I'm going to tackle three main arguments that seem to be appearing in this topic:

1. It has standard quality graphics.
2. It cannot play DVDs.
3. It releases the same franchises.

Okay....

1. Only about 15-20% of the country has HDTV, so only THOSE people will make the most of the money they flushed down the drain for their expensive systems.

2. Name one person you know who doesn't have a DVD player (that isn't a PS3 or a Microsoft console). If you can name one, then ask yourself if that same person even wants a PS3 or a 360.

3. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Old franchises are the ones that sell the most simply because they are based on old, C L A S S I C games that people have played and are comfortable with. (Fix it, Gamespot)

Examples:

Call of Duty 4 is supposed to be a great game. (Notice the big, giant "4" next to it.)

Metal Gear Solid 4 is setting up to be an instant hit. (There are more than 4 Metal Gear games.)

Final Fantasy 13 (Oh, a REALLY tough one HERE.)

And Mario is the most popular of all. I wonder why.

I'll only respond to some of these, because many of them require the same response.

i dont like bad graphics The Wii's graphics aren't bad. In fact, they are twice as good as the GC. They may not be as good as the graphics on the 360 or PS3, but the Wii makes up for that by being only $250 and having more exclusive games (when games are easier to make, there are effectively more games)

ihate kiddie games Unfortunately, this is purely opinion. You could be describing anything that isn't rated Mature. Of course, a Mature rating doesn't necessarily make a game great, nor does the lack thereof make it a kiddie game.

i get bored of easy reptitive minigames Then don't buy WarioWare or Mario Party. Just stick with Super Mario Galaxy, Zelda, and/or Resident Evil. You could also get some old classic games from the Wii shop channel.

i like adult mature next gen stories/music/graphics that look an seem lifelike like ratedR-XXXmovies It almost sounds like you are the type who only likes Gears of War simply because of the naked girls in bed. Good graphics will only satisfy someone for so long. Ultimately, it is gameplay that will be the issue.

i like FPS/JRPG/MMORPG's I don't even know what that stands for, so I won't get into that.

im a mature adult who likes to be challenged and feel next gen experiences No response

i think gimmicks are lame an do not belongin a console or a controller The Wii remote is not a gimmick, it is simply a differently designed controller for a differently designed console. Different isn't always bad. Besides, with the nunchuck attachment, it actually feels like a normal controller, except for the fact that you can spread your arms apart relaxingly.

i did not buy a gamecube or n64 and only played my yougner brothers an friends gc an n64 the games were ok but nothin i would ever pay for myself No response

i like a wide range of games especiallyt the big blockbusters like metal gears/halo's/ff's No response

i love the big third party franchise games that are so awesome titles that usually the system tht sells themost software gets an rival first party exclusives No response

convince me to shell out 250 on a wii GO

I'm surprised that you would shell out 400-500 on a video game console simply for its graphics and mature ratings.

[QUOTE="mmlgamer"]The only reason why I use "crabs" is explained in my sig.blue_hazy_basic

I was just kidding. don't forget about that you need MASSIVE DAMAGE to kill Giant crabs!

Actually you need real time weapon change to defeat this giant enemy crab.

What does all this mean? Simply put: RIIIIDGE RACER!

Well, I believe this will conclude my part in this topic.

I'm sticking with "crab" as my term for Sony fanboys. "Cow" just seems to be more insulting than fun, and I'm more into fun.

As for "hermits", I don't think I'm even going to bother with putting that in my sig, even though my sig would technically be incomplete without it. It just doesn't seem worth the thinking and typing time.

I think I understand the reasoning behind the term "cow", however there is something else that concerns me.

According to the forum rules, sheep, cow, lemming, and hermit are the only acceptable terms for fanboyism. This raises two questions:

1. Am I violating the rules by using the term "crab" in this manner?
2. What is a hermit?

Hey, I'm reading all of these Mass Effect topics and it seems that people prefer the term "cows" over "crabs".

Is it too late to change this tradition or what? CRAB BATTLE!

I'm not into fighting games either. I'm just into Super Smash Bros. I was first drawn to the N64 one because it featured Nintendo's main franchise characters fighting each other. Link vs. Samus. Mario vs. Pikachu. And then there's Kirby, with the ability to take on a skill by swallowing another character.

Melee was even better, since it had a considerably higher budget (Nintendo didn't expect the first game to be very popular).

It really depends on what you want to play. If you like Mario games and are into motion sensing, or if you want to play old classic games by buying them off the Wii Shop Channel, then get the Wii. If you personally dislike the games on the Wii, then just stick with the system you have. The 360 has most of the good games that are also on the PS3. Wait till either Metal Gear Solid 4 or Final Fantasy XIII is released before even bothering with the PS3.

Of course, if you don't like the games that are currently on the Wii, then at least get a Wii by the time Super Smash Bros. Brawl. comes out.