Next possible R/C: Traxxas E-Revo VXL

I've been eying the Traxxas E-Revo VXL for next year purchase. I can afford a E-Revo now, but isn't the Wii U or Xbox Loop a much better purchase due to the sheer openGL 3.3 / DirectX 11 GPU technology behind them. Sometime in 2013, I will be buying a Xbox Loop along with Forza Motorsport 5, Perfect Dark 2, and Gears of War 4.

The Savage XS Flux and $50 Tonka Ricochet (1994) are the only R/Cs I own.

FEATURES: Chassis: Nylon composite construction 0.08 (2mm) thick bathtub type
Drive: Four wheel
Radio: Traxxas 2.4GHz with waterproof digital high-torque steering
servo waterproof receiver box
Electronic Speed Control: Traxxas VXL-3m waterproof with high-
current connector training mode reverse and low voltage detection
for use with 2S and 3S LiPo packs
Motor: Traxxas Velineon 380 brushless motor with Neodymium magnets
sintered rotor and high RPM ball bearings 3.5mm gold plated bullet
connectors
Spur Gear: 45 tooth
Pinion Gear: 28 tooth 48 pitch extra pinion gear included for 50+
MPH operation with extra battery (see below)
Battery: One Traxxas Power Cell 1200mAh 6-cell NiMH w/high current
connector dual NiMH battery capability (extra battery (TRAC2925)
and series adapter (TRAP3063) not included and must be purchased
separately).
Vehicle is also compatible with one 2S or 3S LiPo pack (not
included) LiPo mode on ESC must be selected.
**NOTE the ESC and motor CANNOT handle dual LiPos if using dual
batteries both must be NiMH.**
Battery Charger: 110V wall type
Body: Painted and trimmed with applied decals
Bumper: Front black chrome
Shocks: GTR oil filled
Suspension: Revo-spec rocker actuated long travel inboard type with
telescoping universal joint shafts
Transmission: Ball bearing equipped with adjustable slipper clutch
Differentials: Sealed silicone filled planetary gear type
Ball Bearings: Rubber sealed
Caster: Non-adjustable
Camber: Adjustable camber refers to the angle of the tops of the
tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle
Tires: Multi terrain with foam inserts 1.8 (46mm) wide 3.2
(82mm) diameter
Wheels: Gemini 5-spoke with black chrome finish 1.5 (38mm) wide
2 (51mm) diameter standard size 12mm hex
Steering arm with spring loaded servo protection

INCLUDES: RTR Traxxas E-Revo VXL Racing Monster Truck with 2.4GHz radio
painted body 6-cell battery charger extra pinion gear and
instruction manual

REQUIRES: AA Batteries: Four for transmitter

SPECS: Vehicle-
Length: 12.9 (328mm)
Width: 9.4 (239mm)
Height: 4.6 (117mm)
Front and Rear Track: 9.4 (239mm) distance between outer edges of
wheels
Wheelbase: 7.9 (202mm)
Ground Clearance: 1.7 (43mm)
Body-
Length: 11.3 (288mm)
Width: 4.3 (110mm)
Height: 2.8 (71mm)

Reviewer 8.5