The Nintendo Wii is as we all know Nintendo's latest entry into the console world. But really it's more than that, it's a risk, it's a console that will either revolutionize gaming or will be a flop. Technologically it's not on par with the PS3 or Xbox 360, it doesn't support HDTV and it's closer to the graphical power and speed of the Xbox than it is to that of the Xbox 360. But lets take a note of all that. All of those "problems" are related to graphics or speed; basically the power of the console.

For the past decade consoles have been "revolutionizing" gaming by raising the bar on graphical power. But really all we are getting is the same experiences over and over agian, each time graphically better, I'm not saying that's a problem. All I'm saying is that maybe Wii have made the right choice in going for a new change, a change in control.

Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have long been trying to break through into a casual market for gamers and for a long time they have been failing. It isn't really looking any better for them this generation with Microsoft's Xbox 360 at a reasonably high price and game's that are also expensive and the PS3's high price which even the hardcore gamers are finding hard to swallow. Microsoft are hoping that the integration of their system with pc's etc and their online service as well as their core xbox will have what it takes to push them into the casual market which is where they would make the most sales. Sony are hoping that their blu-ray, household name and propaganda in CG films will get them there (although I doubt it, i think it's more likely that the 360 will get into the homes of the casual gamers).

However the Wii has opted for something new, a low price point, more family oriented games making this affordable for kids as well. And a new way of controling games. The fact is the casual gamer doesn't want the flashiest graphics he/she just wants something fun for an affordable price. However even the hardcore gamers could go for this, the history of games available, the fact that it could be cheap enough for someone to own a 360 or PS3 as well as a Wii could push sales into homes with other consoles as well. Some people who have chosen either 360 or PS3 and want something new, I think are more likely to go for Wii than the other powerful console.

This isn't coming from a Nintendo fanboy, I own a 360 and probably won't get a Wii for a long time. I'm just saying that if you did right of the Wii, think again, if their control system works and people like it they could pull of a win in the next gen console wars...