--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've played a Nintendo Wii. I don't see…" description: "\"I've played a Nintendo Wii. I don't see it as a competitor. It's more of an expensive niche game device. We're selling a lot of PlayStation 3s now and ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c01/howard-stringer-25310_best_i-ve-played-a-nintendo-wii-i-don-t-see-i_2386520.jpg" --- # I've played a Nintendo Wii. I don't see it as a… ![“I've played a Nintendo Wii. I don't see it as a competitor. It's more of an expensive niche game device. We're selling a lot of PlayStation 3s now and it's still the best way to buy a Blu-ray player.” quote by Howard Stringer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c01/howard-stringer-25310_best_i-ve-played-a-nintendo-wii-i-don-t-see-i_2386520.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c01/howard-stringer-25310_best_i-ve-played-a-nintendo-wii-i-don-t-see-i_2386520.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c01/howard-stringer-25310_best_i-ve-played-a-nintendo-wii-i-don-t-see-i_2386520.jpg) > “I've played a Nintendo Wii. I don't see it as a competitor. It's more of an expensive niche game device. We're selling a lot of PlayStation 3s now and it's still the best way to buy a Blu-ray player.” [Howard Stringer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/howard-stringer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He views the Wii as a costly niche product, not a direct competitor to mainstream consoles, and emphasizes PlayStation 3’s superiority for Blu‑ray playback. **In simple terms:** Wii is a niche, expensive device; PS3 is better for Blu‑ray. Key Takeaway Focus on platforms that deliver core value. Themes technology market positioning consumer perception Mood pragmatic analytical Type observational strategic When to use this quote - business strategy - home entertainment - pricing decisions Key Concepts niche markets product differentiation consumer electronics Questions to Reflect On - How can niche devices coexist with mainstream products? - What factors make a device “best” for a specific function? 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