Wii and PS3 People

Sat 2009/01/24 05:48 JST
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A comparison of how Japanese media portray Wii buyers vs PS3 buyers...
Via Sankaku.

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  • Akari
    Akari in Vancouver/Burnaby, Canada (Registered on 2008/06/15)
    http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/

    Bought a Wii as it was an interesting new concept and was relatively cheaper...[however now that the XBOX360 and PS3 have gone down in price, I probably would've gone for a PS3] Wii is still fun with friends nonetheless.

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:06:19 JST (ID #460091)
    reply to Akari's comment
    • hashiriya
      hashiriya in Finland (Registered on 2008/05/11)
      Student

      I did that too and now i have a ps3. Sold Wii to my brothers friend.

      Sat 2009/01/24 12:03:11 JST (ID #460525)
      reply to hashiriya's comment
  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    If you own both do they mix you into a overweight, geeky female?

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:07:30 JST (ID #460097)
    reply to FatBastard's comment
  • FinalTriggerX
    FinalTriggerX in California, USA (Registered on 2008/12/09)
    Student

    I definitely have more games for my PS3 than my Wii. Bought the Wii when Super Smash Bros Brawl came out but I haven't really touched it in a loooooong while. Mostly because my mom found out about Wii Fit and then insisted that I leave the Wii at home so she could use it. I only have my PS3 with me at my apartment ^^" If I actually had access to my Wii I'd probably play more games on it but as of right now SSBB is sadly still the only game I have for it lol. :(

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:08:42 JST (ID #460100)
    reply to FinalTriggerX's comment
  • kokost
    kokost in Canada (Registered on 2008/09/20)
    Student
    http://kokost.deviantart.com/

    I'd like to join the Wii crowd more. That said, I'm not exactly a big fan of consoles... I grew up with a computer so thats where all my games have been. That said, its much easier to get female friends to join in games when you have a Wii.

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:11:36 JST (ID #460106)
    reply to kokost's comment
  • lerry[maru]
    lerry[maru] in Kuala Lumpur, MY (Registered on 2008/09/14)
    Nekophilia

    I haz none~ But I'd take ps3 rather than wii.

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:12:50 JST (ID #460109)
    reply to lerry[maru]'s comment
  • Koshiko
    Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03)
    website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
    http://www.furudango.com

    I has a Wii, does that mean I'm cute~? :3 orz

    Lol, I guess it was just easier to find cute girls buying Wii rather than buying a PS3. I only bought my Wii for Christmas but I have about 5 games for it, the most played one is Mario Kart x3

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:21:50 JST (ID #460123)
    reply to Koshiko's comment
  • misae
    misae in Corea / U.S. (Registered on 2009/01/21)
    高1学生 (工学・科学)
    http://nurinamo.comli.com/

    What if you don't really have a TV?

    If I ever buy a TV, I'll definitely get a Wii. I'm more of a casual player than a hardcore gamer.

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:25:03 JST (ID #460130)
    reply to misae's comment
  • Guy9394
    Guy9394 in US (Registered on 2008/10/17)
    student
    http://figure.tsuki-board.net/Guy9394

    Somehow the nintendo systems attract lots of people who doesn't like games before. I think I've saw lot of girls with NDS but rarely see any girls with a PSP in my area.

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:25:07 JST (ID #460131)
    reply to Guy9394's comment
  • twu
    twu in country of igloos and lumberjacks... (Registered on 2008/09/08)
    Professional Panhandler
    http://theinfernoproject.com

    Wii's only fun when you've got a bunch of friends/siblings over and play with them. Kinda boring/stupid when you're swinging like a maniac in front of the tele. Wonder what the neighbour would think if they saw you through the window.

    That's my opinion :)

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:39:49 JST (ID #460142)
    reply to twu's comment
  • Turkguy19
    Turkguy19 in USA (Registered on 2008/09/23)
    Engineering Student
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/turkguy19/

    I love my Wii, but, it saddens me that there are so few great games. Probably will be getting a PS3 or XBox 360 next summer though...

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:43:52 JST (ID #460148)
    reply to Turkguy19's comment
  • The Lyrical Loli
    The Lyrical Loli in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Registered on 2007/10/14)
    Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
    http://loli1983.wordpress.com

    The Wii is childish. Please don't bomb me. :(

    Though i don't own a PS3 either......yet. :)

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:50:16 JST (ID #460155)
    reply to The Lyrical Loli's comment
    • Optimus Skiver
      Optimus Skiver in my pants, unless I'm not. >.> ;; (Registered on 2008/07/17)
      Close-protection officer/Martial artist

      I like it because it's so freakin' cute! XD PS3 doesn't have very many cutesy games for me, so I didn't buy it. Though it does have hard hitting franchises that I'm sure I'd want to play... I can't say bad about either really.

