Nintendo Wii Discussion

[phoenix1967]

I think the argument is why couldn't sony make a less expensive version of the PS3 by simply not including a Blu-Ray player?

For example, if Sony gave consumers a PS3 without a Blu-Ray player which would bring the PS3 down to a $400 price point, would there be this much complaining about Blu-Ray? I don't think so. Instead, Sony has taken the decision out of the consumer's hands and TOLD them that they're getting a Blu-Ray player.

I'd rather have an option to decide for myself whether or not I wanted one instead of a "take it or leave it" by Sony. And in this case, I'm leaving it.

HD-DVD for me. And I would LOVE to eventually hear that Nintendo is making a HD-DVD add on for the Wii. 

[chrisbid]

i would rather just buy a separate component next-gen dvd player that plays both formats.  it will most likely do a much better job than anything shoehorned into a video game system

[Tynstar]

i would rather just buy a separate component next-gen dvd player that plays both formats.  it will most likely do a much better job than anything shoehorned into a video game system

I agree or two seperate players.

[TraderJake]

i would rather just buy a separate component next-gen dvd player that plays both formats.  it will most likely do a much better job than anything shoehorned into a video game system

Gamestop said that they'd likely begin preorders late next week. Toys R Us doesn't know if they are doing preorders for Wii yet, but they said they were not going to do PS3 preorders.

[TraderJake]

Buy a Wii before June, get Opera for free.

http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2006/09/26/

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

Or, get on your PC and download Opera for free.

But really,you have to pay for a browser? Why?

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

And Hydro is right, PS3 is truly going to be a Next Gen system. Rather than a slightly improved PS2 with a new controller it's crazy full of new stuff. I would rather pay lots for what's new than a little for what's improved.

And both HDTV and Blu-Ray will not be integral parts of your living room until years from now. But won't you be glad you have it? (I know you won't because you aren't going to buy one )

P.S. I'd much rather have one disc instead of ten.

P.S.S. Why don't people complain about 360 game prices?

[TraderJake]

The official word on the launch:

"A number of outlets have reported a misstatement about the number of Wii consoles that will be available in the Americas during the launch rollout. In fact, the truth is even better. After the Americas lead the worldwide launch on Nov. 19, Nintendo expects to sell 4 million Wii consoles globally by the end of 2006, with the largest allotment available in the Americas. Although we expect a huge demand for the consoles, we are working to ensure a plentiful supply and a consistent flow."

Oh, and drool...

From IGN, obviously

[phoenix1967]

i would rather just buy a separate component next-gen dvd player that plays both formats.  it will most likely do a much better job than anything shoehorned into a video game system

I agree or two seperate players.

That's EXACTLY my point! Sony is force-feeding a Blu-Ray player on the consumer by building it into the PS3 and using it to justify charging the $599 price when they could've just charged a $399 price and later come out with a Blu-Ray player add-on later. But Sony wasn't willing to take that risk. Why? Because they don't trust that Blu-Ray is a strong enough media to be able to stand on its own, so they piggyback it into the PS3.

And let's take this one step further. If Blu-Ray takes off, hypothetically, won't people eventually want a Blu-Ray that also records? In which case, the PS3 player-only will be obsolete.

I like the approaches of both Nintendo and Microsoft. They're both letting the consumer make up their own minds. Nintendo realizes that they can save $$$ by not including any DVD player capabilities in their console to offer the consumer a lower console price; and MS realizes that if consumers want to buy a HD-DVD player, they can give them the option to buy the peripheral without forcing them into a higher priced console by including it by default.

[shaggy]

Buy a Wii before June, get Opera for free.

http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2006/09/26/

Schweet!!!

[Tynstar]

MS did screw up by not having a hard drive in every Xbox 360.

[chrisbid]

MS did screw up by not having a hard drive in every Xbox 360.

totally, the base unit is a complete waste of time (unless i manage to find a used one incredibly cheap)

[UNFORGIVINGPAIN]

Close-Up Look at the Wii Hardware
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Only 49 days left until I can touch my own Wii

[shaggy]

Much news on the Wii front courtesy of our friends at www.nintendojo.com!  Nintendo will be selling an Ethernet kit for those without wireless and carrying cases for the system and games will also be available.  That is good news for those without wireless.  On a totally shitty note it looks like Gamestop might be the only stores where you can actually demo and try the Wii  !  Man, I hate that store.  Go visit nintendojo.com for these news flashes.

[TraderJake]

Some Blogs are reporting that Square-Enix will be supporting virtual console. On that topic I have the following to say:

Chrono Trigger

That is all.