I predict Wii-2 is just a PS3/360 with Mario included

*with a mario and friends and perhaps

*slightly like another better PC graphic

*support 3d

*PSmove accuracy-type controler with a "hidden camera" that detect body movement

I predict you are either a lem or a cow.

Nintendo has learned from past mistakes. You can't just add more power and call it a day. It causes less sales.

Nintendo will release a new console when they have something surprising in store.

haters gonna hate.

*with a mario and friends and perhaps

*slightly like another better PC graphic

*support 3d

*PSmove accuracy-type controler with a "hidden camera" that detect body movement

hippiesanta

Doubt it. Nintendo is in the position to do whatever they want. They regained control of the industry again. They more or less get to choose its direction because of this. Judging by the onslaught of old school looking core style games coming out for the wii, I'm guessing they are working on regaining that audience. It only makes sense. Realistically, Nintendo could release a console now that blows away both the 360 and the ps3 in terms of power, and ms and sony would be two years behind by the time they came to market. At that point, Nintendo would have such a big Marketshare they'd be in the same position they are now.

*with a mario and friends and perhaps

hippiesanta

I hope so.

Actually the Metroid creator said that the console will "take your breath", which can be interpreted that it will have something innovative yet again.

Actually the Metroid creator said that the console will "take your breath", which can be interpreted that it will have something innovative yet again.

nameless12345

Mind control?!?!:shock:

One can only imagin

Actually the Metroid creator said that the console will "take your breath", which can be interpreted that it will have something innovative yet again.

nameless12345

The metroid creator was also specualting. He has no part in hardware development at all with nintendo.He has no idea what the next wii is going to be like.

In the same interview where he said he "thinks it will take your breath", he also said he had yet to try the 3DS.

If Nintendo chooses to update the graphics, I would hope they make it at least on par with the PS3 and 360.

Graphics is petty, gameplay matters. I hope they fix up the Gameplay and get rid of the Casual focus.

Good, all I want is an HD quality Image and Nintendo flagship titles. Keep everything else.Fightingfan

Graphics is petty, gameplay matters. I hope they fix up the Gameplay and get rid of the Casual focus.

rockerbikie

Can someone explain to me how the 360 isn't just a PS3 with Master Chief included, or the Sega wasn't just a Super Nintendo with Sonic the Hedgehog included? All these things perform the same function, the differences between them are minimal.Tylendal

Well first the 360 came out first this generation so if anything the PS3 is a copy of the 360...This generation each system has had enough to differentiate it from the competition. Also each company has done what it initially set out to do with its console this generation to varying degrees of success.

IMO, announcing a console at this coming E3 is a good move. It will not be launched until fall 2012 and the global economy should have recovered nicely by then. Also, Nintendo will be the first one forced to jump into the next generation because of the limited power of their system and the fact that their are now three options for companies to push motion controls on...

[QUOTE="rockerbikie"]

Graphics is petty, gameplay matters. I hope they fix up the Gameplay and get rid of the Casual focus.

Dibdibdobdobo

I agree. It was inevitable, with the game industry booming. Oddly enough, the Wii--the system responsible for it--probably has the most "hardcore" games.

Before this gen started I was hoping for an advancement in the fps genre--or even a catch-up to pc titles like the older Clancy games. Reach is perhaps an exception, but games like MW and Gears are as casual as they get.

Good, all I want is an HD quality Image and Nintendo flagship titles. Keep everything else.Fightingfan

Even if it's just those, it's a guaranteed buy in my household.

[QUOTE="Dibdibdobdobo"][QUOTE="rockerbikie"]

Graphics is petty, gameplay matters. I hope they fix up the Gameplay and get rid of the Casual focus.

I agree. It was inevitable, with the game industry booming. Oddly enough, the Wii--the system responsible for it--probably has the most "hardcore" games.

Before this gen started I was hoping for an advancement in the fps genre--or even a catch-up to pc titles like the older Clancy games. Reach is perhaps an exception, but games like MW and Gears are as casual as they get.

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

[QUOTE="Dibdibdobdobo"] This gen altogether on every console has been casual focused.Dibdibdobdobo

I agree. It was inevitable, with the game industry booming. Oddly enough, the Wii--the system responsible for it--probably has the most "hardcore" games.

Before this gen started I was hoping for an advancement in the fps genre--or even a catch-up to pc titles like the older Clancy games. Reach is perhaps an exception, but games like MW and Gears are as casual as they get.

The Mario Galaxy Series is the most "hardcore" this generation. It allows for unprecedented mastery of play controls.

***I will say I have to put things into perspective: I come from the older NES/SNES era of games. People claim games like Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden, and Double Dragon series are next to impossible. This just isn't the case. Myself, and plenty of people I know had no problems with these games--I've beat Ninja Gaiden without losing a life--and this all being under ten years of age.

for wii 2 i am guessing 4 core gpu 1gb ram and a 512 mb gpu

What if the Wii had off been the same power as 360 and PS3 when released, I wonder how different this gen would be, imagine all the Nintendo game's and Wii exclusives and every 3rd party game thats on 360 and PS3.

