I see the Wii going one of two ways

[NintendoTogepi]

HappySqurriel said:

NintendoTogepi said:

 

Y'know, I think if there's a recession, it's gonna hurt the Wii more the nhelp it.

250 is still a lot of money.

If you look at the history of the gaming market, videogames as a whole have done quite well through recessions because they are a form of inexpensive entertainment; people's entertainment needs do not go down with the economy and they typically divert money from expensive activities (Skiing, Golf, Eating Out, and Going to movies) to less expensive activities. For a similar cost to just going Skiing for one day a family of four can (easily) buy a Wii; if you include gas, lunch at the lodge and dinner after they can easily buy a Wii, 3 Wiimotes, 3 Nunchucks, and a couple of games.

 

Skiing isn't a good example...

 

I think if there WAS a recession, the PS2 and DS Lite would benefit the most from it, $130 is really cheap and the games are super cheap too.