Why is there massive criticism of PS3's lineup but not the Wii's?

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

fuzzysquash

Looke at its obvious flaws and you'll see why

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

Sony $600

Wii $250

That's why...

People expect more.

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

fuzzysquash

Because the PS2 had it, and the ps3 lost it... where as teh GC didn't have it, and wii has gained it?

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

DireToad

lol...thats an unusual way of putting it.

well if you think about it the Wii doesnt have a huge lineup but because its selling so well & is so cheap it can get away with it... for now.CwlHeddwyn

When things are runaway hit's then developers start supporting them.  

[QUOTE="fuzzysquash"]

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

GundamGuy0

Because the PS2 had it, and the ps3 lost it... where as teh GC didn't have it, and wii has gained it?

[QUOTE="DireToad"][QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

LBFanGirl

lol...thats an unusual way of putting it.

Sony $600

Wii $250

That's why...

People expect more.

deangallop

Because of the PS2 shadow.inerte

[QUOTE="deangallop"]

Sony $600

Wii $250

That's why...

People expect more.

Felous1

[QUOTE="inerte"]Because of the PS2 shadow.fuzzysquash

Understandably so, but it seems that people are more willing to give Wii the room and time to develop its roster, while they're saying the PS3 has failed already b/c it's lineup isn't there.fuzzysquash

[QUOTE="LBFanGirl"][QUOTE="DireToad"][QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

Zhengi

lol...thats an unusual way of putting it.

Oh wow!!...It all makes sense now. That's a pretty mean video though if your a PS3 fan lol But that was very amusing, thankz for showing ^_^.

Understandably so, but it seems that people are more willing to give Wii the room and time to develop its roster, while they're saying the PS3 has failed already b/c it's lineup isn't there.fuzzysquash

[QUOTE="Felous1"][QUOTE="deangallop"]

Sony $600

Wii $250

That's why...

People expect more.

fuzzysquash

[QUOTE="Felous1"][QUOTE="deangallop"]

Sony $600

Wii $250

That's why...

People expect more.

fuzzysquash

[QUOTE="fuzzysquash"][QUOTE="Felous1"][QUOTE="deangallop"]

Sony $600

Wii $250

That's why...

People expect more.

Ontain

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

fuzzysquash

first, Nintendo did not promise the world, and didn't say that the next generation starts when they say so.

nintendo didn't say that people can work overtime or get a second job to get their system.

nintendo was honest when they said they are not competing with Microsoft and Sony when it comes to power.

nintendo actually delivered something different and enjoyable for many of its fans.

nintendo hasn't been arrogant like sony, so yes people will cut it some slack unlike sony who talks so much junk.

telling us rumble is last gen when they know its not, that GTA wasn't that important to them. come on man, Sony deserves everything that is happening to them.

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

DireToad

I agree with the cute girl, but not the analogy.

The fact is that if you head over to the Wii boards you'll find tons of criticism on the small library of third party crapola.  On the PS3 board you'll find the same. 

On the system wars board you'll only find 360vs.PS3... thats why.

But another reason is that Nintendo's lineup of GREAT games is coming, the majority being exclusives.  You cannot say the same for the PS3.

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

fuzzysquash

Sony $600

Wii $250

That's why...

People expect more.

deangallop

In Sweden:

Sony $850

Wii $400 

[QUOTE="fuzzysquash"]

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

LEGEND_C4A

first, Nintendo did not promise the world, and didn't say that the next generation starts when they say so.

nintendo didn't say that people can work overtime or get a second job to get their system.

nintendo was honest when they said they are not competing with Microsoft and Sony when it comes to power.

nintendo actually delivered something different and enjoyable for many of its fans.

nintendo hasn't been arrogant like sony, so yes people will cut it some slack unlike sony who talks so much junk.

telling us rumble is last gen when they know its not, that GTA wasn't that important to them. come on man, Sony deserves everything that is happening to them.

1) Everywhere else Zelda is a critically acclaimed game. So critics around the world view Zelda as a Killer App. Not so much for RFOM

2) PS3 graphics failed to graphically. These machine was supposed to blow the 360 out of the water.

3) The games play and look better on the 360. All multiplats are simply worse on PS3 then 360.

4) $600 compared to $250

5) Wii comes with a free game you can't criticize a free game.

