*

As for MS n their BOX, please refer to the last seven words in this response.