      Sat 2009/01/24 07:31:13 JST (ID #460208)
      reply to Optimus Skiver's comment
  • bigeyes0x0
    bigeyes0x0 in Before me is Akiha and Rin, what a dilemma tohoho. (Registered on 2008/05/22)
    Administrator

    I'd buy the PS3 so I could fold on it.

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:53:45 JST (ID #460161)
    reply to bigeyes0x0's comment
  • Gibson
    Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/27)
    Student artist
    http://www.requestview.wordpress.com

    noo they making us look bad =S

    Sat 2009/01/24 06:58:25 JST (ID #460172)
    reply to Gibson's comment
  • Realta Nua
    Realta Nua in Jakarta / Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19)
    University Student
    http://plurk.com/Fuyumachi/invite

    IMO the question is not fair for some parts of the world..:p

    In my country, Wii games CAN BE pirated, while PS3 games are all original.. and the price comparison is like, 1 : 40.. lol


    But i don't have a Wii, so i can't vote.. Ps3 FTW for me ^^;

    Sat 2009/01/24 07:08:36 JST (ID #460180)
    reply to Realta Nua's comment
  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    i need to get a console one day..............

    Sat 2009/01/24 07:16:57 JST (ID #460191)
    reply to Cyberchaos's comment
  • Ami
    Ami in Bay Area, California ~ US (Registered on 2008/12/07)
    College Student | Novice Figure Collector ★彡
    http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/neo_valkyrie

    Yay I'm a Wii girl! :D

    Sat 2009/01/24 07:31:11 JST (ID #460207)
    reply to Ami's comment
  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis in California, United Sates (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    College Freshmen

    The guy in the second PS3 reminds me of someone I knew.

    Sat 2009/01/24 07:33:27 JST (ID #460211)
    reply to Hidden Oasis's comment
  • lightningsabre
    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    My Wii games beat out my PS3 games by a margin of 1. Though it seems I'm playing the PS3 more often >.>

    Sat 2009/01/24 08:10:59 JST (ID #460268)
    reply to lightningsabre's comment
  • MARl0
    MARl0 in United States (Registered on 2007/11/16)
    Graphic Designer

    I own both (and also a 360 as well), and my Wii game collection is larger then both my ps3 and 360 collections combined (by a considerable margin). And I bought all three systems on their launch day.

    Sat 2009/01/24 08:16:00 JST (ID #460275)
    reply to MARl0's comment
  • CaTZ
    CaTZ in Indonesia (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    Game Designer & 2D Artist
    http://catzstudio.blogspot.com/

    I think they deliberately choose the kind people they interview for this

    hey, that girl on 2nd pic looks like ueno juri

    Sat 2009/01/24 08:31:05 JST (ID #460293)
    reply to CaTZ's comment
  • yumyu
    yumyu in Toronto (Registered on 2008/04/12)
    Student
    http://trixoptics.com

    I have both PS3 and Wii. I have more wii games cough*backups*cough

    Sat 2009/01/24 08:35:16 JST (ID #460296)
    reply to yumyu's comment
  • Monkee
    Monkee in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/08)
    Otaku / Student in Networking
    http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/

    Got the Wii, and still love it

    Sat 2009/01/24 08:44:50 JST (ID #460308)
    reply to Monkee's comment
  • anonymii
    anonymii in Connecticut (Registered on 2008/12/23)
    mouse clicker, button presser

    Retail games: 20 Xbox360, 6 PS3, 4 Wii.
    Same order/different totals for downloadable games.

    Sat 2009/01/24 08:53:20 JST (ID #460319)
    reply to anonymii's comment
  • Andrei-kun
    Andrei-kun in California, USA (Registered on 2008/10/23)
    Student
    http://andreijournal.blogspot.com

    the 2nd picture of Wii People looks like Noda Megumi of the live action of Nodame Cantabile.

    Sat 2009/01/24 09:15:05 JST (ID #460345)
    reply to Andrei-kun's comment
  • paradigmshift
    paradigmshift in New York (Registered on 2008/09/14)
    Developer/Student
    http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/

    Bought myself a PS3, bought my little sister a Wii, and that's how I feel about the systems and the respective demographics they cater to.

    Sat 2009/01/24 09:15:59 JST (ID #460346)
    reply to paradigmshift's comment
  • cloudy
    cloudy in Los Angeles (Registered on 2008/08/09)
    Student, I hate school. FML

    I have both...the only game its fun is mgs4 and no more heroes.

