Exciting Launch

November 19 seems like too far away and not a good choice for a launch date (2 days AFTER PS3), but in after taking the time to let the information settle in, it's probably a good choice. Nintendo is now able to make sure all their launch games and 'channels' are in excellent working order before it is released to the public.
Zelda had a recent change of controls, from the 'A' button for a sword swing, to actual wiimote swinging control. This is Nintendo's crown jewel of the launch, and they have to get it right. It also sucks for Gamecube owners that their version got delayed, but it's simple, no brainer marketing. If you are that hot on Zelda, then you will need to expereience it on the Wii(making you buy the console).
Launching 2 days after the PS3 will not matter in the long run, it may actually boost sales. With PS3 only having 400,000 in the US at launch, many gamers will be without a system. They will proabably have $700+ dollars in their pocket to burn, and I bet some of them will pick up the Wii instead, especially after they play the demo unit and see how fun it actually is.
I can't wait for the launch, but I'd rather have them do it right the first time.

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Posted by Raknor

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