Why did Nintendo even bother adding in GC backward compatibility in Wii if they're going to abandon the GC base so soon? Might as well take the backward compatibility out to save them tons of money. banjobear_basic

Backwards compability is actually a pretty brilliant move. All the people that wanted to play just one or two specific games on the Gamecube, and didnt wanna buy one for that reason, will actually often use those games as a reason to buy a Wii, even if the Wii doesnt currently have a game they want. Also, along with being able to download and play so many great Nintendo classics, coupled with the Gamecube compability, makes for a huge bang-for-the-buck Nintendo "greatest hits" machine. Besides, everyone else was doing it :P

PS3: Much lower price (900$ here), some must-have titles. I honestly dont see any must-haves out atm.

Xbox360: Pretty much just the cash. Lots of games on it I want to play. Wouldnt hurt with a few more RPGs, Mass Effect looks to be a good start.

Wii: Price is fine, just lack some real "wow, the technology is more than a gimmick!" games. I have no problem with the consoles graphical abilities.

My 42" HD TV is just waiting for one of those babies... I cant run 1080p, but 1080i will have to do :P

1998 takes the cake as the best period for games.

Half-Life

Metal Gear Solid

StarCraft

Ocarina Of time

MetalContra

Baldurs Gate!! Also think Fallout 2 came out in '98?