I've owned every Nintendo system, and they've traditionally been my favorite console of each generation (Wii being the only exception). The N64 and Gamecube happen to be my favorite, and that was when my 'fanboyism' was at its peak. The hardware of those systems was at the top of the pack, and there were no gimmicky control schemes. The introduction of the analog stick and wireless controllers helped pave the way for everything standard afterward. The enhanced hardware of those systems created game experiences that combined the masterful gameplay of Nintendo 1st party software with the 'wow' of high-end graphics. Sure, those consoles didn't sell, but I'm not someone that goes for what's most popular. So that's the Nintendo I want, though many have flipped into a different kind of Nintendo fan since the Wii came out. And honestly, the SNES and Wii were the only Nintendo home consoles that were weaker on the hardware side. I think your post really sums up newer Nintendo fans that may not have experienced the time when the company was graphically superior to its competitors. I want 'my' old Nintendo back, but that's just me.