    Sat 2009/01/24 09:46:20 JST (ID #460375)
    reply to cloudy's comment
  • Amiantos
    Amiantos in Illinois USA (Registered on 2007/11/30)

    Had a Ps3 but sold it to a friend so now I'm stuck in last gen with my mountain of burnt ps2 games that I play. Might be getting a Jp 360 next week though. When I had the ps3 I had about 9 games for it.
    Will be getting a wii for the 2 Monster Hunter games coming out for it though.

    Sat 2009/01/24 09:51:12 JST (ID #460380)
    reply to Amiantos's comment
  • super rats
    super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
    Everything
    http://www.happysoda.com

    Gotta love the media.

    Sat 2009/01/24 10:35:12 JST (ID #460437)
    reply to super rats's comment
  • Minaru Chou
    Minaru Chou in Philippines (Registered on 2008/09/25)
    Programmer Trainee
    http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com

    I like both!

    But there aren't many nice games on the PS3 yet.

    So am stuck with the ps2

    Sat 2009/01/24 10:41:33 JST (ID #460447)
    reply to Minaru Chou's comment
  • unit78
    unit78 in Tampa, Florida (Registered on 2008/06/21)
    Ronin - Looking for #1
    http://unit-1978.deviantart.com/

    the Wii is nothing but a dust magnet shelf warmer... PS3 gets more play and the 360 gets more play than all of them.

    Sat 2009/01/24 11:31:55 JST (ID #460490)
    reply to unit78's comment
  • Raymund
    Raymund in New Jersey (Registered on 2007/01/12)
    Student, Illustrator
    http://raydiant.deviantart.com

    People who own Wiis are cute girls.

    Sat 2009/01/24 11:47:48 JST (ID #460507)
    reply to Raymund's comment
  • Eva
    Eva in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18)
    Admin

    I agree with the media. The PS3 is aimed towards the gaming otaku and the people in the PS3 pictures reflect the image of the stereotypical otaku. The Wii has broad appeal among the masses with its low price point and non-traditional games.

    Is the media biased? Perhaps, but it is indisputable that the Wii has greater appeal among people outside of the traditional 16 - 27 year old male gaming demographic.

    Sat 2009/01/24 11:53:37 JST (ID #460514)
    reply to Eva's comment
  • Harts
    Harts in Estonia (Registered on 2008/06/02)
    Student

    Don't own either, I am more a computer person. But if I'd buy one, then definitely PS3.

    Sat 2009/01/24 12:04:38 JST (ID #460528)
    reply to Harts's comment
  • necrophadian
    necrophadian in a transitionary phase of existence (Registered on 2007/04/22)
    -1
    http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/

    only my parents play the Wii, my tweenage siblings play the 360, I play PC. all is right with the world.

    Sat 2009/01/24 12:05:19 JST (ID #460530)
    reply to necrophadian's comment
  • Arekusu
    Arekusu in The Lost Woods (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter

    Let's just say, if the people above were holding gaming parties, i'd be attending the Wii party!

    I have all consoles this gen, must say i get alot of enjoyment out of all of them. Am a little dissapointed with the Wii's current selection, but i'm a Nintendo boy through and through, so i know Nintendo will pull through. As for PS3, right now it's taking a bit of a back seat, but as soon as Killzone 2 and White Knight Story come out, that will be sure to change. And the Xbox 360 right now, is what i'm playing the most. The online experience is just in a league of its own.

    Sat 2009/01/24 12:12:46 JST (ID #460536)
    reply to Arekusu's comment
  • davidc
    davidc in Brisbane, Australia (Registered on 2008/06/27)
    IT Crowd

    I own neither, but I will definitely be getting a Wii one day if all those ladies will be playing with me :)

    Sat 2009/01/24 12:17:33 JST (ID #460541)
    reply to davidc's comment
  • soichirosan
    soichirosan in UK (Registered on 2008/02/23)
    Artist

    I have all three consoles but the Wii barely gets used. I don't think it's been on in over a year now come to think of it. I do all my gaming on PS3 and 360.

    That said, I will be firing up the Wii this year for Mad World, and Sin and Punishment 2.

    Sat 2009/01/24 12:27:22 JST (ID #460551)
    reply to soichirosan's comment
  • Darkdam
    Darkdam in New York (Registered on 2007/09/01)
    http://darkdam.deviantart.com/

    got a ps3 and a wii but the only game for the wii is ssb. Ps3 on the other hand I have a handful of games.

