Is the Wii overrated?

THIS IS NOT FLAME BAIT!

     I really haven't played much of the Wii and from what I played I thought it was pretty cool, but I only got to play Wii sports. The Wii has gotten immense praise from alot of news publishers, but is this because the Wii is catering to casuals more? I don't know, like I said I haven't played much of the Wii but I plan to buy one in the future regaurdless. This leaves me to ask you ; Is the Wii overrated?

THIS IS NOT FLAME BAIT!

     I really haven't played much of the Wii and from what I played I thought it was pretty cool, but I only got to play Wii sports. The Wii has gotten immense praise from alot of news publishers, but is this because the Wii is catering to casuals more? I don't know, like I said I haven't played much of the Wii but I plan to buy one in the future regaurdless. This leaves me to ask you ; Is the Wii overrated?

DA_B0MB

no, it's underrated by some hardcore gamers. It's overrated by some non-gamers. That is what i have been seeing so far.

It's probably more underrated than overrated. People think that it's a GC/PS2 with motion sensing. That's not quite overrated. At least I don't think so by most definitions.RahnAetas

Well depends really. If you're one who wants something with gears-level graphics and you want all the big multi plats like Resident Evil 5 and GTAIV, then yes, the Wii is horribly overrated. If you're one who's happy with the graphics and just want to play some fun unique games, then it isn't.

I belong to the latter party and when you're playing Wii Sports, Warioware, and even DBZ with a bunch of friends, it really is a lot of fun. Now playing by yourself, then the Wii gets a bit stale.

[QUOTE="RahnAetas"]It's probably more underrated than overrated. People think that it's a GC/PS2 with motion sensing. That's not quite overrated. At least I don't think so by most definitions.Uptown

Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketaxt113

[QUOTE="Uptown"][QUOTE="RahnAetas"]It's probably more underrated than overrated. People think that it's a GC/PS2 with motion sensing. That's not quite overrated. At least I don't think so by most definitions.RahnAetas

[QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketDA_B0MB

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketaxt113

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketaxt113

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketaxt113

[QUOTE="RahnAetas"]It's probably more underrated than overrated. People think that it's a GC/PS2 with motion sensing. That's not quite overrated. At least I don't think so by most definitions.Uptown

[QUOTE="RahnAetas"][QUOTE="Uptown"][QUOTE="RahnAetas"]It's probably more underrated than overrated. People think that it's a GC/PS2 with motion sensing. That's not quite overrated. At least I don't think so by most definitions.Uptown

[QUOTE="Uptown"][QUOTE="RahnAetas"][QUOTE="Uptown"][QUOTE="RahnAetas"]It's probably more underrated than overrated. People think that it's a GC/PS2 with motion sensing. That's not quite overrated. At least I don't think so by most definitions.RahnAetas

exactly, Nintendo is a company and that is what companies do, try to make money.

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketDA_B0MB

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketaxt113

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketDA_B0MB

Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion Sencingpoopinloop32

Once you use the motion sensors on a game you like you wont be able to go back to a regular controller.

[QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion Sencingaxt113

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketDA_B0MB

I have been predicting massive returns. I expect to see people trading the Wii for a 360 very soon.Berserker_2

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion SencingDA_B0MB

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion Sencingaxt113

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion Sencingpoopinloop32

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketaxt113

I own a Wii and I believe its overrated.  It offers nothing new from last gen besides the controller.  To put it in lamens terms.... Wii = GameCube with internet (and no online play yet) and motion stick controller.....seriously.Uptown

Do you want a rational assessment?  Here's my try, and I do own a wii.

It is not the saviour of gaming, and its not even radically different gaming.  There seem to be some limitations to the the wiimote's functionality as well> it tends to lose precision towards the edges of the screen.  Also, its hard to tell, but it seems that the motion sensing can lose track of itself (but that might be game design).  Also, in a lot of games you'll wish you just had a regular controller sometimes, although these games are usually the lower rated ones. (exception, zelda- but i disagree with that)

Having said that, the wii experience is definitely unique in interesting ways.  It flat out destroys other consoles in what it can do with minigames, all of which will start each game showing you some freaky way to toss around or otherwise use the wiimote's motion sensing abilities (the prompt screens are greatly exploited in warioware).  I feel these games really are just showcases for the different abilities for the wiimote, and its only a matter of time before a full length and unified game takes full advantage of this. 

Bottom line- its definitely a risk.  MAYBE, it will become something amazing.  At the very least, the wii is quirky fun at its best.  But...,  its GUARENTEED to be lacking in every graphical category, as well as every category concerning computing power and AI.  It should be clear by the end of this year if the wii is for real.  Dont condemn it on some of the bad launch games (and they all deserve their ratings).

[QUOTE="poopinloop32"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion SencingDA_B0MB

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion Sencingpoopinloop32

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion Sencingpoopinloop32

Do you want a rational assessment?  Here's my try, and I do own a wii.

It is not the saviour of gaming, and its not even radically different gaming.  There seem to be some limitations to the the wiimote's functionality as well> it tends to lose precision towards the edges of the screen.  Also, its hard to tell, but it seems that the motion sensing can lose track of itself (but that might be game design).  Also, in a lot of games you'll wish you just had a regular controller sometimes, although these games are usually the lower rated ones. (exception, zelda- but i disagree with that)

Having said that, the wii experience is definitely unique in interesting ways.  It flat out destroys other consoles in what it can do with minigames, all of which will start each game showing you some freaky way to toss around or otherwise use the wiimote's motion sensing abilities (the prompt screens are greatly exploited in warioware).  I feel these games really are just showcases for the different abilities for the wiimote, and its only a matter of time before a full length and unified game takes full advantage of this. 

Bottom line- its definitely a risk.  MAYBE, it will become something amazing.  At the very least, the wii is quirky fun at its best.  But...,  its GUARENTEED to be lacking in every graphical category, as well as every category concerning computing power and AI.  It should be clear by the end of this year if the wii is for real.  Dont condemn it on some of the bad launch games (and they all deserve their ratings).

GunSmith1_basic

[QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion Sencingharis12121212

[QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"]Its not overrated, its done what no other home console has done, its expanded the marketharis12121212

[QUOTE="haris12121212"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="DA_B0MB"][QUOTE="axt113"][QUOTE="poopinloop32"]Id say its a little overrated..I mean cmon..we all have to admit that the Wii is selling because of price and Wii Sports..once those die off.....

And it is a gamecube with Motion SencingDA_B0MB

Everyone who doesn't think the Playstation truely expanded the market watch this video. It's 9 minutes, a bit long but it's enlightening and shows the truth. I really can't believe that some of you really don't believe that the PS expanded the market massively but whatever.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rLzf837YDbE&mode=related&search=