6) Most of the good games on PS3 are also found on 360.

7) Its best games are not out, which leads to the waiting game. 

(Note I am refering to the outside world not GS System Wars)

I'll be kickin your ass in SSBB this year foxhound :PShadow_op

[QUOTE="DireToad"][QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]

Problem: Wii does have a pretty big roster of great games.

sonic_spark

I agree with the cute girl, but not the analogy.

The fact is that if you head over to the Wii boards you'll find tons of criticism on the small library of third party crapola. On the PS3 board you'll find the same.

On the system wars board you'll only find 360vs.PS3... thats why.

But another reason is that Nintendo's lineup of GREAT games is coming, the majority being exclusives. You cannot say the same for the PS3.

The PS3 forums are finally over DMC4 multiplatform? That is what I find over there lol. Normally they are just trying to justify the fact they paid 600dollars. Pretty much its becomming a system wars just for cows.

Wii forums are more like the impatience kid waiting for some candy. They get some games here and there...but all SSBB, Metroid, Mario, etc.  

Both consoles are at an early stage in their lifetimes, which means that their portfolios are understandably light on top-quality games.

I understand that Wii offers innovation and sells for a much lower price, but those qualities are separate from the factor of its current games library.

So why is it that people are much more sympathetic to the Wii's not having a big roster of great games, but harshly critical of the same deficiency for the PS3?

fuzzysquash

You are wrong.  The price DOES play a big role in the perception of the game lineup.  The Wii is really cheap right now and so people are less likely to worry about not having a ton of AAA titles.  But if people are going to dish out $600 for the PS3, they want to be certain that money is worth it.  They define it through the games. 

As of right now, anyone buying the Wii has an okay amount of fun, playable games to hold them over until the more AAA titles show up.  HOwever, anyone buying the PS3 is going to have to face the fact that they passed by the cheaper Xbox 360, with way more titles and a decent amount of hit games, to buy the PS3 and wait for more to come out.

I have a Wii and while only Zelda and Trauma Center interested me (so I bought them) I am not worried I'll get my monies worth out of the system.  Mainly because the Wii with both those games was still cheaper than the 360 with no games (and before taxes).  The more a system costs, the more content it takes to seem worth your while.

Because MS and Sony supporters really don't care about the Wii.  There is no game that the Wii will ever have that will make me envious and be a killer app in my mind.

The Wii is what it is and appeals to a niche in the gaming world.  The 360 and ps3 are two different beasts entirely and the competition between the two are pretty much the legs that this forum stands upon.

Because MS and Sony supporters really don't care about the Wii.  There is no game that the Wii will ever have that will make me envious and be a killer app in my mind.

The Wii is what it is and appeals to a niche in the gaming world.  The 360 and ps3 are two different beasts entirely and the competition between the two are pretty much the legs that this forum stands upon.

 

lordseer

[QUOTE="inerte"]Because of the PS2 shadow.fuzzysquash

[QUOTE="lordseer"]

Because MS and Sony supporters really don't care about the Wii.  There is no game that the Wii will ever have that will make me envious and be a killer app in my mind.

The Wii is what it is and appeals to a niche in the gaming world.  The 360 and ps3 are two different beasts entirely and the competition between the two are pretty much the legs that this forum stands upon.

 

HeedleGlavin

I am talking about a niche in gaming not a niche in the general public.  Most gamers want the biggest, newest, and best, and that isn't something you are going to find on the Wii.  It does do well with people that in my mind don't really fit the definition of a "gamer".

In the same turn I am not saying that a lot of gamers don't own a Wii, such as yourself.  It's just that the Wii has accomplished exactly what Nintendo said it was going to do in pulling in non gamers and staying out of competition with the 360 and ps3.

The Wii could outsell the 360 and ps3 combined and no one but nintendo fans will care.  The arguments will still rage back and forth between MS and sony loyalists.

Warioware Twilight Princess Wii Sports Sonic And The Secret Rings SSX Blur Wii Play Trauma Center Does that answer your question?OhhSnap50893

Honestly I would take Resistance and Motostorm over every game you have listed there.  The Wii just doesn't excite. 

I never thought I would say it but TP turned out to be somewhat of a bore.  Good game but dated visuals, prehistoric gameplay, and horrible AI take away from the game that TP could have been.