Why the Wii sells so well

WeasteDevil · 5th July 2008, 08:23

Well, another reason that is. A "games" console has never had this effect before, and they are in their millions.

VidaRed · 5th July 2008, 08:30

it seems only middle aged women buy it...

Cornell · 5th July 2008, 09:19

Is that one of those Oprah giveaways or something?

duffer · 5th July 2008, 09:35

Why don't Sony or Microsoft just bring out their own "fitness" add-ons? Or a similar controller?

1871_Biscuit · 5th July 2008, 10:25

I fucking hate American Woman. There I said it.

VidaRed · 5th July 2008, 11:01

racist and sexist.

Mickeyredlad · 5th July 2008, 12:02

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Originally Posted by VidaRed

racist and sexist.

And fat as fuck.

WeasteDevil · 5th July 2008, 12:40

It's going to help them get fit.

WeasteDevil · 5th July 2008, 12:42

And Redlambs will tell us these things are not gimicks.

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Wii Fit: 64% of Japanese gamers already giving up
July 4th, 2008 Posted in News, Wii, Written by Valay

Rather than a game, Wii Fit is more comparable to an exercise program. More specifically, it’s something that most people would consider playing in short bursts each day. A recent poll, however, shows that close to two-thirds of Japanese gamers are already giving up on the product. ITMedia in Japan took poll data from 1000 gamers and a staggering 64% of the participants said they stopped using Wii Fit after purchase.

Do you use Wii Fit faithfully everyday?

- 22% - I record my progress faithfully everyday
- 6% - Maybe once every two or three days
- 6% - Once a week
- 64% - Stopped using after purchase

http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p=1883

http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/games/art...2/news009.html

RedKaos · 5th July 2008, 13:03

LOL the wii fit....man I gotta love how much of a gimmick that thing is...abit like the Wii itself.

What people dont realise is that you could do 99% of those activities at home without the game and board itself, and it also is incredibly easy to cheat in the game.

For that kinda money you're just better off getting a short-term gym membership, or simply buying some home fitness equipment like dumbells or a large workout ball.

RedKaos · 5th July 2008, 13:04

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Originally Posted by duffer

Why don't Sony or Microsoft just bring out their own "fitness" add-ons? Or a similar controller?

Because its rather silly, if people want to workout they should go to the gym or do some home exercises...not buy some silly virtual kit.

duffer · 5th July 2008, 13:14

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Originally Posted by RedKaos

Because its rather silly, if people want to workout they should go to the gym or do some home exercises...not buy some silly virtual kit.

I don't believe they look at the money Nintendo is making and think "thats too silly for us".

Dance mats, plastic guitars and drums and the eye-toy thing are silly as you can get (and lots of fun).

duffer · 5th July 2008, 13:18

Do you use Wii Fit faithfully everyday?

- 22% - I record my progress faithfully everyday
- 6% - Maybe once every two or three days
- 6% - Once a week
- 64% - Stopped using after purchase

You could replace "Wii Fit" with any piece of exercise equipment and get the same results. Tons of people have rowing machines, bull worker or free weights gathering dust in their garage.

Hellboy · 5th July 2008, 13:19

it seems that Sony and Microsoft aren't interested in casual gaming (for now)

personally I use my Wii to play GC games like wind waker etc. never had the chance to finish them, and there a some good wii games, although their amount is quite small, I really liked SSBB.

Garethw · 5th July 2008, 13:33

I have been a huge Nintendo fan for over 20 years. In that time i have owned every console they have ever released.

I pre-ordered my wii six months before its release and collected it 6AM on launch day.

I have hardly touched it for nearly a year now. Am really disappointed with the
games that have ben released so far bar 1 or 2 titles (Notably Mario Galaxy!).

As a huge nintendo fan i can honestly say that the console is a bit of a let down so far.

Nintendo need to pull there finger out and match Sony and Microsoft pound for pound when it comes to there next console.

The Wii's graphics capabilities are quite frankly embarrassing. I know they have gone for innovation and my hats off to them for that, but it still doesn't disguise the consoles issues

Redlambs · 5th July 2008, 13:53

I'm not going to bother responding to Weaste's pathetic attempts at winding me up, he is taking this forum down to new lows.

Oh, and

Fucking Wii fit

Ceks · 5th July 2008, 14:04

I can't understand all the negative comments about the Wii on here. Take it for what it is.

Redlambs · 5th July 2008, 14:11

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Originally Posted by cekscrayons

I can't understand all the negative comments about the Wii on here. Take it for what it is.

I'd like to teach the world to sing...

WeasteDevil · 5th July 2008, 16:08

... totally out of tune...

Redlambs · 5th July 2008, 16:13

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

... totally out of tune...

You have no idea how bad. Like a testicle trapped in a blender.

