Nintendo on price cuts for the Wii
I read this particular article about Nintendo not cutting prices on the Wii gaming console and DS handheld game system. According to Nintendo's CEO, Satou Iwata, "While the price of hardware is usually reduced over time, that could leave gamers who bought early feeling ripped off."
Personally, although I agree with Mr. Iwata, I still believe that the advantage of gamers who bought the console early is the amount of time that they were able to play the Wii compared to those who waited until later. Still, everybody has their own opinion on the matter and for that I agree with the decision of the company.
Speaking of the Wii console, the much expected Mario Kart Wii just recently came out in the US. The package (sold at a retail price of $49.99) comes with a Wii Wheel to get a better feel of the driving experience.
The best thing about the Wii is that the controller or Wii Remote was designed to create a more interactive experience for players. The motion detection feature of the remote alone has attracted casual gamers, women, and the elderly.
Another good point to it is that some games require players to move in a certain manner giving the player a bit of an excercise compared to other consoles where you could play the game while sitting comfortably. A good example would be the game Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008. In order to play it using the remote (without the nunchuck extension), you will have to perform actual golf swings. Although some player's cheat by swinging the remote like a bat (which would actually give you a better performance in the game when done right. There's always an option for those who don't feel like moving around or does not have enough room to play - that option being the nunchuck.
