Console Wars abhor a tie

[Erik Aston]

Kwaad said: Well I say sony, but microsoft would be fine. I dont like the Wii so much because it feels like a simplifyed computer interface. (duh, pointer+a few buttons) My joystick has more inputs than the Wiimote. I hope it dosent become the 'standard' console this generation. I'm not saying monopolies are good. Notice. I said 500$. Not even 600$. As long as the hardware is at a decent price range. I would MUCH prefer 1 console. The 360 would be a great winning platform as well. But I am interested in Jgames alot. So that crosses the 360 off for me for now. I think they should all do what Sega did and go to software, and support who is willing to loose money on the hardware. :P I'm not saying sony is the only one that would be good if it became a monopoly. the 360 would be fine too. I am just disappointed in the Wii's ability to play 'standard' games. (a simple new controller for it would be a very easy fix tho)

I think the Wii plays games like Zelda just fine... And actually, the direct aiming with the Wiimote is so smooth and accurate that it really adds some to the game... Though the waggle-sword is a little annoying...

Shadow)OS said: "...or will we find that everybody can succeed this time around[?]" We have to remember that for Sony to "succeed" they have to sell at least 80 million units. What does that mean? From that number Nintendo has NEVER succeeded in a home console.

Based on their previous success, and the types of losses they are putting up, Sony would have to do a huge amount... Nintendo built the market up to 60 million systems, before entering a 15 year slide, so just building back up to 60 (and I think they've absolutely got 50 in the bag already) would be incredible for them, especially considering the profits they're putting up already. For MS, I'd say the goal is 50 million.