This document discusses red ocean and blue ocean strategies. Red ocean strategies involve competing in existing markets by being better than competitors. Blue ocean strategies create new, uncontested market spaces. Characteristics of blue ocean strategies include making competition irrelevant, creating new demand, and breaking traditional value-cost tradeoffs. Studies show that while most new ventures pursue red ocean strategies, blue ocean strategies contribute more significantly to profits despite smaller market share. The Nintendo Wii is presented as an example of a successful blue ocean strategy in the gaming industry by focusing on simplicity, inclusion, and avoiding direct competition on graphics.