IMV, the Wii is probably more 'next-gen' than the XBox360 and PS3, which are just like the previous gen with bigger bits. I originally read this as "...which are just like the previous gen with bigger tits."... oops!
Seems like I need to play with my wii some more and release some tension:/
As mentioned in the discussion of TFA on ars, it appears that Chairman Waxman http://oversight.house.gov/story.asp?ID=1553 is one of the ppl behind the push. If you want to give him a piece of your mind, you can contact him here: http://www.house.gov/waxman/contact.htm