Oh, for pete's sake.
Nintendo says they aren't competing against other systems because their strategy is to compete against non-consumption.
But that strategy also entails competing asymmetrically with PS3 and 360, which is implied every time Nintendo mentions "disruption." All the things you mentioned show Nintendo's asymmetric values, which are the very reasons WHY Wii is winning.
Sony and MS have picked up the "not competing" line straight from Nintendo, yes, because they are getting their asses handed to them, and because their hands are tied in terms of responding to asymmetric values. They are ironically claiming their own inability to compete as a talking point.
Yes, an iPod and a stereo system are complimentary, because I can plug my iPod into my stereo to play music. But as others have said, Wii vs. PS360 is more like iPod vs. CD players or iPod vs. other MP3 players.
You're tedious, Shameless. You're the one swimming in the "sea of ignorance," and it's made of bitter tears.
"[Our former customers] are unable to find software which they WANT to play."
"The way to solve this problem lies in how to communicate what kind of games [they CAN play]."
Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President. Only slightly paraphrased.
