Many many fans today view one of the Wii's biggest problems to be that alot of the publishers simply develope games for the PlayStation2 and port them to the Nintendo Wii. This is a smart buisness move because it enables the publisher to hit all of the next generation consoles as well as the last generation remaining console.

However in most cases two versions of the game are made. One version for X-Box 360 and one version for PlayStation2. These versions are then ported the 360 version onto the PlayStation3 and the PlayStation2 version onto the Nintendo Wii.

The major problem with that is the fact that Microsoft and Sony get not only graphically superior versions but the Wii's power is rarely ever utalized in the port. The PlayStation2 game is often ported directly to the Wii with a couple control changes.

Would it be in Nintendo's best intrest to ban and stop liscensing last generation ports. This would apply pressure to developers to improve their Wii versions as well as discourage support of the PlayStation 2 which would benefit Nintendo. Rather then using last generation engines developers would be incouraged to develope the Wii versions from the ground up for the Wii and not use any recycled material.

As consumers we would also benefit. Because a 360 version can't really be downgraded and ported to the Wii easily. This means the Wii version is built from the ground up to provide a unique experiance as well as optimal use of the Nintendo Wii's capabilities.

Is it  time for Nintendo to put anend to last generation ports. To tell developers either you make the game for PS2 or the Wii but you don't make a game on PS2 and port it to Wii!

yes! god yes!

Shouln't have bought the Wii if you wanted a large library of quality games. That's what happens when you buy something just because it's the cool thing to buy and because others are doing it. Buy the console that has games you want to play. If you're not happy with the Wii's library, you should not have bought it.

No! I want all the last gen games that I didn't get on my Gamecube due to my stubborn fanboyism. LOL

but seriously, although it is a good idealistic measure to take, it will tend to alienate third parties which may result in less support, so I don't know if Nintendo should take that risk, at least not until they establish a better 3rd party support

No. If you don't want to play a port, don't play it. Meanwhile, I'm buying Okami day one.

Joelcool7 said: Many many fans today view one of the Wii's biggest problems to be that alot of the publishers simply develope games for the PlayStation2 and port them to the Nintendo Wii. This is a smart buisness move because it enables the publisher to hit all of the next generation consoles as well as the last generation remaining console. However in most cases two versions of the game are made. One version for X-Box 360 and one version for PlayStation2. These versions are then ported the 360 version onto the PlayStation3 and the PlayStation2 version onto the Nintendo Wii. The major problem with that is the fact that Microsoft and Sony get not only graphically superior versions but the Wii's power is rarely ever utalized in the port. The PlayStation2 game is often ported directly to the Wii with a couple control changes. Would it be in Nintendo's best intrest to ban and stop liscensing last generation ports. This would apply pressure to developers to improve their Wii versions as well as discourage support of the PlayStation 2 which would benefit Nintendo. Rather then using last generation engines developers would be incouraged to develope the Wii versions from the ground up for the Wii and not use any recycled material. As consumers we would also benefit. Because a 360 version can't really be downgraded and ported to the Wii easily. This means the Wii version is built from the ground up to provide a unique experiance as well as optimal use of the Nintendo Wii's capabilities. Is it time for Nintendo to put anend to last generation ports. To tell developers either you make the game for PS2 or the Wii but you don't make a game on PS2 and port it to Wii!

The thing is...........................Nintendo has done something similar to this before. Back in the days before the nes the console market was collapsing again, and again. The reason for this was the mass number of low quality games. Now our friends nintendo had a limit on the number of games a 3rd party could put on their console, and the quality of the games. Pretty soon 3rd parties were like"Whatever" then when our other friend sony came along they left nintendo. So nintendo lost all of it's 3rd party support , because of this limiting. This effected nintendo for 10yrs. What makes you think that they will do it again? I believe they should make it so multiplat games are designed on the wii rather on the ps2 than ported to the wii. Now games that come on the ps2 only could be ported to the wii such as the wonderful game Okami, but not multiplats on all consoles. So that is just how I think nintendo should solve this porting problem.

No.

More games is always better, and we as consumers do not benefit from reduced choice. 3rd parties don't appreciate being bossed around, and some of these ports are actually very good games which benefit a lot from Wii controls. Bully and Okami coming to mind.

Riot Of The Blood said: Shouln't have bought the Wii if you wanted a large library of quality games. That's what happens when you buy something just because it's the cool thing to buy and because others are doing it. Buy the console that has games you want to play. If you're not happy with the Wii's library, you should not have bought it.

First off he never mentioned he bought the Wii just because it's the cool thing to buy.

And your first line is blatantly incorrect.  There is nothing wrong with buying a Wii if you want a large library of quality games.  It may not have a large library of games you like but that's personal opinion.  To me it has a great library of quality games.  It may also have some crap shovelware but I don't play the bottom of the barrel games like Ninjabread Man or Chicken Shoot and just because they are out there doesn't mean I enjoy SMG, SSBB, MP3, Z:TP, TC:NB, or any other quality Wii game any less.  Do PS3 fans enjoy Uncharted any less because Mobile Suit Gundam is a horrid game on the PS3?  Do 360 fans enjoy Halo or Gears of War any less because of Bomberman: Act Zero?

What intrigues me the most is your last sentence. Clearly you aren't happy with the Wii's library as the only game I've ever heard you not trash on the Wii is Brawl then why did you buy it?

azrm2k said: Riot Of The Blood said: Shouln't have bought the Wii if you wanted a large library of quality games. That's what happens when you buy something just because it's the cool thing to buy and because others are doing it. Buy the console that has games you want to play. If you're not happy with the Wii's library, you should not have bought it. What intrigues me the most is your last sentence. Clearly you aren't happy with the Wii's library as the only game I've ever heard you not trash on the Wii is Brawl then why did you buy it?

I would also like  RoTB to explain this hipocracy of his.  

Man Riot, what's wrong with you lately. All the negativism...

Without Wii no Fire Emblem.

They can stop porting after Okami. But even then, I wouldn't mind some quality PS2 or Xbox titles coming to Wii. KOTOR anyone?

If you don't like the ports, don't buy them, simple as that. I personally already have more than enough to play on Wii and there's a lot more on the horizon.
Got Mario Kart today and it rocks. Will keep me so busy that I don't have time to complain about PS2 ports.