The Pressures on the Next Nintendo Console

[wraggster]

With the launch of Nintendo's next-gen offering a little more than two months away, the importance that Nintendo is placing on this console is finally becoming apparent. Dyed-in-the-wool Nintendo loyalists and haters alike have both come to the same conclusion: if Nintendo is to stay a force in the non-portable console market, this system has to succeed. Along those lines, WhatEntertainment offers an editorial entitled Failure is not an Option. It explores the reality that Nintendo's failure would have repercussions on the industry as a whole.
"Most of all I'm worried what this might do to the industry if it's a failure. In a landscape already filled with the carcasses of those that dared to try something new, and publishers more afraid than ever to try something a little different, the high-profile failure of a system that tried to put innovation and fun before graphics could be the final nail in the coffin of creativity."
Meanwhile, GameInformer has a piece entitled Will Wii be Dissapointed Again? Billy Berghammer says what he doesn't want to say: the Wii could be another flop for Nintendo. From that article:
"The launch price is low enough (outside of the $60 for controller costs) to avoid damaging my wallet the same way the purchase of a Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 will, and the possibilities and promises from Nintendo somehow still keep me hoping for a bright future. But for now, the future is made up of many of the same promises and hopes I had when the N64 and GameCube were announced. I just hope I don't end up being disappointed once again."

[JKKDARK]

I hope to see more support..

[gotmilk0112]

wii WILL rock!

period. end of story. no sequels.

and how would the wii be a "flop" if its going to have the newest idea ever??

[Video_freak]

I know a bunch of people that are getting the Wii. I don't think it will flop.

But for now, the future is made up of many of the same promises and hopes I had when the N64 and GameCube were announced. I just hope I don't end up being disappointed once again."

And I loved the N64!

[CampaKaze]

yah what was wrong with the 64?

[stotheamuel]

wii WILL rock!

period. end of story. no sequels.

and how would the wii be a "flop" if its going to have the newest idea ever??

a lot of great ideas fail... it doesnt really matter how wonderful it is... i gaurantee that most casual gamers barely know anything about the wii

[pibs]

it would probably discourage "real gamers" cuz they will think they look silly jumping and waving their arms while playing.

not me though i want to look as goofy while playing it

[ACID]

The price alone will make it stand out plus zelda and the sports game included are a plus.