    Sat 2009/01/24 12:43:08 JST (ID #460557)
    reply to Darkdam's comment
  • StormYkz_214
    StormYkz_214 in Ulaanbaatar (Registered on 2009/01/24)
    Programmer

    Love to play PS3. I also admire Wii which is invented a new type of computer game generation. Love both of them. Go go!

    Sat 2009/01/24 13:45:17 JST (ID #460593)
    reply to StormYkz_214's comment
  • azn-n3ss-__-
    azn-n3ss-__- in Brisbane (Registered on 2008/07/28)
    大学生
    http://justaskeikaku.net23.net

    I only has a Wii. Won't even consider getting PS3 till FFXIII comes out.

    Sat 2009/01/24 13:58:25 JST (ID #460601)
    reply to azn-n3ss-__-'s comment
    • soichirosan
      soichirosan in UK (Registered on 2008/02/23)
      Artist

      PS3 has some good games now, you're missing out on Disgaea 3, Metal Gear Solid 4, Fallout 3, Valkyria Chronicles, and many others.

      Sun 2009/01/25 18:06:14 JST (ID #461952)
      reply to soichirosan's comment
  • Kozure Oukami
    Kozure Oukami in Texas (Registered on 2008/01/22)
    None

    I got a PS3 mostly for the Blu-ray player. Game playing was a nice bonus. Sadly though, I resemble the PS3 characterization above.

    Sat 2009/01/24 15:46:37 JST (ID #460634)
    reply to Kozure Oukami's comment
  • bis2501
    bis2501 in England (Registered on 2007/08/25)
    Engineer / Student
    http://www.takotech.net/mshp/

    I own a Wii. Most fun I had with a game console for years!
    Been looking at the PS3, but more for the Blu-ray than gaming...

    Sat 2009/01/24 16:25:32 JST (ID #460676)
    reply to bis2501's comment
  • MAsia
    MAsia in NERV HQ, Tokyo-3 (Registered on 2007/01/14)
    Supreme Commander of NERV Co.

    I would rather get a PS3 just because of the graphics, and probably more mature anime games going to be released for it in Japan. Right now I'm stuck with my RROD 360...

    Sat 2009/01/24 16:39:30 JST (ID #460688)
    reply to MAsia's comment
  • dont have a Wii or a ps3 but planning on buying a ps3 in the near future. as for the Wii just not interested in buying.

    Sat 2009/01/24 17:38:41 JST (ID #460759)
    reply to Navy_Recruit_LT's comment
  • ale/pepino
    ale/pepino in Fukuoka (Registered on 2008/03/17)
    Webdev, internet contents, music
    http://www.pepinismo.net/

    I own none. TV is so 20th century! :)

    Sat 2009/01/24 18:09:56 JST (ID #460812)
    reply to ale/pepino's comment
  • MazinKaesar
    MazinKaesar in Modica, Italy (Registered on 2008/10/06)
    Super Robot Pilot

    I have an Xbox360, I will buy a PS3 and I am not interested in Wii. There are a lot of things I don't like in Wii, but the worst is the lack of interesting games (I am an FPS addict, and an horror fan).

    Sat 2009/01/24 18:27:24 JST (ID #460835)
    reply to MazinKaesar's comment
  • Okita
    Okita in Germany (Registered on 2008/10/28)
    Student & Game Designer
    http://www.artificialzeromedia.com/

    wii are fun and party games

    ps3 are serious story games

    enough said =P

    Sat 2009/01/24 19:52:00 JST (ID #460904)
    reply to Okita's comment
  • silentkey
    silentkey in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/24)
    Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..

    Makes me rethink about buying PS3...

    Sat 2009/01/24 20:21:51 JST (ID #460946)
    reply to silentkey's comment
  • Kevin Nguyen
    Kevin Nguyen in Florida, USA (Registered on 2008/09/18)
    Student
    http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/

    I own both a Wii and Playstation 3 and I watched my PS3 library tripled my Wii library since owning both of them. I have 8 Wii games in contrast to 21 PS3 games and 2 Blu-ray movies. The only time I see my Wii in action is when I have parties (which are really rare) or when my sister is playing it. The PS3 is on for at least 4 hours a day and its an enjoyable console because of my taste for J-RPGs, action, and FPS games.

    Sat 2009/01/24 20:28:12 JST (ID #460960)
    reply to Kevin Nguyen's comment
  • dongypooh
    dongypooh in Somewhere in Maryland, U.S. (Registered on 2008/09/01)
    Quality Scrutinizer

    If I can have the woman in leopard print scarf in Wii people pic up top, over to my house to play with me, I'd buy a Wii in a hartbeat!!