I reckon the Wii would of been in a much bigger lead and Nintendo could of took down Xbox or PS3, maybe causing one system to go the way of the Dreamcast

What if the Wii had off been the same power as 360 and PS3 when released, I wonder how different this gen would be, imagine all the Nintendo game's and Wii exclusives and every 3rd party game thats on 360 and PS3.

I reckon the Wii would of been in a much bigger lead and Nintendo could of took down Xbox or PS3, maybe causing one system to go the way of the Dreamcast

Supabul

This is what these so-called "abandoned hardcore gamers" want. I personally don't. Nintendo is about innovation and new ideas. Also their franchises.LastRambo341

Nintendo has learned from past mistakes. You can't just add more power and call it a day. It causes less sales.

Nintendo will release a new console when they have something surprising in store.

goblaa

Then how do you explain the 3DS?

[QUOTE="goblaa"]

Nintendo has learned from past mistakes. You can't just add more power and call it a day. It causes less sales.

Nintendo will release a new console when they have something surprising in store.

Gue1

Then how do you explain the 3DS?

Glasses-less 3D wasn't something surprisng?

What if the Wii had off been the same power as 360 and PS3 when released, I wonder how different this gen would be, imagine all the Nintendo game's and Wii exclusives and every 3rd party game thats on 360 and PS3.

I reckon the Wii would of been in a much bigger lead and Nintendo could of took down Xbox or PS3, maybe causing one system to go the way of the Dreamcast

Supabul

If that were the case the wii would had been a huge failure as no casual is going to drop $400-$500 on a console.

What if the Wii had off been the same power as 360 and PS3 when released, I wonder how different this gen would be, imagine all the Nintendo game's and Wii exclusives and every 3rd party game thats on 360 and PS3.

I reckon the Wii would of been in a much bigger lead and Nintendo could of took down Xbox or PS3, maybe causing one system to go the way of the Dreamcast

Supabul

If that happened, either Sony or MS would be forced to drop out of the console business. It would depend on exclusives, which would mean that MS would be out. Why? Because all 3rd party devs wouldn't take the MS bribe to be exclusive to the xbox because the amount of money garnered from sales from the wii would be greater.

Graphics is petty, gameplay matters. I hope they fix up the Gameplay and get rid of the Casual focus.

rockerbikie

What if the Wii had off been the same power as 360 and PS3 when released, I wonder how different this gen would be, imagine all the Nintendo game's and Wii exclusives and every 3rd party game thats on 360 and PS3.

I reckon the Wii would of been in a much bigger lead and Nintendo could of took down Xbox or PS3, maybe causing one system to go the way of the Dreamcast

Graphics is petty, gameplay matters. I hope they fix up the Gameplay and get rid of the Casual focus.

Well lets think about what Nintendo could change: control method, distribution of games method, raw power, online,... that's all I could think of. Raw power and online are a given, they should improve at least a bit. I don't see Nintendo going DD as they aren't very good with online in the first place and it's crazy ignore retail at this point in time. I don't think there's even a chance they'll goOnlive route either. That leaves control method. I don't really see them trying to innovate here again. The only practical options are standard game-pad, motion, and kinect-like camera, so personally I see them sticking with motion.

How I see it is that there really isn't much room for Nintendo to innovate. Their next console will likely have more power, better online, and a more precise motion controller but that's it.

Well lets think about what Nintendo could change: control method, distribution of games method, raw power, online,... that's all I could think of. Raw power and online are a given, they should improve at least a bit. I don't see Nintendo going DD as they aren't very good with online in the first place and it's crazy ignore retail at this point in time. I don't think there's even a chance they'll goOnlive route either. That leaves control method. I don't really see them trying to innovate here again. The only practical options are standard game-pad, motion, and kinect-like camera, so personally I see them sticking with motion.

How I see it is that there really isn't much room for Nintendo to innovate. Their next console will likely have more power, better online, and a more precise motion controller but that's it.

Giant_Panda

[QUOTE="Giant_Panda"]

Well lets think about what Nintendo could change: control method, distribution of games method, raw power, online,... that's all I could think of. Raw power and online are a given, they should improve at least a bit. I don't see Nintendo going DD as they aren't very good with online in the first place and it's crazy ignore retail at this point in time. I don't think there's even a chance they'll goOnlive route either. That leaves control method. I don't really see them trying to innovate here again. The only practical options are standard game-pad, motion, and kinect-like camera, so personally I see them sticking with motion.

How I see it is that there really isn't much room for Nintendo to innovate. Their next console will likely have more power, better online, and a more precise motion controller but that's it.

goblaa

Maybe I can't but I think a group of people thinking together could, that's why I am asking people for their ideas of what Nintendo could possibly innovate in.. Believe it or not, Nintendo is not magical; with some collective thinking we could easily come up with whatever Nintendo could.