Comments on: Who’s the Wiiner Now?

By: Doctor Device

Doctor Device — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:19:20 +0000

Someone’s done an amusing photo-montage of American’s prediction that the Wii would ‘spank’ the PS3:

http://www.gameplayer.com.au/gp_documents/080801-quotes.aspx?catid=News

(possibly not entirely safe for work)

By: bmcphail

bmcphail — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:40:10 +0000

Has the Wii really “captured the hearts of gamers?” I’ve been a gamer since the late 70s and I’ve owned and enjoyed every console commercially released in the United States and I can honestly say I have spent less time on the Wii than any system I have ever owned. It’s great for parties and for people who aren’t really into video games, but after a few minutes the motion control becomes pretty mediocre. It’s not terribly accurate and most games just tack on motion control functionality as an afterthought. I get that it has sold well which is part hype, part low cost, and part the fact that there is a huge Nintendo fan base and lots of parents who don’t want their kids playing violent games. I don’t think that’s the same as being “next-gen” or loved by all gamers.

By: Morri

Morri — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:40:25 +0000

Never bought any consoles, but the Wii is the first one I bought. It’s easy to use, and even my parents who are in their 60s now enjoy playing.

Btw, nice first episode. Unfortunately I’m not from the States, so I won’t see any other episodes.

Speaking of which, since we’re talking about Wii…Episodic games like Grimm might be something for WiiWare? :p

By: Mac

Mac — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:08:20 +0000

I can see how the Wii has come to dominate the market, but I think more of it has to do with the price tag than with the games. Many gamers that enjoy the Wii are not so happy with the game selection so far.

Like Alicexia, I’m also a Sony person. I don’t hate the Wii, I’m just a self-professed graphics whore who is unable to give up a controller I’ve become very comfortable with.

By: Mascott

Mascott — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:58:46 +0000

I camped 15 hours on launch for the Wii. I love it. I really do. But I just feel like that since I got a 360 seven months ago, the Wii hasn’t delivered. Maybe it’s just that i’m part of the Core audience, but playing River City Ransom and ActRaiser just doesn’t seem to fill an important gaming gap that, these days, Ninty just doesn’t seem to care who fills it.
Being part of the Core Audience, I suppose it’s pretty natural to feel neglected by the Big N. Even Shiggy has to sneak behind Nintendo’s back to announce that they’re working on the good titles because the company is so secretive, and that kind of thing isn’t helping their rep with the core demo.

By: Alicexia

Alicexia — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:18:15 +0000

Despite me being more about Sony. I do admit I saw Wii going to take gold. It’s because they are trying something different like they did with the DS.