See Full ImageThis has to stop. And while I'm certain the Wii fans out there will quickly scoff and say, "that's just because you know that Sony or Microsoft has no hope of catching Nintendo in terms of sales," that's hardly the point. The point - for the six millionth time - is that the Wii is not in direct competition with the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.
With the recent surge of the PS3, the question has returned: can Sony catch Nintendo? Can it "win" this generation as far as overall sales are concerned? Well, considering the huge lead the Wii has, it seems unlikely or, at the very least, it'll take a while for the PS3 to catch up. However, all of this is irrelevant as it seems clear to me that while the PS3 and 360 target a certain demographic, the Wii targets an entirely different demographic. And now, with the release of the stellar Uncharted 2, it becomes even more evident that the PS3 and Wii offer completely different entertainment experiences. Now, in no way am I saying one is "better" than the other, but I have yet to know anyone who actively plays the Wii and also owns a PS3 and 360 and if they do, it's so they can play with the kids or with a spouse. The bottom line is that the PS3 and 360 are here to drive the industry forward in a certain area; in the realm of technology and overall advancement. The Wii gives us an alternate interactive experience, and that is perfectly viable - obviously - but if you don't think Gears of War 2 and Wii Resort don't cater to different people looking for different things, you're out of your mind.
I've said it before and I always catch a lot of flak for it, but I think it's that my words are misinterpreted. When I say the Wii caters to the non-gamers out there, I'm saying it successfully attracts those who never once touched a video game controller before Nintendo's new system. And when I say the other two are for gamers, it's because those who have loved the hobby with a passion for many years are - typically - more drawn to that type of progressive software. I use Uncharted 2 as an example simply because it really proves that we're looking at a gap - a widening gap - between PS3/360 software and Wii software. As I predicted a long time ago, the Wii would blast off quick but the software would begin to lag and if you haven't noticed, it seems almost impossible that a Wii game will ever compete for Game of the Year in 2009 or in the future. Honestly, it's not fair, anymore. You can't compare Forza 3 or Modern Warfare 2 to anything on the Wii; that's a ridiculous comparison.
Hence, it's also ridiculous to compare the sales numbers. Once again, this isnot a knock against the Wii; I'm simply saying it's different; that it goes after a different group of people. Yes, I'm sure there are those of you who own all three systems but I can pretty much guarantee that very few of you play each of those three consoles equally... And for my part, I only know people who either own a PS3 and 360 or a Wii and nothing else. They're either into video games, or they're into this new fad of interactive entertainment the Wii created. There's nothing wrong with any personal preference but considering what we're seeing from Sony and Microsoft in 2009 and beyond, we really need to stop comparing all three sales numbers as if the games on all three are somehow similar, and that consumers purchase all three for similar reasons. Just...stop.
The point - for the six millionth time - is that the Wii is not in direct competition with the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.
Oh really? They both play games right?
And now, with the release of the stellar Uncharted 2, it becomes even more evident that the PS3 and Wii offer completely different entertainment experiences.
What elitist nonsense. Unchartered 2 is just another (excellent) game, like many before it. It isn't and hasn't redefined gaming as we know it. Who could inane enough to believe this.
but I have yet to know anyone who actively plays the Wii and also owns a PS3 and 360 and if they do, it's so they can play with the kids or with a spouse.
This guy mixes in a very small world, clearly. I actively play my Wii and use it more than my 360, by a long way. I play car racing games and JRPG most on the 360. My youngest only uses the 360 for JPRG and my eldest never plays the 360. Yet both always use the Wii. This kind of poor passive-aggressive generalisation is pure fanboy rant.
The bottom line is that the PS3 and 360 are here to drive the industry forward in a certain area; in the realm of technology and overall advancement.
No, the PC does that and the console plays catch-up. They play games. Exactly what kind of "overall advancement" is he thinking? They play games! Now they do it with pretty graphics. How is the Wiimote motion controls not advancing the industry? If it isn't, why are Sony and Microsoft folloing?
When I say the Wii caters to the non-gamers out there, I'm saying it successfully attracts those who never once touched a video game controller before Nintendo's new system. And when I say the other two are for gamers, it's because those who have loved the hobby with a passion for many years are - typically - more drawn to that type of progressive software.
On that basis, then the PS2 was not in competition with the Gamecube and Xbox, so now we can say that the Xbox just won the last gen sales chart. If the PS2 had all the hardcore gamers last gen, why do we not have 100 million + owners of the PS3? Surely they are progressive and they moved with the times right?
I see only 2 types of gamers, traditional and casual. They will play whatever console offers them some fun. It was the PS2 and is now the Wii, but, with very healthy sales of the PS3 and 360. All 3 consoles offer something to the traditional and casual. Segregating the Wii is just loser speak for being disappointed that the Wii has sold more. It is sad and funny at the same time.
This is from PSX Extreme, so, well, what would expect, but fanboy nonsense like this is stupid. The sales of the consoles as they stand don't matter. Sure, there is bragging rights if so inclined, but none of them is about to do a Dreamcast and denial of the strengths of each of the libraries is only hurting yourself.
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