Has someone here not bought the Wii because of the weak graphics?

Honestly, how many of you guys skipped on the Nintendo console because of it not being HD and not as powerful as the 360 and PS3?

I skipped it because it doesn't appeal to me, and neither do most of the games.

Don't get me wrong, as I can appreciate why people would enjoy it. It's just not for me.

If I didn't already own one it'd be a pretty low priority purchase. The 3DS is looking like it will get more good games than the Wii ever will, and I'd be able to get my Nintendo fix on it too. For third-party games more generally, PC, 360 and PS3 all have an obviously superior lineup when you include multiplats.

So what niche does the Wii fill? It has some good (generally not AAA) exclusive games, so it's a nice secondary console. If you're a completionist like me and like to play all the exclusive games out there, it's definitely a justifiable purchase. But if push came to shove I'd say it's overall a pretty skippable console.

And while it's not the be-all end-all of a system, the last-gen quality graphics don't make it any more appealing.

it got arguably the best exclusive games, but at the same time it feels like an outdated console.

Iif I didn't already own one it'd be a pretty low priority purchase. The 3DS is looking like it will get more good games than the Wii ever will, and I'd be able to get my Nintendo fix on it too. For third-party games more generally, PC, 360 and PS3 all have an obviously superior lineup when you include multiplats.

So what niche does the Wii fill? It has some good (generally not AAA) exclusive games, so it's a nice secondary console. If you're a completionist like me and like to play all the exclusive games out there, it's definitely a justifiable purchase. But if push came to shove I'd say it's overall a pretty skippable console.

SakusEnvoy

what about the HD consoles sharing most of their games with the Pc? does that make them better consoles than the Wii?

what about the HD consoles sharing most of their games with the Pc? does that make them better consoles than the Wii?

aia89

Many console games are not on PCs though.

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

Iif I didn't already own one it'd be a pretty low priority purchase. The 3DS is looking like it will get more good games than the Wii ever will, and I'd be able to get my Nintendo fix on it too. For third-party games more generally, PC, 360 and PS3 all have an obviously superior lineup when you include multiplats.

So what niche does the Wii fill? It has some good (generally not AAA) exclusive games, so it's a nice secondary console. If you're a completionist like me and like to play all the exclusive games out there, it's definitely a justifiable purchase. But if push came to shove I'd say it's overall a pretty skippable console.

aia89

what about the HD consoles sharing most of their games with the Pc? does that make them better consoles than the Wii?

Most of the PS3's AAs aren't shared with the PC either. Resonance of Fate, Final Fantasy XIII, Tekken 6, Brutal Legend, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, NHL 10, Guitar Hero 5, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Soulcalibur IV, Condemned 2: Bloodshot, MLB 08: The Show...

...I don't have the energy to go through them all, but a lot of PS3's 102 AAs actually aren't on PC. And despite popular opinion, the same is true of the 360's 126 AAs as well.

Likewise, the PC has a whole bunch of AAs that aren't on 360/PS3. 96 AA-AAAE exclusives in total. I wouldn't say owning both a PC and an HD console is a necessity by any means, but it actually unlocks more games than buying a Wii would.

I skipped it because it doesn't appeal to me, and neither do most of the games.

Don't get me wrong, as I can appreciate why people would enjoy it. It's just not for me.

Doom_HellKnight

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[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

Iif I didn't already own one it'd be a pretty low priority purchase. The 3DS is looking like it will get more good games than the Wii ever will, and I'd be able to get my Nintendo fix on it too. For third-party games more generally, PC, 360 and PS3 all have an obviously superior lineup when you include multiplats.

So what niche does the Wii fill? It has some good (generally not AAA) exclusive games, so it's a nice secondary console. If you're a completionist like me and like to play all the exclusive games out there, it's definitely a justifiable purchase. But if push came to shove I'd say it's overall a pretty skippable console.

SakusEnvoy

what about the HD consoles sharing most of their games with the Pc? does that make them better consoles than the Wii?

