Wii's Popularity 'Short Term,' says SCE Korea Exec

While the PlayStation 3 in North America has yet to launch any video service, in South Korea MegaTV (a video on demand service for PS3) is expected to be a differentiator for Sony's platform. Sony Computer Entertainment of Korea (SCEK) believes that feature will give them an edge over Microsoft's Xbox 360 and it seems they're not the least bit concerned about Nintendo's Wii despite the console's worldwide popularity.

According to Game Watch (via Kotaku), SCEK executive Kang Hee-Won doesn't think the Wii's appeal will last.

"Sure, there's a price advantage, but I think the Wii's popularity is only short term. However, we're thinking a long term view is where the PS3 will be popular... In the living room, parents control the TV, not the children. There are TV dramas they want to watch, so they tell the kids to go study," he said.

"The Wii's concept is fun in the living room, but I think that is difficult in Korea. Game players put the PS3 in their room like with a PC monitor, and I can't imagine those types of players putting the Wii in their rooms to play alone. Also, when you're coming home tired, are you really going to play Wii Boxing by yourself?"