Very impressed with Wii online

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Bodhesatva said:

Galaki said:
if i wanna game on console, i'll game on console. if i want to do other stuff, i'd do that on the computer.

what the wii does is simplify things for people that aren't comfortable with "complex" stuff.

don't be surprise that there are still a lot of people wouldn't touch a computer with a 10 foot pole. Too many keys, they'd think they'd break it.

i personally never use anything else on the wii other than game. other people have different take on it and might enjoy the simple weather channel. nothing wrong with that.

For the moment, at least, I'm definitely with you. PC Gaming is so far ahead of console gaming in online connectivity that I don't really have much interest in buying a system and taking a step back. I view Wii online as distinct, and Xbox Live and PSN as mediocre PCs.

This will change over time, however. Playstation and especially Xbox are slowly catching up with the PC's online power. When the console becomes a big enough presence to really support a full MMO, I'll start paying attention.

 

You always point out the so-called inferiority of consoles (except the Wii) to PCs. What is so far ahead on a PC that is not on the 360 or PS3? The main deal with online is the actual gaming, and 360 and PS3 are both embracing it now.

Also, care to elaborate why Wii online is not in the same comparison? Maybe because it doesn't really have much online outside of 2 games, a weather channel and a news channel?

First MMOs are hitting PS3 and 360 next year, Huxley and the Agency being the first two on each of the consoles. So if that is your standard of how successful online is then you'll be satisfied... also don't forget FF XI and Phantasy Star which has been around sinec the Dreamcast...