Why is the Wii doing so well?

I think the Wii is doing so well because it has a good price, it has ok graphics, it is for allot more than video gaming, the control system is inventive, and it has a wide selection of games. Though the PS3 is a great system, the good version was overpriced, It has less of a selection of games, and is for the more hard core gamers. The xbox360 is like the PS3 but better priced, however, there was the overheating problem. That's why the Wii is doing so well.

The Wii is doing well because it appealed to the Nintendo fanbase and then heavily captured the imaginations of the casual marketSpruceCaboose

It's doing well because it's afforadable and really appeals to non-gamers. I think Nintendo did a good job tricking everyone,. CleanPlayer

affordability as a factor went out the window when the gc failed to surpass the competition

it's like asking why guitar hero is so successful.. don't think too hard or you'll hurt yourself

it's about bringing simple concepts to life with interactivity

this must have been what the people who never got tetris were like back in the day "but its blocks! wheres the story!"

it's like having a home arcade.. and it's no surprise the most successful arcades here generally consist of nongamers who are drinking while enjoying pick up and play games

it's not about competition or training, it's about fun.. it opens up a level playing field

It's doing well because it's afforadable and really appeals to non-gamers. I think Nintendo did a good job tricking everyone,. CleanPlayer

Old people, women, and little kids seem to prefer the Wii.Zero5000X

A console that causes a fad will always be the one that tops the list. snakes3425

[QUOTE="CleanPlayer"]It's doing well because it's afforadable and really appeals to non-gamers. I think Nintendo did a good job tricking everyone,. dotWithShoes

You don't become a gamer. You are either born a gamer or not. And what were they before they became gamers? Check out this pic:

affordability as a factor went out the window when the gc failed to surpass the competition

it's like asking why guitar hero is so successful.. don't think too hard or you'll hurt yourself

it's about bringing simple concepts to life with interactivity

this must have been what the people who never got tetris were like back in the day "but its blocks! wheres the story!"

it's like having a home arcade.. and it's no surprise the most successful arcades here generally consist of nongamers who are drinking while enjoying pick up and play games

it's not about competition or training, it's about fun.. it opens up a level playing field

voxware00

Haha, good stuff.

On topic- it sells because a lot of people think it's fun(i'm one of them).

It's the most innovative system since the Atari 2600.

it's a gaming console that appeals to non-gamers, and lets face it, there are more people who are not gamers than people who are. typically, the age of gamers is between 12-30, that's about an 18 year span. Well, the wii is appealing to people from age 4-12, 8 year span, and 30-death, which is a good 30 year span at least. I mean seriously, senior citizens are being reported in the newspaper as setting up wii bowling leagues. and of course kids, who have never played games before, are going to be attracted to the ease and accessibility of these less complicated games like mariokart, mario galaxy, and all of the cheaply made titles that draw children's eyes like m&m racing, mario and sonic at the olympics, and chicken shoot. the 360 and ps3 are appealing to core gamers, those of us who want graphics that push the technology we have constantly, we want solid controls, good stories, a challenge, we want solid and competetive multiplayer, we want to be immersed, and we certainly dont want to feel like children playing mario and sonic at the olympics. we expect more from our games and a gimmick like the wii doesnt appeal to us, unfortunatly however, this gimmick does interest the people who are not gamers, and they have the numbers over us games. this is why the wii has suceeded, it is appealing to a broader audience than the 360 and ps3.makchady

I'm gonna say this once. Gamers before they were gamers either played with legos, there friends, or watched tv. When they got older they read books. I got a play station very young but I still enjoy a good book. (Some directors should be arrested for butcherring Harry Potter when the books went to movie!) If you say I'm not a true gamer give me your brawl code and I'll tear you appart!

because people are stupid and fall for gimicks.Panther501

Nope to all of you. The price is definately a factor, but it is bacause of innovation people. Other people are sick of playing videogames with button mashing and they introduced motion control. It hs a new angle on all fighting games and provides to please casual and hardcore gamers alike. Now watch, next year the Playsation 4 and the XBOX 720 are going to copy Nintendo and then Nintendo's new heads will make something even newer and better. tHat is the way it wwas even from the original NES and SNES days. After Nintendo made th better system than the Atari, thenm Sony, Microsft, and even Sega for a short period copied them. So it all adds up to new innovation and price tags. as long as what type of games u are looking for.nintendo4ever25

I'm gonna say this once. Gamers before they were gamers either played with legos, there friends, or watched tv. When they got older they read books. I got a play station very young but I still enjoy a good book. (Some directors should be arrested for butcherring Harry Potter when the books went to movie!) If you say I'm not a true gamer give me your brawl code and I'll tear you appart!

vaatifan

@Nintendo4ever Ok people are not tired of button mashing infact i dont remember button mashing in gears or cod but i do understand what you mean the thing is having a 360 and wii in your house is the perfect 2 consoles.TX360