so the Wii was supposed to be a fad huh?

I saw people partying cause the xbox 360 surpassed the ps3 in sales this month, when Nintendo just destroyed all the competition. Now this isn't fad, this is status quo. I guess it's just time to take our hats off to

Nov. NPD

PlayStation 2 203.1K
PlayStation 3 710.4K
PSP 293.9K
Xbox 360 819.5K
Wii 1.26M
Nintendo DS 1.70M

*ps2 + ps3 + psp don't even make Wii sales

I don't see the appeal. The system is just cheap garbage to me.

Yes we get it. Wii, unexpectingly became market leader.

Not a fad. Just appeals to a larger audience.

I'm the kind of guy who can roll with the punches for a while, and I was certainly willing to play along when everyone was surprised that the Wii was a runaway hit, but really...there's NO WAY anyone is surprised by this anymore. So I guess I don't see why people are still acting so surprised.

I don't see the appeal. The system is just cheap garbage to me.

HermitQ6600

the funniest thing is cows and lems fighting for second place :lol:

I own a Wii, nothing so great about it.

It's a little kid console so of course its gonna sell.

I prefer quality, and for the people I know who own a Wii, it's nothing more than a dust collector for them. I really see no appeal of the Wii, and I had a Gamecube last gen (which was amazing).

I own a Wii, nothing so great about it.

It's a little kid console so of course its gonna sell.

Sickology101

I prefer quality, and for the people I know who own a Wii, it's nothing more than a dust collector for them. I really see no appeal of the Wii, and I had a Gamecube last gen (which was amazing).

taj7575

[QUOTE="Sickology101"]

I own a Wii, nothing so great about it.

It's a little kid console so of course its gonna sell.

Arbiterisl33t69

What makes it a stupid comment, may i ask?

I was just in Best Buy 3 hours ago and nothing but little kid flocking the Wii section. I wasnt hating on the Wii.

[QUOTE="Sickology101"]

I own a Wii, nothing so great about it.

It's a little kid console so of course its gonna sell.

Arbiterisl33t69

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

I prefer quality, and for the people I know who own a Wii, it's nothing more than a dust collector for them. I really see no appeal of the Wii, and I had a Gamecube last gen (which was amazing).

wirey87

[QUOTE="Arbiterisl33t69"][QUOTE="Sickology101"]

I own a Wii, nothing so great about it.

It's a little kid console so of course its gonna sell.

Sickology101

What makes it a stupid comment, may i ask?

I was just in Best Buy 3 hours ago and nothing but little kid flocking the Wii section. I wasnt hating on the Wii.

Man I was at GameStop today and a bunch of little kids were there flocking to the Xbox 360 section, I guess its a kiddy console too.

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

I prefer quality, and for the people I know who own a Wii, it's nothing more than a dust collector for them. I really see no appeal of the Wii, and I had a Gamecube last gen (which was amazing).

wirey87

No. I actually prefer good games..Look at the two I am playing right now. Neither of them are on the wii.

The only Wii game I would ever want is TP, which is the only zelda Ive never played, consoles and handheld included.

I was only stating one example of how it's a kid console, don't be a doushe.

Sickology101

Excuse you. You're the one that concluded the Wii was a kiddy console based on your Best Buy experience. Why can't I do that with my Gamestop experience?

[QUOTE="HermitQ6600"]

I don't see the appeal. The system is just cheap garbage to me.

aia89

Actually the real world does think it's crap.

Just because it sells alot doesn't mean it's awesome. I'm curious to see how many of these Wiis that get sold get turned on more than once a month, because i seriously doubt it would be higher than 360.A couple of my aunts have it, and I know i'm the only one that plays it.

It sells so well because casuals think it would be cool to play bowling and tennis, or casuls think Wii Fit will help them lose weight. Actually if not for Wii Sports or Wii Fit I wonder if Wii would've ever been nearly as succesful as it is.

[QUOTE="wirey87"][QUOTE="taj7575"]

I prefer quality, and for the people I know who own a Wii, it's nothing more than a dust collector for them. I really see no appeal of the Wii, and I had a Gamecube last gen (which was amazing).

Greyfeld

[QUOTE="aia89"][QUOTE="HermitQ6600"]

I don't see the appeal. The system is just cheap garbage to me.

RAGINGxPONY

Actually the real world does think it's crap.

Just because it sells alot doesn't mean it's awesome. I'm curious to see how many of these Wiis that get sold get turned on more than once a month, because i seriously doubt it would be higher than 360.A couple of my aunts have it, and I know i'm the only one that plays it.

It sells so well because casuals think it would be cool to play bowling and tennis, or casuls think Wii Fit will help them lose weight. Actually if not for Wii Sports or Wii Fit I wonder if Wii would've ever been nearly as succesful as it is.

[QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

[QUOTE="aia89"] yeah everyone says that.. but the real world seems to think otherwise. Nintendo isn't even bothering releasing many high profile games.. they just found the key to success. we've gotta admit it, whether they produce garbage or not. I do not own a Wii, but I remember that EVERYONE laughed at the Wii when it was officially presented.. no one thought it'd be that successful. But they managed to deliver just what the majority of people wanted to. - fun - and the "it's a childish with crappy graphics console" argument just doesn't cut it. we all know that children are a big slice of the gaming market. so, what are we talking about? the other two colossuses just didn't understand it and Nintendo just took off. aia89

Actually the real world does think it's crap.

Just because it sells alot doesn't mean it's awesome. I'm curious to see how many of these Wiis that get sold get turned on more than once a month, because i seriously doubt it would be higher than 360.A couple of my aunts have it, and I know i'm the only one that plays it.

It sells so well because casuals think it would be cool to play bowling and tennis, or casuls think Wii Fit will help them lose weight. Actually if not for Wii Sports or Wii Fit I wonder if Wii would've ever been nearly as succesful as it is.

You'd be surpried how many people do that, with any product really.

[QUOTE="Sickology101"]

I was only stating one example of how it's a kid console, don't be a doushe.

Jamisonia

Excuse you. You're the one that concluded the Wii was a kiddy console based on your Best Buy experience. Why can't I do that with my Gamestop experience?

How was i saying it was kiddy console by my one trip to Best Buy when i clearly stated there reasons behind it, i just simply stated one example. I understand your defending a console you like and hell i like it for bowling games, but seriously dont get all upset over it.

[QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

[QUOTE="aia89"] yeah everyone says that.. but the real world seems to think otherwise. Nintendo isn't even bothering releasing many high profile games.. they just found the key to success. we've gotta admit it, whether they produce garbage or not. I do not own a Wii, but I remember that EVERYONE laughed at the Wii when it was officially presented.. no one thought it'd be that successful. But they managed to deliver just what the majority of people wanted to. - fun - and the "it's a childish with crappy graphics console" argument just doesn't cut it. we all know that children are a big slice of the gaming market. so, what are we talking about? the other two colossuses just didn't understand it and Nintendo just took off. aia89

Actually the real world does think it's crap.

Just because it sells alot doesn't mean it's awesome. I'm curious to see how many of these Wiis that get sold get turned on more than once a month, because i seriously doubt it would be higher than 360.A couple of my aunts have it, and I know i'm the only one that plays it.

It sells so well because casuals think it would be cool to play bowling and tennis, or casuls think Wii Fit will help them lose weight. Actually if not for Wii Sports or Wii Fit I wonder if Wii would've ever been nearly as succesful as it is.

Exactly what I am saying....

I'm going to guess %75 of Wiis get turned on less than once a month. That's from my experience anyways.

However PS3s and 360s are bought by actual gamers not Grandmas, so I would say the majority of people that buy the 360 and PS3 use them.

I guess I don't live in "the real world" because I don't think the Wii is crap. I enjoy the games I play on it. cainetao11

Theres no problem at all with you enjoying it. I'm just saying I'm not interested in it.

Personally, I'm an RPG gamer. Which is why I'm getting a PS3.Greyfeld

:lol: You should be getting a Nintendo DS and even if you had a Nintendo DS your best option would be another Nintendo DS.

[QUOTE="aia89"][QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

Actually the real world does think it's crap.

Just because it sells alot doesn't mean it's awesome. I'm curious to see how many of these Wiis that get sold get turned on more than once a month, because i seriously doubt it would be higher than 360.A couple of my aunts have it, and I know i'm the only one that plays it.

It sells so well because casuals think it would be cool to play bowling and tennis, or casuls think Wii Fit will help them lose weight. Actually if not for Wii Sports or Wii Fit I wonder if Wii would've ever been nearly as succesful as it is.

RAGINGxPONY

Exactly what I am saying....

I'm going to guess %75 of Wiis get turned on less than once a month. That's from my experience anyways.

However PS3s and 360s are bought by actual gamers not Grandmas, so I would say the majority of people that buy the 360 and PS3 use them.

75% of statistics are made up on the spot

Exactly what I am saying....

I'm going to guess %75 of Wiis get turned on less than once a month. That's from my experience anyways.

However PS3s and 360s are bought by actual gamers not Grandmas, so I would say the majority of people that buy the 360 and PS3 use them.

RAGINGxPONY

What orifice did you pull those statistics out of?

[QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

Exactly what I am saying....

I'm going to guess %75 of Wiis get turned on less than once a month. That's from my experience anyways.

However PS3s and 360s are bought by actual gamers not Grandmas, so I would say the majority of people that buy the 360 and PS3 use them.

Burning-Sludge

What orifice did you pull those statistics out of?

When did I say it was a fact?

I clearly said I'm going to GUESS. Do you know what guess means or do you need an explanation?

I'm the kind of guy who can roll with the punches for a while, and I was certainly willing to play along when everyone was surprised that the Wii was a runaway hit, but really...there's NO WAY anyone is surprised by this anymore. So I guess I don't see why people are still acting so surprised.

jalexbrown

[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

[QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

Exactly what I am saying....

