Congratulations, you have just learned a very valuable lesson about Nintendo game platforms. :)
Gdub
· 2 years ago
My girl and I were having a discussion earlier today while watching t.v. ads about various video games. I've seen PS3 games I want to play (Assassin's Creed being high on that list), Wii games that look interesting (mario, among others), and 360 games that I would love to try (Mass Effect, Halo). I can't figure out which system I would rather go with. The Wii seems more fun-oriented and the kids would like it. The 360 seems like it would be interesting, and more gamer oriented, with some solid titles. And Sony already has my loyalty, as I've owned both of the other playstations, along with spending a lot of time with EQ. I'm so torn that I almost want to buy them all, but having time to play multiple consoles along with an MMO just doesn't seem possible. I guess I'll have to see what you have to say abou the 360 once you get it, as you make the Wii sound like a waste of money.
Aaron
· 2 years ago
My XBL tag is hallower1980. Most of my 360 games are single-player, but maybe we can play Halo co-op or an arcade game sometime.
RadarX
· 2 years ago
The Wii really is an amazing platform, but I think they might be losing some momentum finally. Like you I don't see anything else coming out any time soon that I want (although the Wii Zapper looks fun). I see myself transitioning to a 360 pretty soon.
Tipa
· 2 years ago
I use my son's Xbox Live account -- he named his after his EQ2 character, Scurvsnicker. Check us out on Rock Band, Guitar Hero 2 and Lost Planet (his game...)
Bildo
· 2 years ago
Traditionally, since the N64, Nitnendo's 3rd Party support has been shaky at best, due to stubborness in SKUs and insistance on backasswards media formats. This 1st year has had its share of great games, but not enough really, just like the 360's 1st year, and similarly this PS3's 1st year.
No doubt the 360 is the more core gaming oriented console, but I think you could see a huge increase of those type of games on the Wii over the next year. Development on nearly all fronts has shifted to the Wii. Even Carmack of iD is now on board with Nintendo's new market approach. This 1st year has been great for sales, but to continue doing gangbusters they'll need the games from not only the 1st Party side, but 3rd Parties as well... and that means more than shitty party games for us core gamers.
I'm certainly not giving up on my Wii yet, especially with Smash Bros. less than 3 months away. Next Xmas season, when all consoles are on their 2nd or better year, will be the truly deciding holiday. I wonder if the Wii will ever be a core gaming system, but I highly doubt it's reign of sales is going to be over anytime soon. It may be distancing us, but it's bringing tons of new people in at the same time at an alarming rate.
It'll be interesting to watch at the very least.
Bildo
· 2 years ago
Oh, and I want a 360, too. Someone remind my wife for me.
Pvthudson
· 2 years ago
You couldnt have made a better decision, now go get Mass Effect
Pvthudson
· 2 years ago
Oh an Cuppy dont forget my decision back in July, I havent looked back at all
Bah:( I wished you lived closer. I would totally trade you our 360... it has barely been used! I want a Wii so bad:(
Chestone
· 2 years ago
You know I felt the same way, my significant other and I picked up a 360 right before Halo 3 came out to complement our Wii and it has worked out very well. The Wii is primarily used for all of the Nintendo titles and little else, the 360 on the other hand gets a lot of use with games like Bioshock, Beautiful Katamari and others. I have to say I am jealous of your RockBanding and GuitarHeroing I havn't been able to find a copy for weeks in my area.
infrared1
· 2 years ago
Thank god. I'm happy to see you finally come to your senses, and I look forward to reviews of your Xbox experiences.
MMOCrucnh
· 2 years ago
I've been contemplating doing the same thing. I still haven't beaten Zelda, about 35 hrs into it and haven't touched Paper Mario. Just not into the Wiimote as much as I thought I would be and with the PS3 and Xbox down in price, I should be able to get either for basically free.
Mallika
· 2 years ago
I don't have any of the newer consoles because I'm kind of feeling 'meh' about them. I would like an xbox360, but with all the hardware issues that aren't resolved yet ... hell no. My brother-in-law already had three die on him.
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No doubt the 360 is the more core gaming oriented console, but I think you could see a huge increase of those type of games on the Wii over the next year. Development on nearly all fronts has shifted to the Wii. Even Carmack of iD is now on board with Nintendo's new market approach. This 1st year has been great for sales, but to continue doing gangbusters they'll need the games from not only the 1st Party side, but 3rd Parties as well... and that means more than shitty party games for us core gamers.
I'm certainly not giving up on my Wii yet, especially with Smash Bros. less than 3 months away. Next Xmas season, when all consoles are on their 2nd or better year, will be the truly deciding holiday. I wonder if the Wii will ever be a core gaming system, but I highly doubt it's reign of sales is going to be over anytime soon. It may be distancing us, but it's bringing tons of new people in at the same time at an alarming rate.
It'll be interesting to watch at the very least.
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