Also, IMHO to create a really good game for the Wii, the game will have to be proprietary to the Wii because a good Wii game will rely heavily on the power of the wii-mote (a really cool lightsaber fighting game for instance).
When creating a PS3/Xbox/PC game, the developer can be pretty sure that the game will port easily, and allow the same gameplay on all three platforms, this will allow the developing company to offset the higher production costs by the fact that they will reach a larger audience. Creating a PC/PS3/Xbox game is LESS of a risk.
Is there any doubt the Will will sell more than 10 million units before the holiday season (Q4 2007) starts ?
Yes there is, but only very small amount. People might get sick of waiting for the Wii and pick up an Xbox. Im seriously considering this, as I already know I want an Xbox when Halo 3 comes out. I want a Wii because it looks so much fun to play, but the more I hear from people who own it, the less I want to buy it...
Speaking of Halo 3, I expect a LOT of Xboxs to be sold when this little gem comes out. I expect the 'console wars' to be red hot between July-December. In Jan 2008, we can safely call a winner.
Yes I understand what you are saying. I disagree on the difficulty of replicating an existing technology production line, but thats not what I am arguing at the moment.
However what you have outlined is a "plan" of how to get production up... build more factories (or lease existing similar product high-tech factories) and start producing more product.
From what I read in the article, Nintendo is still up-in-the-air about their plan. After 6months, I believe that the bulldozers should be on the ground plowing away for a new factory OR marketting should say 'we aint producing at a higher rate'.
However, after 6 months they should understand what the amount of demand is, and increase their supply accordingly. What the article says is that they are still looking for ways to increase production. IMHO after 6 months they should start implementing a plan to increase production, not still be looking for one.
Gateway honoured their warrenty with me when my notebook's vidCard started acting up. I had Gentoo Linux dualed with XP on it at the time. I was actually past the 1 year warrenty by a few weeks too.
I feel a Matrix quote coming on...
But, as you well know, appearances can be deceiving, which brings me back to the reason why we're here. We're not here because we're free. We're here because we're not free. There is no escaping reason; no denying purpose. Because as we both know, without purpose, we would not exist. -- Agent Smith aka Windoze Bot.
Well, if the device costs $100 less than competing products (because it has been subsidized by some evil bogymen perhaps), people will buy it and use it.
Of course, the Pirates won't buy this product, so the evil subsidizing bogymen are probably wasting their money.
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Well I could... but I feel silly paying $300 for an OS I know will be out of date in a month.
Ya, commitment to quality is good.... however I want a new comp when I go back to school, and school starts in September:(
Where do you get this 50% cheaper from?
Also, IMHO to create a really good game for the Wii, the game will have to be proprietary to the Wii because a good Wii game will rely heavily on the power of the wii-mote (a really cool lightsaber fighting game for instance).
When creating a PS3/Xbox/PC game, the developer can be pretty sure that the game will port easily, and allow the same gameplay on all three platforms, this will allow the developing company to offset the higher production costs by the fact that they will reach a larger audience. Creating a PC/PS3/Xbox game is LESS of a risk.
Speaking of Halo 3, I expect a LOT of Xboxs to be sold when this little gem comes out. I expect the 'console wars' to be red hot between July-December. In Jan 2008, we can safely call a winner.
At least your analogy wasn't something about inserting your wii into my s'Xbox
Yes I understand what you are saying. I disagree on the difficulty of replicating an existing technology production line, but thats not what I am arguing at the moment.
However what you have outlined is a "plan" of how to get production up... build more factories (or lease existing similar product high-tech factories) and start producing more product.
From what I read in the article, Nintendo is still up-in-the-air about their plan. After 6months, I believe that the bulldozers should be on the ground plowing away for a new factory OR marketting should say 'we aint producing at a higher rate'.
Actually ....
*imagines a parkinglot full of Smart cars, not being able to find a parking space and 'making his own' monster-truck style in a Hummer. *
However, after 6 months they should understand what the amount of demand is, and increase their supply accordingly. What the article says is that they are still looking for ways to increase production. IMHO after 6 months they should start implementing a plan to increase production, not still be looking for one.
Well they have to manufacture something! It's obviously not gaming consoles.
I know a guy who knows a guy who says that his sisters boyfriends roommate has seen one at a party.
Well, I suppose I will buy myself an Xbox 360 then.
Thank the maker! This oil bath is going to feel so good. I've got such a bad case of dust contamination, I can barely move!
Male Lions will make war upon the Male Lions of another pride. They then kill all the cubs of a pride they just conquered.
I mean, at least Dubya didn't say "We have scored a victory in Iraq, let the slaughter of innocents commence!" during his Mission Accomplished speach.
Good point, unless that too didn't work.
Probably because the keyboard isn't working, and she wouldn't be able to get through the install process w/o typing on the keyboard.
Gateway honoured their warrenty with me when my notebook's vidCard started acting up. I had Gentoo Linux dualed with XP on it at the time. I was actually past the 1 year warrenty by a few weeks too.
To get info on the last mizmey. Google for "mizmey" and pick the very last entry in the google list.
I feel a Matrix quote coming on... But, as you well know, appearances can be deceiving, which brings me back to the reason why we're here. We're not here because we're free. We're here because we're not free. There is no escaping reason; no denying purpose. Because as we both know, without purpose, we would not exist. -- Agent Smith aka Windoze Bot.
I STILL cant buy a Wii!
Well, if the device costs $100 less than competing products (because it has been subsidized by some evil bogymen perhaps), people will buy it and use it.
Of course, the Pirates won't buy this product, so the evil subsidizing bogymen are probably wasting their money.
... is you do not talk about linux club.
Both... and 2GB, if you know the answer.
How long do ipod nanos last?