Motion = Better?

From my experience with the Wii, I think there developed a thought process that Motion means a better game. I've seen it from customers trying to choose between a Wii version and a Xbox 360 version of a game. They look at the two only really seeing the box art. They maybe look at the price and then come up and ask me which version would be the better. I usually tell them that the 360 version will look a lot better, include online play, and possibly other improvements due to more powerful hardware. I shit you not, a majority of the time, they look at me and say "But doesn't the Wii have motion controls?"

It's like motion controls is a big deciding factor in their minds. Maybe it is a big factor. That's the hurdle that has kept so many people away from video games. Sure it's easy for "us" to understand controllers and the multiple buttons. Motion controls are a great supplement when done right. But there are two things with that statement. It's a supplement, it adds to the gameplay experience and is not the focus. Second, when done right. A majority of the time, it is not. Who knows if it ever will be.

Wii Motion-Plus is nowhere to be seen. It definitely won't make it out this holiday season. I guess Nintendo is spreading their titles out. We've seen them do this with their past consoles. They like to come up with a handful of great ideas and then time release them so they have the entire year covered. The only problem this time is that they have really mediocre ideas and none directed towards the "core."

My problem is that I have too much Hope. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt and let them turn it around. It's a character strength/flaw I've had since I can remember. Nintendo has been on my support list since the N64. I wouldn't say it is pure fanboyism, just a way I choose to look at the world. I'm not asking you to try to convince me or change my perspective. I'm a pretty stubborn guy and I'd rather look at things this way. It's just in these darker times, we have to huddle together, find other people who believe things will get better, and somehow turn those feelings into reality.

Always hopeful, always waiting,
David