More idiot "analysts"...

[Paco]

Paco your opinions are all based on what if scenarios and more 'the sky is falling' bullshit. I'm not trying to start up another argument, just think about this logically: It is the first video game controller to actual 3-D control for 3-D gaming. Dont like the remote design? Third party game not made to take advantage of it? Pop it in a Wavebird, your Game Cube styled-controller is now a traditional controller with full 3-D range of movement... for 3-D games... how ANYONE could be against this is beyond me.

Two things.

I've made every attempt to keep my views as a what if arguement as there is every possibility things could go horribly wrong, fantastically good, or land somewhere inbetween. My speculation, or my 'the sky is falling bullshit' is a possibility, and on the other hand there is every chance that Nintendo could surprise us all with some kind of amazing comeback. I just don't know, and that's why I won't take a solid stance on the issue.

From what I understand all Revolution games will use the new controller, no exceptions (from what I've read, I could be entirely wrong). And the wavebird, or any other controller, will be accessories. Last I checked there hasn't been a huge blockbuster that required an accessory, and don't take for granted that everyone who buys a Revolution has a wavebird or GC controller.

I'm not against the new controller, I'm just not sold on it yet. I've read positive impressions on it from numerous sources (game developers) but they don't always know what the masses want.

This is the next logical leap from 2-D d-pads and anal sticks to 3-D fully immersive controllers. It was bound to happen.

Is it necessary? Is it fun? Is it better? These are questions I have, and ones that will determine whether or not the concept of the new controller stick around.

Companies are making oodles and oodles of money out of this: It's like the 8-bit days when people bought a video game because the story on the back of the box was cool, or the art on the box had a half-naked girl. These people are anti-nerds but they're also anti-productive. That's why Nintendo keeps saying 'we're worried about the industry" - Because the vast majority of those people aren't going to carry in to next gen. They may drop it completely, decide that video games are too expensive for a hobby or just lose interest. They will never have sway towards a certain manufacturer or company, they will never decide that X company is the best or worst because they simply dont care. That market is called a dead end. get the money from them now because it wont be there later.

What do you mean the vast majority won't carry over into next gen? It looks like Sony has managed to gain most of their Playstation users back for round 2, and I bet you they'll be back for round 3.

As for the rest of your arguement I agree for the most part. However I think you're shortchaning the consumer and developers when you talk about third party games. The majority of them are more educated than you think and there are alot of great third party games that still don't sell well on Nintendo consoles. There is a bunch of crap, I can't argue with that, but I want to remind you it's been that way since even since the NES.

I have to go to class right now, and I will continue this when I have time.