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I've played Wii at a number of friends; and, while fun, I went with a PS3 because I've already invested in an HDTV. For me blu-ray support is a big plus, I find I use the PS3 more for watching movies than playing games.

I've got an HDTV also, and HD broadcasts look great. But there just aren't enough movies on Blu-Ray yet that I want to buy (or even rent) to justify the cost of a PS3: $400 for the console + $20 for the Blu-Ray remote + $50 for a DualShock 3, and that doesn't even get me any games. And with the exception of Gran Turismo 5 half-finished demo Prologue, there aren't any games I want to get for it either.

 

If the original version of Star Wars ever makes it to Blu-Ray, or Tron, then I'd probably consider it. But I'd rather wait until the price drops. A lot.

I'm probably in the minority here but I would say no. This is coming from a game freak who has basically every console ever made. It's not that the Wii isn't good, it's just that once you get past the "oooo, shiny!", there isn't much really there. I love the new control scheme, but it's not always used to best effect, and many times is used when it really shouldn't be just because it's available and devs feel they have to use it. I still think the best game for it is Wii Sports Bowling, and that comes with the system. It's awesome if you have parties at your house a lot, otherwise, the excitement tends to wear off rather quickly. Then again, I'm not overly impressed with any of the consoles this time around. The DS is better than all of them, IMO.

I love the Wii and have never even considered getting a 360 or PS3 just because I'm having so much fun with the Wii. There is plenty of excellent games out now to last you a long time and many more are on the way. I would say to go for it.

I have not yet played anything online ever. And IMHO, Mario Kart Wii is much better with the GC controller.

If (or when) I get a Wii, I'd likely pick up the Classic controller, since that seems to be the most compatible. The Wii Wheel is interesting, but the novelty was wearing rather thin on the harder tracks. It's just too easy to oversteer yourself right off a cliff.

It's fun to have a Wii and I'm using it quite often, usually daily. The games I have played so far are all pretty okay, but nothing really must have. I think I actually spend more time playing VC titles than native ones.

 

The Wii doesn't deliver much regarding my favourite genres yet. At present there's no RPGs at all and the only strategy title is Fire Emblem.

 

I did get a good dose of fun out of Excite Truck, Geometry Wars Galaxies and Metal Slug Collection so far though. And I just started playing Bully which looks promising.

 

If you like racing and golf, I'm sure it's an okay console to have. Mario Kart and Excite Truck are already very good and soon will System 3 release Ferrari Challenge. Capcoms "We Love Golf" should be a blast as well. It's probably already out in the states.