My main issue with the Wii is that through the eyes of an outsider, it seems like it's capable of doing more than it really can. It is viewed by many people as a revolution in console gaming, but it's technically just an outdated console with a unique controller. Its somewhat deceptive exterior lures people into buying it, and the subsequent buzz over the massive shortages lures even more people in. That, along with the fact that it's about half the price of its competition, is why the Wii is winning.
There are a few great games on the Wii, and since Mario Galaxy came out (by far the best game on the console), I haven't regretted my purchase as much. I'm just disappointed in the fact that most of the games to come out on the Wii are either franchise-based kids games (Surf's Up, Ratatouille, High School Musical), or compilations of mingames that become stale rather quickly (Wii Play, Wario Ware, Raving Rabbids). The only games that have real depth are the first party, big-name nintendo titles, specifically Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, and Zelda. The Wii is definitely not a gamer's console.
Maybe it's just a case of "the grass is greener" though, since I only own a Wii and don't own a 360 or PS3. I expected more out of the Wii when I chose it over the competitors and purchased it. Looking at the flood of great games coming out on other consoles, and the slow trickle of good games on the Wii, I am disappointed.
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