Apathy for the Wii

[mike_intellivision]

reask said:

mike_intellivision said:
Small minded people dislike or ignore things they don't understand.

That can apply to posters, critics, or anyone.

Personally, since most video game media cater to males 18-30 -- and those individuals tend to play HD consoles -- they ignore the Wii out of enlightened self-interest. In other words, the people who watch the shows or read the websites or buy the magazines don't bother with the Wii -- so the TV shows, websites, or magazines don't say much (or much good) about it.

Ironically, Game Informer's own reader survey showed it had more readers with Wiis than PS3s -- but that is an issues for another day. So the assumptions underpinning this economic model are incorrect. But that is a thread for another day.

Mike from Morgantown

I have learned in life, make sure you cite examples when making blanket statements.

 

So which group is the Wii turning on?

 

10 year olds imo.

 

First of all, I have no idea why I used the word "Personally" in my comment. That's what happens when you type these things half asleep.

Secondly, the Wii is gaining traction among all other age groups. These include 10 year olds and 45 year olds and 70 year olds. Not everyone from these age groups perfer the Wii -- but far more from these age groups like the Wii than the HD consoles.

In many ways, the Wii is like Disney World. There is a stage where people feel they outgrow it ... but then most grow back into it.

 

Mike from Morgantown