Does the next gen start with the release of the Wii U?

I am not sure how the rules work, does the next console gen begin with the launch of the Wii U?

Yeah.

Just like how this gen started with the 360 and last gen the Dreamcast.

yes it does, it doesnt matter that the wii u will be as powerfull as the 360/ps3 its still a next gen console.it will be obliterated when "true" systems are out(in hardware terms,dont care about sales) but still its next gen

Technically it does but the race begins when PS4 and NextBox comes out. Wonder how cows would react if Sony didn't make the most powerful console out of the three.

Obviously it does.

It starts when Sony says it does.

So this means that the wii U will have at least a two year gap over 360 and ps3, even if only sell half as well as the wii will ms and sony be able to catch up?

yes it will.

Yes, whether or not system wars likes it, next gen starts when the first current gen console predecessor comes out.

Hardly

It is like saying next gen started with 3DS release

Next gen is about games like Star Wars 1313 and FF Agnes, nothing less

What did happen is that Nintendo got into the current generation

Hardly

It is like saying next gen started with 3DS release

Next gen is about games like Star Wars 1313 and FF Agnes, nothing less

loosingENDS

Shame you feel that way, luckly your own thoughts on the matter count for nothing. Looks like the next gen starts with the Wii U. next box is going to be 2 or 3 years behind it seems.

Hardly

It is like saying next gen started with 3DS release

Next gen is about games like Star Wars 1313 and FF Agnes, nothing less

What did happen is that Nintendo got into the current generation

loosingENDS

Technically it does but the race begins when PS4 and NextBox comes out. Wonder how cows would react if Sony didn't make the most powerful console out of the three.

D3dr0_0

I would say it does yes in my opinion atleast.

Im more interested in the next PS and XB though but that doesnt change the fact the next gen starts with the wii u later this year.

Yes, cause the WiiU is new and it's been about 6 years since the Wii came out.

Generations are about the Time they are released, not the Hardware.

Yes.

But more people are interested in what Microsoft and Sony have to offer, since Nintendo is playing "catch up".

Next gen starts when Sony says so. :o

Yes.

when you see this

it has started

next nintendo gen - yes , next gaming gen - not (imo)

No.

Next generation only start when PS4 comes out. It's the king and all others are minors.

It starts when Sony says it does.

Bigboi500

no it starts when sony says so

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

It starts when Sony says it does.

nintendoboy16

damn you, beat me to the punch

Hardly

It is like saying next gen started with 3DS release

Next gen is about games like Star Wars 1313 and FF Agnes, nothing less

What did happen is that Nintendo got into the current generation

loosingENDS

WiiU will be as next gen as the Wii is current gen, NOT.silversix_

So this means that the wii U will have at least a two year gap over 360 and ps3, even if only sell half as well as the wii will ms and sony be able to catch up?

tenaka2

Yes!And what's up with all the low level alts posting in this thread?Reveal your real accounts.

It starts when Sony says it does.

Bigboi500

Basically this.

Yes. It is chronology, not power, that determines a generation.

Why is there even a debate on this issue? Those who deny that the Wii U is an eight generation console do so for fanboy reasons.

Yes. It is chronology, not power, that determines a generation.

Why is there even a debate on this issue? Those who deny that the Wii U is an eight generation console do so for fanboy reasons.

thom_maytees

this... It's fact

Besides we still really don't know how far the WiiU can go in terms of power

Technically it does but the race begins when PS4 and NextBox comes out. Wonder how cows would react if Sony didn't make the most powerful console out of the three.

D3dr0_0

Yes!And what's up with all the low level alts posting in this thread?Reveal your real accounts.

super600

No....the next gen start with the release of the PS4/XBOX720.WiiU is just a XBOX360...........the wii of next gen.

[QUOTE="thom_maytees"]

Yes. It is chronology, not power, that determines a generation.

Why is there even a debate on this issue? Those who deny that the Wii U is an eight generation console do so for fanboy reasons.

Pikminmaniac

this... It's fact

Besides we still really don't know how far the WiiU can go in terms of power

Yes it does.

3rd gen = Nes, Mastersystem and ColecoVision
4th gen = Snes, Megadrive/Genesis, TurboGrafix-16 and Neo Geo
5th gen = Playstation 1, N64, Atari Jaguar, 3DO and Saturn
6th gen = Dreamcast, Xbox, Playstation 2 and Gamecube
7th gen = Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
8th gen = Wii U, Playstation 4 and Xbox 720

Yes I missed some consoles out in some of the gens. And not in order of when they came out.

[QUOTE="super600"]

Yes!And what's up with all the low level alts posting in this thread?Reveal your real accounts.

D3ntaRid3

I'm actually talking about the other low level users that have posted in this thread.

Yes it does.

3rd gen = Nes, Mastersystem and ColecoVision
4th gen = Snes, Megadrive/Genesis, TurboGrafix-16 and Neo Geo
5th gen = Playstation 1, N64, Atari Jaguar, 3DO and Saturn
6th gen = Dreamcast, Xbox, Playstation 2 and Gamecube
7th gen = Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
8th gen = Wii U, Playstation 4 and Xbox 720

Yes I missed some consoles out in some of the gens. And not in order of when they came out.

Mitazaki

[QUOTE="Mitazaki"]

Yes it does.

3rd gen = Nes, Mastersystem and ColecoVision
4th gen = Snes, Megadrive/Genesis, TurboGrafix-16 and Neo Geo
5th gen = Playstation 1, N64, Atari Jaguar, 3DO and Saturn
6th gen = Dreamcast, Xbox, Playstation 2 and Gamecube
7th gen = Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
8th gen = Wii U, Playstation 4 and Xbox 720

Yes I missed some consoles out in some of the gens. And not in order of when they came out.

AtariKidX

You're an idiot.:lol:

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"][QUOTE="Mitazaki"]

Yes it does.

3rd gen = Nes, Mastersystem and ColecoVision
4th gen = Snes, Megadrive/Genesis, TurboGrafix-16 and Neo Geo
5th gen = Playstation 1, N64, Atari Jaguar, 3DO and Saturn
6th gen = Dreamcast, Xbox, Playstation 2 and Gamecube
7th gen = Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
8th gen = Wii U, Playstation 4 and Xbox 720

Yes I missed some consoles out in some of the gens. And not in order of when they came out.

super600

You're an idiot.:lol:

[QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

[QUOTE="thom_maytees"]

Yes. It is chronology, not power, that determines a generation.

Why is there even a debate on this issue? Those who deny that the Wii U is an eight generation console do so for fanboy reasons.

parkurtommo

this... It's fact

Besides we still really don't know how far the WiiU can go in terms of power

First of all, we really don't know how powerfull the WiiU is and secondly, we have even less of an idea how powerful or what route the next Playstation and Xbox will take.