I was always a loyal Nintendo player... that is, until the Playstation 2 came along. It had better games... it was backwards compatible... and seven years ago, it was by far the most advanced gaming system out there. Despite my love for Nintendo systems, I chose the PS2 over the Game Cube. And I wasn't alone. As the PS2 and X-Box grew in popularity, Nintendo's market share began a plummet into oblivion. I never expected them to make a recovery, let alone a comeback- I never expected the Wii!
First of all, the price won me over. I'm a hard-core gamer, but I can't justify spending $400-$600 for a new system. Wii underbids both the PS3 and XBox 360 at a reasonable $250. Second, the Wii-mote is both novel and user-friendly. I had some concerns about how the remote-style controller would work in normal game play... I guess I'd forgotten that I've been uselessly swinging my controllers around for years. Nothing could feel more natural. Finally, it's backwards-compatible to the extreme. Folks, we can trash our cartridges and roms- every game ever made by Nintendo can be purchased online and downloaded. I can't wait to play my old favorites with a proper controller instead of a keyboard! (Chrono Trigger, I've missed you!)
I also highly recommend Zelda: Twilight Princess, if only for the fact that I'm having a hell of a good time swinging my sword around. I was concerned when Link first showed up in sandals... but it's all good now. :)
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