Steinberg of Sega clarifies earlier Wii remarks

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Originally Posted by qj.net

[Only registered users can see links. ][Only registered users can see links. ] on the Wii's current popularity, [Only registered users can see links. ] of America's Steinberg appended a few additional words to quell the negative hype that was brewing amongst gamers and (quite possibly developers) as well. Steinberg said in his additional statement to [Only registered users can see links. ]:

Sega has fully supported the Wii since day one and we continue to do so - it s no secret that we are close partners. Nintendo has done a masterful job of selling its vision and expanding the market. That said, it s a shared responsibility and opportunity for the whole industry to take advantage of the possibilities of the Wii. If we don t realise its true potential, we will have missed a great opportunity to expand creatively and that is what I was cautioning against in the Reuters interview. I m not just putting the responsibility of innovation on Nintendo. It s on SEGA and all the publishers and developers as well to carry that flag.


Sounds like a good enough comeback to appease offended parties about what Steinberg said in the other Reuters interview, which spawned a lot of heated debates in several gaming blogs, especially between Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 fanboys and girls alike.

We'll just have to see for ourselves how the console wars turn out in the long run.

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[Momma Bear]

Hmmm......his statement was probably taken out of context as is everyone's who has had negative press in the past and will in the future. Oh well, the Wii may be a fad, but let me tell you they should enjoy the ride while it lasts. Does it have any lasting power? With me it does, and I am sure with with many others also.

Yeah I am a fangirl, but I probably will become one also when I get my 360. And if the PS3 gets down to the right price...I will buy that too.