Wii

[plonq]

We got to play with pierrekrahn's Wii last weekend.

That sounds a bit dirty no matter how you say it. Well, no matter.

Using the new controls on the console reminded me of the first time I used a browser that supported tabs and mouse gestures; I wondered how I ever got by without them.

Subject to availability, I wouldn't be entirely surprised to find one under the Festivus Pole this year.

Comments

[pierrekrahn.livejournal.com]

Huzzah!

BTW, you know how they always lose money on consoles, but then make millions off the games?

Well, I guess they'll also make millions off the controllers. The main controller (the one with all the buttons) retail for $45 each, and the nunchuks (the part with the analog stick) retail for $25 each. Assuming that I want a complete set of 4, that means I'll need to spend an extra $210 + tax (assuming they're ever in stock). Ouch!

[leopanthera.livejournal.com]

Nintendo in fact make a profit on the Wii - as they did with the GameCube.

[pierrekrahn.livejournal.com]

Oh really? That's pretty damn impressive that Nintendo can make a console for less than $270. I heard that Microsoft and Sony lost about $100 for each console sold, meaning their consoles cost $800+ to make.


[side note] I fucking hate when I write a reply and IE crashes on me! Dammit!

[leopanthera.livejournal.com]

The XBox 360 is also now making a profit on the console - but only as of very recently. Originally they were indeed making a loss.

[fetlock.livejournal.com]

I want a Wii, I did enjoy the game play and love that you have to workout in games and not just sit on your tail.

[furahi.livejournal.com]

Weee! ^oo^