Sony: Wii U Launch Lead Isn't Important

[Crazie_Guy]

I'm not going to say the WiiU is truly good or bad, but if we're talking about next gen consoles, then in that context, as a next gen console, the WiiU is a joke.


Honestly, it's hard to think of Nintendo as getting a 'head start' in the next gen. A 1-2 year advantage? It feels much more like it's Sony and Microsoft who have the 6 year advantage here, because the 360 and the PS3 are the only consoles the WiiU could possibly be fit to compete against.

As soon as the real next gen gets here, the WiiU will be exactly what the Wii is now. Except then it'll even have to compete against the Wii itself, because the casual market already has it's newfangled motiony thing in their living rooms, and that demographic just isn't so keen on getting the newest toys as a hardcore gamer.

 

[Denamic]

They're right.
Not all innovation is good.
Gimmicks are fun, but don't last.
The Wii had a fun gimmick, but in the end, it proved mostly superfluous.
Most games that are actually good on the Wii don't use or could have been just as good if not better without the motion controls.
Nothing creates an immersive atmosphere like having to waggle your controller.

Having the controller be the console itself, and having to lift it in front of you is just a terrible idea.
I'm sure there's interesting applications, but seriously, what the fuck?
A good controller is one that's out of your mind as you play.

 

[algalon]

It doesn't matter when Wii U releases in relation to Sony and Microsoft because the markets are completely different. Nintendo is the christmas present - that family-friendly company that needs a solar event to find a reason to release anything not rated E. Sony and MS on the other hand cater almost exclusively to the 19-35 demographic. The problem right now is that demo is being hit hard by the economy. If you had a steady job and 4 mouths to feed it's a safe bet that you're likely still working today and are putting a few dollars aside every week for the christmas splurge. Every 5 yr old will want a new Wii and their parents will get it if only to keep them quiet until the next big thing. Young adults have no such outlet. If they're getting shit pay or no pay they can't buy the console they want, which means Sony and MS will suffer in the next console cycle. For those 2 whomever releases first will get the largest market share from a market that is currently suffering. Meanwhile Nintendo will go on making swimming pools full of money from parents seeking a moment of peace.

 

[Noble_Lance]

I look at the WiiU and shrug, yes I own and Wii in the Sony/Xbox demographic, because I had a lot of fond memories with friends and family using the Nintendo products. Personally, now I'm a bit blah. I play most of my games on the PC, or my phone and then games that are console exclusive end up annoying me to no end. [I really want to play Lollipop Chainsaw, cause I'm a Suda 51 buff, and missed out on Shadows as well, but I'm too cheap to buy a new console.] The one thing I will say is that the biggest Nintendo problem was lack of Third Party Games, however in contrast they have a ton of freakin IPs of their own to exploit themselves. So for them I think overall they have a bit of a better edge in terms of games individually because they aren't paying studios for the game for their system. Now I think, that the WiiU even with its several year edge[assuming it does take Xbox/Sony, say 2-5 years to present a new console] could combine their massive collection of IPs and Third Party sales, then I think it could have an advantage, that would make it last compared to the other consoles. And, who's to say that that they aren't preparing for a "proper" next generation with the better graphics and all that jazz that should be there for the hypothetical xbox 720/Ps4

 

[CarlsonAndPeeters]

I'm not going to say he's right or wrong because I don't know enough about the game industry, but still, of course Sony's Senior VP of Product Development and Worldwide Studios said that the WiiU's launch won't affect them.

What else would he say? "Yeah, Nintendo launching the WiiU this early has pretty much screwed us over. Everyone should just buy a WiiU, because the PS4 will have such a disadvantage it won't be worth it. Oh yeah, you definitely should sell all of your Sony stock."

 

[subtlefuge]

The real issue is that when a game company goes bankrupt from releasing more than a 15 second tech demo with cutting edge graphics, the best specs in the business won't be worth the hardware they're rendered on.

Not that the Wii-U or any other console will be a success/failure, but I don't think anyone is willing to pay 80 bucks in the U.S. for games yet. Always something to think about.

 

[Mysticgamer]

It's not about when you can buy it what what you can do with it.

You mean run games that are on par with the 360 and PS3?

This is a "next-gen" hardcore console that's only slightly better than current gen consoles that came out several years ago. I don't see this working out well for Nintendo, because as soon as either Sony or Microsoft get to the market, the actual next gen consoles are going to blow away this thing.

It's not about when you can buy it what what you can do with it.

You mean run games that are on par with the 360 and PS3?

This is a "next-gen" hardcore console that's only slightly better than current gen consoles that came out several years ago. I don't see this working out well for Nintendo, because as soon as either Sony or Microsoft get to the market, the actual next gen consoles are going to blow away this thing.

No doubt and the price tag will no doubt show it too. I wouldn't be surprised if PS4 was $800.

 

[Strazdas]

I hate the wii, i dislike nintendo for its gamining cow-milking decisions, but i have to agree. The way to go about it is build a good machine and then talk about it, not gloat about something and then not deliver.

 

[Soviet Steve]

I don't see why Sony and Microsoft would need to comment on the Wii-U. Nintendo isn't making hardcore consoles, they're making toys and they've got an immensely profitable and successful thing going on with that with the Wii.

Incidentally I'm still looking forward to the announcement of a good reason to buy a PS3 or a 360.