Everyone thinks they're saving money with the Wii.....

......Once you purchase....

• the Nintendo Wii: $250. 
  
• The Component Cables $30.
  
• And the Clssic Controller to take full advantage of the VC and soon some Wii games (SSBB) $20

• 720p / 1080p resolution Next-Gen Graphics
• Next-Gen Physics and Artifical Intelligence
• Top Notch Sound Capabilities
  
• 20GB Hard Drive
• Xbox Live Headset
• A Large Library of Games
• HD Component Cables & Composite Cables
  
• Superb Multimedia Functionality
• A Robust Online Network

Nintendo is milking you sheep dry..... No Online Network, 480p Max Resolution, Last Gen Graphics, Physics, Sound and AI. Expensive Controllers, No Ethernet Port, Composite Cables.

Nintendo really was smart.  They're laughing all the way to the bank and holding back good Nintendo franchises for another 5 years :(

People who purchase the Wii purchase fun, not spec bragging rights.  (Though more and more I'm starting to think spec bragging rights is why people buy a 360 or a PS3...)

... and you care so much about us Wii lovers that you thought you would create a thread to show us the error of our ways..

WHATEVER... Wii is kicking the perverbial booty right now, and no arithmatic manipulation can change the fact that it is FUN.  PERIOD.

Just like the Yankees. I can't believe they ended their relationship with the Clippers. Such history there! What a shame!

Anyways, I have given Nintendo a pass here, sure, they're milking it like crazy with $60 controllers (Gotta have the 'chucks too), the VC remote, and such. I dunno, I won't buy any VC games when I get my Wii, that's for sure. But of course, I was 5 years old in 1986 and through the years, collected a lot of NES/SNES carts. I probably have over 200 NES games and over 50 of the best SNES games. If I want to revisit that stuff, I'll just buy the consoles on the cheap.  

People who purchase the Wii purchase fun, not spec bragging rights.  (Though more and more I'm starting to think spec bragging rights is why people buy a 360 or a PS3...)

RahnAetas

Indeed. People get the Wii because they like the games. Uptown, your sig says you have a Wii. Why? Aren't you being milked? Hypocrite.

So you added extra things for the Wii, but kept the Xbox Gimp the same?

Yeah, great comparison. :roll: 

So you added extra things for the Wii, but kept the Xbox Gimp the same?

Yeah, great comparison. :roll:

karicha9

how is the xbox gimp? 

[QUOTE="karicha9"]

So you added extra things for the Wii, but kept the Xbox Gimp the same?

Yeah, great comparison. :roll:

Uptown

how is the xbox gimp?

[QUOTE="Uptown"][QUOTE="karicha9"]

So you added extra things for the Wii, but kept the Xbox Gimp the same?

Yeah, great comparison. :roll:

karicha9

how is the xbox gimp?

Uhh....I compared it to the Premium. Context is not your friend.

......Once you purchase....

• the Nintendo Wii: $250.
  
• The Component Cables $30.
  
• And the Clssic Controller to take full advantage of the VC and soon some Wii games (SSBB) $20

.....it makes the Premium 360 only $100 more than the Wii...and that comes with.....

• 720p / 1080p resolution Next-Gen Graphics
• Next-Gen Physics and Artifical Intelligence
• Top Notch Sound Capabilities
  
• 20GB Hard Drive
• Xbox Live Headset
• A Large Library of Games
• HD Component Cables & Composite Cables
  
• Superb Multimedia Functionality
• A Robust Online Network

Nintendo is milking you sheep dry..... No Online Network, 480p Max Resolution, Last Gen Graphics, Physics, Sound and AI. Expensive Controllers, No Ethernet Port, Composite Cables.

Nintendo really was smart. They're laughing all the way to the bank and holding back good Nintendo franchises for another 5 years :(

Uptown

The error! The error of my ways!

Oh, Lord, please forgive me! I thought I purchased the Wii to have fun. Here I was, playing Super Paper Mario, decided to take a break and BAM! I read this. I've already thrown out my Wii. I can't believe I was being shammed like this! Oh, what a fool I was!

Now, quickly! Point me in the direction of one of them-there PLAYSTATION 3 systems I've been hearing the kids talk about. I must find fun, with adequate giddgity-gadgets and speculative-specs, as fast as possible! 

Uhh....I compared it to the Premium. Context is not your friend.

Uptown

[QUOTE="Uptown"]

Uhh....I compared it to the Premium. Context is not your friend.

karicha9

it already comes with components and has one universal controller for all games :| 

[QUOTE="karicha9"][QUOTE="Uptown"]

Uhh....I compared it to the Premium. Context is not your friend.

