Where did this idea of Nintendo being the "party" console come from?

[michaels]

I would wager the 360 and the old Xbox had even more multiplayer games. I think it's just something people say because others say it and it spreads. I always thought the N64 and GC controllers were garbage. I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

 

[SuperNaruto]

ever seen a wii before ?

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: SuperNaruto
ever played Wii Sports or any other random multiplayer Wii game with multiple people before?

Fixed.

 

[michaels]

Yes I had a Wii(traded a 80 gig video Ipod for it) and didn't like it, the Wii Sports was very shallow and felt like a cell phone game.

 

[bonkers325]

Originally posted by: michaels
I would wager the 360 and the old Xbox had even more multiplayer games. I think it's just something people say because others say it and it spreads. I always thought the N64 and GC controllers were garbage. I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

hang out with a group of girls, and see which they choose... and you have your answer

 

[Firebot]

Originally posted by: michaels
I would wager the 360 and the old Xbox had even more multiplayer games. I think it's just something people say because others say it and it spreads. I always thought the N64 and GC controllers were garbage. I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

A LAN session isn't a party...

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: michaels
I would wager the 360 and the old Xbox had even more multiplayer games. I think it's just something people say because others say it and it spreads. I always thought the N64 and GC controllers were garbage. I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

Dude, people just seem to have a definition of "party" than you do. Wow, Halo compared to Mario Party? You, my friend, are a nerd. Most people want to play with their friends, in the same room in front of the same tv, drunk, and without spending too many braincells.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: michaels
I would wager the 360 and the old Xbox had even more multiplayer games. I think it's just something people say because others say it and it spreads. I always thought the N64 and GC controllers were garbage. I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

Exactly... What party have you gone to that had an Xbox LAN?

 

[michaels]

I can respect peoples opinion that Nintendo consoles are the party consoles, I just don't think so imo.

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: bonkers325

Originally posted by: michaels
I would wager the 360 and the old Xbox had even more multiplayer games. I think it's just something people say because others say it and it spreads. I always thought the N64 and GC controllers were garbage. I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

hang out with a group of girls, and see which they choose... and you have your answer

I have pics to prove that...couple of my co-workers, both female playing Wii...they played for like 3 hours straight :Q

 

[michaels]

I wouldn't be playing a video game at a party anyway..what kind of party is that?

 

[tfcmasta97]

Originally posted by: michaels
I always thought the N64... controllers were garbage.

Well right from there, your opinion on video games after this statement is worthless.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: michaels
I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

Ah, therefore because YOU would prefer that, obviously nobody should like Nintendo stuff or consider it a party console. Everyone should just sit there and play YAFPS.

 

[michaels]

yes it's my opinion

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: michaels
I wouldn't be playing a video game at a party anyway..what kind of party is that?

A fun one.

 

[Synomenon]

Not everyone is into shooting games or realistic looking racing games. I agree that the GC didn't have a very good controller, but the Wii's controllers are just intuitive. Also the games that the Wii has are the types anyone can get into, not just hard core gamers. Another thing is that the Wii's multiplayer "kiddie" games (like Wii Sports, Wii Play, Mario Party, etc.) are just "pick up and play" type games that don't require you to invest hours into the game. Most people can't sit in front of a screen playing for hours on end and find quick 10 minute gaming sessions just as fun. Playing with friends and family in these games can be fun as well. I get a kick out of watching my parents and grandparents playing each other in bowling Wii Sports and the fishing game in Wii Play.

 

[Paddington]

Nintendo has a lot of arcade style party games. They've had a lock on this segment for some time.

What the average person considers a "party game" is different than a nerd LAN party with Quake.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: michaels
I wouldn't be playing a video game at a party anyway..what kind of party is that?

Drunk people flailing around and having a goofy time is one part of a party, silly.

Add music, dancing, drugs, junk food, and more booze... Then you've got a party.

 

[mlm]

Originally posted by: michaels
I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

FPS games are hardly mainstream party games.

Anyway,

1) GC had native four-player connectors, PS2 did not
2) The only good games for the GC near the end of its life were party games

 

[Homerboy]

There are bars here that have specific Wii party nights. THey hook up a few Wii's to the big screen and everyone goes to town.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: michaels
I wouldn't be playing a video game at a party anyway..what kind of party is that?

A fun one.

Seconded.

Whenever I have a party, the wii is coming out whether I want to play or not. Guests sure do like it though.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: michaels
I wouldn't be playing a video game at a party anyway..what kind of party is that?

And what kind of party has xbox lan sessions? You asked the first question, after all.

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: Homerboy
There are bars here that have specific Wii party nights. THey hook up a few Wii's to the big screen and everyone goes to town.

Damn I'm coming to Milwaukee!

 

[michaels]

That isn't a party, I was using party very loosely as it seems to be used.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: mlm

Originally posted by: michaels
I would take a lan session of Halo over any cutesy Nintendo game or Mario Party 46

FPS games are hardly mainstream party games.

Anyway,

1) GC had native four-player connectors, PS2 did not
2) The only good games for the GC near the end of its life were party games

Indeed, Super Smash Brothers and stupid games that escape my memory now kept drunk people happy for hours. It's good button smashing fun, the wii steps that up considerably.