Sorry, but most of those games are on PC, look better, and cost $10 less.
Not true
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Also, the Wii has had the best first year of any console ever.
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Heck I'd take the Wii year one over two years of the 360
O_o
Sure, its not as full featured as live, but at least I'm not paying money for Peer to Peer.
O_o Friend codes
Hey you're right muggins what a well thought out and in no way retarded and sparse response I agree completely.
Let's exchange friends codes and play Mario Strikers online and maybe exchange Miis later. We can rate each others Mii really really good if you want on the Mii channel.
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I've gathered from this thread that there's 3 main types on people: Those who enjoy their Wii, those who do not, and those who are dead set against the Wii. I've also noticed that these people seem to not get along very well with one another.
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Zelda can just as easily be played on the Gamecube. I'm not saying that it isn't a hardcore game, I'm saying that it doesn't really add to the Wii's selection of hardcore titles.
Sure it does. I'm not going to not play Zelda just because it's also available on the Gamecube. Just because I could play it on the Gamecube doesn't mean I can't play it on the Wii. And I did play it on the Wii so it certainly counts for me.
Also, Table Tennis? Not casual? What kind of idiot would ever think that it isn't?
And even if it WASN'T a casual game on the 360 (I actually had no idea that the 360 version existed, or I would've included something like Sudoku or Jenga instead), the gimmicky Wiimote controls probably made it that way.
If you don't know what you're talking about, how about you just sit back, lurk, and soak it in. If you didn't know about Table Tennis being on the 360 then I'm not inclined to think that you have an especially good grasp of what is and is not being made for the Wii. It's not like it was an obscure game.
I didn't get into the "Actually caring about all of this" bit until recently.
That's why it's actually in the forum rules that you should lurk for a while before posting. So that when you do start stating opinions they come from an informed place. It's a good guideline and I'd suggest some more lurking.
Specifically, after I got my Wii and wanted to kill myself over it.
Perhaps you're "caring about all of this" a little too much. Fuck man, I bought an nGage. An nGage. It sucks like you wouldn't believe, but there's no way in hell I'd actually feel bad about it (suicide hyperbole aside).
Also, why am I bothering? Jesus, arguing this with Nintendo fanboys is actually pretty crazy.
Oh well, I guess I'm a masochist. Better go buy some leather undergarments and a gag-ball.
I'll fess up that I do like Nintendo and that I tend to prefer Nintendo's platforms. But even still, the only things I responded to you about were some very specific points. I'm not going apeshit on you because you didn't like the Wii. I've met plenty of people here who didn't and that's just fine. But to say that Nintendo is abandoning the "hardcore" because the "hardcore" games they released are disqualified due to some abstract set of guidelines that don't make any god-damned sense is absolutely fucking retarded.
I could make the same argument that Oblivion doesn't count as a hardcore game on the PS3 because it's "just a port." But I'm sure you're going to disagree because of some bullshit technicality you'll make up on the spot for the benefit of your own argument.
Are you a masochist? Who knows? But you're certainly a drama queen. If you want to kill yourself over a game system purchase then perhaps you need to step back and get some fucking perspective.
Not want to like Nintendo? Do you know for how many years I was a Nintendo Fanboy? I stuck with them all the from the SNES to the Gamecube. THE FUCKING GAMECUBE
I love how you mention the FUCKING GAMECUBE like it's a crap console. It's not. There are a ton of fantastic games for the Cube, and I'd say there are more worthwhile Cube exclusives than there ever were PS2 and Xbox exclusives.
Not want to like Nintendo? Do you know for how many years I was a Nintendo Fanboy? I stuck with them all the from the SNES to the Gamecube. THE FUCKING GAMECUBE
I love how you mention the FUCKING GAMECUBE like it's a crap console. It's not. There are a ton of fantastic games for the Cube, and I'd say there are more worthwhile Cube exclusives than there ever were PS2 and Xbox exclusives.
The Gamecube had good titles, but spread out over the lifetime, it can't compete with the other systems. I mean, have you LOOKED at the PS2 game library?
Not want to like Nintendo? Do you know for how many years I was a Nintendo Fanboy? I stuck with them all the from the SNES to the Gamecube. THE FUCKING GAMECUBE
I love how you mention the FUCKING GAMECUBE like it's a crap console. It's not. There are a ton of fantastic games for the Cube, and I'd say there are more worthwhile Cube exclusives than there ever were PS2 and Xbox exclusives.
The Gamecube had good titles, but spread out over the lifetime, it can't compete with the other systems. I mean, have you LOOKED at the PS2 game library?