    Sat 2009/01/24 23:03:00 JST (ID #461045)
    reply to dongypooh's comment
  • Streetpilot1
    Streetpilot1 in Philadelphia, USA (Registered on 2008/04/02)
    Limousine Driver

    Before the PS3 came out Sony could do no wrong. Now they can't get a break.

    Sat 2009/01/24 23:18:58 JST (ID #461058)
    reply to Streetpilot1's comment
  • Ultimate Shogun
    Ultimate Shogun in A lonely, peaceful Island (Registered on 2009/01/10)
    Benevolent dictator of a Banana Republic

    How's the Xbox 360 marketplace in Japan? Is the Playstation 3 going to get games using its full potential anytime soon? I have a 360 and it did the damn red-rings-of-death thing, needed repair... kind of looking at PS3 now, and I heard it's popular among our Japanese fellas.

    Just looking forward to a good equipment for a regular gamer that doesn't die after one year and half from purchase date ;(

    Sun 2009/01/25 00:12:48 JST (ID #461097)
    reply to Ultimate Shogun's comment
  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    I've only played the Wii, but it was fun...though the PS3 games looks more fun...

    Sun 2009/01/25 00:57:18 JST (ID #461128)
    reply to silent1134's comment
  • ~char~
    ~char~ in here! (Registered on 2008/09/11)
    Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
    http://picchar.cerestia.net

    Haha, that's kinda mean. I have both. Luv my PS3 more~! I'd sell my Wii and everything that comes with it for another 60gig PS3 ^o^

    Xbox? Xbox? Gyarharhar. *PS3 fangirl*

    Sun 2009/01/25 01:36:58 JST (ID #461167)
    reply to ~char~'s comment
    • Ultimate Shogun
      Ultimate Shogun in A lonely, peaceful Island (Registered on 2009/01/10)
      Benevolent dictator of a Banana Republic

      I have a Wii too but never play it except for some old Cube games lol! I think wii is better for friends and family gatherings/meetups. It really seems a lot kid-oriented for single-player games.

      Xbox 360 has great online playing, how's the PS3 network for that? Is the PS3 noisy for playing movies? (that's another thing the xbox sucks at!)

      What titles are the best on PS3 for someone with a taste for FPS/adventure/shooting games?

      Sun 2009/01/25 03:38:12 JST (ID #461281)
      reply to Ultimate Shogun's comment
  • rudyjai
    rudyjai in the woods of Canada (Registered on 2009/01/14)
    Just a Student

    I don't have either of them. I'll stick to my PC for now.

    But if I were to get one, I would go for the PS3. It has much better graphics and, most importantly, Disgaea 3.

    Sun 2009/01/25 05:24:30 JST (ID #461399)
    reply to rudyjai's comment
  • paeka
    paeka in Portugal,Fundão (Registered on 2009/01/25)
    Student

    i initially wanted to buy the ps3 but after some thought i really don´t what to choose the ps3 as got some killer graphics but the wii seems loads of fun ._.uhmm...which to choose?

    Sun 2009/01/25 21:50:39 JST (ID #462200)
    reply to paeka's comment
  • WiseFreeman
    WiseFreeman in DC Cloning Laboratory (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
    http://dannychoo.com.my

    PS3~~~~

    Wed 2009/01/28 11:34:24 JST (ID #465561)
    reply to WiseFreeman's comment
  • Gundam00
    Gundam00 in somewhere in space (Registered on 2008/04/26)
    MS pilot

    proud ps3 owner here XD

    Fri 2009/01/30 05:09:36 JST (ID #467865)
    reply to Gundam00's comment
  • Darknight
    Darknight in Los Angeles, USA (Registered on 2008/03/17)
    Filmmaker
    http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/

    i could see why females would be more attracted to the wii.... . they're more active and can physically participate in the games..

    Sun 2009/02/01 01:58:48 JST (ID #469969)
    reply to Darknight's comment
  • yc
    yc in サンノセ、カリフォルニア (Registered on 2009/01/02)
    MOSSAD Employee

    I own both...but the main reason I have more Wii games than PS3 ones is because my wife plays more games than I do...I hardly have the time...

    Fri 2009/03/27 04:19:32 JST (ID #536637)
    reply to yc's comment
  • geminibkk
    geminibkk in Bangkok (Registered on 2009/05/27)
    Interior Designer/Broker
    http://www.urbaanbangkok.com

    No xbox 360 love on this page?

    Mon 2009/06/15 10:56:54 JST (ID #645439)
    reply to geminibkk's comment

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