Anyone here still think the Wii is a fad?

[*bleu-ocelot*]

HappySqurriel said:

*bleu-ocelot* said:
The wii may not seem like a fad right now, but what happens to sales hypothetically, when the next gaming console aimed at casuals is released by a brand like Apple? I can see Apple's console challenging the wii's dominance, as the majority of the wii's consumers gravitate toward the new hip thing. Does it become a fad then? You won't get this type of problem with the Playstation or the Xbox because they're both geared toward the hardcore gamers; People who actually buy consoles for the games.

 

How many developers (besides Nintendo) have been wildly successful at producing games that appeal to "Casual" gamers enough to get them to buy a peice of hardware?

Beyond that, the main reasons I am doubtful Apple can (successfully) enter into the market as a console manufacturer:

1. They are not known for being able to produce high quality hardware at affordable prices; many Apple products get by being so expensive for the features they contain because they're (essentially) fashion accessories.
2. They have no game developers and have no experience with game development; not only would they have to create/buy several high quality development studios, they would have to learn to market to third party publishers and consumers in a way that they never have before.

Well, how do you know people aren't just buying a wii for wii sports or wii fit? The majority of people aren't necessarily buying the wii for Mario or Zelda but buying it because its the "hip" thing right now, imo. Also, Apple's already getting quite a few developers/publisher on board for their iphone games. Who's to say that they're not just testing the waters alittle before the leap in? I can't really comment on what their strategies would be, but if the next Nintendo console is not successful, people will say it was a fad. That's the biggest proof that it is a fad.