So, the VG industry needs Nintendo as the leader

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VanceIX said:

The Wii wasn't really a leader among the core audience. At least half, if not more, sales came from the casual audience, which is very fickle, and it showed when all of them jumped ship half way through the generation for iPhone and Android.

That being said, Nintendo is integral to the gaming community for their excellent exclusives.

And at least half, if not more, of PS3 and 360 sales are from the casual audience and RROD/YLOD replacements. It's a two way street. It doesn't matter what way you try to cut it, the 7th gen belonged to the Wii.