Survey suggests why Wii is popular: motion sensing vs high def

According to a new survey by InterSense Inc., more and more gamers are buying more than one console, but the Nintendo Wii still continues to be at the top of the wish list for Santa this Christmas. Read more about the survey in the full article, including their interpretation on why the Wii trumps the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360.

According to a new survey by InterSense Inc., more and more gamers are buying more than one console, but the Nintendo Wii still continues to be at the top of the wish list for Santa this Christmas.

The results show that 39% of the respondents own more than one console, and 45% said they plan to own more than one by next year.

However, the survey also indicates that motion-sensing seems to be a particularly appealing factor in deciding which console to buy, which is a huge advantage for the Wii due to its emphasis on motion sensing gameplay.

The survey also suggests that screen size matters in deciding to buy a console. People who own 40-inch televisions are more likely to buy a console, and the Wii is the more popular choice for those with uber-screens (the 60-inch kind).

The findings suggest that motion-sensing is more popular than the option of high-def that the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 offer. (Suddenly, pained cries are heard from both Blu-ray and HD DVD camps.)

The survey, for the benefit of the curious and lovers of statistics, had 1,000 respondents from the US. As always, do note that these are survey results. They reflect general subjective public opinion, and may not necessarily dictate facts as they are.

Via InterSense Inc.