So what are the game industry pros buying? Amazing that the industry pros are dissing PS3 the same as sony haters do. This is just a sampling of responses, go to link to read all responses...
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20.../qotw_01.shtml
Question of the Week: Are Games Industry Professionals Buying PlayStation 3 or Wii?
Q: As a video game professional, are you buying a Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo's Wii or both on their North American launch later next week? How are you securing your console (eBay, pre-order, queue?), and what underpinned your buying decision?
I've secured a Wii through a company deal to get the console directly from Nintendo. I had planned to get one anyway, but was going to wait until I had tried one first, but couldn't pass up the deal. Especially since it meant I wouldn't have to wait in any lines anywhere. I'm still not convinced that the PS3 is worth $600, so I'll be holding off on that indefinitely.
Anonymous
If I decide to buy any next-gen console this holiday season, it will more than likely be the Nintendo Wii. Even as "justified" as publishers have become in basing higher game prices on rising development costs, they fail to realize games are now becoming far from impulse buy decisions. For those of us who are becoming increasingly more jaded by the lack of creativity in a lot of areas in the games industry, making game purchases comes down to heavy research, and a highly critical pick-and-choose attitude when it comes to selecting which games we will purchase. So far I am nowhere near impressed with the launch line-up of either the 360 or the PS3, both of which are mainly rehash EA Sports titles, games already released elsewhere just now with improved graphics, with barely any of the ones not falling into those categories presenting themselves as "I must play this or I will die" category.
Anonymous
Already got my Wii, through the company we got it on the launch date. And I'm not planning on buying a PS3. I worked on two Wii titles (and helped a lot of other projects), PS3 is too expensive and I love the Wiimote!
Joel Tremblay, Ubi Soft
I'm buying the Nintendo Wii, by standing in a queue. I already own an Xbox 360, so I've taken care of my HD content. I support HD DVD over Blu Ray. I think Nintendo's future looks very promising and I view the PS3 as the next Sony flop, like Beta, MiniDisc and UMD.
Chad Yurchak, Goodkey Show Services
Just a Wii for me! Pre ordered it. My decision was based on Nintendo's consistent awesomeness as opposed to Sony's ass-ness.
John McCann, Branch Line
Definitely a Wii (already pwii-ordered). The price point of the PS3 and the lack of enticing launch titles makes me as interested in a PS3 as I am interested in getting a root canal.
Ryan Conlon, Gearbox Software
I definitely would not buy PS3, because it's too expensive and didn't have enough exclusive games (most of launch titles available on other consoles, such as Xbox 360, which I have and enjoy already).
Personally, I don’t see any huge technical advances in PS3 over Xbox 360 at the moment – a possibility of a little improvement in graphic would not satisfy me to spend $500-$600 for the new Sony console. If Sony will take out BluRay player, drop the price to $300 point, and have a lot of good exclusive games, I could change my mind and buy PS3 as well - but it's unlikely.
Anonymous
Where's the 3rd option? I'm saving my money for Gears of War and an HD-DVD drive for my 360, and staying away from these two consoles for now. I may get a Wii at a later date after I play one and see how it feels to wave my arms around for a few hours of serious gaming, but I don't for see getting a PS3; I'll stick with my 360 thank you very much.
Anonymous
Buying a Wii before Xmas. I'm just going to go to a store and wing it. PS3 is too expensive, and the games/experience seems more of the same with improved graphics.... yawn.
Anonymous
I am buying a Wii because Sony is too arrogant, from their dev tools to the price point.
Anonymous
Wii - pre-ordered. I applaud the attempt to expand and explore game interaction with the Wii. I will not be purchasing a ps3.
Jim Perkins, EA Canada
I'm buying neither, I already have an Xbox 360 and it is sufficient.
Scott Adams, Avista, Inc.