You guys aren't reading the title clearly.
Nintendo had to weigh its options in 2005. With the Xbox 360 now announced and coming out in November, and Sonys HD console on the way, Nintendo had to decide weather it would try to compete in the HD battle or keep it sd but try something new. They obviously felt they would have a better chance if they innovated and created a system that was different.
Thus, the wii was born.
In retrospect, it was a good decision. The wii sold 100+ mil units and was a huge success. Because Nintendo separated itself from the ps360, it found a home in the mainstream audience while still pleasing the core gamers with Mario, smash, and Zelda.
However, that decision could come back to haunt them. Now that the "appeal" of motion gaming seems to have died down, Nintendo attempted to innovate once again for a home run. So far, the wii U seems to have struck out. But time will tell. The problem is if the mainstream doesn't buy into the wii u, the core gamers will tend to avoid It this gen due to inferior online services. The core games have lacked but are getting better. With 3d world out now, and Zelda u, smash and kart 8 on the horizon, the games won't be the problem. The online functionality, will.
Currently own:
- Ps4
Currently playing: Witcher 3, Walking Dead S1/2, GTA5, Dying Light, Tomb Raider Remaster, MGS Ground Zeros
