Sega Sammy Exec 'Concerned' About Wii Success

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June 15th, 2007, 15:13
JKKDARK

Sega Sammy Exec 'Concerned' About Wii Success

via Gamasutra

A top executive at the U.S. unit of Sega Sammy has voiced his skepticism over the long term success of the Wii, suggesting that the PlayStation 3 is still likely to become the most popular console of the new generation, despite currently sluggish sales.

Speaking in a Reuters article, vice president of marketing Scott Steinberg stated, "I am a little concerned about the creative depth of the Wii pool. I'm not sure if they will top out in 2008 or 2007. The Wii will start to look really dated in a couple years when developers get more value from the 360 and learn more and more about the PlayStation 3”.

"But how much value can developers and creative folks get out of this wrist motion two years from now, or 5 years from now, or 10 years from now?", he added. “"How can they design products that aren't too derivative of what's already out there?"

A long time rival of Nintendo during the 8-bit and 16-bit era, since Sega’s move out of the hardware market both companies have worked together successfully. Wii title Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz was a key launch release and the company has also enjoyed significant success with exclusive title Sonic and the Secret Rings.

As well as being one of the strongest third part supporters of the virtual console retro download service, Sega also has other exclusives scheduled for later in the year, including light gun conversion Ghost Squad and crossover Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games.

Despite this Steinberg has predicted that the PlayStation 3 will ultimately enjoy the largest installed userbase at the end of the new generation, saying: “We know the PS3 pool is pretty deep. There's a lot to exploit there”.
June 15th, 2007, 17:41
APowerfulJedi

What a dumb statement, Sega must be in the market for smart executives over there: "But how much value can developers and creative folks get out of this wrist motion two years from now, or 5 years from now, or 10 years from now?", he added. “"How can they design products that aren't too derivative of what's already out there?"
You can reverse this by stating: "But how much value can developers and creative folks get out of this button pushing motion two years from now, or 5 years from now, or 10 years from now?", he added. “"How can they design products that aren't too derivative of what's already out there?" It’s called getting your butt off the couch and learning to play the “same derivative games” in a more interactive way. Sega please don’t speak, just make games.
June 15th, 2007, 17:47
sappo

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Originally Posted by APowerfulJedi

What a dumb statement, Sega must be in the market for smart executives over there: "But how much value can developers and creative folks get out of this wrist motion two years from now, or 5 years from now, or 10 years from now?", he added. “"How can they design products that aren't too derivative of what's already out there?"
You can reverse this by stating: "But how much value can developers and creative folks get out of this button pushing motion two years from now, or 5 years from now, or 10 years from now?", he added. “"How can they design products that aren't too derivative of what's already out there?" It’s called getting your butt off the couch and learning to play the “same derivative games” in a more interactive way. Sega please don’t speak, just make games.

Good words, Jedi. You are wise :D
June 16th, 2007, 03:29
Demolition49

if nintendos wii doesnt do so great in the long term, it is no way writted off, maybe ps3 will climb and wii will fall but it will not be a definite win for ps3 even if that does happen, wii has a HUGE headstart, and PS3 has a HUGE gap to make up for. I doubt figres will reverse within a year or two. the only worst outcome for ninty that i can see is a draw between wii and ps3 but no way will wii be out of the window, nintendo is favs by practically 80% of ppl now.
June 17th, 2007, 20:36
Basil Zero

Actually you have to admit to his words.

The Wii as of now, only has a few games, and the games announced that are to be popular are ALL from Nintendo.

and some from like 1 or 2 from capcom or namco.

While the PS3 and Xbox360 library will get incredible 3rd party support.

DS is lacking of third party support, hopefully Nintendo will somehow break this curse they've been having since N64.
June 17th, 2007, 20:40
JKKDARK

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Originally Posted by Basil Zero

DS is lacking of third party support, hopefully Nintendo will somehow break this curse they've been having since N64.

Nintendo DS third-party support is big. Please check the Releases Dates