For the Wiin

[kickaha]

Just ran across this nifty chart showing sales of the Wii, XBox 360, and PS3.

http://vgchartz.com/hwcomps.php

Note total Wii sales passing total 360 sales in the previous week or so.

Now here's one aligning launch dates, with two things to note: slope of PS3 sales is almost identical to slope of 360 sales. ie, neither is really selling better, the 360 just had a one year lead. Secondly, slope of Wii is, um, a bit steeper.

http://vgchartz.com/hwcomps.php?cons1=Wii®1=All&cons2=PS3®2=All&cons3=X360®3=All&align=1

Even if the data is off by a few % pts here and there, it's kind of stunning.

Comments

[georgmi.livejournal.com]

So it annoys me when people say things like 'the Wii is a great system!' because it's really not

But it is a great system. It's not a high-end graphical powerhouse, but the games are fun and are attracting new gamers in droves.

The problem in your statement is that "great" is too subjective a term; just because the Wii doesn't meet your personal requirements for a console, doesn't mean it doesn't excellently execute its intended purpose. The people who are saying the Wii is a great console are reflecting their experience with it.

Just 'cause I'm tone-deaf, doesn't mean that Beethoven's Ninth (or _Stairway to Heaven_, for that matter) isn't great music. Just means I don't give a crap. :)