13 reasons you should buy a Wii U right now

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Nintendo Wii U Demo

Robert Libetti/ Business Insider

Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One might get more attention, but Nintendo's little console that could, the Wii U, might end up winning this generation's console wars.

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Sure, the Wii U doesn't have a typical control setup like the Xbox One or PS4, its innards are not as powerful, and it doesn't accommodate as many third-party games. But the basic Wii U is $100 cheaper than its Xbox and PlayStation counterparts, and it's got a growing library of must-play titles that are fun to play solo or with a group of friends.