| Mummelmann said: Some people like it, some don't. There sure were people in previous gens that didn't fancy this or that console, have we already forgotten? I don't care if someone likes or dislikes a product, it is their right to purchase, own and enjoy anything they like. Of course, there are many who plain say they "hate the Wii" and give no reason other than "I just do", but there are also folks who just don't see the big deal and feel that Nintendo has let them down this gen, and the last group get clinged to the first and everyone assumes that anyone who does not dote on the Wii is some people hating, childish, sourmouthed moron. That's a tad unfair. For the record; I belong to the latter group, I came into the gen wanting to love the Wii (in fact, if you look at my Gamespot blog from 2006 you'll see who I was more excite for back then) but it failed to win me over. Simple, but some just don't get it and I pity them. |
Excellent points, Mummelmann.
I think the hate for the Wii is really from just one group - hardcore. I do like the Wii but see its success and the PS3 - and even the 360 as consoles. Yes, the Wii has the numbers, but when is someone going to do a demographic breakdown on the age of folks who buy Wiis - and who buy them for their kids only? The 360 and PS3 are much easier to track, IMHO, because you don't hear seniors, soccer and hockey moms - and nongamers talking passionately about L4D, Halo 3, Gears or LBP.
Sure, folks will always bash the ones on top - but lately, Wii fans have been going overboard talking about making the Wii the lead console for devs based purely on the amount of sales. It won't amount to a hill of beans if the demographic doesn't support said game - and the Wii is a boon to first party, but rather rough of several 3rd-party efforts.
