The Wii U launch

The Wii U hype train was running on all cylinders up until its November 18 release, and despite selling out most of its initial supply, the Wii U has failed to resonate with gamers across the board. Be it missing features at launch or a lackluster set of debut games, the Wii U pales in comparison to its predecessor. There's plenty of time for this console to mature, but it'll be an uphill battle.