The Wii is a sidestep, not a step forward

Which is just fine, because the way the industry was headed, stepping forward leads straight into a dead end. The Wii is the first competitor in a new race now. :)magus-21

I agree and disagree. It's definitely a step forward, just in a different direction.

Well, when I first got to play the xbox360. I was expecting something new and totally different.

After about 20 minutes playing perfect dark 2, I had to remind myself that this was, in fact, a"Next Gen" console.

...pathetic.  

[QUOTE="magus-21"]Which is just fine, because the way the industry was headed, stepping forward leads straight into a dead end. The Wii is the first competitor in a new race now. :)Plug1Plug2

I agree and disagree. It's definitely a step forward, just in a different direction.

Anyway, in my opinion, it is the 360 and PS3 that are just going sideways, and the Wii is the first true step forward.  The 360 and PS3 are just the same old same old.  Last gen, the step forward was by X-Box, initiating online, and before that the N64 brought analog sticks, while the PS1 created the disc format.  The Snes had shoulder buttons, and the Nes brought the first D-Pad.   Up until last gen, graphical upgrades also improved gameplay.  However, the graphical progression this gen only made things prettier, but they didn't change or improve the way the game was played.

I still am not a big fan of the motion sensing, i would rather use a controller or keyboard

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[QUOTE="magus-21"]Which is just fine, because the way the industry was headed, stepping forward leads straight into a dead end. The Wii is the first competitor in a new race now. :)Tylendal

I agree and disagree. It's definitely a step forward, just in a different direction.

Anyway, in my opinion, it is the 360 and PS3 that are just going sideways, and the Wii is the first true step forward.  The 360 and PS3 are just the same old same old.  Last gen, the step forward was by X-Box, initiating online, and before that the N64 brought analog sticks, while the PS1 created the disc format.  The Snes had shoulder buttons, and the Nes brought the first D-Pad.   Up until last gen, graphical upgrades also improved gameplay.  However, the graphical progression this gen only made things prettier, but they didn't change or improve the way the game was played.

I agree and disagree. A "sidestep" implies a dodge of some kind, followed by stagnation. Wii is definitely marching forward (following a slight pivot step). I like girls. A lot.

But I don't agree that the 360 and PS3 are moving sideways. They are also moving forward, but they didn't realize the road to gaming heaven turned off to the right. They're headed to the land of...

Agreed, now get ready to be............

And what is the purpose of a sidestep? To dodge an oncoming force that you obviousely have no hope of surviving. Nintendo had no chance of surviving after the disaster that was GC, so now they're clinging on by rereleasing the GC with a "cute new controller" and a stupid name. Since it's only half the price of PS3 and 360, stingy people are buying it, and so are Nintendo's rejuvinated-and-moronic-as-ever fanbase.Timstuff

[QUOTE="Timstuff"]And what is the purpose of a sidestep? To dodge an oncoming force that you obviousely have no hope of surviving. Nintendo had no chance of surviving after the disaster that was GC, so now they're clinging on by rereleasing the GC with a "cute new controller" and a stupid name. Since it's only half the price of PS3 and 360, stingy people are buying it, and so are Nintendo's rejuvinated-and-moronic-as-ever fanbase.magus-21

You care more about Nintendo's profits than you care about the quality of their product? Why? Are you a consumer, or a shareholder?

Well, when I first got to play the xbox360. I was expecting something new and totally different.

After about 20 minutes playing perfect dark 2, I had to remind myself that this was, in fact, a"Next Gen" console.

...pathetic.

mushroomscout89

That is so true... especially after playing PC games with better graphics right at that time, PDZ is downright awful in every aspect. Playing like PD on N64 with suped up Xbox1 visuals.

The problem with the Wii though is that they took a complete sidestep. No technical improvement whatsoever and a brand new controller. It has a lot of appeal to play games a new way... but as a long term gaming console there just isn't much there. Unless devs start figuring ways to make gameplay deeper and more interative than wiggle and slash, people are going to get very very bored of it quickly. The visuals will look plain awful and the games really less interactive because lack of processing power... so everyone is going to have to take the step forward at some point. 

[QUOTE="magus-21"][QUOTE="Timstuff"]And what is the purpose of a sidestep? To dodge an oncoming force that you obviousely have no hope of surviving. Nintendo had no chance of surviving after the disaster that was GC, so now they're clinging on by rereleasing the GC with a "cute new controller" and a stupid name. Since it's only half the price of PS3 and 360, stingy people are buying it, and so are Nintendo's rejuvinated-and-moronic-as-ever fanbase.Timstuff

You care more about Nintendo's profits than you care about the quality of their product? Why? Are you a consumer, or a shareholder?

Which is just fine, because the way the industry was headed, stepping forward leads straight into a dead end. The Wii is the first competitor in a new race now. :)magus-21

Well when you're running a race all on your own, you tend to take your time, that's how it's feeling so far with the Wii. It has yet to wow me. 

[QUOTE="magus-21"]Which is just fine, because the way the industry was headed, stepping forward leads straight into a dead end. The Wii is the first competitor in a new race now. :)l_The_DetoX_l

Well when you're running a race all on your own, you tend to take your time, that's how it's feeling so far with the Wii. It has yet to wow me.