Comments on: Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t) http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:44:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Flipnote Studio: Like an Animation YouTube for Nintendo DSi http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-967235 Flipnote Studio: Like an Animation YouTube for Nintendo DSi Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:02:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-967235 [...] a welcome addition to Nintendo’s Internet connectivity and social-networking features, which have been painfully sparse up to now. That’s even been disappointingly true of the DSi, especially when compared with the [...] [...] a welcome addition to Nintendo’s Internet connectivity and social-networking features, which have been painfully sparse up to now. That’s even been disappointingly true of the DSi, especially when compared with the [...]

]]> By: Can Nintendo DSi Become the iPhone of Game Handhelds? | The Click http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-927923 Can Nintendo DSi Become the iPhone of Game Handhelds? | The Click Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:33:40 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-927923 [...] can Nintendo meaningfully compete with iPhone? As I complained last year, few of the company’s Internet services have impressed, and Apple’s smartphone has a [...] [...] can Nintendo meaningfully compete with iPhone? As I complained last year, few of the company’s Internet services have impressed, and Apple’s smartphone has a [...]

]]> By: Can Nintendo DSi Become the iPhone of Game Handhelds? http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-927886 Can Nintendo DSi Become the iPhone of Game Handhelds? Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:01:50 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-927886 [...] can Nintendo meaningfully compete with iPhone? As I complained last year, few of the company’s Internet services have impressed, and Apple’s smartphone has a [...] [...] can Nintendo meaningfully compete with iPhone? As I complained last year, few of the company’s Internet services have impressed, and Apple’s smartphone has a [...]

]]> By: roflsaurus rex http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-918326 roflsaurus rex Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:51:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-918326 I wish that IM was on wii... I wish that IM was on wii…

]]> By: Do You Wii? » Blog Archive » How to make money online with Affiliate Marketing. free tour http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-916797 Do You Wii? » Blog Archive » How to make money online with Affiliate Marketing. free tour Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:02:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-916797 [...] Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Wont) - Gigaom.com [...] [...] Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Wont) – Gigaom.com [...]

]]> By: evbart http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-916040 evbart Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:26:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-916040 The point here is, that with relatively little effort, this box thats already in the living room of so many people, could become a lot more. I just started looking at the News application, and I saw that BBC and stumbleupon both have sites that work on the Wii. These are great additions, and they don't take away from the simplicity of the wii. The xbox 360 on the other hand has a ton of settings, and is probably way too much for you average user. I'd love to see an rss reader, and a youtube interface added, and maybe eventuall video downloads. When you look at iTunes, a platform that makes it super easy for users to spend money, once they have an account setup, why wouldn't you do the same with the Wii? I'd love to be able to download more games, or pay for a youtube app. The point here is, that with relatively little effort, this box thats already in the living room of so many people, could become a lot more.

I just started looking at the News application, and I saw that BBC and stumbleupon both have sites that work on the Wii.

These are great additions, and they don’t take away from the simplicity of the wii. The xbox 360 on the other hand has a ton of settings, and is probably way too much for you average user.

I’d love to see an rss reader, and a youtube interface added, and maybe eventuall video downloads.

When you look at iTunes, a platform that makes it super easy for users to spend money, once they have an account setup, why wouldn’t you do the same with the Wii? I’d love to be able to download more games, or pay for a youtube app.

]]> By: James http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915999 James Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:00:39 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915999 As to a 3D mouse or 6DOF 3D remote control, will Sandio 3D mouse a good solution? As to a 3D mouse or 6DOF 3D remote control, will Sandio 3D mouse a good solution?

]]> By: majortom1981 http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915972 majortom1981 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:38:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915972 Ps The ps3's browser is linux and uses the full version linux plug in for its flash support thats why it has flash 9 support. Ps The ps3’s browser is linux and uses the full version linux plug in for its flash support thats why it has flash 9 support.

