Now that the Wii is over, let's take a look at the past Nintendo presentation and check what they actually delivered. Let's judge how reliable is their speech for the upcoming Wii U. 

original article: http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/live-at-nintendos-nyc-wii-press-conference/

Live at Nintendo's NYC Wii press conference

By Peter Rojas  posted September 14th 2006 9:57AM

Yeah, so we already know most, if not all, of the gory details, but we're here live in New York for Nintendo's US press conference for the Wii anyway. We'll have updates on the regular, stay tuned!

9:20AM EST - Perrin Kaplan is on stage doing an introduction.

9:21AM - Reggie! He walks on, "We will reveal all the relevant information for the Wii." "Today marks our next planned step in driving this industry forward."

9:23AM - "Our strategy is based on one core belief: brining gaming back to the masses. It's literally that simple. Appealing to current gamers as well as broadening the market. Four landmarks we've brought to market. Today marks the fifth. The first, the Nintendo DS."

9:26AM - "How we changed the user interface, with two screens, voice activated microphone, changed the definition of what a video game could be. 2nd: Introduction of touch-sensitive games. Nintendogs, Brain Age. DS supplements your life instead of replacing it. Is it working? Definitely. New Super Mario Bros. exclusively for DS. Sold to 1M players in less than two weeks. What's driving growth are new players enjoying new types of games. In past four months, New Super Mario Bros. represents 35% of first party sales. Touch-generation represents 39% of sales."

9:27AM - "So far in 2006 everyone is pleased with industry revenue growth at 8%. Nintendo DS is up 142% over last year. Take away DS, industry only at 2% growth. Nintendo WiFi Connection is the 3rd. 4th, the Wii controller."

9:29AM - "The Wii Remote. The reaction has been astounding. The 5th step is today. We're not just altering the interface between player and game, but in the household. Here's the hard news: Wii November 19th, worldwide debut happens right here in the Americas, same place as Nintendo DS. On Nov. 19th, avail. in 25,000 retailers in the Americas."

9:30AM - "MSRP: $249. One price, one config, one color: white. This simplicity allows us to maximize volume throughout the Americas. Our shipment goal worldwide is 4M consoles during the 43 days between launch and Dec 31. The Americas will receive the largest share, a continuous flow of units." Continued... 

9:30AM - "Our focus is making the Wii available to the masses given the mass market price and the stellar collection of software. Wii in the box: console, cables, sensor bar. One Wii remote and one nunchuk controller. They're showing off more than two dozen games, some of which are significantly different than what they've shown at E3. Some are completely new. Wii Bowling, brand new game, part of Wii Sports. Pick up Wii Remote and start bowling strikes."

9:32AM - Eric Peterson is on stage demoing Wii Bowling.

9:33AM - No strikes so far! Just splits.

9:33AM - Reggie is back. "No doubt, this reminds you of the tennis demo we did at E3. And now, Wii Boxing, as well -- all part of Wii Sports disc -- Wii Tennis, Wii Golf, Wii Baseball, Wii Bowling, Wii Boxing."

9:35AM - Wii Sports will be included with the console. "Wii not only represents best innovation, but the best value as well. We'll also offer consumers widest range of launch titles in history of video games. The list is big, new and nostalgic, unique, bringing new type of entertainment. Signature title: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and Excitetruck, both available on launch."

9:36AM - "These titles represent fantastic trio of first-party titles. There's nothing like Legend of Zelda, first time we've had a Zelda title on launch. Gives us a huge boost and momentum right out of the box. We will continue to make those big masterpiece titles for the core gamer. Because of Wii remote and nunchuk, this Zelda game plays like no other. If you played all day, you'd only scratch the surface. This is the best gotta-have-it title since Mario 64."

9:37AM - "These titles are just the tip of the iceberg." There are many third-party games as well. Call of Duty 3. Tony Hawk, Trauma Center, Madden NFL 07, Need For Speed: Carbon, Elebits, Metal Slug Anthology, Barnyard, Cards, Avatar, Blazing Angels, Far Cry: Vengeance, Red Steel, Ray Man... [This is a partial list, way too many to catch!]

9:41AM - First-party titles are $49.99, we expect 30 launch titles.

You think they'll do the minimal number of skus again?

LOL, out of everythin that could be discussed you pick the skus x)

Nice one. To be honest I don't know since they strategy changed throughout the years. Now you see bundles wih Mario and Sonic, Mario Kart, Wii Fit, Wii Sports Resort.

There will be two skus: a black one and a white one. No game included. 250$ (hopefully).

Another thought: this could be the first time since the N64 or so a new Mario was available at launch. You think that will push some sales ala Wii Sports?

That whole thing to go through, and you highlight some of the most boring, irrelevant parts?

"Promises about bringing core titles like Zelda are now a confirmed lie."

lol. I don't feel lied to. If there was an imbalance of "casual" games over "core" games on Wii, it was a result of third party support. Read your own bolded line again: "We will continue to make those big masterpiece titles for the core gamer." We. As in Nintendo. As in Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Metroid Prime 3, Prime Trilogy, Other M, Zelda Skyward Sword, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Xenoblade, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Animal Crossing, Wario Ware, Punch Out, Super Paper Mario, Fire Emblem. I want to include Mario Kart and New Super, but I'll leave them out for your sake.

"Statements about power and wow factor completely out of touch with the reality."

Oh, you mean statements like, "If you want power, you're going to go someplace else. Have at it. We're doing something very different," which you conveniently skipped over? Was that out of touch with reality? They told the truth. The Wii was powerful enough to make people say "wow." Games like Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime, and DKCR easily accomplished that and more.

(1) You can send a message through email on the Wii which is, naturally, a form of communication on PC's and smartphones.

(2) Are you absolutely certain no new game was announced at the conference and are you absolutely sure they promised a new game announcement to begin with?

(3) The only thing they touted without backing it up.

(4) Maybe I dreamt it all up but I remember not just 1 Zelda title on Wii but 2 Zelda titles.

(5) Did they promise a specific core to casual ratio?

(6) You created this thread to berate Nintendo and rub your perceived Nintendo lies into the faces of their fans.

I agree with all your points except 5. They blatantly shat on their core audience last gen. Which is fine for a time, but thankfully with WiiU they will fix it up again.

Rol is correct. Nintendo themselves actually released more core games on Wii than they did on GC. However, my point was that Franis initially claimed they didn't release any at all and then gave an arbitrary ratio to back up his claim.

Indeed the ratio was lopsided but that in no way means they didn't increase their core content production over the GC.

But you are also still correct, HappyDolphin, in that they are doing more than ever ensure core content is on Wii U. Publishing Ninja Gaiden 3 should make that obvious.

Thanks Viper.

@Rol. It depends on your definition of core and casual once again, and when they did it was failed. Metroid was failed for us core Nintendo gamers last gen. Nuff said tho? Should I add F-Zero and Starfox? What core games this past gen compensate for the no-shows?

1) that the most rotten comunication ever, when they stated this it could mean a service like Miiverse. It's the same as saying DS can comunicate on a closed network miles apart: you do flash signals with your screen under sunlight... but ok, Nintendo hasn't lied.

2) I'm just telling that because many people are expecting game reveals... Which most likely won't happen.

4,5) I was refering to the core titles, of the overall platform itself, not just nintendo titles. They haven't promised any ratio, but then again, their speech was no coherent with reality years later. Or so I feel as a loyal fan of the company.

6) I created this thread to put a hold on us, Nintendo fans. The only place where there will be next gaming announcements will be a TGS and a Nintendo Direct in Januray to showcase the Q1 line-up.