I'm going to guess %75 of Wiis get turned on less than once a month. That's from my experience anyways.

However PS3s and 360s are bought by actual gamers not Grandmas, so I would say the majority of people that buy the 360 and PS3 use them.

RAGINGxPONY

What orifice did you pull those statistics out of?

When did I say it was a fact?

I clearly said I'm going to GUESS. Do you know what guess means or do you need an explanation?

75% seems unreasonably high though.

[QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

What orifice did you pull those statistics out of?

Jamisonia

When did I say it was a fact?

I clearly said I'm going to GUESS. Do you know what guess means or do you need an explanation?

75% seems unreasonably high though.

Maybe it is, butfrom my experiences, most peoplethat bought a Wii rarely uses it unless they have a party at their house.

[QUOTE="cainetao11"]I guess I don't live in "the real world" because I don't think the Wii is crap. I enjoy the games I play on it. taj7575

Theres no problem at all with you enjoying it. I'm just saying I'm not interested in it.

[QUOTE="Jamisonia"]

[QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

When did I say it was a fact?

I clearly said I'm going to GUESS. Do you know what guess means or do you need an explanation?

RAGINGxPONY

75% seems unreasonably high though.

Maybe it is, butfrom my experiences, most peoplethat bought a Wii rarely uses it unless they have a party at their house.

I'm not necessarily saying the Wii is a fad but I don't think that just because the Wii has sold a lot of units and still sells 3 years in disqualifies it from being a fad...

40 million Furby's were sold... 70 million Tamagochis... and I still consider those as "fads."

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

[QUOTE="cainetao11"]I guess I don't live in "the real world" because I don't think the Wii is crap. I enjoy the games I play on it. cainetao11

Theres no problem at all with you enjoying it. I'm just saying I'm not interested in it.

Yeah, I understand what you mean. The Wii definitely has a good amount of games to offer, but that just doesnt appeal to me, except for a few exceptions.

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"]

I'm the kind of guy who can roll with the punches for a while, and I was certainly willing to play along when everyone was surprised that the Wii was a runaway hit, but really...there's NO WAY anyone is surprised by this anymore. So I guess I don't see why people are still acting so surprised.

shadow_hosi

[QUOTE="shadow_hosi"][QUOTE="jalexbrown"]

I'm the kind of guy who can roll with the punches for a while, and I was certainly willing to play along when everyone was surprised that the Wii was a runaway hit, but really...there's NO WAY anyone is surprised by this anymore. So I guess I don't see why people are still acting so surprised.

jalexbrown

OP needs to use SW logic. PS3 is in first place and Wii has died off and soon Nintendo will be making Mario games for Sony/Microsoft!

OP needs to use SW logic. PS3 is in first place and Wii has died off and soon Nintendo will be making Mario games for Sony/Microsoft!

Pixel-Pirate

There is no logic in system wars. Everything is backwards.

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

I prefer quality, and for the people I know who own a Wii, it's nothing more than a dust collector for them. I really see no appeal of the Wii, and I had a Gamecube last gen (which was amazing).

wirey87

it is...

It sure isnt a fad to me cause in order for it to be a fad it would have had to appeal to me atleast once. I can only hope that next gen Nintendo releases a console that isnt directed soley at casual's so i can actually get a chance to play Metroid Prime, Mario, and Zelda.

It was in Japan and still is in America.

It's not a fad in Japan anymore though; the sales are linked back up to game releases now instead of just selling like crazy when no games are even being released.

As long as people are buying the wii like it's a really expensive excercize video in America, it's a fad.

[QUOTE="aia89"][QUOTE="RAGINGxPONY"]

Actually the real world does think it's crap.

Just because it sells alot doesn't mean it's awesome. I'm curious to see how many of these Wiis that get sold get turned on more than once a month, because i seriously doubt it would be higher than 360.A couple of my aunts have it, and I know i'm the only one that plays it.

It sells so well because casuals think it would be cool to play bowling and tennis, or casuls think Wii Fit will help them lose weight. Actually if not for Wii Sports or Wii Fit I wonder if Wii would've ever been nearly as succesful as it is.

RAGINGxPONY

Exactly what I am saying....

I'm going to guess %75 of Wiis get turned on less than once a month. That's from my experience anyways.

However PS3s and 360s are bought by actual gamers not Grandmas, so I would say the majority of people that buy the 360 and PS3 use them.

Dude...

you have the Leafs logo nest to the Stanley Cup...HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO TAKE ANYTHING YOU SAY SERIOUSLY!?!?!?

It was in Japan and still is in America.

It's not a fad in Japan anymore though; the sales are linked back up to game releases now instead of just selling like crazy when no games are even being released.

As long as people are buying the wii like it's a really expensive excercize video in America, it's a fad.

hakanakumono

So the fact that it's outsold the other two consoles by a ridiculous margin isn't enough to convince you?