[quote name='opportunity777']I have nothing against Nintendo. They have bamboozled the general product with a half-baked product, and everyone is eating them up like crack rocks.
I actually play my Wii these days, so the lineup has much-improved. I was totally disappointed with the product until recently. The 1st party titles have been hot, and I hope they can keep it up next year.
Unfortunately, even a year later, the motion controls are still quirky in some games. I think the accuracy and precision of the Wiimote is already close to its max. Hopefully, the next gen Wii will have a much more precise instrument.
Overall, the system is still a lot of hype over value, but it's still better than PS3 at this point. Sony's holiday lineup hasn't been dismal, but it's worse than the other two consoles.[/QUOTE]
I disagree, I'd say all of the systems fell into this (everyone remember when the 360 came out, no one could get them.. same with the PS3 last year) Nintendo did fall short in having this happen for 2 holiday seasons in a row... shame on them for that. At least the Wii didn't have all the problems the 360 had (and still does have with the red ring)
I'm not a fanboy of anyone (actually, this entire console race I have been rooting for sony... too bad they have REALLY dropped the ball with an overpriced system, lackluster on-line service and NO great games (in my opinion)
I think the Wii did a lot for gaming... its a great "party" system, I've had several time with friends and family playing wii sports for hours, anyone can pick up a controller and learn to play in about 2 minutes. Its much more user friendly than an Xbox 360 or PS3.
as far as the "over hype" thats simple economics of supply and demand, there arn't enough to meet the demand, it wont' change until nintendo makes enough units to meet the demand.
great 1st party titles on are on the (I am eagerly awaiting smash bros. brawl)