Wii owners: Let's be honest

First off, I'll just say that I don't have any strong hatred towards any of the 3 consoles curently available.
I'm just gonna tell it like I see it, and you're free to agree or disagree with my POV.

Of the 3 current gen systems available I own just one: the Wii. It's a fun little system, with lots of good games that just about anyone can enjoy, but it's lacking in some major core areas. For starters, where's the RPG's? Neither Nintendo, nor the 3rd parties supporting the system have released many RPG's (2-3 so far?), and the horizon looks just as bleak.
In addition to an extremely weak RPG library on the system, it gets the black sheep treatment when it comes to versions of certain games. GH III being a big one, and the recent news about RB Wii being severly gimped only showcases the problem even more. In other words: If a game is multi-platform, the Wii version is for suckers, everytime.

Seriously though, the Wii is a great system, I'm not all about the negativity. But imo, the Wii is just what I thought it was going to be: a secondary system. It's Robin, and your choice of the 360 or PS3 is Batman.

I'm going to get a PS3 to pair up with the Wii. It has to be done. PS3>360 because of Blu Ray, and according to IGN's release lists, they've got equally strong line-ups, with the PS3 possibly having a slight edge in terms of the types of games I enjoy.

Do you agree with my view that the Wii is best thought of as a secondary system? One that is more or less the sidekick of one of the other 2 consoles.

Yeah, i bought myself a PS3 a while ago, and my roommate is now getting a Wii, and was before thinking about getting a 360

(I'm not saying that in a bad way)

The wii is complementary.

It is everything that complements a hardcore experience that only the 360 and PS3 can provide.

Thats just me and I hope people that ONLY own a Wii can come to terms with that.

First off, I'll just say that I don't have any strong hatred towards any of the 3 consoles curently available.
I'm just gonna tell it like I see it, and you're free to agree or disagree with my POV.

Of the 3 current gen systems available I own just one: the Wii. It's a fun little system, with lots of good games that just about anyone can enjoy, but it's lacking in some major core areas. For starters, where's the RPG's? Neither Nintendo, nor the 3rd parties supporting the system have released many RPG's (2-3 so far?), and the horizon looks just as bleak.
In addition to an extremely weak RPG library on the system, it gets the black sheep treatment when it comes to versions of certain games. GH III being a big one, and the recent news about RB Wii being severly gimped only showcases the problem even more. In other words: If a game is multi-platform, the Wii version is for suckers, everytime.

Seriously though, the Wii is a great system, I'm not all about the negativity. But imo, the Wii is just what I thought it was going to be: a secondary system. It's Robin, and your choice of the 360 or PS3 is Batman.

I'm going to get a PS3 to pair up with the Wii. It has to be done. PS3>360 because of Blu Ray, and according to IGN's release lists, they've got equally strong line-ups, with the PS3 possibly having a slight edge in terms of the types of games I enjoy.

Do you agree with my view that the Wii is best thought of as a secondary system? One that is more or less the sidekick of one of the other 2 consoles.

Conjuration

i thought they had GHIII for the Wii?

[QUOTE="Conjuration"]

First off, I'll just say that I don't have any strong hatred towards any of the 3 consoles curently available.
I'm just gonna tell it like I see it, and you're free to agree or disagree with my POV.

Of the 3 current gen systems available I own just one: the Wii. It's a fun little system, with lots of good games that just about anyone can enjoy, but it's lacking in some major core areas. For starters, where's the RPG's? Neither Nintendo, nor the 3rd parties supporting the system have released many RPG's (2-3 so far?), and the horizon looks just as bleak.
In addition to an extremely weak RPG library on the system, it gets the black sheep treatment when it comes to versions of certain games. GH III being a big one, and the recent news about RB Wii being severly gimped only showcases the problem even more. In other words: If a game is multi-platform, the Wii version is for suckers, everytime.

Seriously though, the Wii is a great system, I'm not all about the negativity. But imo, the Wii is just what I thought it was going to be: a secondary system. It's Robin, and your choice of the 360 or PS3 is Batman.

I'm going to get a PS3 to pair up with the Wii. It has to be done. PS3>360 because of Blu Ray, and according to IGN's release lists, they've got equally strong line-ups, with the PS3 possibly having a slight edge in terms of the types of games I enjoy.

Do you agree with my view that the Wii is best thought of as a secondary system? One that is more or less the sidekick of one of the other 2 consoles.

clone01

i thought they had GHIII for the Wii?

sorry, my correction, i misread your post.