Yes. Quantity over quality, for the most part - not to say there are some utterly brilliant exclusives for the console, of course.
the Cube was a good system but it was unfocused. the controller was just different enough to set it apart from the other systems but make it too "weird" as well. Nintendo also still carried too much "kiddie" and "hi i'm Hiroshi Yamauchi and i'm a giant dickbag" baggage at that time. both systems had great games, but the PS2 had the full support of third parties back then, with an insane install base.
things have certainly switched around. Wii is catching up to the 360, with the PS3 still a distant third. the holidays are going to be interesting if nothing else.
Not want to like Nintendo? Do you know for how many years I was a Nintendo Fanboy? I stuck with them all the from the SNES to the Gamecube. THE FUCKING GAMECUBE
I love how you mention the FUCKING GAMECUBE like it's a crap console. It's not. There are a ton of fantastic games for the Cube, and I'd say there are more worthwhile Cube exclusives than there ever were PS2 and Xbox exclusives.
The Gamecube had good titles, but spread out over the lifetime, it can't compete with the other systems. I mean, have you LOOKED at the PS2 game library?
I think it's more accurate to say that they both had quality libraries. The PS2's sheer scale offers a better degree of variety, but there are still a huge number of choice titles on the Gamecube.
I mean ... let's face it guys ... the last truly shitty consoles we got were the Jaguar, 3DO and CD-I. We're lucky to have gotten so many good consoles for so many years.
Man, I didn't buy a PS2, and really don't feel like I'm missing out on much at all...I love the Wii and I loved my Gamecube, I've got like 11 games for the Wii now, and I'd recommend almost all of them
I have:
Mario Galaxy
Super Paper Mario
Zack and Wiki
DDR Hottest Party
Wii Sports
Wii Play
SSX Blur
Excite Truck
Mario Strikers Charged
Metriod Prime 3 (Haven't actually played it yet, just bought it yesterday)
Zelda (Bought it at launch, skipped an important part of the game by accident, and haven't started over yet, but I'm looking forward to doing so when I have some free time)
Really my only regret in buying the system is that I haven't spent as much time gaming as I really would like too, but thats just because I tend to get lost in other hobbies/life/school/relationships/whatever. I'm really looking forward to the new Mario Kart, and Smash Brothers. I 100% agree with whoever (I think it was Xenogears) said that he'd take the 1st year of the Wii over 2 years of the 360 and 1 year of the PS3, I think there maybe 3 games I'd actually want for the 360, one being Halo 3, which my friend brought over and we beat in one night. And really only Little Big Planet, and MGS4 look like anything I'd really care in the slightest about missing for the PS3 so far. Maybe I'm just a sucker for Nintendo games, which is entirely possible, but I couldn't be happier, and my wallet couldn't be more miserable.
Oh, also, why is the PS2 so...loved? I mean, I've never got into any of the playstation systems, not to derail the thread, but honestly, is there something I'm missing? the controller always seemed so crappy, and the games didn't seem that high quality either, with a few obvious exceptions.
One year later and I have two games for it. I'm not suggesting anything negative here, it's just nothing so far has really interested me. I bought my second game today, actually, and that was Mario.
As far as other games, I was eyeing the Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 game. Is that any good? If I don't buy anything else between now and January, Endless Ocean will be my third.
I just brought it to my apartment from home after a huge hiatus from it, and damn it was like baby steps again. I bought the Nyoka wireless sensor bar and I'm not quite sure what to think of it. I know there was an option somewhere to change the levels for the sensor bar, not just below or above the television, but where was that? I think it was in a game. Wii Sports or Zelda, maybe?
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The PS2.. has there ever been a thing like the PS2, though?
The PS1? It came pretty close, I think.
It really depends on how much you like RPGS as that really was the PSX's strong point.
The NES and the SNES are a bit closer to the PS2 than the PSX I'd say in pure generational dominance.
If you're willing to stretch I'd say the GBA and DS are closest to the PS2 in terms of sheer variety and awesomeness.
I'd say that out of the past two generations the OXBOX was the weakest in terms of pure variety and awesomeness. Just a ton of games that could be found on the PC mixed in with the precious few true exclusives that were any good.
i really dislike what MS has done to the gaming image. Sony tried to make gaming "cool," and that's just fine, but MS has tried to make it "hardcore." bleh, it's spawned too many condescending pricks. It was never really an arms race until MS entered the fray.
and before anyone screams and shouts, i understand if you think i'm way off base. i'm not really expecting anyone to take this comment seriously, it's just me musing out loud.