]]> By: majortom1981 http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915971 majortom1981 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:37:18 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915971 You do know its not nintendos fault with the web browser right? Opera controls that. Also yell at adobe about flash support. There mobile flash is only at flash 7 . Opera cant do anything about the flash support until adobe gets off their butts and makes mobile flash compatible with 9 0r 10. Also i feel the wii browser is much more usable and easier to navigate then the ps3 even with its latest firmware update. Also youi guys have no ideas how the wii works. All of what you said is possible. Its the thrid parties who dont want to do it. The thrid parties can make this and put it up for sale in the wii store. You guys are blaming nintendo for things that are not their fault .They are mearly providing the p[latform. ITs third parties who have to take the initiative. You do know its not nintendos fault with the web browser right? Opera controls that. Also yell at adobe about flash support. There mobile flash is only at flash 7 . Opera cant do anything about the flash support until adobe gets off their butts and makes mobile flash compatible with 9 0r 10.

Also i feel the wii browser is much more usable and easier to navigate then the ps3 even with its latest firmware update.

Also youi guys have no ideas how the wii works. All of what you said is possible. Its the thrid parties who dont want to do it. The thrid parties can make this and put it up for sale in the wii store.

You guys are blaming nintendo for things that are not their fault .They are mearly providing the p[latform. ITs third parties who have to take the initiative.

]]> By: Joel http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915933 Joel Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:45:53 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915933 I was about to blast you for some incredibly techno-geek centric, lack of product marketing understanding but it seems some others here have pointed that out already. Because of its tight focus, ease of use, and appeal to its market its going to be hugely successful. PS2 of this generation - thats bad? How much money did Sony make and how many company's rode PS2 platform to massive wealth? Note to self - don't contact Wagner James Au when we need Product Marketing help... I was about to blast you for some incredibly techno-geek centric, lack of product marketing understanding but it seems some others here have pointed that out already. Because of its tight focus, ease of use, and appeal to its market its going to be hugely successful. PS2 of this generation – thats bad? How much money did Sony make and how many company’s rode PS2 platform to massive wealth?

Note to self – don’t contact Wagner James Au when we need Product Marketing help…

]]> By: Why the Wii could never win the world (and how its come so far) - GAMER.BLORGE http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915855 Why the Wii could never win the world (and how its come so far) - GAMER.BLORGE Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:26:05 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915855 [...] little box with a controller that looks eerily like some sort of adult toy. As pointed out in Wagner’s article on Gigaom, Nintendo has specifically said it wants nothing more for the Wii than “to provide a platform [...] [...] little box with a controller that looks eerily like some sort of adult toy. As pointed out in Wagner’s article on Gigaom, Nintendo has specifically said it wants nothing more for the Wii than “to provide a platform [...]

]]> By: Can The Wii "Win The World"? | Wii News http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915847 Can The Wii "Win The World"? | Wii News Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:26:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915847 [...] GigaOm has posted an interesting article called "Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t)". The author claims that Nintendo’s console only needs three things to "win it the world" (I’m not even sure what that means.): a full-features web browser, an iTunes-like interface for purchasing content with Wii points, and a multiplatform social network with seamless chat/IM. After speaking with a Nintendo executive, the article’s author said: "While the Nintendo exec I spoke with listened attentively, he explained that such features don’t fit the company’s main goal: to provide a platform for fun and games. For the moment, then, the Wii seems destined to become this generation’s Playstation 2 — an epically popular game console, but little else. Which is a shame, because if Nintendo misses out on this opportunity, we do, too." [...] [...] GigaOm has posted an interesting article called "Why the Wii Could Win the World (but Probably Won’t)". The author claims that Nintendo’s console only needs three things to "win it the world" (I’m not even sure what that means.): a full-features web browser, an iTunes-like interface for purchasing content with Wii points, and a multiplatform social network with seamless chat/IM. After speaking with a Nintendo executive, the article’s author said: "While the Nintendo exec I spoke with listened attentively, he explained that such features don’t fit the company’s main goal: to provide a platform for fun and games. For the moment, then, the Wii seems destined to become this generation’s Playstation 2 — an epically popular game console, but little else. Which is a shame, because if Nintendo misses out on this opportunity, we do, too." [...]

