Some people play games for visual stimulation. Some play for the "movie like" experience. Others play video games for social interaction. Still others play games for the technological progression. I fall into all of the previously stated categories. But then, there are the times when I want gameplay. There are studios and companies out there that provide a good substitute, but there's nothing out there like a Nintendo game. They have a "feel" that longtime gamers who've played a well made Nintendo game can recognize.
I didn't buy a 360 until it had a great library. I thoroughly enjoyed the PS1 and PS2, but I didn't buy a PS3 until it had and impressive library. I bought a Wii without hesitation. It's not my #1 system this gen, but when Nintendo "does their thing", you can feel it. Already, with Zelda, Metroid, Mario Galaxy, and others, I've gotten my money's worth. And years after I've had my fill of Metal Gear and Gears of War, those Nintendo games will be the ones I go back to.
Nintendo is timeless.
