A “Revolution” in Gaming
Nintendo continues to show off more details of their new-generation Wii gaming system, and I continue to be unimpressed. I’ve slowly moved from hard-core gamer to more casual to now almost playing zero (though I still play a mean game of Mini Putt). I just have problems with the Wii system.
We’re in a premium-buying mood lately. We tend to splurge, especially on big-ticket items such as cars, appliances, and consumer electronics. Guess what? Non-gamers aren’t going to pick up a Wii unless it’s the trendy thing to do. And it won’t be trendy unless Nintendo makes 1000 of them as a Special Edition Limited Release (*cough* Xbox 360 *cough*) or Nintendo makes it the next big thing in gaming.
Folks, the Wii is not — cannot be — the next big thing in gaming. It barely beats out the last big thing in gaming, in terms of speed/power. And with two new bigger things out there, it will be tough for the Wii to find its niche. The Gamecube found a nice (albeit small) market appealing to families with young children parents who didn’t want their children to have the ability to play GTA and the like. Unfortunately, the GTA players currently dominate the market. I don’t think the Wii can find a large enough market in first-time gamers unless the price is incredibly low and the performace reviews give it a favorable comparison to the 360 and the PS3. In other words, it has to be the best bang for the buck.
June 6th, 2006 at 6:09 pm
I really want thank You, Ben Hill and Chandra Little about toyr old “Pic Arcade adapter” device.
That project helped me in software design of a “General pourpose counter with USB-HID keyboard”.
Keep on,
Paolo
—————————————————————————
Paolo Cocco
via Pasubio, 58
36078 Valdagno (VI)
Italy
NameDOTLastnameATsiacom.it