You didn't put Fire Emblem on that list. Nor did you put Zack and Wiki.
Also, from every account I've heard, Fire Emblem was either horrible or just mediocre.
Way to be wrong about a game you've never played.
Hey, I just noticed this.
I really don't know that much about the game. I know a bit about the previous ones, but not this one.
But every review I've seen for it was pretty crappy.
See, that's why everyone's jumping down your throat. You keep making comments about things which you clearly have next to no experience with and say that it's just as good as people who know WTH they're talking about because you're entitled to you own opinions and all that rot.
The PS2.. has there ever been a thing like the PS2, though?
The PS1? It came pretty close, I think.
It really depends on how much you like RPGS as that really was the PSX's strong point.
The NES and the SNES are a bit closer to the PS2 than the PSX I'd say in pure generational dominance.
If you're willing to stretch I'd say the GBA and DS are closest to the PS2 in terms of sheer variety and awesomeness.
I'd say that out of the past two generations the OXBOX was the weakest in terms of pure variety and awesomeness. Just a ton of games that could be found on the PC mixed in with the precious few true exclusives that were any good.
I'd say that out of the past two generations the OXBOX was the weakest in terms of pure variety and awesomeness. Just a ton of games that could be found on the PC mixed in with the precious few true exclusives that were any good.
Most of which made their way back to the PC eventually anyway (Though the wait on Jade empire made it not worth it, not to mention Halo 2)
i like having detailed, engaging stories with graphics and am willing to forgive hiccups in graphics for a game that basically is like a more mature story time. it reminds me of a better time where i could just be told a story and really engross myself in the world. this is why i cherish my xbox 360, but am willing to switch to my wii at times when i'm feeling hyper.
why should anyone be arguing about wii versus 360 in this thread, first year or whatever. it's a matter of personal preference. a more apt comparison would be the xbox 360 and the PS3, but even talking about the ps3 is invitation for trol/anti-troll crap.
how DARE this generation pander to all sorts of generations of gamers
i like having detailed, engaging stories with graphics and am willing to forgive hiccups in graphics for a game that basically is like a more mature story time. it reminds me of a better time where i could just be told a story and really engross myself in the world. this is why i cherish my xbox 360, but am willing to switch to my wii at times when i'm feeling hyper.
why don't you just read books? the best graphics are in your imagination
i like having detailed, engaging stories with graphics and am willing to forgive hiccups in graphics for a game that basically is like a more mature story time.
Well, given how absolutely flaming terrible the so-called mature stories in most games are, I'd say you're essentially screwed.
i like having detailed, engaging stories with graphics and am willing to forgive hiccups in graphics for a game that basically is like a more mature story time. it reminds me of a better time where i could just be told a story and really engross myself in the world. this is why i cherish my xbox 360, but am willing to switch to my wii at times when i'm feeling hyper.
why don't you just read books? the best graphics are in your imagination
That's not true at all. Mass Effect has better graphics than real life.
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i like having detailed, engaging stories with graphics and am willing to forgive hiccups in graphics for a game that basically is like a more mature story time. it reminds me of a better time where i could just be told a story and really engross myself in the world. this is why i cherish my xbox 360, but am willing to switch to my wii at times when i'm feeling hyper.
why don't you just read books? the best graphics are in your imagination
That's not true at all. Mass Effect has better graphics than real life.
If your imagination doesn't have better graphics than real life, you might be doing it wrong.
i like having detailed, engaging stories with graphics and am willing to forgive hiccups in graphics for a game that basically is like a more mature story time. it reminds me of a better time where i could just be told a story and really engross myself in the world. this is why i cherish my xbox 360, but am willing to switch to my wii at times when i'm feeling hyper.
why don't you just read books? the best graphics are in your imagination
That's not true at all. Mass Effect has better graphics than real life.
If your imagination doesn't have better graphics than real life, you might be doing it wrong.
The name still annoys the crap out of me - it is a classic case of first impression totally stopping me from being interested - which is a little petty, but fuck it, its my $ and if i want to judge something on its name I will.
That being said, I was out drinking last night with a longtime friend/former room mate who said he had tried to buy a Wii the other day but he couldn't find one in any store (UK). Now this guy hates gaming, I had tried for many years to get him into liking gaming, and more specifically N64/Gamecube/GBA/DS gaming without any success (me being a former nintendo fanboy) and if he is interested in buying a Wii then that amazes me. Basically he had been at a party and his boss's 6 year old daughter beat him at Wii Sport and he was hooked. So that totally convinces me that Nintendo's strategy is a good one, if it can convince a committed anti gamer to buy his own in 15 minutes of play.
