Too Late Too Get A Wii ? Is it still alive ?

I an thinking about purchasing a Wii to play on a CRT 32'' TV. Is it worth it. I want to be able to have fun with my family but I don't want to buy something that will get old quickly.

I an thinking about purchasing a Wii to play on a CRT 32'' TV. Is it worth it. I want to be able to have fun with my family but I don't want to buy something that will get old quickly.

ermPSPgamer

That makes no sense...

You probably shouldn't get one, not if you are under the impression that a console as successful as the Wii would be dead in just 3 years.

It just won't die! D=

If your asking if the wii is nearing the end of its lifespan the answer is clearly... probably not! Will it get old very fast? well thats down to personal judgement.

I an thinking about purchasing a Wii to play on a CRT 32'' TV. Is it worth it. I want to be able to have fun with my family but I don't want to buy something that will get old quickly.

ermPSPgamer

[QUOTE="ermPSPgamer"]

I an thinking about purchasing a Wii to play on a CRT 32'' TV. Is it worth it. I want to be able to have fun with my family but I don't want to buy something that will get old quickly.

MarthRingman

Nintendo will announce their new console this year and put it up for sale next year

If you're comfortable with that then grab one

Nintendo will announce their new console this year and put it up for sale next year

If you're comfortable with that then grab one

Jaysonguy

It's not too late, I got my wii on christmas 2009 and nintendo havent even mentioned releasing the new wii HD so the wii is still going to stay alive for at least a few years longer.

To be honest its the perfect time to get one. If you had bought one upon release you would have only had 2 or 3 games for it, but now you'll have a decent amount alreayd released, and more to come this year.

The Wii died in a car accident a few months ago, sorry.Vic-Ferrari

I dont want to buy one realizing its old.ermPSPgamer

Such a strange question. The PS3 and 360 are "old" as well, though it seems that a lot of people forget about that fact. And don't listen to anyone who says it isn't worth it because Nintendo's next system will be out in a year or two, as that is blatant BS. There's no facts or proof to back that claim up.

I personally think the Wii belongs in every gamers home, along with the HD console of their choice, based on exclusives. Sure, the HD's sure have pretty graphics, but what they'll never have is Mario, Zelda, Metroid, and Pikmin to name a few, which are among the greatest franchises in gaming. The multiplayer is fantastic, with an emphasis on family fun instead of the impersonal focus on online gaming.

I wouldn't be without a Wii, and neither should you.

don't listen to anyone who says it isn't worth it because Nintendo's next system will be out in a year or two, as that is blatant BS. There's no facts or proof to back that claim up.

Khadaj32

You're probably going to want to research Nintendo's console patterns

SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006

So there's the facts

If this person will be ok with another console announced this year and released the next then he should buy a Wii

[QUOTE="Khadaj32"]

don't listen to anyone who says it isn't worth it because Nintendo's next system will be out in a year or two, as that is blatant BS. There's no facts or proof to back that claim up.

Jaysonguy

You're probably going to want to research Nintendo's console patterns

SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006

So there's the facts

If this person will be ok with another console announced this year and released the next then he should buy a Wii

I'll say again, there's no fact or proof to back up the claim that Nintendo is going to release their next system in the next year or two.

You seem to forget about the times, that the competition and available technology are quite different then they were a decade ago, or even 5 years ago. All the current gen systems have a lot of life left in them, with new games and innovations being released at every turn.

Another hole in your "fact." A new system just isn't needed. Nintendo are still on top of sales, are still catering to the target audience of the casual gamer, and are still making a truckload of money doing it. Sure, their sales have slowed down, but they sure as hell haven't stopped. There is still plenty of time and room for more peripheral based games (Wii Fit, etc.), Marios, Zeldas, and Metroids.

Another one. Games sales are down because of the economic recession that is affecting the world right now. All companies are cutting down, gaming companies included. A new console so soon would not be a smart business move at the moment, as I sincerely doubt they would be cheap since they would be state of the art. A lot of money would be lost on their part, as sales would be lower than needed to make any kind of profit. Therefore, supporting the current system with quality games and innovations is the best business tactic, same goes for Sony and Microsoft.

Sure, I might be eating my words in a year or two from now, but don't list me Nintendo's console patterns and try to pass it off as fact. Things are much different now then they were then, and they govern the timing of such big releases.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="Khadaj32"]

don't listen to anyone who says it isn't worth it because Nintendo's next system will be out in a year or two, as that is blatant BS. There's no facts or proof to back that claim up.