First off, I'll just say that I don't have any strong hatred towards any of the 3 consoles curently available.
I'm just gonna tell it like I see it, and you're free to agree or disagree with my POV.

Of the 3 current gen systems available I own just one: the Wii. It's a fun little system, with lots of good games that just about anyone can enjoy, but it's lacking in some major core areas. For starters, where's the RPG's? Neither Nintendo, nor the 3rd parties supporting the system have released many RPG's (2-3 so far?), and the horizon looks just as bleak.
In addition to an extremely weak RPG library on the system, it gets the black sheep treatment when it comes to versions of certain games. GH III being a big one, and the recent news about RB Wii being severly gimped only showcases the problem even more. In other words: If a game is multi-platform, the Wii version is for suckers, everytime.

Seriously though, the Wii is a great system, I'm not all about the negativity. But imo, the Wii is just what I thought it was going to be: a secondary system. It's Robin, and your choice of the 360 or PS3 is Batman.

I'm going to get a PS3 to pair up with the Wii. It has to be done. PS3>360 because of Blu Ray, and according to IGN's release lists, they've got equally strong line-ups, with the PS3 possibly having a slight edge in terms of the types of games I enjoy.

Do you agree with my view that the Wii is best thought of as a secondary system? One that is more or less the sidekick of one of the other 2 consoles.

Conjuration

that's true so that's a disadvantage for the wii right now but i'm sure it will catch up to the core one by one, as you see, metroid, mario, thenre umbrella chronicles, mohh2, no more horoes, now brawl. Next up, mario kart. I love wii, all it needs is a bit more games for other people. They really prove that the gameplay is the best out of the 3 systems though, so they can take an advantage of that and keep growing to everyone.

System Wars is for facts, not opinions or anecdotes.Pro_wrestler

You lie!

Yeah, I make purchase decisions on gaming consoles based on whether or not they play movies, too.

/sarcasm

Yeah, I make purchase decisions on gaming consoles based on whether or not they play movies, too.

/sarcasm

Michael85

Well, looking ahead to the rest of this year, and into next, the gameing line up for the 360 and PS3 are practically identical.
So why not get the one that plays the new standard for top of the line movie watching? Why not?

I respect your opinoin and I agree with you to an extent. I think the wii is only a secondary system to some and a primary system to others. It all depends on what you like. For me personally, I own a wii and a PS3 and my wii gets much more attention (although I admit it's due mainly to the recent release of SSBB). It all depends on what you like.

As for your remarks about getting gimped versions, I can see what your saying but that isn't totally the case. Bully and The Godfather: Blackhand Edition are good examples. But you're right about GHIII and RB. I just wouldn't say all the muliplat wii game are totally gimped all the time.

Yeah, I make purchase decisions on gaming consoles based on whether or not they play movies, too.

/sarcasm

Michael85

What so you don't watch movies? well for normal people who do watch movies and want the latest thing to watch them if they see a gaming console which is cheaper than the player itself and it still plays that format plus games on that system why wouldn't they buy it? So if they wont the latest player to watch Movies on and a gaming console they will see the PS3 and go oh that plays games and blu-ray screw the 360 and Wii.

yeah, i sort of agree with the wii being beter suited to be alongside a partner...not exactly secondary by any means, but yes.

360 lacks in platformers. wii lacks in quality shooters and fighers in general, they balance each other out.

[QUOTE="Michael85"]

Yeah, I make purchase decisions on gaming consoles based on whether or not they play movies, too.

/sarcasm

Conjuration

Well, looking ahead to the rest of this year, and into next, the gameing line up for the 360 and PS3 are practically identical.
So why not get the one that plays the new standard for top of the line movie watching? Why not?

If by "practically identical" you mean "will have yet to catch up to 360", then I agree.

First off, I'll just say that I don't have any strong hatred towards any of the 3 consoles curently available.
I'm just gonna tell it like I see it, and you're free to agree or disagree with my POV.

Of the 3 current gen systems available I own just one: the Wii. It's a fun little system, with lots of good games that just about anyone can enjoy, but it's lacking in some major core areas. For starters, where's the RPG's? Neither Nintendo, nor the 3rd parties supporting the system have released many RPG's (2-3 so far?), and the horizon looks just as bleak.
In addition to an extremely weak RPG library on the system, it gets the black sheep treatment when it comes to versions of certain games. GH III being a big one, and the recent news about RB Wii being severly gimped only showcases the problem even more. In other words: If a game is multi-platform, the Wii version is for suckers, everytime.

