Comments on: Nintendo Wii is dominating Playstation in next-gen war http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/ Top Technology news Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:30:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Slippy Sloppy http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7263 Slippy Sloppy Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:54:51 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/#comment-7263 Zelda is also not 480p compatible, though Warioware is and you can really see the difference. I kind of do resent buying a GC in a new box with a new controller but I didn't have to buy it and my 360 hasn't had a look-in in weeks. I really hope the Wii doesn't end up being the next Dreamcast and it's software sales that count not hardware. As I mentioned in my previous post if you like your gaming you really need to own two of the big three consoles, many gamers I know are doing this and the Wii is always in the equation. Zelda is also not 480p compatible, though Warioware is and you can really see the difference. I kind of do resent buying a GC in a new box with a new controller but I didn’t have to buy it and my 360 hasn’t had a look-in in weeks. I really hope the Wii doesn’t end up being the next Dreamcast and it’s software sales that count not hardware. As I mentioned in my previous post if you like your gaming you really need to own two of the big three consoles, many gamers I know are doing this and the Wii is always in the equation.

]]> By: Triston McIntyre http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7223 Triston McIntyre Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:35:12 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/#comment-7223 To Fish Man, I think we can all agree that 480p does not classify as next-gen. The wii's graphics have always and will always be its shortcoming, because it has the least graphical processing power by far. Then again, the Wii was not designed to compete with the graphics of xbox and playstation, it was designed for fun factor, and that's what it has. 480p is definitely better than 480i, but uh...not on par with 720p, 1080i or 1080p. To Fish Man,
I think we can all agree that 480p does not classify as next-gen. The wii’s graphics have always and will always be its shortcoming, because it has the least graphical processing power by far. Then again, the Wii was not designed to compete with the graphics of xbox and playstation, it was designed for fun factor, and that’s what it has. 480p is definitely better than 480i, but uh…not on par with 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

]]> By: David http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7160 David Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:38:12 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/#comment-7160 Regarding the fortunes of the big 3 consoles, I think we're seeing a repeat of history. The XBox 360 and PS3 remind me a lot of the Neo-Geo-AES -that ill-fated top of the line game system from the early 1990's. The Neo-Geo was years ahead of everyone else, with incredible graphics and an arcade experience, but this same system suffered from a steep $500 pricetag and $100+ games focused on hardcore players rather than the mainstream. Both the PS3 and XBox 360 are way over-priced, even with all those advanced features. The WII, by contrast, packs variety and a fun new controller with the same price point that has made game systems of the past outperform even the once-vaunted Neo-Geo. I'm a little depressed to see Microsoft and Sony miss the lessons of the Neo-Geo, whose parent company -SNK- now makes games for the major console makers. As for Nintendo, they have earned every once of their success, and deserve it after the struggles of the Gamecube and N64 during those bleak years of PS1 and PS2 dominance. Regarding the fortunes of the big 3 consoles, I think we’re seeing a repeat of history. The XBox 360 and PS3 remind me a lot of the Neo-Geo-AES -that ill-fated top of the line game system from the early 1990′s. The Neo-Geo was years ahead of everyone else, with incredible graphics and an arcade experience, but this same system suffered from a steep $500 pricetag and $100+ games focused on hardcore players rather than the mainstream. Both the PS3 and XBox 360 are way over-priced, even with all those advanced features. The WII, by contrast, packs variety and a fun new controller with the same price point that has made game systems of the past outperform even the once-vaunted Neo-Geo. I’m a little depressed to see Microsoft and Sony miss the lessons of the Neo-Geo, whose parent company -SNK- now makes games for the major console makers. As for Nintendo, they have earned every once of their success, and deserve it after the struggles of the Gamecube and N64 during those bleak years of PS1 and PS2 dominance.

]]> By: Fish Man http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7156 Fish Man Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:25:12 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/#comment-7156 I love the wii!!. And to the people that say the graphics are weak, just buy the component cables and BAM! 480P. Zelda gets a face lift with the component cables!! Just check it out for yourself. I love the wii!!. And to the people that say the graphics are weak, just buy the component cables and BAM! 480P. Zelda gets a face lift with the component cables!! Just check it out for yourself.

]]> By: Slippy Sloppy http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7150 Slippy Sloppy Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:46:34 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/#comment-7150 I like the Wii but I am disapointed with the graphical capability, online support and limited software library. I sometimes think I've fired up my old Dreamcast by mistake. Having said that Warioware and Zelda are genius and make the console worth the purchase alone. It seems to me that in this day the average gamer needs to purchase two consoles, a Nintendo and either a 360 or PS3 and I def feel the Wii is an accompaniment rather than a solution. I like the Wii but I am disapointed with the graphical capability, online support and limited software library. I sometimes think I’ve fired up my old Dreamcast by mistake. Having said that Warioware and Zelda are genius and make the console worth the purchase alone. It seems to me that in this day the average gamer needs to purchase two consoles, a Nintendo and either a 360 or PS3 and I def feel the Wii is an accompaniment rather than a solution.

]]> By: Olly http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7138 Olly Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:02:13 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/#comment-7138 A lot children who started playing videogames in the 1980s are now in their 20s and 30s. These people no longer have time to sit in front of the TV for 5 or 6 hours at a time and as a result, the ease of use, simplicity and 'pick-up-and-play' software of the Wii is one of the reasons it is so popular. Also, it has games that appeal to women, a demographic which has been largely ignored by game developers. It's nice to share my hobby with my girlfriend and I'm sure a lot of other gamers out there are in a similar situation. The Wii is a great alternative to the 360 and PS3 and for me, it suits my busy lifestyle perfectly. I love it. A lot children who started playing videogames in the 1980s are now in their 20s and 30s. These people no longer have time to sit in front of the TV for 5 or 6 hours at a time and as a result, the ease of use, simplicity and ‘pick-up-and-play’ software of the Wii is one of the reasons it is so popular.

Also, it has games that appeal to women, a demographic which has been largely ignored by game developers. It’s nice to share my hobby with my girlfriend and I’m sure a lot of other gamers out there are in a similar situation.

The Wii is a great alternative to the 360 and PS3 and for me, it suits my busy lifestyle perfectly. I love it.

]]> By: Alan http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/comment-page-1/#comment-7136 Alan Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:27:14 +0000 http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2007/03/19/nintendo-wii-is-dominating-playstation-in-next-gen-war/#comment-7136 I own a Wii and I think that the simplicity of it is genius! It's a joy to play and a breath of fresh air... Great news for people that were looking for a way to get everyone involved in a past time that for many has been a large part of their life. It feels great to finally show the world that gaming CAN be fun and not just a mindless waste of time! I own a Wii and I think that the simplicity of it is genius!
It’s a joy to play and a breath of fresh air…

Great news for people that were looking for a way to get everyone involved in a past time that for many has been a large part of their life. It feels great to finally show the world that gaming CAN be fun and not just a mindless waste of time!

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