]]> By: homelessgirl http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915798 homelessgirl Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:32:13 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915798 i would definitely like to see a better web browser with flash, that would be exceptionally good. i would definitely like to see a better web browser with flash, that would be exceptionally good.

]]> By: cinnamon http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915771 cinnamon Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:49:58 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915771 Wii comes with a 3D mouse, but the rest of the apparatus is 2D or 1D (relatively speaking). Firstly the box - needs computing overhaul. Needs to (be able to +) run a descent browser (no, not opera, but webkit). Needs to run Flash. Needs storage. And then it can call itself "net ready". And then the fantasy of being the "one-point net device" can be considered. But is the rest of the world sleeping? Aren't there other devices which have all of these except maybe a 3D mouse? And even when you have one, you are not exactly singing all the way to the bank - because do people need that "one point net device" ...and when and for how much. Try making a business case. Wii comes with a 3D mouse, but the rest of the apparatus is 2D or 1D (relatively speaking). Firstly the box – needs computing overhaul. Needs to (be able to +) run a descent browser (no, not opera, but webkit). Needs to run Flash. Needs storage. And then it can call itself “net ready”. And then the fantasy of being the “one-point net device” can be considered. But is the rest of the world sleeping? Aren’t there other devices which have all of these except maybe a 3D mouse? And even when you have one, you are not exactly singing all the way to the bank – because do people need that “one point net device” …and when and for how much. Try making a business case.

]]> By: Don http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915723 Don Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:25:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915723 Wow i think you answered your own question, the Wii will be the PS2 of this generation because it is simply a game system. I have a PC and a laptop that I can hook up to my TV. I purchased my first game system because I wanted to just stick a disc in and play. I want to play casual games and not have to read a 30 page instruction manual or search the internet for clues. I also don't want to hear a bunch of thirteen year old cursing on a game system. Microsoft is the worst thing to happen to PC and console gaming. They took hardcore games an moved them to the gaming systems. While they made constant money from hardcore gamers they only accounted for 20 million gamers. PS2 took the other 100 million and gave them what they really wanted. For some reason Sony decided to do the same thing along with trying to be a home media hub. Well again I have a laptop for that. This why Nintendo will rule the world. This is a gaming system for console gamers, not an excuse to move computer gamers to consoles for better profits. Until Microsoft and Sony figure that out they will continue to trail Nintendo. Wow i think you answered your own question, the Wii will be the PS2 of this generation because it is simply a game system. I have a PC and a laptop that I can hook up to my TV. I purchased my first game system because I wanted to just stick a disc in and play. I want to play casual games and not have to read a 30 page instruction manual or search the internet for clues. I also don’t want to hear a bunch of thirteen year old cursing on a game system. Microsoft is the worst thing to happen to PC and console gaming. They took hardcore games an moved them to the gaming systems. While they made constant money from hardcore gamers they only accounted for 20 million gamers. PS2 took the other 100 million and gave them what they really wanted. For some reason Sony decided to do the same thing along with trying to be a home media hub. Well again I have a laptop for that. This why Nintendo will rule the world. This is a gaming system for console gamers, not an excuse to move computer gamers to consoles for better profits. Until Microsoft and Sony figure that out they will continue to trail Nintendo.

]]> By: RKirk http://gigaom.com/2008/11/30/why-the-wii-could-win-the-world-but-probably-wont/#comment-915697 RKirk Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:21:39 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=18394#comment-915697 Mr. Au is thinking like an entrepreneur... cut him some slack on that score. Mr. Au is thinking like an entrepreneur… cut him some slack on that score.

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