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JohnnyFlame · 12-07-2006, 01:18 PM

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/06/nintendo

Having to send out mass emails encouraging people to calm down and in related articles they are studying ways to make the wrist strap stronger.

kermitology · 12-07-2006, 01:19 PM

I've now resigned myself to getting one in the new year. There are some fataing crazy people for this thing.

Igottago · 12-07-2006, 01:33 PM

This thing really seems like a sensation at this point. There's a lot of Wii buzz, way more than PS3. I'm thinking of buying a new system in the new year, leaning towards XBOX 360, but Nintendo has caught my interest. I haven't had a Nintendo since the SNES, but i'm gonna keep an eye out and see what kinda games start to come out for it.

White Snow Bear · 12-07-2006, 01:36 PM

It sucks.

Claeren · 12-07-2006, 01:43 PM

I loved playing the Wii, just is ALL about good old fashioned video game fun.

PS3 and Xbox too often seem to be for 16 year olds and 16-35 year olds that cannot grow up (no offense!). All blood and violence with the odd sports game thrown in for good measure. It is for some people for sure, but i am not surprised the Wii has better caught on to the niche that Nintendo has been trying to find for a few years now... it is huge but completely untapped.

The Wii is the type of system that if you have like 4 couples over for drinks you can pull out and actually have fun playing. Guys, girls, adults, children, etc.

And to top it all off it is a fraction of the price.

Claeren.

Barnes · 12-07-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by White Snow Bear

It sucks.

Nice contribution.

I think I'll get one if I have some spare money at some point. Could be good with a couple of beers when friends are over.

Igottago · 12-07-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Claeren

PS3 and Xbox too often seem to be for 16 year olds and 16-35 year olds that cannot grow up (no offense!).

Yeah, Nintendo's cute litte mushrooms and monkey characters are so much more mature.

I-Hate-Hulse · 12-07-2006, 01:53 PM

Gee thanks snow bear.... real insightful.

I was lucky to pounce on one of these: here's my thoughts so far:

It's definately a "fun" console to play. Lets face it, the graphics are no better than PS2 but the whole motion controllers thing is what make this system fly! Wii Tennis is a good example: on a console it wouldn't warrant 5 minutes play. But on a wii, head to head it's hours of fun against your friends.
Initial costs may seem cheaper, but keep in mind it's $70 for a remote and nunchuck. You'll want 3 more for party game play.
The "kiddiness" of the games is a bit of a turn off at times. That said, that helps in it's other strength - party games.
The Wii seems much more palatable to non gamers (ie family and girlfriends). I think its got to be due to the intuitive nature of some of the controls.
Game selection needs to improve, but of course, it's only just launched.
480p is tops resolution - but since I'm out of component inputs on my TV that's not so bad.
Going to sound wimpy here but some games will leave your arms tired.
Graphics are nothing spectacular, and indeed a bit of a let down when you watch a PS3, but ultiamtely, I've found it to be a fun and engaging console to own.

I'd say a Wii360 or PSWii would be a great combo to own.

Teh_Bandwagoner · 12-07-2006, 02:00 PM

I have one. It's a lot of fun. The system comes with Wii sports, which is a hoot. Bowling and boxing are hilarious!

Muta · 12-07-2006, 02:19 PM

I agree, the Wii looks like fun. One of the first of its generational kind. I would consider purchasing one.

However, I have a problem with the 'kiddish' market Nintendo targets. I've never liked the types of games released for the Gamecube, which really put me off from Nintendo since the N64 days.

PS3, while not having a 'partying while drunk' fun type-of-feel, has approached an older, more challenging game-type market. Not only that, but any PS console so far never dissapoints.

I'd buy a PS3 over the Wii simply for the game types. To anyone who says PS3 is for 16-35 year olds that can't grow up, well, I beg to differ. This age range grew up on video game systems, and have been closely associated with any new console recently released since 1990. I'm 23, and don't consider myself in any way, shape or form too 'old' for video games. It's simply an evolution of leisure activity, IMO. Games on the PS3, while having some violent content, are probably no different than that same age range going to a violent movie. The PS3 games are simply more attractive to my age range because of the game content and the challenging aspect of them.

Red · 12-07-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Muta

I agree, the Wii looks like fun. One of the first of its generational kind. I would consider purchasing one.

However, I have a problem with the 'kiddish' market Nintendo targets. I've never liked the types of games released for the Gamecube, which really put me off from Nintendo since the N64 days.

PS3, while not having a 'partying while drunk' fun type-of-feel, has approached an older, more challenging game-type market. Not only that, but any PS console so far never dissapoints.

I'd buy a PS3 over the Wii simply for the game types. To anyone who says PS3 is for 16-35 year olds that can't grow up, well, I beg to differ. This age range grew up on video game systems, and have been closely associated with any new console recently released since 1990. I'm 23, and don't consider myself in any way, shape or form too 'old' for video games. It's simply an evolution of leisure activity, IMO. Games on the PS3, while having some violent content, are probably no different than that same age range going to a violent movie. The PS3 games are simply more attractive to my age range because of the game content and the challenging aspect of them.

The Wii is for family fun and the PS3 is more of a lock yourself in the basement and blow peoples heads off kind of fun.

Claeren · 12-07-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Muta

I agree, the Wii looks like fun. One of the first of its generational kind. I would consider purchasing one.

However, I have a problem with the 'kiddish' market Nintendo targets. I've never liked the types of games released for the Gamecube, which really put me off from Nintendo since the N64 days.

