I disagree.

What makes you think that all "hardcore gamers" have the exact same interest in games?

I like Final Fantasy (obviously), but I don't expect every hardcore gamer to share my interest in RPGs.   I'm not a big fan of GTA or realistic racing games -- I much prefer Mario Kart (though F-Zero is actually my fav).  Everyone has different interests and tastes, even among hardcore gamers.

Isn't it possible for someone to be a hardcore gamer and simply prefer the style of game available on the Wii more than the shooter-dominated 360 or PS3?

And what about something possibly "new," like the female hardcore gamer, who might not have much of an interest in Gears of War... but maybe she can find something that she wants to play somewhere else?

You seem to want to believe that hardcore gamers are those people who have the same interests in gaming that you do, and since you can't personally imagine only owning a Wii this gen, you believe that a true hardcore gamer wouldn't...

But: you don't get to set the standard for "hardcore gaming," whatever that actually means, and whether or not it makes any real difference in the world.

Finally, I consider myself a fairly hardcore gamer; I started with the computer consoles (requiring floppys or being hard-wired with pong variations) and game to this day.  I only have a Wii.  It's not that I don't have an interest in any other games (I'd love to play through Bioshock or MSG4), but that my gaming needs are satisfied with the Wii.  It's the friendliest console for my household, given that I want to include my fiancee in my love for gaming, and I love features like the Virtual Console and the innovations that Nintendo seems continually to deliver.  Finally, several of the games kick ass -- I put Super Mario Galaxy easily in my Top 5, all time.

And, btw, if you think you've gotten some hostile feedback on this topic, it's because you've set yourself up as "the person who gets to decide who's hardcore and who isn't."  Sorry, but there is no one who gets to do that, and if there was someone, it probably wouldn't be you. ;)

@amp: Correction, he had TWO threads on it (and both were equally stupid).

@Comrade: I have no problem with you liking better graphics. My issue with what you said is that you define 'hardcore' as only the consoles with superior graphics. Furthermore, it is just your opinion that PS360 game are more immersive. I find something as simple as shaking my Wiimote to simulate me shaking a soda can much more immersive than seeing more details on a tree.

@Comrade: I apologize, I read through this thread hours ago and forgot that you were applying the definition to yourself.  Your later post didn't mention it hence the confusion.      

It's okay, I am used to being misinterpreted.  ;)

Like I've stated in most of my posts since I started posting here.  I'm not a fanboy by an means.  I'm a game-fan in general.  Therefore I am openly supportive and critical each console equally... hell, I bought all of them, so I deserve to be critical of them when it doesn't do what I want it to do! lol

None of the consoles released this generation have been a disappointment per se so far in my opinion.  There is lots to love about each of the capabilities for me at least.