Aunt Buys a Wii then starts acting like she knows Gaming Prove her wrong

[CancerDog]

This is why i'm glad my family(including extended) believes anything I say about technology like its words from god. They think i'm some kind of genius or something, whether or not I am, I do know my shit more or less when it comes to technology.

ONTOPIC:
You can't do anything about that. Dealing with ignorance is something you have to learn to do as a person in life, especially with people that are vital in your life, i.e. family. Just politely say, "I disagree, i've been playing videogames for a long time(I assume you have) and I know what I like, and what the majority of gamers of my age like." Let her dis-agree and make an ass of herself, then have a good laugh about it afterwards.

 

[jboking]

You need a reason why the Wii is worse than the other systems? Three words: Piles of Shovelware

 

[Deleted]

i want to shoot heads not throw a remote at the tv because of piss poor controls and Graphics

Funniest thing I ever heard, haha if there were signatures on this forum i'd use this!
OT: Don't argue with your parents, its like arguing with a wall, from my experience even if you're right they will pull out the 'im the parent' card.

 

[thiosk]

I'm guessing the OP is ~15, on the basis that he is awfully worked up over a lot of nothing. I suggest that everyone stop bawwwwing over these god damned consoles, get one, play it, and be fucking happy.

Some facts:

All three consoles are good products.

All three consoles have good software titles.

The majority of software titles for all three consoles are atrocious.

All three consoles are baby toys for baby gamers, and anyone who thinks buying PS3 makes him a technowizard is sorely mistaken.

 

[WorldCritic]

Tell her to list all of the good games on all three consoles and then compare the results.
1. 360
2. PS3
3. Wii

 

[ma55ter_fett]

Gahhhh, My aunt bought a Wii big whoop right? Well She Thinks she knows gaming now and I quote "There is not much diffrence between the 3 systems except the wii is better because it gets you up and moving." this was said to my Mother and when I tried to talk to her about the diffrent systems I told her the the Graphics for the Wii is not the best and the Controls are more often than not sloopy. She pulled the good old fassion "I am older so i know what the hell i am talking about" move

So she went on to diss the Xbox and PS3 saying they Are worse than the wii but not stating a real reason so i tell here about Prject Natal and she says Its not out yet is it ?

So i try to tell her about the Controls again she stops listening to it and starts Getting angry With not being able to prove the Wii is better. saying that my Mother should buy me A Wii and Not get me the Xbox When I am doing chores to make my own money around the neighborhood And then she says That I should not get the Xbox Because it would let me actually play games almost When i come home from a long day of school i want to shoot heads not throw a remote at the tv because of piss poor controls and Graphics

What gets my goat though is that even though I am one of the only three Games in this town of Jocks and Sports lovers she acts LIKE I HAVE NO FUCKING CLUE about gaming so this is where you guys come in she wont belive me But if i can show her a list of reasons of why the wii sucks and give examples of it the more the better . So please help me.

Simple, she regrets buying the Wii but since she has it, she now needs to try and convince herself and everyone else that it is better than the other options.

 

[Ultra_Caboose]

There's not much that really can be said. It's like my grueling discussion with my mom as to why the Max Payne movie sucks, especially compared to the games themselves. A lot of people are just stubborn in their ways, and if the Wii is the only thing your Aunt knows, it's going to be the best thing out there in her mind.
Trying to list good games is a matter of opinion to those who don't keep up on regular releases and gaming, graphic strength doesn't mean squat as long as the game is good, so that argument wouldn't really matter much.
If you did have one point to make to her about the Wii, it might be an interesting point to tell her about Nintendo's attitude towards it's core gamer fanbase and how they've been pushed aside to make money off of unassuming casual gamers. Don't demean her if she has any shovelware games, but do make the point that those games are cheaply made, and she should consider getting games that would truly be worth a purchase. Don't argue with her so much as try to educate her. You may even be able to persuade her to try other game systems and game types. Be patient and respectful, and you might very well enlighten her to hardcore gaming.

