Can Wii succeed without a strong online support?

IMO, the Wii can easily take this gen with a great online service. But without it, they have a chance, but the race will be much tighter.

I don't even like gaming online (other than Counter-Strike ;)), but that's what I think...

I do not play Nintendo for online to be honest. It really does not need it.

I own Wii for my Nintendo games

I own a 360 for my internet

I also own a ps3 but im not really sure why lol.

The only game I want to play online (and even then I don't want to play it online that much) is SSBB

EDIT:

I should add that I am really looking foward to SMG if what I heard was true about 2 people being able to play it.

I'm curious to what Wii owners think of this. Do you care for online gaming with the Wii? 360's experience for online is super. And PS3's online is still in baby stages, but in progress to be better (Home in particular. At least Sony is thinking of creating their online experience rather than just sitting back). Thoughts?hotdaisy18

It's doing fine so far without it.nyoroism

Im not too big of an online gamer. Just like Ganon_919 said, the only online game i USED To play a lot was CS.

i play the ocassional match of MKDS, Diddy kong racing, or metroid online, so its good enough for me.  

Seriously IMHO online is very over-rated on consoles. Most of the genres don't belong to be online to begin with.

And before you attack me like a blind fanboy, read my sig. 

Seriously IMHO online is very over-rated on consoles. Most of the genres don't belong to be online to begin with.Dencore

I agree. How many of the 110 million PS2 owners took their PS2's online? Even on the Xbox where online gaming was more the focus the vast majority of Xbox owners did not have live.

[QUOTE="Dencore"]

Seriously IMHO online is very over-rated on consoles. Most of the genres don't belong to be online to begin with.JimmyT2

I agree. How many of the 110 million PS2 owners took their PS2's online? Even on the Xbox where online gaming was more the focus the vast majority of Xbox owners did not have live.

See it's not the fact that gamers care about online it's that they're told to care about online. I mean no offense how many people were brought an HDTV to play Halo 2 and Conker at 1080i or Soul Caliber 2 at 720p?

Wii is already a success.afmsquid

Yea, the console is but the games umm... not so much 

I'm curious to what Wii owners think of this. Do you care for online gaming with the Wii? 360's experience for online is super. And PS3's online is still in baby stages, but in progress to be better (Home in particular. At least Sony is thinking of creating their online experience rather than just sitting back). Thoughts?hotdaisy18

It's all about the games.  Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

[QUOTE="hotdaisy18"]I'm curious to what Wii owners think of this. Do you care for online gaming with the Wii? 360's experience for online is super. And PS3's online is still in baby stages, but in progress to be better (Home in particular. At least Sony is thinking of creating their online experience rather than just sitting back). Thoughts?mjarantilla

It's not even important either. Who cares if a fighting game isn't online? It was never ment to be. Metroid Prime 3 online? It's a FIRST PERSON ADVENTURE. I think that's why PC's are the biggest platform online

#1 Because it's genres fit it *Split Screen RTS's/MMORPG's?*

#2 It's hard to bring your massive desktop to your friends house :P

I mean I've seen countless gamers on here claiming that they won't buy a game since it's online got cancelled, no offense but that's just ridiculous.

[QUOTE="mjarantilla"][QUOTE="hotdaisy18"]I'm curious to what Wii owners think of this. Do you care for online gaming with the Wii? 360's experience for online is super. And PS3's online is still in baby stages, but in progress to be better (Home in particular. At least Sony is thinking of creating their online experience rather than just sitting back). Thoughts?Dencore

It's not even important either. Who cares if a fighting game isn't online? It was never ment to be. Metroid Prime 3 online? It's a FIRST PERSON ADVENTURE. I think that's why PC's are the biggest platform online

#1 Because it's genres fit it *Split Screen RTS's/MMORPG's?*

#2 It's hard to bring your massive desktop to your friends house :P

I mean I've seen countless gamers on here claiming that they won't buy a game since it's online got cancelled, no offense but that's just ridiculous.

Who cares if a fighting game isn't online? :| Something very very wrong with that statement.

It's all about the games.  Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

karicha9

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

[QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

hotdaisy18

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

All, ALL, everyone of those games would be hampered by split-screen. Many console games like fighters are not. Especially N games.

Online is cool and always accepted. If a game has online, great. But if it deos not and the multi-player runs fine on a single screen, then a lack of online really doesn't bother me. 

[QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

hotdaisy18

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

Well, I guess you right. Still, Xiayou is the worst Tekken character ever. 

[QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

shungokustasu

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

Well, I guess you right. Still, Xiayou is the worst Tekken character ever. 

That's too bad. I'd probably destroy you with her and her wall blocks. She's my favorite but not my best character ;) My Kazuya on the other hand. Sucks for you. I'd pound you every time with three eleectric wind godfists. A four or maybe fifth if you're close to the wall.

[QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

hotdaisy18

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

Let me allow you to think about something, though.  You list many PC/Xbox/PS2 games.  However, isn't WarioWare very popular?  isn't it best for multiplayer?  However, no online, yet an amazing experience nonetheless.

I think what many people are missing is what Nintendo has hit on with Wiisports and WarioWare.  Online functionality may be important for certain multiplayer experiences, but there can exist specific designs that bring back the glory of living room multiplayer.  You can list all the games you like, but Wii won't be about Halos or WoW, which put quite an emphasis on online play. 

[QUOTE="shungokustasu"][QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

hotdaisy18

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

Well, I guess you right. Still, Xiayou is the worst Tekken character ever.

That's too bad. I'd probably destroy you with her and her wall blocks. She's my favorite but not my best character ;) My Kazuya on the other hand. Sucks for you. I'd pound you every time with three eleectric wind godfists. A four or maybe fifth if you're close to the wall.

