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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Wii stronger then the first Xbox ?

« on: February 02, 2007, 02:26:16 AM »

I think HD would have been risky for Nintendo. I think they saw a niche for a sub $300- gaming only system and created as unique and powerful system as they could.
As far as profitability, the DS really turned the corner for Nintendo. I read they are selling 9 every minute! With sales like that they could have offered a cutting edge system at a higher price and directly competed with MS and Sony. They really come out looking very greedy in this evaluation. But I will withhold judgement until I see what they can cook up for this system. You know people were laughing when instead of making a more powerful portable to directly compete with the PSP they just added a second screen, but they really came through like champs- the DS Lite is nothing short of fantastic. So lets wait and see. It's not like we have a choice. I think Nintendo may surprise everyone, it wouldnt be the first time!

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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Wii stronger then the first Xbox ?

« on: February 02, 2007, 01:40:48 AM »

The reason why the PS3 costs so much is because it is a Blu Ray disc player, the stand alone models cost $1,000, so the PS3 is a good deal considering it also plays games, surfs the internet, plays videos and MP3's, CD's and DVD's.
The 360 costs so much because of HD, it also has a great list of current and upcoming games.
I dont know about the Wii. I own a DS(and the other 2 systems)but I am waiting for Mario Galaxy to buy a Wii.
I will be very surprised if the Wii cannot produce astounding 3D in standered definition. I think given time we will see it happen. I know you dont need HD to have a great game, but to be honest, good graphics are , in most cases, important.Along with story, control and sound it is an equal element in the equation. I understand your frustration, and I hope we see some mind blowing graphics on the Wii soon, dont loose faith yet,  it is still way early.