Spoonatov · 5th July 2008, 16:35

Wii > PS3.

Redlambs · 5th July 2008, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

Wii > PS3.

Wii >>> PS3

WeasteDevil · 5th July 2008, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Redlambs

Wii >>> PS3

== ???

I'm not working it out.

WeasteDevil · 5th July 2008, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

Wii > PS3.

Which one of those MILFs in the GIF is you then?

1871_Biscuit · 5th July 2008, 21:41

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Originally Posted by cekscrayons

I can't understand all the negative comments about the Wii on here. Take it for what it is.

A piece of gimmicky shit?

SmashedHombre · 5th July 2008, 21:45

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Well, another reason that is. A "games" console has never had this effect before, and they are in their millions.

What on earth is going on there then?

ILBB15 · 5th July 2008, 21:48

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Great gif

esmufc07 · 5th July 2008, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

Wii < PS3.

Fixed.

1871_Biscuit · 5th July 2008, 22:07

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Originally Posted by esmufc07

Fixed.

Master Stroke.

WeasteDevil · 5th July 2008, 22:07

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Originally Posted by SmashedHombre

What on earth is going on there then?

A big room full of middle aged American women having emotional orgasms because they are going to get the chance to lose weight with a Wii.

SmashedHombre · 5th July 2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

A big room full of middle aged American women having emotional orgasms because they are going to get the chance to lose weight with a Wii.

That's what I thought. It's quite embarassing the way they jump around and hug each other as if this is some how going to enhance their lives forever. They do realize its a games console right?

5th July 2008, 08:23	#1 (permalink)
WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 62,075	Why the Wii sells so well Well, another reason that is. A "games" console has never had this effect before, and they are in their millions.

5th July 2008, 08:30	#2 (permalink)
VidaRed First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,594	it seems only middle aged women buy it...

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Cornell Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney 2000. - Wesley Brown is a national hero. Posts: 4,641	Is that one of those Oprah giveaways or something?

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duffer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chelsea fan. Posts: 2,773	Why don't Sony or Microsoft just bring out their own "fitness" add-ons? Or a similar controller?

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1871_Biscuit Cock Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire ↕Viva Los Hombres de Galleta! Urzzz↕ Posts: 7,298	I fucking hate American Woman. There I said it.

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VidaRed First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,594	racist and sexist.

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WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 62,075	It's going to help them get fit.

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RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: South East Posts: 4,576	LOL the wii fit....man I gotta love how much of a gimmick that thing is...abit like the Wii itself. What people dont realise is that you could do 99% of those activities at home without the game and board itself, and it also is incredibly easy to cheat in the game. For that kinda money you're just better off getting a short-term gym membership, or simply buying some home fitness equipment like dumbells or a large workout ball.

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duffer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chelsea fan. Posts: 2,773	Do you use Wii Fit faithfully everyday? - 22% - I record my progress faithfully everyday - 6% - Maybe once every two or three days - 6% - Once a week - 64% - Stopped using after purchase You could replace "Wii Fit" with any piece of exercise equipment and get the same results. Tons of people have rowing machines, bull worker or free weights gathering dust in their garage.

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Hellboy First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berbaville Posts: 5,233	it seems that Sony and Microsoft aren't interested in casual gaming (for now) personally I use my Wii to play GC games like wind waker etc. never had the chance to finish them, and there a some good wii games, although their amount is quite small, I really liked SSBB.

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Garethw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England; The home of James Bond, Fish and chips and Chavs! Posts: 2,258	I have been a huge Nintendo fan for over 20 years. In that time i have owned every console they have ever released. I pre-ordered my wii six months before its release and collected it 6AM on launch day. I have hardly touched it for nearly a year now. Am really disappointed with the games that have ben released so far bar 1 or 2 titles (Notably Mario Galaxy!). As a huge nintendo fan i can honestly say that the console is a bit of a let down so far. Nintendo need to pull there finger out and match Sony and Microsoft pound for pound when it comes to there next console. The Wii's graphics capabilities are quite frankly embarrassing. I know they have gone for innovation and my hats off to them for that, but it still doesn't disguise the consoles issues

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 27,965	Wii > PS3.

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Redlambs First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Officially the best poker player on RAWK. Your cash has been donated to the Gary Neville for Prime Minister fund, cheers you scouse twats. Posts: 7,807	I'm not going to bother responding to Weaste's pathetic attempts at winding me up, he is taking this forum down to new lows. Oh, and Fucking Wii fit

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Ceks Cekscrayons Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 'Everyone thinks they have the prettiest wife at home' 'I think the word is respect. I can’t say there is friendship on both sides.' - Arsene Wenger Posts: 1,929	I can't understand all the negative comments about the Wii on here. Take it for what it is.

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WeasteDevil Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Castellón de la Plana Posts: 62,075	... totally out of tune...

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