Xiayou is actually my best and favorite character. :) I'm more of a exhibitionist than a serious Tekken player. You betta be a highly skilled player though if you expect to do silly moves like 5 EWGF on me.

[QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="shungokustasu"][QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

shungokustasu

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

Well, I guess you right. Still, Xiayou is the worst Tekken character ever.

That's too bad. I'd probably destroy you with her and her wall blocks. She's my favorite but not my best character ;) My Kazuya on the other hand. Sucks for you. I'd pound you every time with three eleectric wind godfists. A four or maybe fifth if you're close to the wall.

Xiayou is actually my best and favorite character. :) I'm more of a exhibitionist than a serious Tekken player. You betta be a highly skilled player though if you expect to do silly moves like 5 EWGF on me.

I'm an agressive girl when it comes to Tekken ;) It really all depends on your opener. You gotta have a few that start either low or high. Brian Fury is a great example of that.  Julia as well.

I do not play Nintendo for online to be honest. It really does not need it.

I own Wii for my Nintendo games

I own a 360 for my internet

I also own a ps3 but im not really sure why lol.

mojito1988

wow, personally if you baught a ps3 for no reason, i would think your an idiot. but im assuming you have an hd which i hope ya do. 

[QUOTE="shungokustasu"][QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="shungokustasu"][QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

hotdaisy18

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

Well, I guess you right. Still, Xiayou is the worst Tekken character ever.

That's too bad. I'd probably destroy you with her and her wall blocks. She's my favorite but not my best character ;) My Kazuya on the other hand. Sucks for you. I'd pound you every time with three eleectric wind godfists. A four or maybe fifth if you're close to the wall.

Xiayou is actually my best and favorite character. :) I'm more of a exhibitionist than a serious Tekken player. You betta be a highly skilled player though if you expect to do silly moves like 5 EWGF on me.

I'm an agressive girl when it comes to Tekken ;) It really all depends on your opener. You gotta have a few that start either low or high. Brian Fury is a great example of that. Julia as well.

The problem is I know each character set-up from actually knowing how to do "all" of the tekken combos and links. You might could beat me, but wall block or 5 EWGF is not going to happen...  

[QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="shungokustasu"][QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="shungokustasu"][QUOTE="hotdaisy18"][QUOTE="karicha9"]

It's all about the games. Strong online isn't needed.

People all over the country, no, all over the world have found people to play the Wii with, and having a blast with it, without online.

shungokustasu

Alright. That's a fair choice of words. But let me ask you something in return. Would Gears of War be still popular today if there was zero online functionality? Halo? FF XI? Empire at War? World of Warcraft? C&C3?

Well, I guess you right. Still, Xiayou is the worst Tekken character ever.

That's too bad. I'd probably destroy you with her and her wall blocks. She's my favorite but not my best character ;) My Kazuya on the other hand. Sucks for you. I'd pound you every time with three eleectric wind godfists. A four or maybe fifth if you're close to the wall.

Xiayou is actually my best and favorite character. :) I'm more of a exhibitionist than a serious Tekken player. You betta be a highly skilled player though if you expect to do silly moves like 5 EWGF on me.

I'm an agressive girl when it comes to Tekken ;) It really all depends on your opener. You gotta have a few that start either low or high. Brian Fury is a great example of that. Julia as well.

The problem is I know each character set-up from actually knowing how to do "all" of the tekken combos and links. You might could beat me, but wall block or 5 EWGF is not going to happen...  

Ha ha ha! I sense a challenge! But alas, Tekken isn't online. Namco! Make it happen!

[QUOTE="shungokustasu"]

The problem is I know each character set-up from actually knowing how to do "all" of the tekken combos and links. You might could beat me, but wall block or 5 EWGF is not going to happen...

hotdaisy18

Ha ha ha! I sense a challenge! But alas, Tekken isn't online. Namco! Make it happen!

Bring your A game or you'll be just another victim that gets pwned by me 

Who cares if a fighting game isn't online? :| Something very very wrong with that statement.

hotdaisy18

No nothings wrong with that statement at all, the whole point of a fighting game and what made it popular was that people battle face to face with one another; it's like playing an MMORPG LAN you really aren't getting the full taste of the genre not playing one on one, also unbalances and glitches aren't let through *like they are in every online fighter, finally the littest lag destroys the experience.

I mean online won't ruin the game it's not like you have to play online. But say that every fighter has to have online as a mandartory just doesn't make sense.

If you still don't believe me then there's a reason why 90% of fighting games aren't online. 

It will survive for the whole 2 or so months before it gets online, sure.kittykatz5k

Seriously. It has about 2 months before it has online games. I think it will make it.

It is coming... and its free... I am not expecting much. I play games on consoles almost exclusively offline.foxhound_fox

There are a number of online games comming so I am with you. They are coming but I play little online anyways. 

[QUOTE="hotdaisy18"]

Who cares if a fighting game isn't online? :| Something very very wrong with that statement.

Dencore

No nothings wrong with that statement at all, the whole point of a fighting game and what made it popular was that people battle face to face with one another; it's like playing an MMORPG LAN you really aren't getting the full taste of the genre not playing one on one, also unbalances and glitches aren't let through *like they are in every online fighter, finally the littest lag destroys the experience.

I mean online won't ruin the game it's not like you have to play online. But say that every fighter has to have online as a mandartory just doesn't make sense.

If you still don't believe me then there's a reason why 90% of fighting games aren't online. 

That may be true but here in the US, arcades are a dying breed. Online is needed soon. Verry soon.