Meh, it's just posturing, everyone does it. Have you seen the latest
Sony Move ad? When it comes down to it the shareholders
love this kind of shit.
Plus, most of that is kinda correct. Yeah, they
don't have a reason to release an HD system, they're selling the current ones like hotcakes. Probably better than hotcakes, actually. Also, no, most people don't need extra storage. Geeks and otaku probably make up a larger percentage of those that do need more. Most of the consumers who buy a Wii probably don't give a damn about online games, either.
Not saying I necessarily think it's ok, and I'm not saying I don't think Nintendo should be more open to the technology of others. But ultimately they have the right to be arrogant, 'cause they're crushing the competition. From a non-gamers perspective it makes sense. As a gamer their reluctance to innovate beyond their one key concept every generation annoys me, yes.