Uptown

it already comes with components and has one universal controller for all games :|

What you're doing is no different than what Cows did to Lemmings and what did Lemmings tout? "Oh, teh choice!"

If I told you that you need to add Wifi, what would you say? Exactly. So your point is null and void.

Besides, if you factor in the fact that you pay at least $10 more a game, the cost discrepancy only gets wider the longer you have the console, not to mention power consumption and at least the Wii hardware is reliable.

[QUOTE="Uptown"][QUOTE="karicha9"][QUOTE="Uptown"]

Uhh....I compared it to the Premium. Context is not your friend.

karicha9

it already comes with components and has one universal controller for all games :|

What you're doing is no different than what Cows did to Lemmings and what did Lemmings tout? "Oh, teh choice!"

If I told you that you need to add Wifi, what would you say? Exactly. So your point is null and void.

Besides, if you factor in the fact that you pay at least $10 more a game, the cost discrepancy only gets wider the longer you have the console, not to mention power consumption and at least the Wii hardware is reliable.

Premium 360 comes with both cables :| So much for desires. 

Premium 360 comes with both cables :| So much for desires.

Uptown

And the rest of my points? 

:cry: "Bu bu teh PS3 costs less than teh 360 when you pay for 4 years of xbox live!!1!!111!"

Congratulations on recycling and argument that didn't make sense in the first place! 

ok to add more two 360 got to buy a game right away 60. than 50 for xbl than 20 for recharbale

hmm

stop adddnig crap cow you just a plain fanboy

......Once you purchase....

• the Nintendo Wii: $250.
  
• The Component Cables $30.
  
• And the Clssic Controller to take full advantage of the VC and soon some Wii games (SSBB) $20

.....it makes the Premium 360 only $100 more than the Wii...and that comes with.....

• 720p / 1080p resolution Next-Gen Graphics
• Next-Gen Physics and Artifical Intelligence
• Top Notch Sound Capabilities
  
• 20GB Hard Drive
• Xbox Live Headset
• A Large Library of Games
• HD Component Cables & Composite Cables
  
• Superb Multimedia Functionality
• A Robust Online Network

Nintendo is milking you sheep dry..... No Online Network, 480p Max Resolution, Last Gen Graphics, Physics, Sound and AI. Expensive Controllers, No Ethernet Port, Composite Cables.

Nintendo really was smart. They're laughing all the way to the bank and holding back good Nintendo franchises for another 5 years :(

Uptown

don't forget the wii is selling for much more than it costs to devlop it
Rhubarb9

'Worth' is heavily subjective in the context of videogames.

The reality is, Video games are seen as a piece of technology just for the sake of having fun. Fun is very difficult to quantify, it is difficult to relate resolutions, physics, AI, hdd, online network to how much fun a person is having.

That's not to say someone can't have fun with all of these, but that so far, from every indications, the fun to be had after spending X amount more than the cheapest alternative (Wii) is 'not worth it'. 

for 250 anyone can get a wii and start having fun. your post is just fanboy garbage.

So you added extra things for the Wii, but kept the Xbox Gimp the same?

Yeah, great comparison. :roll: 

karicha9

He's comparing the features of the wii to the standard xbox 360, not the features of the 360 to the standard ps3. Ignorance isn't always bliss.

NOTHING MATTERS!!!!!!!

NINTENDO CAN BRING ALL THE GARBAGE THEY WANT AND OVERCHARGE ALL THEY WANT!!!!!!

CAUSE THEY GAVE US  - THE ABSOLUTE MOST INCREDIBLE REVOLUTION IN VIDEOGAMES!!!!!!! TEH WIIMOTE!!!!!!! NOW ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY WITH NORMAL CONTROLLERS AGAIN!!!!!

[QUOTE="karicha9"]

So you added extra things for the Wii, but kept the Xbox Gimp the same?

Yeah, great comparison. :roll:

Codename33

He's comparing the features of the wii to the standard xbox 360, not the features of the 360 to the standard ps3. Ignorance isn't always bliss.

Oh, i didnt know the Xbox 360 came standard with two controlers.:roll: 

[QUOTE="karicha9"]

So you added extra things for the Wii, but kept the Xbox Gimp the same?

Yeah, great comparison. :roll:

Codename33

He's comparing the features of the wii to the standard xbox 360, not the features of the 360 to the standard ps3. Ignorance isn't always bliss.

The Wii does have a ridiculous amount of extra stuff.  Classic Controller, Gamecube Controller, Ethernet adapter, 1GB memory card, component cables, and thats before you add the Wii and a Game or any extra wiimotes.

