Video Game Consoles Blog

Nintendo’s long-awaited game console, the Wii, is finally here.  Nintendo has chosen to go in a completely different direction then that of Sony and Microsoft.  Instead of focusing all their attention and resources on graphics, Nintendo has instead chosen to focus on game play.  This is a risky move by Nintendo.  Their intent is to not only capture the core gaming audience, but to reach out to casual and non-gamers as well.  So how are they trying to accomplish this?  By creating an innovative way to control and interact with the games.

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By Richard Southam

November 19th marked the launch of Nintendo’s newest console, the Wii.  After finishing in last place in the most recent “console war” with the GameCube, with the PlayStation 2 finishing first, followed by the XBOX in second, Nintendo looks to rebound and regain its place as the number one console maker in the world.  The Nintendo Wii definitely has a good chance.  The launch success of a console does not always determine the overall success of the console, but it sure does answer many questions. 

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