The Fanboy Warz, my young padawan.

Back on topic, what all those specs have to do with a turnaround in sales?

Better looking games=more sales
apparently.

OT: I didn't follow the pre-release hype and when I saw the credits roll I couldn't believe it was him.

It appears that below those layers built upon his public-persona there's a kick-ass actor there. 

Yeah that was the case with DQIX in Japan last week...

An exception to prove the rule.
Though I've never quite understood that saying.

Wii Fit, Mario Kart wii, Pokemon, Wii Sports Resort, EA Sports Active, Mario Kart DS, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, Professor Layton, New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs, Call of Duty 4, Halo 3, Punch-Out!!, Brain Age, Guiter Hero, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Rhythm Heaven, Animal Crossing, Wii Music, etc, etc, etc are all exceptions I guess.

With a list like that then the best thing to do if you're competition is to just ignore them.
I believe that's what they're doing.

LOL I didnt figured out either until the credits roll. My girldfriend told me it was Tom Cruise during the movie but I didnt believe her...

You would think that the last 2 (maybe 3) generations has proved this as false.

PS2 was least capable

Wii is least capable