I was IMing with titanium about this - but I thought I'd show everyone else too. How cool does this look?

Nintendo Wii in action

-Chris
Studentfilms.com

I've seen the footage from E3 and seeing that footage just gets me more psyched about the possible games that could use the motion sensing. I'm definitely more excited about this than the PS3.

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thanks, but no thanks, ill stick to my NES, still the best sytem out there

Right now I'm addicted to Tetris and Texas Hold 'Em on my new video iPod. Maybe some day...

Im probably going to get a Wii for my parents. The whole motion sensor thing strikes me as a bit gimmicky (what can I say, I was always way more into zelda then ddr) so unless I got some extra cash lying around i probably wont get it for myself.

For me the best game experiences are the ones I get lost in. And I dont need the whole motion crap to do that. Id personally prefer a powerful system that would support huge highly immersive games. But thats the escapist geek side of me.

The wii will definately be fun but Im lookin towards ps3 and 360 for my serious game play. Wii will be a great party system and a great way to spend time with my parents.

i agree. its a party console and not very expensive also - around 250$.
I hope there will be one of those boxing games! Need to punch my mates in the face really bad!
I also cant wait for PS3. Iam addicted to PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER - best game ever!

Well - the Wii has the potential to have extremely immersive games - even moreso than PS3 or XBOX with HiDef - only because it will allow you to interact with your game environment in a way that you can't on those systems.

Although the game hasn't been designed yet - imagine being able to reach out and pick up objects in the game world with the Wii-mote - something that could be possible. It would be a great RPG.

-Chris

I think it would be a blast on a projector screen!

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Well - the Wii has the potential to have extremely immersive games - even moreso than PS3 or XBOX with HiDef - only because it will allow you to interact with your game environment in a way that you can't on those systems.

I actually think that will take away from the immersiveness. Its harder to get lost in the game if you have to perform actions outside of the game world. If im doing all this motions in real life half of my focus will be on the motions themselves.

Pushing buttons is a much better way of getting lost in the game because you can push buttons without thinking about it.

Plus the hardware simply wont support the kind of massive involving games like the ps3 or 360's hardware can. The WII is only slightly more powerful then the gamecube. I think twice, vs ps3 and 360 which are closer to 5 times if i remember correctly.

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...and not very expensive also - around 250

Its ironic how $250 doesnt seem expensive anymore now that you have exbox costing 400 and ps3 costing 600. $250 is around what most new consoles have cost in the past. Its not exactly cheap cheap, especially if you're on a budget because of all the money you spend on making films =]

There were rumors that wii could have sold for $99. NOW THAT would have been awesomely cheap. And Id DEF pick one up then.

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Pushing buttons is a much better way of getting lost in the game because you can push buttons without thinking about it.

That's only if you have the buttons memorized - same thing goes for the motions. Motions are probably more intuitive than buttons.

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That's only if you have the buttons memorized - same thing goes for the motions. Motions are probably more intuitive than buttons.

Well considering that most games only use 2-4 buttons for the majority of their actions, and that many games use the same controller system, it doesnt take long to memorize what to use. And even the most complex controlled games are usually memorized in a half hour to an hour depending upon the user.

After that it becomes reflex for the most part. At least with me.

But bottom line is, ps3 and 360 are going to be able support much larger games, so based on the type of games that I enjoy Im really not that excited about Wii.

But thats me. I know what I like and what will probably support what I like the best. So personally Im not that excited about Wii.

Although, to note, while its not as interactive as Wii's motion sensor capabilities, ps3 will make use of motion sensors as well.

Yeah - I guess so.

The other day while I was a "client" for a change at an online editing house - I tried to pick up Splinter Cell to play on the Xbox. I gave it up in frustration really because I couldn't figure out what buttons did what and the controls were really bad.

Granted - that was the first time I ever played an Xbox game.

I'm not a big fan of games that the only way to play is to study the manual before hand - I like to just jump in and play.

But then again - I USED to like like the more involved huge games...when I had more time on my hands. But now...being as insanely busy as I am...I like quick and easy games that I can just jump in and out of. I don't have time for epics anymore.

-Chris
Studentfilms.com

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Granted - that was the first time I ever played an Xbox game.

I'm not a big fan of games that the only way to play is to study the manual before hand - I like to just jump in and play.

If i remember splinter cell on ps2, it is one of the more complex button games. So thats understandable. Also the fact that you're not used to xbox in general would also definately contribute to learning curve.

I too just recently bought a 360 off of ebay and I still get bumbled up from time to time because Im more use to ps2 or gamecube.

But at least with me, I find i only need to peruse the control section of a complex controlled game for a minute and I wind up teaching myself the game by playing.

But yea, my dislike of the Wii comes purely from my prefrence of games. The Wii will def be what Nintendo wants it to be, a fun, innovative system that will engage gamers and non-gamers a like.

Its just not my first choice in terms of next gen consoles. Also I was kind of hoping this would be the system that nintendo stepped it up and took back their throne...but oh well...

I am a bit of a nintendo fan boy at heart heh