Seriously though, the Wii is a great system, I'm not all about the negativity. But imo, the Wii is just what I thought it was going to be: a secondary system. It's Robin, and your choice of the 360 or PS3 is Batman.

I'm going to get a PS3 to pair up with the Wii. It has to be done. PS3>360 because of Blu Ray, and according to IGN's release lists, they've got equally strong line-ups, with the PS3 possibly having a slight edge in terms of the types of games I enjoy.

Do you agree with my view that the Wii is best thought of as a secondary system? One that is more or less the sidekick of one of the other 2 consoles.

Conjuration

It's only a secondary platform for gamers. For everyone else, it's just as viable of a primary platform as the other two.

[QUOTE="Conjuration"][QUOTE="Michael85"]

Yeah, I make purchase decisions on gaming consoles based on whether or not they play movies, too.

/sarcasm

Michael85

Well, looking ahead to the rest of this year, and into next, the gameing line up for the 360 and PS3 are practically identical.
So why not get the one that plays the new standard for top of the line movie watching? Why not?

If by "practically identical" you mean "will have yet to catch up to 360", then I agree.

Maybe he doesn't count ports from the PC, eh?

You make some good points. I agree with the part that the wii can get half a**** versions of multiplats but they can also get the good versions like madden and bully. Im a bit annoyed with GH though

I don't agree about the secondary console part though. that is merely opinion

the wii is shockingly bad and i look forward to getting a ps3.

the wii is a waste of money! it may look entertaining at first but after 1 week it will have lost its great entertainment!

DONT BUY THE WII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the wii is shockingly bad and i look forward to getting a ps3.

the wii is a waste of money! it may look entertaining at first but after 1 week it will have lost its great entertainment!

DONT BUY THE WII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tandenhoofd

The Wii is shockingly good but so is the PS3.

The Wii is a good way to spend your money as while it may look entertaining at first, just looking doesn't do justice to the amount of fun you can have with it weeks later.

Buy the Wii!

(LOL, the balance was starting to shift too far in one direction and I did my best to restore it a little)

Yeah, I make purchase decisions on gaming consoles based on whether or not they play movies, too.

/sarcasm

Michael85

System Wars is for facts, not opinions or anecdotes.Pro_wrestler

Then according to your logic, waaaaay to many people are mis-using System Wars. People say all the time that they prefer a console over another (givng their opinion).

Finally a good honest post from a Wii owner... Good job man !!

Unfortunately am one of those that sometimes bashes the Wii due to certain blind fanboys comments and I always tend to forget the respect I have for Nintendo due to saving the gaming world in the early 80's... Wii is a fun console and that's what it was meant for... Simple, easy to play, fun games... They marketed the casual gamer and did a good job... So it is the secondary console to own unless you just like a certain type of games or else interested only in Nintendo's 1st party developed games..

[QUOTE="Conjuration"][QUOTE="Michael85"]

Yeah, I make purchase decisions on gaming consoles based on whether or not they play movies, too.

/sarcasm

Michael85

Well, looking ahead to the rest of this year, and into next, the gameing line up for the 360 and PS3 are practically identical.
So why not get the one that plays the new standard for top of the line movie watching? Why not?

If by "practically identical" you mean "will have yet to catch up to 360", then I agree.

No he probably meant PS3's line-up is better, which honestly it is !!!!

duh duh duh TC, of course nintendo give love to their games cos its their console!! Same thing with Sony and MS. Do you know how much money is poured into halo or maybe resistance?!?

Third party's only put quality in where there is money to be made. Yes money and money alone. They thought Wii would flop like lamecube but they were utterly wrong. Believe me they are putting more effort into Wii games; rather than make cash and spend it on a 360 game.

So the Wii is Krypto and the PS3 is Superman?

RPGs being released this year- Tales of Symphonia 2, Fragile, King's Story, Legend of the Dragon Sword (previously called Oboro Murasama Yotouden), Final Fintasy: Crystal Chronicles THe Crystal Bearers.

Guitar Hero 3 for the Wii was up to par, if not better than, the 360 and PS3 itterations.

I'll try to buy every system eventually, but the Wii will awalys be my primary console.