Time to accept the Wii for what it is: A glorified GC 1.5 gimmick

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

The o' wait, its a fad, believe me line.

You know gimmicks are everywhere and become standard right?

You know those systems you can buy at the corner stores? You know the ones with the games built in the controller :lol: They come with hundreds of terrible, terrible games for only $50 bucks?

That's what the Wii is

You know those systems you can buy at the corner stores? You know the ones with the games built in the controller :lol: They come with hundreds of terrible, terrible games for only $50 bucks?

That's what the Wii is

PoppaLemming

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken.

GodHatesYankees

Stopped reading there.

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You know those systems you can buy at the corner stores? You know the ones with the games built in the controller :lol: They come with hundreds of terrible, terrible games for only $50 bucks?

That's what the Wii is

Grasshopper_12

Yo_Foo > PS3_FTW>>>>>>>>> TC

You know those systems you can buy at the corner stores? You know the ones with the games built in the controller :lol: They come with hundreds of terrible, terrible games for only $50 bucks?

That's what the Wii is

PoppaLemming

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

GodHatesYankees

A year from now, the Wii will be selling better than any other console....still.

Why? Because it appeals to a MUCH larger demographic (2% hardcore anyone?), and its affordable. It will also have some stellar games to boot.

You know those systems you can buy at the corner stores? You know the ones with the games built in the controller :lol: They come with hundreds of terrible, terrible games for only $50 bucks?

That's what the Wii is

PoppaLemming

That's just wrong. There is alot of good games in those controllers.

My answer to this is: Yes and no. The Wii's motion-sensing IS a fad... until developers learn to better implement it in their games. Soon, we will see the Wii have tons of quality third-party titles... and whoever was responsible for PS3 begging for cigarettes on the street. But still, I think the console war will be a tie between 360 and Wii.benjaminjoel

Most thought-out post in the pile of biased jabber that is this thread.

A year from now, the Wii will be selling better than any other console....still.

Why? Because it appeals to a MUCH larger demographic (2% hardcore anyone?), and its affordable. It will also have some stellar games to boot.

gromit007

Got a link for that stat?

[QUOTE="gromit007"]

A year from now, the Wii will be selling better than any other console....still.

Why? Because it appeals to a MUCH larger demographic (2% hardcore anyone?), and its affordable. It will also have some stellar games to boot.

IronMaidenLives

Got a link for that stat?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6173525.html

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I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

GodHatesYankees

*slap*

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You know those systems you can buy at the corner stores? You know the ones with the games built in the controller :lol: They come with hundreds of terrible, terrible games for only $50 bucks?

That's what the Wii is

Cpt_Meh

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

GodHatesYankees

Let me guess.....you would call it innovative, right?

[QUOTE="IronMaidenLives"][QUOTE="gromit007"]

A year from now, the Wii will be selling better than any other console....still.

Why? Because it appeals to a MUCH larger demographic (2% hardcore anyone?), and its affordable. It will also have some stellar games to boot.

gromit007

Got a link for that stat?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6173525.html

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Nice. Thank you.

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You know those systems you can buy at the corner stores? You know the ones with the games built in the controller :lol: They come with hundreds of terrible, terrible games for only $50 bucks?

That's what the Wii is

IronMaidenLives

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

GodHatesYankees

Let me guess.....you would call it innovative, right?

But the Wii is getting more 3rd party support than the GC, and the Wiimote hasn't even really been used to it's full extent. And there is NOTHING weaker about the online except that the Wii is WiFi only (which isn't a dissadvantage at all), and their friend codes are already seeing games bypass them (i.e. Madden).

And how long do gimmics (like a new controller or new graphics) last? about 5 years or so right? what's the problem?

How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?GodHatesYankees

Isn't this kinda the same argument against the DS back when it launched?

Why, yes it is!

Isn't this kinda the same argument against the DS back when it launched?

Why, yes it is!

Grive

That was the DS

at the moment... the wii is a fad.. n isnt gonna last.. but i think wii still has a chance if nintendo creats some good exclusives...minox2109

What the hell is the ps3 when wii is known as a fad?monkeysrfat

Comic Relief.

Ba dumbum, ching. Thanks, I'll be here all week!

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

GodHatesYankees

I can picture the Wii being an infomercial on TV. You know, one of those commercials where they always say "Wait, there's more!" It'd be like, "Do you wish you could play video games just by simply waving the controller in the air? Well now you can! Introducing the Nintendo Wii, a video game console designed for the entertainment of your friends and family. Its superior graphic quality and innovative controls will amaze you! Now parties will never be boring! Just turn the console on, and Wiiiiiiii! You'll be having the best time of your life! Bowl, golf, box, and even play tennis in the comfort of your own home! (Shows amazed woman with hands clasped over face, camera zooms in and out). All this for the incredible price of $19.95! Yes, only $19.95! And if you call in the next fifteen minutes, you'll also receive an extra Wii-mote and Nunchuck! Absolutely free! Just call 1-800-MEWANTWII to place your order. This is the best product out there! You don't know what you're missing! The Nintendo Wii, just turn it on, and.....Wiiiiiii!!!"

[QUOTE="Grive"]

Isn't this kinda the same argument against the DS back when it launched?

Why, yes it is!

PoppaLemming

That was the DS

I dont think i was visiting SW when the DS came out, but ill assume that the DS was called a gimmick because of its touch/dual screen and people will realise this sooner or later?

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

GodHatesYankees

oh my god. Another wii troll.. Gee... this is a new thing on this forum.. Move along, move along...

I believe anyone who feels as if the Wii will continue to be as successful a year from now is mistaken. Just like the GC, it has lackluster third-party support. When the Wiimote fad wears off, the population will see it for what it truly is: A gimmick. Nintendo wasn't kidding when they said they were not in direct competition with the other two consoles. Inferior hardware, online and games shows this. It simply does not have the lasting power of the other two consoles. How much of a lifespan do cooking and mini-games have anyway?

Go RED SOX!

GodHatesYankees

You are aware that video games were considered a fad back in the Atari 2600 days. Hell, some people still consider gaming a fad, and would never touch a game system.

But suppose a football fan has never touched a game system in his life, and yet he sees Madden playing on the Wii. He tries it, and enjoys because it feels more natural than simply having a control pad in his hand pushing buttons. Now, this man would never try the PS3 and 360 versions because he takes a look at the controller and feels that its too complex.

But with the Wii, the market was expanded and added people who would normally avoid games. To me, thats a good thing. Yes, there will be mini game collections, but there will still be deep, engrossing games on the Wii.

Look at the DS and tell me how many cooking and mini game collections you see on the system. And yet, its home to Final Fantasy III, Final Fantasy IV, Dragon Quest IX and even a new Ninja Gaiden game.

Yes, there is a game drought right now, but to say the Wii is a mini-game wasteland is a horrible insult to the system. Its already selling more than the Gamecube did at this point, so I say its only a matter of time before we see a large amount of new games.

To think graphics are everything is a sad way to view gaming. It also takes a mix of good gameplay and a compelling storyline to make a game feel complete.

And to me, I value a good story and excellent gameplay above all else.