Yes, the Wii is competing with the 360 and PS3, and it's easy to prove it

[HappySqurriel]

Reasonable said:

NJ5 said:

@Reasonable: I think it's much simpler than you make it sound. With so much evidence in the form of sales, we almost don't need to analyze the surrounding factors you mentioned. Of course, there are some segments in which the Wii doesn't compete (High-def movies for example) but the question of competition is easier than that.

It's not "neither here nor there", it's very much "there" according to all available evidence.

 

You're not understanding that phrase - it means it doesn't matter how you spin the factors to suit yourself the truth is plain : in this case that they're competing.

Given that total of HD consoles sold is actually higher than Wii (although adjusting for 360 time lead its more of a 40% HD 60% Wii split at the present) I think that point number 1) I made is actually pretty massive.  A vast number of gamers want HD which means that while they may purchase a Wii it will not be their only console - which is going to change the ratio relationship in a way not evident last gen when I believe a majority of gamers settled for one console.

 

 

One thing to consider is that the "Vast Number" of gamers who want HD are probably the most likely to be early adopters; and the Wii's ability to outsell the XBox 360 and PS3 combined since its release, and to go from 0% marketshare to 45% in 18 months only adds strength to the argument that HD gamers are the minority.