I would just like to make a point.
The DS is popular mainly because Nintendo own the handheld market. Handhelds do not require great graphics, simply because its a handheld. So from a design perspective all you need to do is worry about how the game will play, will it be fun in short or long bursts, is it immersive. And imo, its the official home of 2D entertainment, as of now.
The Wii, now i know Nintendo are trying to appeal to a mass market audience, and are also trying to bring new ways of playing, fair enough.
This seems to be their only focus.
Xbox 360 isnt about the innovations. They got what they were good at, graphics, power, online, and all they needed to focus on was to improve it. And games are starting to prove themselves, Capcom have been doing wonders for the 360 from what i can see.
Now the wii is a home console. I want immersive games like, Zelda, but at the moment there seem to be more focus on the quick quirky games that you would expect to see on the DS. Also, they have sort of made their point on their online system with weather news etc etc, but what happened to the online multiplay? Its been almost a year, and we are still settling for sub standard online play. This is one of the reasons im getting a 360, is for Xbox live (and castlevania and ninja gaiden and halo 3)
Im not worried about where Nintendo are heading, im certain they will be succesful, i even think they might come out on top this time, but i would love it if they kept their focus on more then just one thing.
I honestly dont understand this fanboyism, but what can i say, im getting all 3. you wont get any whining for me. Im a gamer at heart, and i just want to play the best games.