Khadaj32

You're probably going to want to research Nintendo's console patterns

SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006

So there's the facts

If this person will be ok with another console announced this year and released the next then he should buy a Wii

I'll say again, there's no fact or proof to back up the claim that Nintendo is going to release their next system in the next year or two.

You seem to forget about the times, that the competition and available technology are quite different then they were a decade ago, or even 5 years ago. All the current gen systems have a lot of life left in them, with new games and innovations being released at every turn.

Another hole in your "fact." A new system just isn't needed. Nintendo are still on top of sales, are still catering to the target audience of the casual gamer, and are still making a truckload of money doing it. Sure, their sales have slowed down, but they sure as hell haven't stopped. There is still plenty of time and room for more peripheral based games (Wii Fit, etc.), Marios, Zeldas, and Metroids.

Another one. Games sales are down because of the economic recession that is affecting the world right now. All companies are cutting down, gaming companies included. A new console so soon would not be a smart business move at the moment, as I sincerely doubt they would be cheap since they would be state of the art. A lot of money would be lost on their part, as sales would be lower than needed to make any kind of profit. Therefore, supporting the current system with quality games and innovations is the best business tactic, same goes for Sony and Microsoft.

Sure, I might be eating my words in a year or two from now, but don't list me Nintendo's console patterns and try to pass it off as fact. Things are much different now then they were then, and they govern the timing of such big releases.

All you said are guesses

This is a person trying to decide if he wants a Wii, seeing the facts about the release schedule in Nintendo consoles the facts are that every 5th year be on the lookout for new hardware

As far as what you said I have time.....

1. The life left in the Wii is not as long as you're saying. When the Wii launched the majority of homes had SD televisions, in the last year HD sets are now the majority and Nintendo has responded to that by saying that their next console would be an HD console.

2. Nintendo has said that the Wiimote when it launched is not what they wanted and that by adding Wiimotion Plus it's closer to what they always wanted to make.

3. Nintendo has the most sales of course but Nintendo has also said that they are disappointed in how the Wii has been performing the last year and a half even calling the status of the console "unhealthy"

The facts remain as I've shown. Nintendo has a 5 year window on it's consoles, have said many times they have not been happy with the course of the Wii for the last 18 months, have said that the Wii's controls were not what they wanted thereby warranting the release of M+, and they understand that HD is the way of the future.

It's not fair to tell someone that "everything's fine and there's no facts saying otherwise" because that's not true

This person is trying to make an educated purchase and it's only fair he knows both sides

It's not putting down the Wii or saying anything disparaging about it. I got my Wii at launch and love it but I also know when I'll be looking for my next Nintendo console

...How is the wii dead... ItsMyTime

I don't think anyone in here has said that the Wii is dead

[QUOTE="Khadaj32"]

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

You're probably going to want to research Nintendo's console patterns

SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006

So there's the facts

If this person will be ok with another console announced this year and released the next then he should buy a Wii

Jaysonguy

I'll say again, there's no fact or proof to back up the claim that Nintendo is going to release their next system in the next year or two.

You seem to forget about the times, that the competition and available technology are quite different then they were a decade ago, or even 5 years ago. All the current gen systems have a lot of life left in them, with new games and innovations being released at every turn.

Another hole in your "fact." A new system just isn't needed. Nintendo are still on top of sales, are still catering to the target audience of the casual gamer, and are still making a truckload of money doing it. Sure, their sales have slowed down, but they sure as hell haven't stopped. There is still plenty of time and room for more peripheral based games (Wii Fit, etc.), Marios, Zeldas, and Metroids.

Another one. Games sales are down because of the economic recession that is affecting the world right now. All companies are cutting down, gaming companies included. A new console so soon would not be a smart business move at the moment, as I sincerely doubt they would be cheap since they would be state of the art. A lot of money would be lost on their part, as sales would be lower than needed to make any kind of profit. Therefore, supporting the current system with quality games and innovations is the best business tactic, same goes for Sony and Microsoft.

Sure, I might be eating my words in a year or two from now, but don't list me Nintendo's console patterns and try to pass it off as fact. Things are much different now then they were then, and they govern the timing of such big releases.