Me, well, I am still not going to buy one. I'll spend my cash on the DS or PC gaming.
The PS2.. has there ever been a thing like the PS2, though?
The PS1? It came pretty close, I think.
It really depends on how much you like RPGS as that really was the PSX's strong point.
The NES and the SNES are a bit closer to the PS2 than the PSX I'd say in pure generational dominance.
If you're willing to stretch I'd say the GBA and DS are closest to the PS2 in terms of sheer variety and awesomeness.
I'd say that out of the past two generations the OXBOX was the weakest in terms of pure variety and awesomeness. Just a ton of games that could be found on the PC mixed in with the precious few true exclusives that were any good.
Considering the source of this post...
Every good non-nintendo game ever has been ported to PC Jazz, I don't know what you're thinking
I meant more the "console experience", of friends gathered 'round a TV, waving their arms about like fools, etc.
The 360 would be mostly a platform of shooters for me- and I prefer the PC for those, and it can also support my favorite kinds of games- strategy ones, somewhat better.
I'd been wanting the 360 for a while, but I just realized that aside from Mass Effect, there's really nothing for it I can't get on the PC. I found Halo 3 underwhelming and COD4 to have better multiplayer.
Whereas with the Wii, you've got Mario Kart, Smash Brothers, a brace of good platformers, Nintendo franchises I like (Mario, Metroid), etc. None of that would be as enjoyable on the PC.
Likewise, with the PS3- even if I weren't disinterested in its game library, the main thing I'd need all that hardware for is shooters...which I can do on the PC perfectly fine. While I'm sure there are/will be good platformers on the PS3, why would I spend $400-$500 when I can just get the Wii?
Anyway, that's my reasoning. Aside from the Wii, I'm going to husband "other console" money for PC upgrades and just hope Mass Effect hits the PC some day.
I know I'm a few pages late, but I read the thread in one go. Now I gotta say this and leave, so any quotes will go unanswered.
I got RE4 for the cube and then for the wii.
The only reason I haven't played the wii version to death is because I already did on the GC.
This is a shame, y'know why?
The game feels like it was designed for the wii in the first place and then cut down for the cube. Glorious improvement on an already fantastic game, and an illustration on how some ports definitely count.
Lord Shplane, buy the wii version from somewhere that allows a 10 day return or something similar. That way, you can bring it back if it's really now for you (assuming that friend's copy does not exist). If it clicks, you'll thank me so hard, it'll still be illegal in some parts of the world (and most probably, I will become a broken shell of a man, wishing for the return of my heterosexuality and the ability not to bleed whenever I crap).
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As someone who waited in line to purchase a Wii at launch, I have to give respect to Nintendo for not only creating a great gateway system to snare those "non-gamer-gamer's" but also crafting superior sequels to perhaps their three big franchises (Mario, Zelda and Metroid) that appeal to the generation who grew up playing those games on the old-school NES, SNES, etc. I have no regrets over buying the Wii, and hope it continues to succeed.
However, I am appalled at the massive amount of shovelware the Wii has in its library so early in its lifespan, and the almost complete lack of respect third party developers have given the system. Too many times it seems that publishers have regulated the Wii to being the "weak-sister" of the next generation consoles, without actually trying to take advantage of it.
The PS2.. has there ever been a thing like the PS2, though?
The PS1? It came pretty close, I think.
It really depends on how much you like RPGS as that really was the PSX's strong point.
The NES and the SNES are a bit closer to the PS2 than the PSX I'd say in pure generational dominance.
If you're willing to stretch I'd say the GBA and DS are closest to the PS2 in terms of sheer variety and awesomeness.
I'd say that out of the past two generations the OXBOX was the weakest in terms of pure variety and awesomeness. Just a ton of games that could be found on the PC mixed in with the precious few true exclusives that were any good.
The SNES lagged behind the genesis world wide until 1995. It still lost in the US and Europe, too, where the genesis held the edge it's entire life.
The PS2.. has there ever been a thing like the PS2, though?
The PS1? It came pretty close, I think.
It really depends on how much you like RPGS as that really was the PSX's strong point.
The NES and the SNES are a bit closer to the PS2 than the PSX I'd say in pure generational dominance.
If you're willing to stretch I'd say the GBA and DS are closest to the PS2 in terms of sheer variety and awesomeness.
