Nintendos verkställande direktör Satoru Iwata har öppnat sitt hjärta för Nikkei.com (översättning från Neogaf) och bland annat pratat en hel dom hur Nintendo kom på idén till Wii U och på vilket sätt han hoppas att spelföretagets nya konsol ska förändra sättet vi spelar spel på. Bland annat finns följande citat att läsa:

Om Wii U:s försäljningssiffror jämfört med Wii
"I don't think there's much point comparing the weekly numbers to the Wii, or the weekly numbers themselves. Worrying and rejoicing each week is something we can't avoid. On the subject of the reaction to the Wii U, there are still things we must do, things we must overcome. That's what we're waiting on. I think it will take a little time for our customers to understand the Wii U."

Om jämförelsen med Ipad
"We began talking about having another screen being a good idea around 2008. We thought thoroughly about our other options, but in the end, this was the idea which was the most logical for us. So, in 2009, just as we began to press forward with this idea, sure that we were on the right track, this thing called an 'Ipad' came into the world"

Om att utöka mängden spelare
"There are many things on the internet that are more interesting when viewed together. Watching videos, shopping, trip planning, and the Street View Google Map service [which will begin on Wii U] this month, in January. This way, if it's an enjoyable experience, for people who don't have any interest in games in the family, rather than something that's a hassle to have, the Wii U can become something that they have a connection with."