Most of the PS3's AAs aren't shared with the PC either. Resonance of Fate, Final Fantasy XIII, Tekken 6, Brutal Legend, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, NHL 10, Guitar Hero 5, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Soulcalibur IV, Condemned 2: Bloodshot, MLB 08: The Show...

...I don't have the energy to go through them all, but a lot of PS3's 102 AAs actually aren't on PC. And despite popular opinion, the same is true of the 360's 126 AAs as well.

Likewise, the PC has a whole bunch of AAs that aren't on 360/PS3. 96 AA-AAAE exclusives in total. I wouldn't say owning both a PC and an HD console is a necessity by any means, but it actually unlocks more games than buying a Wii would.

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[QUOTE="aia89"]

what about the HD consoles sharing most of their games with the Pc? does that make them better consoles than the Wii?

aia89

Most of the PS3's AAs aren't shared with the PC either. Resonance of Fate, Final Fantasy XIII, Tekken 6, Brutal Legend, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, NHL 10, Guitar Hero 5, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Soulcalibur IV, Condemned 2: Bloodshot, MLB 08: The Show...

...I don't have the energy to go through them all, but a lot of PS3's 102 AAs actually aren't on PC. And despite popular opinion, the same is true of the 360's 126 AAs as well.

Likewise, the PC has a whole bunch of AAs that aren't on 360/PS3. 96 AA-AAAE exclusives in total. I wouldn't say owning both a PC and an HD console is a necessity by any means, but it actually unlocks more games than buying a Wii would.

Anyway, in the end it all comes down to personal preferences. I own a Wii. It's an okay system. Not great. PC + PS3 actually unlocks more AA+ games, which is a little secret people can't tell just by looking at the SW chart.

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[QUOTE="aia89"]

what about the HD consoles sharing most of their games with the Pc? does that make them better consoles than the Wii?

aia89

Most of the PS3's AAs aren't shared with the PC either. Resonance of Fate, Final Fantasy XIII, Tekken 6, Brutal Legend, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, NHL 10, Guitar Hero 5, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Soulcalibur IV, Condemned 2: Bloodshot, MLB 08: The Show...

...I don't have the energy to go through them all, but a lot of PS3's 102 AAs actually aren't on PC. And despite popular opinion, the same is true of the 360's 126 AAs as well.

Likewise, the PC has a whole bunch of AAs that aren't on 360/PS3. 96 AA-AAAE exclusives in total. I wouldn't say owning both a PC and an HD console is a necessity by any means, but it actually unlocks more games than buying a Wii would.

I bought my Wii for good fun times. If I want to see great graphics, I'll turn on my PC.

[QUOTE="aia89"][QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"] It's not quite that simple, though. Of the PS3's 35 AAAs, for example, 19 are shared with PC -- which means the PS3 still has 16 AAAs that aren't shared with PC [in contrast the Wii has 8 AAAs not shared with PC].

Most of the PS3's AAs aren't shared with the PC either. Resonance of Fate, Final Fantasy XIII, Tekken 6, Brutal Legend, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, NHL 10, Guitar Hero 5, Eternal Sonata, Rock Band 2, Soulcalibur IV, Condemned 2: Bloodshot, MLB 08: The Show...

...I don't have the energy to go through them all, but a lot of PS3's 102 AAs actually aren't on PC. And despite popular opinion, the same is true of the 360's 126 AAs as well.

Likewise, the PC has a whole bunch of AAs that aren't on 360/PS3. 96 AA-AAAE exclusives in total. I wouldn't say owning both a PC and an HD console is a necessity by any means, but it actually unlocks more games than buying a Wii would.

campzor

no, but same can be said about the ps3 and 360 no?

▲ No, I bought it. Weak graphics arent the reason why I don't play it often, though. ▲

[QUOTE="campzor"][QUOTE="aia89"] the Wii got 70 games not shared with any systemsaia89

no, but same can be said about the ps3 and 360 no?

Move has everything wii has plus more and 360 has no exclusives unless you count kinect and want a cat simulator.