I'd say that out of the past two generations the OXBOX was the weakest in terms of pure variety and awesomeness. Just a ton of games that could be found on the PC mixed in with the precious few true exclusives that were any good.
The SNES lagged behind the genesis world wide until 1995. It still lost in the US and Europe, too, where the genesis held the edge it's entire life.
Yeah, generational dominance.
I meant in game quality. Everyone knows that the good games ended up on the SNES, that's just a fact.
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Hey you're right muggins what a well thought out and in no way retarded and sparse response I agree completely.
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What does that mean?
Let's exchange friends codes and play Mario Strikers online and maybe exchange Miis later. We can rate each others Mii really really good if you want on the Mii channel.
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That's why it's actually in the forum rules that you should lurk for a while before posting. So that when you do start stating opinions they come from an informed place. It's a good guideline and I'd suggest some more lurking.
Perhaps you're "caring about all of this" a little too much. Fuck man, I bought an nGage. An nGage. It sucks like you wouldn't believe, but there's no way in hell I'd actually feel bad about it (suicide hyperbole aside).
I'll fess up that I do like Nintendo and that I tend to prefer Nintendo's platforms. But even still, the only things I responded to you about were some very specific points. I'm not going apeshit on you because you didn't like the Wii. I've met plenty of people here who didn't and that's just fine. But to say that Nintendo is abandoning the "hardcore" because the "hardcore" games they released are disqualified due to some abstract set of guidelines that don't make any god-damned sense is absolutely fucking retarded.
I could make the same argument that Oblivion doesn't count as a hardcore game on the PS3 because it's "just a port." But I'm sure you're going to disagree because of some bullshit technicality you'll make up on the spot for the benefit of your own argument.
Are you a masochist? Who knows? But you're certainly a drama queen. If you want to kill yourself over a game system purchase then perhaps you need to step back and get some fucking perspective.
I love how you mention the FUCKING GAMECUBE like it's a crap console. It's not. There are a ton of fantastic games for the Cube, and I'd say there are more worthwhile Cube exclusives than there ever were PS2 and Xbox exclusives.
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The Gamecube had good titles, but spread out over the lifetime, it can't compete with the other systems. I mean, have you LOOKED at the PS2 game library?
Yes. Quantity over quality, for the most part - not to say there are some utterly brilliant exclusives for the console, of course.
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things have certainly switched around. Wii is catching up to the 360, with the PS3 still a distant third. the holidays are going to be interesting if nothing else.
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I think it's more accurate to say that they both had quality libraries. The PS2's sheer scale offers a better degree of variety, but there are still a huge number of choice titles on the Gamecube.
I mean ... let's face it guys ... the last truly shitty consoles we got were the Jaguar, 3DO and CD-I. We're lucky to have gotten so many good consoles for so many years.
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The PS1? It came pretty close, I think.
Hm.. I guess it did come fairly close.
The PS2, though. Man. That thing. Favorite console ever.
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I have:
Mario Galaxy
Super Paper Mario
Zack and Wiki
DDR Hottest Party
Wii Sports
Wii Play
SSX Blur
Excite Truck
Mario Strikers Charged
Metriod Prime 3 (Haven't actually played it yet, just bought it yesterday)
Zelda (Bought it at launch, skipped an important part of the game by accident, and haven't started over yet, but I'm looking forward to doing so when I have some free time)
Really my only regret in buying the system is that I haven't spent as much time gaming as I really would like too, but thats just because I tend to get lost in other hobbies/life/school/relationships/whatever. I'm really looking forward to the new Mario Kart, and Smash Brothers. I 100% agree with whoever (I think it was Xenogears) said that he'd take the 1st year of the Wii over 2 years of the 360 and 1 year of the PS3, I think there maybe 3 games I'd actually want for the 360, one being Halo 3, which my friend brought over and we beat in one night. And really only Little Big Planet, and MGS4 look like anything I'd really care in the slightest about missing for the PS3 so far. Maybe I'm just a sucker for Nintendo games, which is entirely possible, but I couldn't be happier, and my wallet couldn't be more miserable.
Oh, also, why is the PS2 so...loved? I mean, I've never got into any of the playstation systems, not to derail the thread, but honestly, is there something I'm missing? the controller always seemed so crappy, and the games didn't seem that high quality either, with a few obvious exceptions.
As far as other games, I was eyeing the Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 game. Is that any good? If I don't buy anything else between now and January, Endless Ocean will be my third.