A complete Wii package will cost about over 400 dollars. At least for any hardcore gamer who wants a complete package.

Don't take that as a negative on the Wii. But I think people purposefully forget that most people want to purchase all this extra stuff and suddenly the afforable Wii gets a little more expensive.

I have spent Money on

A Wii = 400
Extra Controller (wiiplay) + nunchuck = 110

Zelda + Rayman (Wii) = 200

ssbm+zelda ww+ fire emblem = 150

VC controller = 30

2 GC controllers = 100 (50 each what a rip ay but i needed em)

component cables = 30 

 Total = 1020 bucks.

So i got A Wii, 2 sets of wii controllers, 2 GC controllers, cables and 6 games 

(including wiiplay. Excluding bundle wii sports)

Ok so i got 1020 bucks to spend on the other consoles.
ps3:

i get a ps3... no games no cables nothing.

360:

here im not sure. In AUS the console is 700 today with a pack in of gears of war.
sooo.... anyone help me out form australia i think it would break up as
Console = 700

extra controller = 60?

and 3 games? approx? maybe only 2 games can cost 120 for xbox titles. (new release titles)

so in completness

Wii= Console, Extra controller set, 2 GC controller, Cables, 5 games bought.
360 = Console, Extra controller, 2-3 games bought

ps3 = console

Theres lots of stuff to buy i know, i didnt have gc so i had to buy all that. but thats allright 

cause i got more then i would if 

it was a 360 and definetly a ps3. I think the 360 is ok price a tiny bit steep for my

wallet but no where as bad as ps3. Gaming is an expensive milking hobby lol not much you can do about it. 

well i ended up spending $700 on mine (its a long story)........and i barely even play it. Every game i have bought has been a terrible port of something else....Zelda got boring.....the only game i had fun with is Godfather...

And just to let it be said..i own both a PSP and a Wii....and there isnt much graphical difference...in fact ill say psp has better graphics at the moment.. 

For me, thats not the case.

Xbox 360:
Premium-399.99
Quick Charge-29.99
1 Year XBL-49.99
Gears of War-59.99
MS Points-19.99

Wii:
Wii-249.99
Twilight Princess-49.99
1000 Points-10.00
Controller Set-59.99

Thats how it was when I first bought each system.

so ur saying u did save money compared to 360 jfkunrendered?

so ur saying u did save money compared to 360 jfkunrendered?

 

metalisticpain

Yeah, I spent more when I first bought a 360 than I did when I first bought Wii. So yeah, I did save money when it came to Wii vs. 360. Wii was cheaper. How is this even an argument TC?

......Once you purchase....

• the Nintendo Wii: $250. 
  
• The Component Cables $30.
  
• And the Clssic Controller to take full advantage of the VC and soon some Wii games (SSBB) $20

.....it makes the Premium 360 only $100 more than the Wii...and that comes with.....

• 720p / 1080p resolution Next-Gen Graphics
• Next-Gen Physics and Artifical Intelligence
• Top Notch Sound Capabilities
  
• 20GB Hard Drive
• Xbox Live Headset
• A Large Library of Games
• HD Component Cables & Composite Cables
  
• Superb Multimedia Functionality
• A Robust Online Network

Nintendo is milking you sheep dry..... No Online Network, 480p Max Resolution, Last Gen Graphics, Physics, Sound and AI. Expensive Controllers, No Ethernet Port, Composite Cables.

Nintendo really was smart.  They're laughing all the way to the bank and holding back good Nintendo franchises for another 5 years :(

Uptown

yeah i duno either. I got more for my wii then spending the same on my xbox. Every console milks everyone. I mean the ps3 selling point is HDTV 1080p? yet they dont include the cables ofr oyu to do that? u still gota buy em? with wii its understandable... 360 was 720p before it got upgraded... the whole crux of ps3 costing so much is the tech inside and what it can do but they dont even include the cables needed to get that out of the box? thats more milkage imo.

Pc gaming is maybe the worst, yet in some cases not so bad.

Gaming = Milkage all year round.

I didnt even relise i had spent over a 1000 bucks on my wii untill i just tallied it up and thats not including VC games :(metalisticpain

I`ve spent quite a bit on both Wii and 360...more on 360 because I like the games more than Wii`s

Xbox 360-970$ + tax
Wii-360$ +  tax

Its expensive to play games. And with all the AAA titles coming out for 360 and Wii...I need to work some extra hours. 

Not everyone has the same taste's.

They buy Wii for 5 minute fun.

I'll just invest in WoW and wait for MGS4 for PS3.