No, wii just sucks rofl

Move has everything wii has plus more and 360 has no exclusives unless you count kinect and want a cat simulator.

Heirren

Except..you know..good games.

Honestly, how many of you guys skipped on the Nintendo console because of it not being HD and not as powerful as the 360 and PS3?

aia89

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

Move has everything wii has plus more and 360 has no exclusives unless you count kinect and want a cat simulator.

waltefmoney

Except..you know..good games.

Yeah, I know--wasn't being too serious. I think I'll finally get a wii when zelda comes out. Maybe I'll go ahead and get the few wii games you need and call it a day...

Wii

Mario Galazy 1&2

Zelda SS

Metroid Other M

Donkey Kong

...

64 version of Smash Bros is still the best one so far.

i skip it not only because of weak graphics but also weak physic online weak 3rd party support , bad control (wiimote) etc etclegol1

Honestly, how many of you guys skipped on the Nintendo console because of it not being HD and not as powerful as the 360 and PS3?

aia89

Hmmm. The thought didn't even occur to me and my kid.

I don't see why anyone would not buy the Wii for the graphics unless they've completely forgot what games are about. However, I can understand if people just aren't attracted by the system, which is a case for any system overall. Like me with the PC and 360, they just don't appeal to me.

That would be the most pathetic thing. Gaming is not about graphics, I mean do not get me wrong graphics can really inhance a game, however graphics cannot make a game great it can only inhance it.

The games and the graphics dont appeal to me AT ALL. I chose HD gaming over Mario.

Wii just doesn't have many decent games and many of them are being ported to move like dead space extraction

so why buy wii when you can buy wii games cheaper from PSN and they are HD

I skipped on it because of the controls and because the game library didn't appeal to me.

i just dont think i need one, with ps3 i feel like i have everything :D

especially with the addition of m0ve, the future is bright for ps3 :)

no. i sold it because of its sorry line-up. the old school nintendo fanchises are good (but fading) but nintendo hasnt released one new IP that is worth a damn this gen and the 3rd party games have made the wii the biggest trash bin console in gaming history. and the few that have been good are being redone on HD consoles or where already bettered 10 years ago.

I didn't buy it because I don't like the games it has.

And I already have a PC with plenty of games to play. No point in geting another system.

I was burned last generation buying Nintendo to learn that when judging Nintendo games, take the scores and hype that most the vocal supporters give them, and subtract about half. Nintendo could release a solitaire simulation and as long as it had 25 year old Nintendo characters, it's 10/10 with some people.

The poor hardware, the controls which do not suit most games and are difficult for long play games mean I was never going to buy it but the fact that the graphics were so far behind was more confirmation that I made the right decision.

There is no Arkham Asylum on Wii, no New Vegas, nor could there ever be, and let's not pretend the lack of power is just about graphics.

I haven't bought it because the wiimote doesn't work as advertised. The cellphone graphics are just added incentive.

graphics were not the reasons for me not buying a wii.ferret-gamer

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"]graphics were not the reasons for me not buying a wii.Santesyu

so do the 360 and ps3 as far as tech is concerned. barely 30 fps and 720, they can't even be called HD consoles imo. at least the Wii is not a wannabe Pc imo

I skipped it because it doesn't appeal to me, and neither do most of the games.

Don't get me wrong, as I can appreciate why people would enjoy it. It's just not for me.

Doom_HellKnight

This topic confirms that the smartest generation isnt this current one.

This topic confirms that the smartest generation isnt this current one.

Sonicplys

I skipped it because $250 for what it offers it's a rip-off. Even at $200 it still... The PS3 was $600 but it was HD and it came with blu-ray, decent online capabilities, PS2/PS1 BC, etc.

I hope their next console comes with Wii BC so I can buy all the games I missed and with a better online component because those friendcodes were/edit: "are"a mess.

i preordered mine , ,

and no the graphics are not weak they just aint as powerful

weak is atari for me as far as i could stand