I just brought it to my apartment from home after a huge hiatus from it, and damn it was like baby steps again. I bought the Nyoka wireless sensor bar and I'm not quite sure what to think of it. I know there was an option somewhere to change the levels for the sensor bar, not just below or above the television, but where was that? I think it was in a game. Wii Sports or Zelda, maybe?
It really depends on how much you like RPGS as that really was the PSX's strong point.
The NES and the SNES are a bit closer to the PS2 than the PSX I'd say in pure generational dominance.
If you're willing to stretch I'd say the GBA and DS are closest to the PS2 in terms of sheer variety and awesomeness.
I'd say that out of the past two generations the OXBOX was the weakest in terms of pure variety and awesomeness. Just a ton of games that could be found on the PC mixed in with the precious few true exclusives that were any good.
and before anyone screams and shouts, i understand if you think i'm way off base. i'm not really expecting anyone to take this comment seriously, it's just me musing out loud.
Considering the source of this post...
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Most of which made their way back to the PC eventually anyway (Though the wait on Jade empire made it not worth it, not to mention Halo 2)
why should anyone be arguing about wii versus 360 in this thread, first year or whatever. it's a matter of personal preference. a more apt comparison would be the xbox 360 and the PS3, but even talking about the ps3 is invitation for trol/anti-troll crap.
how DARE this generation pander to all sorts of generations of gamers
why don't you just read books? the best graphics are in your imagination
That's not true at all. Mass Effect has better graphics than real life.
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Ahh....it's good to game.
If your imagination doesn't have better graphics than real life, you might be doing it wrong.
or Brawl. 4854.6102.3895 Name: NU..
My brain is only 720p.
That being said, I was out drinking last night with a longtime friend/former room mate who said he had tried to buy a Wii the other day but he couldn't find one in any store (UK). Now this guy hates gaming, I had tried for many years to get him into liking gaming, and more specifically N64/Gamecube/GBA/DS gaming without any success (me being a former nintendo fanboy) and if he is interested in buying a Wii then that amazes me. Basically he had been at a party and his boss's 6 year old daughter beat him at Wii Sport and he was hooked. So that totally convinces me that Nintendo's strategy is a good one, if it can convince a committed anti gamer to buy his own in 15 minutes of play.
Me, well, I am still not going to buy one. I'll spend my cash on the DS or PC gaming.
Every good non-nintendo game ever has been ported to PC Jazz, I don't know what you're thinking
The 360 would be mostly a platform of shooters for me- and I prefer the PC for those, and it can also support my favorite kinds of games- strategy ones, somewhat better.
I'd been wanting the 360 for a while, but I just realized that aside from Mass Effect, there's really nothing for it I can't get on the PC. I found Halo 3 underwhelming and COD4 to have better multiplayer.
Whereas with the Wii, you've got Mario Kart, Smash Brothers, a brace of good platformers, Nintendo franchises I like (Mario, Metroid), etc. None of that would be as enjoyable on the PC.
Likewise, with the PS3- even if I weren't disinterested in its game library, the main thing I'd need all that hardware for is shooters...which I can do on the PC perfectly fine. While I'm sure there are/will be good platformers on the PS3, why would I spend $400-$500 when I can just get the Wii?
Anyway, that's my reasoning. Aside from the Wii, I'm going to husband "other console" money for PC upgrades and just hope Mass Effect hits the PC some day.
I got RE4 for the cube and then for the wii.
The only reason I haven't played the wii version to death is because I already did on the GC.
This is a shame, y'know why?
The game feels like it was designed for the wii in the first place and then cut down for the cube. Glorious improvement on an already fantastic game, and an illustration on how some ports definitely count.
Lord Shplane, buy the wii version from somewhere that allows a 10 day return or something similar. That way, you can bring it back if it's really now for you (assuming that friend's copy does not exist). If it clicks, you'll thank me so hard, it'll still be illegal in some parts of the world (and most probably, I will become a broken shell of a man, wishing for the return of my heterosexuality and the ability not to bleed whenever I crap).
Beat me on 360: Raybies666
I remember when I had time to be good at games.
However, I am appalled at the massive amount of shovelware the Wii has in its library so early in its lifespan, and the almost complete lack of respect third party developers have given the system. Too many times it seems that publishers have regulated the Wii to being the "weak-sister" of the next generation consoles, without actually trying to take advantage of it.
The SNES lagged behind the genesis world wide until 1995. It still lost in the US and Europe, too, where the genesis held the edge it's entire life.
Yeah, generational dominance.
I meant in game quality. Everyone knows that the good games ended up on the SNES, that's just a fact.