Originally posted by: Tiptup
Nintendo is doing extremely well this time around. The Wii's user base is growing to the point where it will be large enough to ensure its long term success even if its new controller ultimately fails. However, I think the controller is great and probably won't fail. Really, its only problem is how the it has no killer application to make it necessary for gameplay yet. At the moment it's mostly just fun to swing around and mimic real-world actions with. I want to see new ways to control a game that are so intuitive and superior that I won't want to use any other kind of interface.
Nintendo is doing extremely well this time around. The Wii's user base is growing to the point where it will be large enough to ensure its long term success even if its new controller ultimately fails. However, I think the controller is great and probably won't fail. Really, its only problem is how the it has no killer application to make it necessary for gameplay yet. At the moment it's mostly just fun to swing around and mimic real-world actions with. I want to see new ways to control a game that are so intuitive and superior that I won't want to use any other kind of interface.
I agree. I think Chalt's point is well received about Twilight Princess basically being GC Zelda II. Once Mario Galaxy comes out the Wii's success will grow exponentially, and it's already doing well. Follow that in a year or two with Wii Zelda and it's a lock to make this generation's race VERY close, with PS3 bringing up the rear. I'm waiting to see how The Sims Wii does. I'm thinking it could be somewhat of a killer app, as well as Super Paper Mario. I had someone at EB Games tell me that all their employees have reserves in for that and MP8. I don't think Nintendo has anything to worry about, and by the next gen they'll be ready to embrace Hi-Def which will keep them around for quite a while longer. I think the future of Nintendo is very bright indeed.