iSuppli Says Wii Will Surpass Xbox 360 This Year
iSuppli released a report this week stating that the motion-enabled Wii console will surpass the Xbox 360 in terms of installed base this year. The Wii has already passed the Xbox 360 and the PS3 in annual sales. According to PC World:
The market researcher chalks up Nintendo’s success to a strategy of offering a lower-cost game console targeted at everyday people, rather than an expensive console with the latest graphics aimed at video game lovers. The main difference between the Wii and its rivals is the wireless controller and sensors that detect hand motion and speed. The innovation puts motion into gaming, because users swing the Wii controller to hit virtual baseballs and golf balls on their TV screens, go bowling and fight in boxing.
Obviously price has something to do with the Wii’s success (being at least $100 less expensive than its competitors), but the broad appeal of easy-to-use games has to be a big factor too.
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