Just recently, Nintendo announced the future release of its new console, the Wii U. As a direct successor, the Wii U boasts 1080p HD graphics and a 50% better processor than the PS3 (though this fact has not been officially approved by Nintendo). The only modern video game console I own now is the Wii, but after looking at some other interesting, hardcore survival-horror games, I'm starting to wonder whether or not I should get a PS3 or Xbox 360.

Many good games (Call of Duty, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, L.A. Noire, etc.) are only available on the 360 and PS3. You'll only find a handful of horror and action games for Wii. After all, the console was initially intended for casual gamers. This fact, however, will probably change with the release of the Wii U. Sure, there are a few good hardcore games for the Wii today, but that number is no match for what the 360 and other more powerful consoles have to offer. Let's face it. Too many good games (L.A. Noire in particular) are only given to the Xbox because of its processing power.

If the claims are correct that the Wii U will beat out the 360 and PS3 in processing power and graphics, then it will definitely gain popularity. Popularity means more players, and better processing means less gameplay restrictions. If the Wii U is truly successful, meaning better popularity and processing power, then many more third party companies will start to recognize Nintendo's potential and will start to port more games to Wii.

I decided to switch to Xbox only because more third party games are available on that console. However, Nintendo obviously now has the potential to regain power. Please tell me in the comments what I should do. Should I wait until 2012 for the Wii U and hope it is successful, or should I just give up on Nintendo and get an Xbox 360 right now? Please help. This console war needs a solution.