I like it for the following reasons; The controller can fit in my hands, and although the 360 can do this, it's arguable. Sometimes the 360 controller feels wonky to me. Don't get me started on the PS3. I like the motion control, and don't mind fiddling with control styles to fit me.
A console isn't like a team. It's not only as strong as its weakest link, it's as strong as it's best games. No More Heroes, Super Mario Galaxy, Twilight Princess, etc. Not to mention both total backwards compatability, AND virtual console. Basically, in the next few years, we'll probably be able to play almost every Nintendo game on the Wii. That's kinda' cool. Though actually, might not happen.
I like its features and apps. Like the forecast, news, internet of course. In fact, I'd be able to type and browse and everything on my Wii if I wanted to. One window at a time, but that's damn impressive none the less.
For its size+weight - quality ratio, not bad. Not bad at all.
I could afford it when it came out. I know they're bumping down the PS3's, and the Xbox 360s are only a bit more expensive, but it still ranks low on the price scale.
Admittedly, I only own a Wii at this moment, but as I generally don't like FPSs, some of the mainstream and popular, or exclusive games for other consoles wouldn't be as worth it for me as the Wii's, seeing as a good percentage of them are FPSs. I know there are plenty that aren't, but you get the drift. Again though, a console is only as good as its best games. Or at least, the games the user enjoys most. Hell, I've been looking lovingly at that Deadly Creatures game. The one where you're either a spider or scorpion? I think that's an interesting thing, and I liked playing some of it at EB Games. I thought it was fun.
The Wii has a fighting chance, if people look at the good points of it. And it has some damn good good points. How's the Xbox 360's backwards compatability? The PS3 have full backwards? I forget. Even so, I still can barely manage a bloody PS3 controller, and overlooking that, I find its features are useful and entertaining, and add more purpose, along with its new cheaper price. Though I worry my dog may try to kill it.
On the list of current gen consoles, the Wii and its features still ranks highest for me, with PS3 rigth behind it, and Xbox 360 sometimes overlapping PS3.
I'm trying to get in touch with a guy who knows a lot about computers and crap. I'm looking at some ideas for console concepts and game design software. I wonder if I could make an idea out of that...
Or not, but it'd be fun to see.
EDIT: To clarify, I like the Wii, and you can only judge a console based on what you like best about it, not what's worst about it. Unless that trait is mandatorally enforced. I.e., if you don't liek motion control, you can blame it for that. If you don't like one of the games, don't get it. My opinion is voiced.
