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10-31-2006, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
No way that's even an option. The Wii does not output in HD resolution, so the only way it could support HD-DVD or BluRay would be if they completely redesigned the system to support HD output.
He had me worried for a few minutes there.
11-01-2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
^ HD Output
11-01-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
If you've ever taken a marketing class you'd know that brand recognition is the number one thing companies try to achieve. It's also something that is tough to do. Nintendo is actually the one taking the risk here by changing name of their systems each time they release. Microsoft has left tons of XBOX influence all over the 360 and Sony keeps it simple by just updating the number.... both very smart moves.
As for the Wii, I agree for now. The Wii will be the clear winner this holiday season. However, as the 360 finally gets some good titles and the Sony kicks PS3 production into overdrive next year I think you'll see Sony and Nintendo fighting it out 12-13 months from now. Keep in mind that historically Nintendo always has strong launches, then they fizzle out. It will be interesting to see if the Wii can keep the momentum most are expecting at launch and carry it through next year.
As for the Wii, I agree for now. The Wii will be the clear winner this holiday season. However, as the 360 finally gets some good titles and the Sony kicks PS3 production into overdrive next year I think you'll see Sony and Nintendo fighting it out 12-13 months from now. Keep in mind that historically Nintendo always has strong launches, then they fizzle out. It will be interesting to see if the Wii can keep the momentum most are expecting at launch and carry it through next year.
11-01-2006, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CUNextTuesday
I think Wii's gonna FLOP - casual gamers aren't interested in it, while 360 and PS3 appeal to a much broader crowd
I think it's more the "hardcore" gamers that are less interested in it.
11-02-2006, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ghost_masterCL
I disagree. I've seen that many casual gamers are more interested in it than the 360 or ps3 becuase they dont' have to pay out the ass for it, and it has a lot of pick up and play games that don't require more than 20 minutes to get any enjoyment out of them.
I think it's more the "hardcore" gamers that are less interested in it.
I think it's more the "hardcore" gamers that are less interested in it.
The hardcore gamers are the ones who will avoid the Wii. Fortunately for Nintendo, there are many, many more casual gamers then there are hardcore gamers. I personally find myself in the middle. Casual b/c I don't play that often, but hardcore b/c I love the power and multi-function ability of the 360 and the Wii. However, I'm not casual to the point where I'll shell out the money for the Wii to play Mario, Zelda, Metriod, or games like that for the 18th time on a new system with a gimmicky controller.
But, there are millions of people who will... and that's why I think the Wii will take the early lead this holiday season.
11-02-2006, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ghost_masterCL
well technically they haven't revealed the specs yet so they could have been bluffing the whole time about hte graphics not being that great.
But, I don't think that is the secret since enough specs have been released to know that the output is 480p max...
http://www.gamespot.com/features/614...g=subnav;about
11-02-2006, 11:36 AM
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if they are bluffing and actually do run at 720p that would be one of the funniest moves yet and catch both other systems with their pants down... but i doubt that will happen...
11-02-2006, 02:36 PM
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As funny and cool as that would be it's most likely not the case. I'd say it's probably about the online features because there hasn't been much info on that yet.
11-09-2006, 12:20 AM
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So it looks like the game cube controller WILL work with the cirtual console games. means I won't have to buy classic controllers JUSt for the VC games which is a major plus cuz I already have 3.
11-12-2006, 05:49 PM
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so now i need to find 2 consoles, my mother thought i would be a good present for my lil cousins too...
i think i will be all set though... Targets near me have 60 or more coming in and i will be campin out...
1 more week... can't wait... i will post pics as soon as i can...
i think i will be all set though... Targets near me have 60 or more coming in and i will be campin out...
1 more week... can't wait... i will post pics as soon as i can...
11-12-2006, 06:06 PM
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Why aren't people as crazy and hyped out about Wii than the PS3? I haven't seen any pictures of people camping out for the Wii. I think the Wii is the silent assassin here.
11-12-2006, 08:05 PM
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because there are going to be twice as many Wii's at launch than PS3's so people aren't too worried about getting one.
also the ps3 has all these "high deff graphixxxx!! OMGZ!!" so people are all hyped about that, while the Wii has a different controller and most people are afraid of new things, so they aren't as hyped about it.
personally I'm pretty excited for teh Wii, and not so much about the PS3 becaue I've seen the xbox360's graphics after all the hype and was pretty let down and thus doubt the Ps3's graphics will be that much superior.
also the ps3 has all these "high deff graphixxxx!! OMGZ!!" so people are all hyped about that, while the Wii has a different controller and most people are afraid of new things, so they aren't as hyped about it.
personally I'm pretty excited for teh Wii, and not so much about the PS3 becaue I've seen the xbox360's graphics after all the hype and was pretty let down and thus doubt the Ps3's graphics will be that much superior.
11-12-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Ikko
So, um.....what are my chances of getting a Wii on sunday morning, either at Best Buy or Target? They're near each other, and less than a mile from my home.
11-13-2006, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ghost_masterCL
probably pretty good unless there are lines of 50+ people outside.
I can see them getting at least 50 units each.
I can see them getting at least 50 units each.
Cool!! Sound s good to me!
11-13-2006, 07:46 PM
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unfortunatley they decided to scrap the other colors and are just going with the white version... for now.
and yeah I saw a wii kiosk at the gamestop I preordered from a month ago when I was htere.
some gamestops are even getting demo sets.
and yeah I saw a wii kiosk at the gamestop I preordered from a month ago when I was htere.
some gamestops are even getting demo sets.
11-13-2006, 10:06 PM
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What is a Wii Kiosk?
11-14-2006, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ikko
Just came from Gamestop. Didn't see anything!?!
also EB games has it
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11-17-2006, 10:34 AM
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walmarts already have them in stock, i got to see the wii box when i bought my ps3
the one i went to already had 18 of them and were expecting to have 26 on launch.
the one i went to already had 18 of them and were expecting to have 26 on launch.
11-17-2006, 05:17 PM
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so i am assuming that the wii wont have any people waiting in lines all across the country for it? the wii is for childrean though, gamers arnt looking for cloudy,puffy games.
11-17-2006, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
so i am assuming that the wii wont have any people waiting in lines all across the country for it? the wii is for childrean though, gamers arnt looking for cloudy,puffy games.
yeah legen do f zelda is a cloudy puffy game...you will probably be able to pick one up on launch day, but expect them to be sold out for a few weeks thereafter.
11-17-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
so i am assuming that the wii wont have any people waiting in lines all across the country for it? the wii is for childrean though, gamers arnt looking for cloudy,puffy games.
11-17-2006, 07:36 PM
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Wii To not have Weather and News channels at launch.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746426p1.html
while it's not a big deal it's still kinda disappointing that something that is advertised as part of the system isn't there to begin with.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746426p1.html
while it's not a big deal it's still kinda disappointing that something that is advertised as part of the system isn't there to begin with.
11-17-2006, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
A proper launch. What a concept.
