Yeah, cuz even Bush has should no best how his presidency is going, right? We shouldn't pass judgment on him, right? C'mon. How about this. The genius go a job at Burger King. Is that a waste of his abilities? Yes.
I am not intending to insult lawyers, but the kid is a genius. Such talent should be used in research to fight cancer, energy, pollution, infectious diseases, or string theory etc. Such talent should NOT be used to sue company A for infringing on company B's patent.
Sure he has the right to choose his own career, but I also have the right to be disappointed in making a choice that was probably motivated by money.
Probably this happened: Father to Son: "You're a genius, son. Now go out and make a lot of money like a good boy."
Hmmm. You know the blogsphere that can now compete with the big "legitimate" news corps for the publics mindshare reminds me of democracy at its finest. Early in American history, the idea of the unbiased newspaper was not prevalent. What we had were thousands of biased news sources spread through the nation.
I suspect that after news writers began to amalgamate, news had to become less biased to be able to please more people with the same story.
While there are accolades for neutrality, neutrality often presents itself in the whitewashed form of: What are the TWO sides of the issue? Then give them equal time in the story." But this is not how the real world works. Positions do not come with dichotomies attached. Usually there is a multitude of positions to take upon any issue. The net effect of neutrality in news-makers is oversimplification of a complex world. It can also mislead. Let argument A be an argument for the passage for a particular bill. There are arguments B and C that seek to stop the bill from passing. C is a stronger rebuttal than is B., The News Corps want A to pass, and to maintain their reputation of neutrality. So they present arguments A and B to keep up the farce of neutrality, but help ensure the passage of the debated bill. It can get worse than this, but I won't go into it.
I suspect that with a multitude of biased news available, and if those biases are more-or-less representative, then we have a better environment for a healthy democracy.
1. Nintendo is making a mistake by packaging only one controller into the bundle, when the game that is packaged into the bundle is best played with two or more players.
2. They are targeting non-gamers, and the best way to win them over is to let a person have fun while playing with at a friends house who has already bought a console. 3.I'd rather have a gamecube with two wii-motes and Wii-sports for (100+60+60+30) 250 dollars than the Wii package plus another wiimote for 310 dollars. The Wii isn't much more powerful than the GC, but they aren't the same. They spent research dollars on making the technology small and energy efficient. These are good things, but they also drove up the cost of the Wii. 4. People praise Nintendo for not selling the Wii at a loss. Sure, it might make business sense, but I'd rather have them make it back through having a large userbase. I am a consumer, and I want to see the same discounts that are applied elsewhere in the industry. I want the Wii package for below $200. Besides, if they want to expand their base into non-gamers then they need a lower price to encourage sales.
5. Finally. I think Nintendo began to be encouraged by the internet hype and got overly greedy. Greed is natural for businesses, but too much greed can hurt their business. I believe that Nintendo thought that the Wii is SO popular that success is ensured already. I tell you what. Most people(read: non-gamers) don't know what a Wii is. Its going to take word of mouth, grass roots viral.. And to do that they need a critical mass to set things off. A low, heavily subsidized price($190 with 2 Wii-motes) would create that critical mass. I think Nintendo is being too conservative and will thereby limit the extent of their dominance and cultural penetration. THey have a console that is addictive, versatile, and friendly to all age groups. They have caught the competition flat-footed, and now is the time to be aggressive for mindshare and market share. This is their chance to let it be known that they are the gaming company, and that gaming is for everyone. No, Nintendo is hedging their bets and being conservative.
I was wrong about Opera. However, the main point for me was this: Even if it beats the competition in price, it is not cheap enough for me. I'd rather have a gamecube with 2 wii-motes and the sports game($100+60+60+ ~30)= 250, than the wii with only one remote. I think they made a mistake because their wii sports game will be most fun with two people playing.
"Well its not just the $250 price. Its the $250 price with only one controller, and complete controllers costing $60. 250 Dollars didn't convince me not to purchase it, $310 did. Plus, no ether port. I have to buy a wireless adapter. --30 bucks more, I'm sure. . Ochhh $340.. oH wait. there is more. You don't get Opera for free/ Gotta purchase it. $10-25. ukkk. $355. $355 for a OC GC with wii-motes. Oh yeah, don't forget the tax. OK $400!! Damn I think it will be a great system, but it is not cheap. It is not family friendly. I want to play a game with a family member. But I'll have to buy it used in two years."
Nintendo might not fail, but they failed to get me.
Well its not just the $250 price. Its the $250 price with only one controller, and complete controllers costing $60. 250 Dollars didn't convince me not to purchase it, $310 did. Plus, no ether port. I have to buy a wireless adapter. --30 bucks more, I'm sure. . Ochhh $340.. oH wait. there is more. You don't get Opera for free/ Gotta purchase it. $10-25. ukkk. $355. $355 for a OC GC with wii-motes. Oh yeah, don't forget the tax. OK $400!! Damn I think it will be a great system, but it is not cheap. It is not family friendly. I want to play a game with a family member. But I'll have to buy it used in two years.
I f there isn't two controllers in the package, then they are being dumb. They market the machine for its social aspects. ie have fun with the family. As it is, I have to pay 60 more dollars above the initial investment just to experience the social aspect that they promote.
250 Dollars.. Only one controller. Shit I can't play games with my son for less than $310 dollars. I wanted one bad. I've been following it for months. But now I am out. $250 with two controllers? Sure. Maybe, if I could have got it past my wife. $310? She'll never OK it. I'm out Nintendo. Got it? You failed.
