15.6.07

Debating the Wii's Staying Power

It's come out recently that SEGA seems to think Nintendo's Wii is going to start to fizzle out. They say it has no staying power and that it is a fad. I say nay! The Wii is so much fun. Sure it's not the powerhouse of graphics like the XBOX360 or the PS3 but nothing has been more fun than this. And if you consider the price, how can you not get one? A family (for four) night out at the movies is going to cost you at least $50-$60 with popcorn and soda's. So for $250 you get a great family fun night that you get to enjoy over and over. I have had the Wii for just over 6 months and can't count the number of times friends and family have come over to play. And also I am starting to get a sweet collection of Mii's. I do worry about the support for great hardcore games but... meh. This is great the way it is. I believe the developers will come around. In the mean time, I'm off to enjoy another round of Tiger Woods on the Wii. It is so much fun. Especially when you play multiplayer with cold beers in hand!

So go get a Wii. It's such a great value. And when the 360 comes down to around $250, I'll probably pick that up as well. That way, I can still get my Gears of War hardcore gaming out of my system as well.