Worth a shot, at least.

 

[Enigmers]

I've read through two pages of this topic and I'll have to go soon, so if anyone else has already said this then disregard my post.

Anyway, your strongest argument is probably that gaming systems are supposed to be for fun, and if it's a system for you, you should know better than your aunt what you find fun, if this is supposed to be a reward for you then you should have some say in what it is.

 

[Jekken6]

TC, buy your own fucking system. I'm sure you'll have enough money soon.

But if you want to prove your aunt wrong just say that the PS3/360 has alot more quality games than those available on wii. And then show her vids of Bioshock, Mirrors Edge and exploding someone's face off in Fallout 3.

 

[KiruTheMant]

John,If you don't want to be a dick to a dick,I suggest mind tricks.If she acts like this often,act like you like,throw a fit,be random.

If shes Proud,Assert your pride,wear shirts with Xbox all over it,or wii sucks its blocks,or shit like that,make it clear your a violent teenager.

 

[Datalord]

Well, all three consoles have there strengths and fit a niche quiet nicely

the WII is perfect for casual games, with a variety of control schemes and a lack of a powerful engines, so games like BoomBlocks and WII Resort are perfect

the Xbox, with its decent graphics and powerful processor, is good for action games like Halo and GoW, shooters work especially well because of the actual trigger buttons

the PS3, with its amazing graphics is perfect for exploration games and anything on the cry engine, if only because nothing else can accomplish as much with imagery

The PC still holds its niche for RTS games, and i can't see that changing anytime soon

 

[robman1130]

in the end you win. you are younger. you choose the home she gets to live in

 

[Roscoe_A]

What you should really do is explain to your mother that you want an xbox or ps3 and not a wii.

Further explaining that you are playing to have fun and not tire yourself out after a long day

 

[elilupe]

Its maddening I know, but just try to stay off the topic of videogames when your around her and youll be fine. But please try to learn how to capitalize and spell, its annoying.

 

[Mikav]

Wiis exist for simple family fun.
PCs exist for hardcore games.
XBoxes exist for Rock Band.
And PS3s exist for showing off that you have more money than sense.

Wow I got that one totally wrong.

 

[Space Spoons]

She's your aunt, not your mother. Ignore her and focus on the one who's actually calling the shots. If you really are working hard to earn the money you need to buy a new console, I doubt she's going to listen to your aunt's opinion over yours.

 

[FROGGEman2]

Tell her she has absolutely no idea, then talk entirely in acronyms.

"Yeah, whatever, I'm going to play TF2."

"What?"

"Ugh, your such a noob!"

 

[Scumpernickle]

So she went on to diss the Xbox and PS3 saying they Are worse than the wii but not stating a real reason so i tell here about Prject Natal and she says Its not out yet is it ?

Get her on this site now.
Escapist, we have some re-educating to do, let's get busy!

in serious-mode now: It sounds like she is suffering from fanboy/girlism.
She needs her ideas crushed like I crush this cashew... ok, it's harder to crush this cashew than I thought, but you get the point.
Ha! Get her to download that update that stops the Wii from working! Say that it is an inferior console! (no offense Wii gamers, I do not believe it is inferior, but we need to destroy her fangirl-streak)
(or was that the PS3?...)

I remember that update! Is it fixed yet? I'm too scared to let my Wii update.

Back on topic now... The Wii's graphics plain suck, the motion control is so bad that Nintendo had to make an attachment to make it actually work, and good games for it are hard to come by.

Oh and show your aunt this little comic here. http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=282

It speaks the truth.

 

[JohnReaper]

Thanks for all the ideas on how to prove to my aunt that the wii is not what she thinks.

 

[Wintermoot]

its YOUR money tell her that and if she wants a WII so badly she might as well buy one herself
reason why the WII isnt a great console:
-its made for new gamers not seasod ones
-its made for little kids and the elderly not people in your age group