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THQ Boss Says Wii Hasn't Won Just Yet
THQ Boss Says Wii Hasn't Won Just Yet
kotaku - March 5, 2008
Submitted by felipedmoreira (378) at 1:28PM PST on March 6, 2008
Speaking earlier today at the - where else - Morgan Stanley Technology Conference, THQ boss Brian Farrell has said that while the Wii's been going gangbusters so far during this console generation, it doesn't have things sewn up just yet:
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1Mr_Cynical posted on THQ Inc. (THQI) at 1:26PM PST on March 8, 2008. RE: THQ Boss Says Wii Hasn't Won Just YetThe big thing that the Wii has going for it is that it appeals to both the 'hardcore' and 'casual' gaming markets. The former buy it as a second console for relaxing with, and for the Virtual Console classic games (come on Nintendo, give us FF6!) while the latter buy it as a primary console because its control style makes it appealing where a traditional gamepad console would not be.[ Veteran ] [ Level 13 ] [ Rank: 905 ]bids
2kspraydad posted on THQ Inc. (THQI) at 8:34AM PST on March 8, 2008. RE: THQ Boss Says Wii Hasn't Won Just Yetbids
2Bobuido posted on THQ Inc. (THQI) at 8:03AM PST on March 8, 2008. RE: THQ Boss Says Wii Hasn't Won Just YetIs this guy high or incredibly stupid? Nintendo could drop the price and still be making money on their console. Sure price reductions shift consoles but what is he on? I don't think MS and Sony will never overtake the Wii.
Perhaps I'm misinterpreting sewn up. If by sewn up they mean Wii will sell the most hardware and software...well then... yes it will. It appeals to a bigger audience so of course sales all round will be better. It's like saying, will more people watch Pop Idol or a documentary on video game history? Pretty obvious answer. Mass appeal wins.
Some people still seem to think the Wii is a fad / gimmick. Though most of those people have already invested in another console. Pretty sure they label it thus to make themselves feel better about not having the money to dedicate to another console.
The thing I love about Wii is that it has games the masses hate that I would love. Say Metroid or a VC classic. Games the masses love, that I think are playable but pretty average. Wii Play / EA Playground. This means whether I'm alone or with friends there's always fun to be had. I recently got a fourth Wii-mote and four player tennis is great casual gaming.
If we're talking numbers - Wii will win this one. They've really opened up gaming to the masses again. This time I think it'll be a whole new level.[ Contributor ] [ Level 19 ] [ Rank: 467 ]bids
18felipedmoreira posted on THQ Inc. (THQI) at 1:28PM PST on March 6, 2008. Article: THQ Boss Says Wii Hasn't Won Just Yet
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I spotted that just after I posted it. I wondered if anyone else would. :) You all know what I meant though! In case I confused anyone with my malformed sentence...
Wii will win! PS3 and 360 will have to battle it out alone.
If this guy seriously thinks it will end differently he's nuts!