Are graphics really that important?

[Hephaestos]

MikeB said:

Hephaestos said:

and about the comment of identical games with improved graphics (nes vs PS3), you have to consider the price... new wii games are often €50 or even 40, while HD consoles have them at 70 or 60.... i'm sorry but you pay a hefty premium for the little extra...

 

I think you get a lot extra, not only improved graphics, also improved game compexity and sound in general. Of course a movie like Lords of the Ring costs a lot more to make than a B movie with bad special effects. A good quality PS3 game of course costs more to make than the average Wii game, because there's a lot more headroom to do more. (They could do the same game without much effort, like the MegaMan 9 on the PS3 and Wii). PS3 owners wouldn't be happy with Wii quality games.

BTW I just bought WipeOut HD for 17.99 Euro, it's a great game with great graphics in 1080p and 60 FPS. But the game looks of good on a PAL TV as well and is amazing fun (like Super Stardust HD for example, which is even cheaper).

Game complexity??

I hardly see how a PS3 game is more complex than a Wii.... the Wii having motion control helping a lot as far as complexity goes.

But yeah if you talk of low priced or premium games then yeah the price difference isn't much and you get a better deal in that sense.

(and if you like gfx, the price might be worth it!)