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11/09/09
(I have never tried this though because I actually have a Wii...) #nintendowiihdrumors
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old school game are da best!
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10/29/09
But lets be honest the future of console gaming is HD content and online gaming. It's all about social networking and being able to connect to people all over. The Wii lacks in both categories by comparison.
The Wii is a one-trick pony that's on its last leg, especially with Natal and PS3 motion controllers coming in 2010. #wii
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" Its net profit for the past six months fell by 50 percent, almost perfectly matching a near 50 percent drop in Wii sales."
Shrinking profits directly tied to the sales of a single product means that, yes, Nintendo DOES care if you buy a Wii. #wii
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That being said, for any criticisms people may have for the Wii... it's not a horrible console. It does have good games. The thing is, I don't think those Wii games interest most gamers out there, or gamers just assume anything on the Wii is sub-par. It's just not true. I've enjoyed a ton of games on the Wii. A lot of them are underrated. And I know some of them don't interest 'hardcore gamers'. But that's fine. Everyone has their own tastes.
You can criticize the console for its lack of HD graphics. But don't criticize it for having no good games. If you give some of the games a shot, you might find them quite enjoyable.
That being said.... it was only a matter of time before Nintendo had to do a price cut of their console. With pretty much every other console slashing their prices, I just think it was about right. Regardless, Nintendo is still making ton of profit, and I'm sure they're developing the next console in order to try to maintain their lead. #wii
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And the fact the controller was terrible.
And the fact it was a purple lunchbox, pushing Nintendo's kiddy image.
And the fact that first party titles also reinforced this image.
And the fact that a lot of those first party titles were pretty lacklustre. #wii
10/29/09
The original Xbox controller was for giants with giant hands, and the PS2 controller was just a rehash of the previous uncomfortable controller.
The GC controller was ergonomic and had a good selection of button and sticks. My only complaint was the arrangement of X and Y. #wii
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I can't stand the Playstation controllers, and that includes the PS1 and PS2. Uncomfortable to hold and uncomfortable to use. The GC controllers were a masterpiece by comparison.
And did you try some of those first-party exclusives on the Cube? Windwaker? The 2 Prime games? Melee? Animal Crossing? I guess pardon them for stepping outside the box in some cases. I enjoyed those games, but I guess if you want to go back to Final Fantasy: We've Done This Before and FPS: Just Like the Last One then you're more than welcome to.
I realize there may be a tone of fanboyism in this post, but if I enjoyed the console then I should have every right to defend it. #wii
10/29/09
Stop putting words in my mouth and let the numbers speak for themselves. The Gamecube was the lowest selling Nintendo console outside of the Virtual Boy for a reason. #wii
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I mean you feel dorky enough playing video games in your 30's, but sitting on the couch jerking your hands wildly around while not watching pron or a sporting event is just wrong somehow! #wii
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I think we can all agree that Nintendo hasn't been the same since the N64. The Gamecube was a powerful system for it's time, and had network capabilities, but it was never used to it's full potential. The Wii, on the other hand, has been used to it's potential, and has been found, by many, to be lacking.
But don't expect Nintendo to change their game any time soon. #wii
10/29/09
And to be quite honest. Wii Sports that ships w/ the Wii is one of the best game collections for the device. Fun-wise if not graphically so.
Also Ghostbusters was fun to play with the motion controller. #wii
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As far as Roku goes, do you use it or did you just read the brochure? #netflix
10/28/09
Care to explain now why you believe it's impossible? I still think you're using that word wrong. #netflix
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As for the content provided, some find it lacking, while others have found plenty worth watching. To descend into a debate based on quality of content would be to engage in a pointless debate over whose tastes are better or more relevant. I stopped doing that when I turned 12. #netflix
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Cartoons would look good though.
With their awesome whooping 64 MB external GDDR3 SDRAM! and.. and... and their awesome 24 MB internal memory to give you the bestest 480p quality ever! Yaaay wiiiiii...
...I'm glad I sold mine.
Too bad, I was a fan of Nintendo until I had a Wii. #netflix
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And yes perhaps you are right the video specs on the Wii are enough... for 480p.
I didn't buy a HD TV to watch 480p otherwise I would've just kept my old tv.
Bring up a good contender like a PS3, Wii should just stick to "fun" for now and continue rolling around in the Sandbox.
I really hope they catch up with their next release, they usually do.
(Nintendo has been on my fav list since the late 80's I just think that could've done MUCH better with the Wii) #netflix
10/28/09
Based on your attitude they are supposed to forego all that? Why? Because it's not good enough for you? #netflix
10/29/09
Period!
People want HD content at 1080 not 720 not 480 simple, Wii doesn't offer that. #netflix
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