Wii takes its cue from the DS

via dsfanboy

In a recent Q&A with GamePro, Reggie Fils-Aime pointed to the DS, and not the GameCube, as the real inspiration as most of Nintendo's strategy with the Wii. That doesn't mean that multicolored units are around the corner (unfortunately), but it does mean that we can expect a lot of aggressive marketing to people that aren't usually considered gamers. Considering the incredible sales numbers, that's certainly worked well for the DS! As the core group responsible for the DS and its success, it's like that others will, in the future, try to mimic that. So, DS gamers -- do you think that what's working for Nintendo may work for others in the future?

no... why?
cause nintendo always makes their handhelds affordable and they make a bunch of great games... also nintendo handhelds have always have great love from 3rd party devs.
sorry to say but other companies no matter how fancy or awesome they make a handheld.. sales speak louder than words.. and nintendo has always controlled the handheld market and destroyed the competition.