The wii is selling because its cheap.

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#51 jim1029
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[QUOTE="RahnAetas"]The PS3 is not selling because it's too expensive.

And no other reason *cough* TheCrimsonKoopa


The Wii is selling because it's cheap and a gimmick. No other reason.

If I hear the word "gimmick" one more time, I'm gonna throw somebody out the window.
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#52 gnutux
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The Wii to my understanding, is "fun for the whole family", it's cheap to purchase and you get your exercise at the same time. Many people are also ditching their PS3 and XBOX 360 for the Wii too. gnutux
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#53 BuryMe
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but i thought people don't care about the price, and will pay more for the better console:roll:

cows keep changing their arguement

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#54 RKFS
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Because it's cheap and the controller is differant...
[QUOTE="Hungry_Homer111"]Because it is cheap and has a lot of fun games, and can change videogames as we know them so that they are a lot better, and for the virtual console games...  :|TheCrimsonKoopa


By taking physics, AI and graphics back a few years and giving you a plastic stick to wave around?

It's not taking them back, it's just not movign forward...

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#55 Killermonkey97
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And no other reason.
nmaharg
But what about all those neato commercials, motion sensing-like innovation, and its virtual console function, aside from the obvious cheap price-tag?
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#56 OhhSnap50893
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[QUOTE="VGobbsesser"]It's selling because it's fun.:|TheCrimsonKoopa


The 360 is funner.. A gimmicky remote doesn't automaticly make your console the second coming. Untill the Wii gets some worthwhile exclusives that argument doesn't fly.

Nice grammar. And I think Nintendo has proven that the Wiimote isn't a gimick.
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#57 i_like_pizza
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And no other reason.
nmaharg

Dish soap is cheap, but that's not why it sells. 

The Wii is cheap, but that's not why it sells.

People buy things they want.

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#58 hyruledweller
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Its selling because it appeals to everyone, thus a broader market, so more chance of someone buying it. Its cheap price tag, unusual way of playing and the fun simplicity of wii sports is helping it alot. Whereas the 360 and PS3 are more expensive and dont really appeal as much to non gamers/casuals as wii does. The wiimote isn't a gimmick, and its not a 'fad' or whatever you cows/lemmings say these days. It allows and creates alot more interaction between the player and the game and in some cases, in a quirky amusing way, which casuals love. Also, HD, A.I. and physics and graphics mean nothing to casuals, if a game is fun, they will buy it.
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#59 RKFS
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The Gamecube is cheaper so why isn't it selling?
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#60 LoganZRun
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correction, the wii is selling because its cheap and a gimmick lacking third party support...
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#62 mestizoman
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And no other reason.
nmaharg
no

its selling bcuz its cheap, and new and interesting, and has a lot of kiddy games compared to other nexgen consoles

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[QUOTE="TheCrimsonKoopa"][QUOTE="Hungry_Homer111"]Because it is cheap and has a lot of fun games, and can change videogames as we know them so that they are a lot better, and for the virtual console games... :|flamingschmoes2



By taking physics, AI and graphics back a few years and giving you a plastic stick to wave around?

:lol: That is basically what it is. Wii has cheap parts surrounding a new controller.

Even the Wii-mote speaker, which I think is a good idea, is a cheap part. People are complaining how it sounds and want it removed or turned off

well, at least i agree that the speaker seriously sucks
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#64 taker42
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Everyday there must be a thread like this to help fanboys sleep better at night....and flamingschoes would be in most of them. :lol:
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#65 deactivated-6354e904ebeeb
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really, no kidding i could buy a whole bunch of them if i wanted too, but i don't.
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#66 ArisShadows
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Price is a good factor, price multiplied by fun equals the Wii..
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#67 IQ138
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Its a fad, Gamecube had great sales at the start of last gen but we all know that stopped.  The same thing will happened to the Wii.  By 2008 the sales of the Wii will be decreasing while the sales of Xbox 360 and PS3 will be increasing.  It will be to the point the only good games will be during the holiday season.Shadow2k6
Sure, you can call it whatever you want. But the fact is that it's selling, and you look like a jealous fanboy. I suggest you try to Wii by playing it. You'll get tons of ideas about how game developers can make those innovative games a reality. Try Wii Sports.
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#68 ArisShadows
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[QUOTE="TheCrimsonKoopa"][QUOTE="Hungry_Homer111"]Because it is cheap and has a lot of fun games, and can change videogames as we know them so that they are a lot better, and for the virtual console games... :|flamingschmoes2



By taking physics, AI and graphics back a few years and giving you a plastic stick to wave around?

:lol: That is basically what it is. Wii has cheap parts surrounding a new controller.

Even the Wii-mote speaker, which I think is a good idea, is a cheap part. People are complaining how it sounds and want it removed or turned off

[QUOTE="flamingschmoes2"]

[QUOTE="TheCrimsonKoopa"][QUOTE="Hungry_Homer111"]Because it is cheap and has a lot of fun games, and can change videogames as we know them so that they are a lot better, and for the virtual console games... :|mestizoman



By taking physics, AI and graphics back a few years and giving you a plastic stick to wave around?

:lol: That is basically what it is. Wii has cheap parts surrounding a new controller.

Even the Wii-mote speaker, which I think is a good idea, is a cheap part. People are complaining how it sounds and want it removed or turned off

well, at least i agree that the speaker seriously sucks

A console with a new idea behind, superior than it earlier architype, affordable price, the uniqueness that Nintendo brings, enjoyed by gamers and nongamers alike. Could that the reason? Tho, the speaks are a bit cheap in the wiimotes, but its doesn't bother me that much.
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#69 Kaze_no_Mirai
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Thanks for your insight of infinite wisdom.
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#70 m_machine024
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Cuz of the wiimote and its concept. Deal with it.
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#71 Sir_Marwin
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And no other reason.
nmaharg

hmm...oh yes I'm gonna go buy something cheap today... I could buy candy, condoms, and anything else, but people buy the Wii because of their children, THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN, and because it's fun
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#72 TNT_Slug
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The TC seems to think that taking an argument that has failed countless times before, and reducing it to the most minimalistic and mediocre expression is somehow a good idea.
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#73 nickscho
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And no other reason.
nmaharg
Ignorance must really be bliss for you.
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#74 liljon546
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The PS3 is not selling because it's too expensive.

And no other reason *cough* RahnAetas
lol, owned.
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#75 thegame458
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The Wii is not cheap, it is affordable. It has the cheapest price out of all the consoles, but the console itself is not cheap
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#76 Tsug_Ze_Wind
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Our system is selling. Nyah nyah.
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#77 DanBal76
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Just like the GameCube right? Oh, wait...
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#78 blackpretttyboy
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wii has no games but zelda . its selling cuz its cheap . af for nongamers buying it for wii sports that wont last long
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#79 nickscho
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wii has no games but zelda . its selling cuz its cheap . af for nongamers buying it for wii sports that wont last longblackpretttyboy
You're right it's not like it has Virtual Console games, and no other games coming out for it in the future. Give me a break.
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#80 bloodychimp
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Enzyte is cheap, but they probably haven't sold 5 million pills in the past 4 months :P.

Its selling because its fun.
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#81 trophylocoste
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[QUOTE="web966"]Then why didnt the Gamecube sell?axt113
exactly, GCN was cheap and it didn't sell, price is a factor but its not the only factor, a bigger factor is the mainstream appeal of the Wii

I don't know why gc didn't sell that well it was really good.