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Yeah, cuz even Bush has should no best how his presidency is going, right? We shouldn't pass judgment on him, right? C'mon. How about this. The genius go a job at Burger King. Is that a waste of his abilities? Yes.
Sure he has the right to choose his own career, but I also have the right to be disappointed in making a choice that was probably motivated by money.
Probably this happened: Father to Son: "You're a genius, son. Now go out and make a lot of money like a good boy."
What a waste of a genius. A lawyer.
Warmth, but also a depth in detail.
Exactly. This is not a fad. Vinyl has a following that hasn't quit. Besides.. There is something eceedingly warm about the sound of vinyl.
I love V tales.
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True, but how much is the DS? $130? That is not the same class as $250.
I suspect that after news writers began to amalgamate, news had to become less biased to be able to please more people with the same story.
While there are accolades for neutrality, neutrality often presents itself in the whitewashed form of: What are the TWO sides of the issue? Then give them equal time in the story." But this is not how the real world works. Positions do not come with dichotomies attached. Usually there is a multitude of positions to take upon any issue. The net effect of neutrality in news-makers is oversimplification of a complex world. It can also mislead. Let argument A be an argument for the passage for a particular bill. There are arguments B and C that seek to stop the bill from passing. C is a stronger rebuttal than is B., The News Corps want A to pass, and to maintain their reputation of neutrality. So they present arguments A and B to keep up the farce of neutrality, but help ensure the passage of the debated bill. It can get worse than this, but I won't go into it.
I suspect that with a multitude of biased news available, and if those biases are more-or-less representative, then we have a better environment for a healthy democracy.
1. Nintendo is making a mistake by packaging only one controller into the bundle, when the game that is packaged into the bundle is best played with two or more players.
2. They are targeting non-gamers, and the best way to win them over is to let a person have fun while playing with at a friends house who has already bought a console. 3.I'd rather have a gamecube with two wii-motes and Wii-sports for (100+60+60+30) 250 dollars than the Wii package plus another wiimote for 310 dollars. The Wii isn't much more powerful than the GC, but they aren't the same. They spent research dollars on making the technology small and energy efficient. These are good things, but they also drove up the cost of the Wii. 4. People praise Nintendo for not selling the Wii at a loss. Sure, it might make business sense, but I'd rather have them make it back through having a large userbase. I am a consumer, and I want to see the same discounts that are applied elsewhere in the industry. I want the Wii package for below $200. Besides, if they want to expand their base into non-gamers then they need a lower price to encourage sales.
5. Finally. I think Nintendo began to be encouraged by the internet hype and got overly greedy. Greed is natural for businesses, but too much greed can hurt their business. I believe that Nintendo thought that the Wii is SO popular that success is ensured already. I tell you what. Most people(read: non-gamers) don't know what a Wii is. Its going to take word of mouth, grass roots viral .. And to do that they need a critical mass to set things off. A low, heavily subsidized price($190 with 2 Wii-motes) would create that critical mass. I think Nintendo is being too conservative and will thereby limit the extent of their dominance and cultural penetration. THey have a console that is addictive, versatile, and friendly to all age groups. They have caught the competition flat-footed, and now is the time to be aggressive for mindshare and market share. This is their chance to let it be known that they are the gaming company, and that gaming is for everyone. No, Nintendo is hedging their bets and being conservative.
Well I think you're right anyway.
I was wrong about Opera. However, the main point for me was this: Even if it beats the competition in price, it is not cheap enough for me. I'd rather have a gamecube with 2 wii-motes and the sports game($100+60+60+ ~30)= 250, than the wii with only one remote. I think they made a mistake because their wii sports game will be most fun with two people playing.
Nintendo might not fail, but they failed to get me.
Well its not just the $250 price. Its the $250 price with only one controller, and complete controllers costing $60. 250 Dollars didn't convince me not to purchase it, $310 did. Plus, no ether port. I have to buy a wireless adapter. --30 bucks more, I'm sure. . Ochhh $340.. oH wait. there is more. You don't get Opera for free/ Gotta purchase it. $10-25. ukkk. $355. $355 for a OC GC with wii-motes. Oh yeah, don't forget the tax. OK $400!! Damn I think it will be a great system, but it is not cheap. It is not family friendly. I want to play a game with a family member. But I'll have to buy it used in two years.
I f there isn't two controllers in the package, then they are being dumb. They market the machine for its social aspects. ie have fun with the family. As it is, I have to pay 60 more dollars above the initial investment just to experience the social aspect that they promote.
It does for sure. Well, that's one of the reasons I'm going to UC Davis.
Generous.. Hardly. If Nintendo doesn't not sell the console below cost then they are not being generous. The competitors do sell below cost however.
250 Dollars.. Only one controller. Shit I can't play games with my son for less than $310 dollars. I wanted one bad. I've been following it for months. But now I am out. $250 with two controllers? Sure. Maybe, if I could have got it past my wife. $310? She'll never OK it. I'm out Nintendo. Got it? You failed.
I wanted to play it with my son. But 250+60 = prohibitive. Sorry Nintendo. No can do.
I agree. 250 dollars without 2 controllers. Shit price for shit value.
not only that but the american packaging includes two wiimotes, but in Japan it only contains one wiimote
Ahh that explains the extra price in America.. I don't care about the wii without two wii-motes.
My point is that the 250 Dollar pricetag in North America could be hogwash, based of this exchange rate.