PS3, while not having a 'partying while drunk' fun type-of-feel, has approached an older, more challenging game-type market. Not only that, but any PS console so far never dissapoints.

I'd buy a PS3 over the Wii simply for the game types. To anyone who says PS3 is for 16-35 year olds that can't grow up, well, I beg to differ. This age range grew up on video game systems, and have been closely associated with any new console recently released since 1990. I'm 23, and don't consider myself in any way, shape or form too 'old' for video games. It's simply an evolution of leisure activity, IMO. Games on the PS3, while having some violent content, are probably no different than that same age range going to a violent movie. The PS3 games are simply more attractive to my age range because of the game content and the challenging aspect of them.

I really didn't mean 'can't grow up' in an offensive way.

And i think you will argue with me until you are blue in the face, but one day you will have ~two beautiful children and a loving wife and you will look at PS3 style games and be very clearly convinced that 'killing and mutilating and otherwise bathing in a sea of blood' is not a particularily 'mature' pass time. And you will further likely see added benefit in being able to include more people from your life into your video gaming experience then your drinking buddy from college and some random co-worker...

There is nothing inheriently immature about the base of PS3 or XBOX games, but that does not mean by extension that they represent a mature allocation of priorities and perspectives either...

Claeren.

Muta · 12-07-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

The Wii is for family fun and the PS3 is more of a lock yourself in the basement and blow peoples heads off kind of fun.

Yes... I made this clear in my post. Although 'blow peoples heads off' is a bit of a stretch.

SpitFire40 · 12-07-2006, 02:39 PM

There's absolutely no difference in watching a movie and playing video games.

JohnnyFlame · 12-07-2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kermitology

I've now resigned myself to getting one in the new year. There are some fataing crazy people for this thing.

I'm thinking I can pull this off for me LOL and for my two boys sometime in the spring. Which should be advantageous as there should be some sort of special on them by then. I'm really hoping there is a price break on the extra controllers/nunchuks as that is a lot of extra money.

Muta · 12-07-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Claeren

I really didn't mean 'can't grow up' in an offensive way.

And i think you will argue with me until you are blue in the face, but one day you will have ~two beautiful children and a loving wife and you will look at PS3 style games and be very clearly convinced that 'killing and mutilating and otherwise bathing in a sea of blood' is not a particularily 'mature' pass time. And you will further likely see added benefit in being able to include more people from your life into your video gaming experience then your drinking buddy from college and some random co-worker...

There is nothing inheriently immature about the base of PS3 or XBOX games, but that does not mean by extension that they represent a mature allocation of priorities and perspectives either...

Claeren.

Hey, that's fine. If you're playing a video game console for the enjoyment of spending time with your young ones, and censoring out 'mature' material, then more power to you. I prefer the PS style of games, and can have fun with friends while doing it to.

While I do agree with you that PS3 is arguably more violent than any Nintendo product, I'm more a fan of detailed sports and car racing games... which are also more 'mature' than the average Nintendo game concept, one could argue. Associating 'violence / heads blowing off' and Playstation consoles though is a bit short-sighted, considering other systems / TV programs / movies have arguably the same amount of violence.

Different strokes for different folks, that's all.

kermitology · 12-07-2006, 02:55 PM

I haven't bought a console since SNES. And I've debated in the past getting an xbox, but the only thing I was interested in playing for it was Halo.

I can't justify purchasing a system for just one game, and I want something that I can play with someone else and that can be my girlfriend. She hates video games because she sucks at them when they're all about button mashing.

I think Nintendo is going for the casual gamer, I'm a prime example. They have a market on the young gamers already, but I wouldn't say that they target them entirely. They just maintain that market.

Burninator · 12-07-2006, 03:04 PM

You are both arguing essentially the same point, but from opposite sides. Basically you can make a case that both sides have a maturity problem. But I think the two systems are targeting different markets. The markets are not age groups, but I think styles. In my opinion the Wii seems targeted for a younger crowd, casual gamers, and new/returning gamers. The 360 is targeted for more experienced gamers. Gamers who have already owned a couple consoles. I bought the 360 because I am more interested in first person shooters and racing games. The 360 is more tailored to these games.

But the Wii does have a Call of Duty which could fall into the category of "sea of blood."

Claeren · 12-07-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kermitology

I haven't bought a console since SNES. And I've debated in the past getting an xbox, but the only thing I was interested in playing for it was Halo.

I can't justify purchasing a system for just one game, and I want something that I can play with someone else and that can be my girlfriend. She hates video games because she sucks at them when they're all about button mashing.

I think Nintendo is going for the casual gamer, I'm a prime example. They have a market on the young gamers already, but I wouldn't say that they target them entirely. They just maintain that market.

I am in this same spot.

Further, i am someone who has friends that are still hardcore gamers (PS/xbox) but have not kept up on it myself. Frankly i am not interested in investing the little time on earth i have into getting to know every little facit of some dark game all alone in my basement for 6 days straight. But the thought of including casual gaming in my life again is not out of the question completely and the Wii seems to have successfully tapped that desire to a degree.

I need a game i can learn to play and play well in a very short period of time, and that i can walk away from after an hour without thinking about it all day.

Claeren.

Igottago · 12-07-2006, 03:15 PM

On the maturity note: I don't own the game, but one thing that turns me off Gears of War is the over the top WWF looking soldier's you play with. The game seems loaded with machismo, which just seems, as claeren said, aimed at 16 year olds. It fits right into that gamer stereotype. Seems to be little substance to the story or characters, which video games should concentrate more on in the next-gen IMO.