Gamers, deep down want Nintendo to remain in the gaming world in one fashion or another.

In terms of hardware, Nintendo is in the business of making money; they always have been, they always will be. Blue-ray and HD-DVD are the state of the art in the modern console market, so many well-to-do adult gamers want the best quality available. Yet, not every gamer (or gamer's family) can afford the price that state of the art requires. Nintendo executives are savvy to this share of the industry. Maybe this is why Nintendo leads for now.

On the other hand,people (AKA Joe/JaneCaz Gamer)likeuncontroversial innovation. This may not be true to you, but picture the board room.On would think thatsales for something that does not resemble a videogame (the Wii-mote controller)but entertains like a videogame would attract more attention than yourtypical videogame set-up. With that attention, you get the media, word of mouth promotion,and anticipation ofunfamiliar interaction.

Just as visuals have not tapped into the power of the PS3 or MS360 potentials, this later generations of Wii games have that much longer to evolve immersion of control. On the eve of MP Corruption's release, the Wii community has not yet opened doors, shot free throws, or paddled through a white river rapid in virtual control. Wii gamers have not heard other players, footsteps in hide and seek through the Wii-mote's speaker. Not yet have Wii gamers experienced DS connectivity.I imagine using the touch screen and stylus in a game like Okami.

Altogether, people know what to expect from realistic graphics. Some gamers prioritize other elements of game design more (ie. story, interactivity, and that x-factor of non visual fun: its hard to explain, but think Tetris). Do gamers want Nintendo to die? Well, I'm sure some think they would take pleasure from Nintendo exiting the biz, but I hope they try it before sticking a pinched nose in the air. Furthermore, if they think less competition will lead to greater innovation of our beloved hobby, what would be the motivation to be the best of only two competitors (think world super powers: think of innovation in the only super power left).