What do you expect from Nintendo next gen?

This is something that's been on my mind recently, mostly because the next generation of game consoles is presumably just around the corner. Or at least, some news of them certainly is.

We can pretty much say that the main reason why Nintendo released and marketed the Wii as they did (using motion controls, and not a true technological leap forward, as the console's selling point) is because they had lost so much ground in the market with their previous two consoles. (Of course, I'm not ignoring handhelds, but they've dominated that sector for a long time...)

What I'm curious about is this: With their feet planted firmly at the top of the hill once again, what will Nintendo release next time around? Personally, if I had to guess I'd say they'll go with what works, and keep the motion controls (if a bit more refined) and add in whatever they can without jacking the price up too much. (HD resolutions, up to date hardware)

I don't think they'll have the pure horsepower to match whatever Sony/MS offer up next, but that's just because that doesn't seem very "Nintendo" these days...

Keep the Wii-mote (duh:P) but kick up the hardware.

I hope that at the very least their new console is at the same level of hardware as its competition and has a good online system.

Keep the Wii-mote (duh:P) but kick up the hardware.

Epak_

Currently Sony and Microsoft are willing to launch consoles at a premium and still take a loss. Whereas Nintendo prefers to sell at a profit at a consumer friendly price. Unless companies change their strategy next gen there is no way Nintendo could compete on a hardware level.

despite how long this Gen has been.

We still don't know where nintendo is going here.

I think we shouldnt even try to imagine wtf nintendo is going to do next gen. Other than something Completely crazy

they will have to match power. the wii was a huge curve ball and it won them the world series of video game sales. no way the other 2 will let this happen next gen. i just hope we dont get a 360 2 or a ps3and half and a wii 2 next gen. im used to buying a new system that makes my last gens console fell like it was made 12 years ago.

Probably hardware that is as powerful as what Sony and Microsoft offer with the PS3 and 360.

Can't say this for certain, but I'm thinking we'll probably get some more Mario, Metroid, and Zelda. Just a hunch.

Hopefully an online system nothing like this gen.

I also expect them to make it Super. :P

Can't say this for certain, but I'm thinking we'll probably get some more Mario, Metroid, and Zelda. Just a hunch.

Basinboy

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Can't say this for certain, but I'm thinking we'll probably get some more Mario, Metroid, and Zelda. Just a hunch.

enterawesome

Pfft, rehash. :P I really hope they continue the Mario Party franchise, haven't had enough of that yet! :roll:

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Keep the Wii-mote (duh:P) but kick up the hardware.

GunSmith1_basic

Ah yeah that would probably happen. I guess they have to innovate somehow or keep the affordable price point again.