the wii "fad" will not end in a year. i bet people said the same thing when consoles first started, and now look where we are? people DID say that about cell phones, internet, all kinds of NEW technology, and all of those have progressed. in 20 years from now, sony and microsoft will probably either both have their own kind of new way to game, or be done in the gaming world. the Wii has a new way to game, but its not the ONLY WAY. you can still use it as a completly normal system. you dont have to work any of the motion based controls in. most games just have it in when its convenient and when it feels natural. then there are some games that just base the whole game around it, like warioware, which is a great game, and a great party game. both versions work great. you get both worlds. and some games (only 1 that i know of at the moment, but likly more in the future) work the movement in very well, BUT STILL give you the option not to use it. DBZ game, its alot of fun and you can use the classic controller if you so desire. quit acting like Wii's controller is a stick with motion sensitivity and nothing more. it has the ussual buttons just like the xbox and ps3, it has an analog stick, and it has a fully functional classic controller.

I expect the Wii to lose market share to the PS3/360 combo, b/c they just aren't coming out with any product upgrades like the other two.

wiat, am i wrong in implying your sony loyalty, i read your comments again and am unsure? you seem to go both ways. either way what you said about the fad is completly incorect.

"Well, okay. Here's something worth to think about: How well is the additional HD-DVD drive for the 360 selling?" Horrible.. but you're forgetting the PS3 which will never get revised cause it already has everything in it. AND SUDDENLY 600 BUCKS DOESN'T SOUND TOO AWEFUL, DOES IT? And didn't Nintendo plan to bring out a new Wii?? That would cost at least 300 bucks if it has a new processor in and HD capabilities, but it sill WON'T beat the original PS3. And the price takes you to: Original Wii, 250$ + "New and better" Wii, at least 300$ - Total cost, well at least 550$... N and MS don't know what they got themselves into.. and you can see first signs with the Elite. And to explain Hastings's view better to you N-boys who don't want to read by themselves; he said the Wii FAD will fade.. not the Wii will fade. Meaning, the hype around the Wii will end in 2 years.. even before by my take of things. And if any of you N-boys thinks otherwise, I see no reason NOT to make a bet with me.