All you said are guesses

This is a person trying to decide if he wants a Wii, seeing the facts about the release schedule in Nintendo consoles the facts are that every 5th year be on the lookout for new hardware

As far as what you said I have time.....

1. The life left in the Wii is not as long as you're saying. When the Wii launched the majority of homes had SD televisions, in the last year HD sets are now the majority and Nintendo has responded to that by saying that their next console would be an HD console.

2. Nintendo has said that the Wiimote when it launched is not what they wanted and that by adding Wiimotion Plus it's closer to what they always wanted to make.

3. Nintendo has the most sales of course but Nintendo has also said that they are disappointed in how the Wii has been performing the last year and a half even calling the status of the console "unhealthy"

The facts remain as I've shown. Nintendo has a 5 year window on it's consoles, have said many times they have not been happy with the course of the Wii for the last 18 months, have said that the Wii's controls were not what they wanted thereby warranting the release of M+, and they understand that HD is the way of the future.

It's not fair to tell someone that "everything's fine and there's no facts saying otherwise" because that's not true

This person is trying to make an educated purchase and it's only fair he knows both sides

It's not putting down the Wii or saying anything disparaging about it. I got my Wii at launch and love it but I also know when I'll be looking for my next Nintendo console

That still doesn't account for the current economic depression. If they think the Wii's status is "unhealthy", they would be in for a rude awakening should they release a new, powerful HD console of their own, as it would have one hell of a sticker price on it. When the Wii was launched, it was what? $249.99 in NA? $299.99? Cheap anyways, especially compared to the PS3 and 360, the HD consoles. If Nintendo wants to stay competitive and avoid taking a financial hit, they won't release a console in the next year or two.

To the TC: The Wii isn't dead, it still has plenty of life left in it, and many fun games to play. Even if by some bizarre circumstance a new console is released in the next couple of years, it doesn't mean the Wii instantly dies. There are still a bunch of fun games to play, the next system might not be backward compatible, hell, the next system might not have any motion control.

I bought mine 5 months ago, and being playing it like hell because of the 3 years of games I missed since the Wii release, I recomend you to buy it now 'cause there's a lot to catch up and still more to come.

Being a late-adopter gives you a huge advantage. The Wii is cheaper and there's a ton of cheap used games.

I an thinking about purchasing a Wii to play on a CRT 32'' TV. Is it worth it. I want to be able to have fun with my family but I don't want to buy something that will get old quickly.

ermPSPgamer

Nintendo will announce their new console this year and put it up for sale next year

If you're comfortable with that then grab one

Jaysonguy

You lie Jaysonguy!

[QUOTE="Khadaj32"]

don't listen to anyone who says it isn't worth it because Nintendo's next system will be out in a year or two, as that is blatant BS. There's no facts or proof to back that claim up.

Jaysonguy

You're probably going to want to research Nintendo's console patterns

SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006

So there's the facts

If this person will be ok with another console announced this year and released the next then he should buy a Wii

I see that you enthusiast left the NES off of your list. Why would Nintendo kill their console if it is still printing them lots of money and winning the console war? They wouldn't, evident by the NDS.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="Khadaj32"]

don't listen to anyone who says it isn't worth it because Nintendo's next system will be out in a year or two, as that is blatant BS. There's no facts or proof to back that claim up.

Burning-Sludge

You're probably going to want to research Nintendo's console patterns

SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006

So there's the facts

If this person will be ok with another console announced this year and released the next then he should buy a Wii

I see that you enthusiast left the NES off of your list. Why would Nintendo kill their console if it is still printing them lots of money and winning the console war? They wouldn't, evident by the NDS.

[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

You're probably going to want to research Nintendo's console patterns

SNES 1991
N64 1996
Gamecube 2001
Wii 2006

So there's the facts

If this person will be ok with another console announced this year and released the next then he should buy a Wii

garrett_duffman

I see that you enthusiast left the NES off of your list. Why would Nintendo kill their console if it is still printing them lots of money and winning the console war? They wouldn't, evident by the NDS.

Also Nintendo has admitted that they left their first console on the market too long without having a successor ready and that's how their "competitor" hurt them during the time from the NES to the SNES. They said they'd never allow themselves to be left flatfooted again.

From that point they've had a very strict release schedule with their home consoles and on their handhelds have had a very aggressive stance offering newer versions while the current version is still viable in the market.