Nintendo's next home console
Apr 15, 2011 16:50:59 GMT -5
Post by Torchickens on Apr 15, 2011 16:50:59 GMT -5
Apparently, Nintendo is going to reveal a new console in at E3 June 2011.
Details from IGN:
uk.wii.ign.com/articles/116/1161875p1.html
"Game Informer first reported the details, saying the console is capable of running games at "HD resolutions." Our sources have said the the console is significantly more powerful than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and that Nintendo's intent is to recapture the hardcore market. Another source said it is capable of 1080p resolutions.
Nintendo is reportedly showing the console to publishers to garner interest for a late 2012 launch.
Additional sources tell IGN that Nintendo will release a pre-announcement this month with a full reveal expected at E3 and that the console will be backwards compatible with current Wii software.
A report from CVG states the new Nintendo console will use an all-new controller - not an updated Wii controller - with sources saying it will have a built-in screen. Additional sources informed IGN the screen has touch capability."
Details from GameInformer:
kotaku.com/#!5792165/new-nintendo-console-debuting-at-e3-launching-in-2012-more-powerful-than-xbox-360-and-ps3
"StephenTotilo — New Nintendo Console Debuting At E3 This June, Launching In 2012, More Powerful Than Xbox 360 and PS3Nintendo's next console will debut at E3 in June, moving the maker of Mario and Zelda into the HD era. The news, first reported by Game Informer who cited anonymous sources in their report today, confirms rumors that have been swirling for months in the wake of slowing game releases from Nintendo.
Furthermore, we've heard that the machine will be more powerful than current-gen systems, meaning Nintendo, currently backing a Wii that is weaker in horsepower than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, will be showing a new console that is more powerful than those current competitors.
We've asked Nintendo for comment and will let you know if they shock us and spill the beans. Update: Nintendo responded to our inquiry with a standard "Nintendo does not comment on rumor or speculation".
E3 kicks off on June 7, though Nintendo's E3 press conference may occur the day before, if tradition holds."
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What's everyone's thoughts about this console? One thing I'm worried about is backwards compatibility, I still like to play GameCube games on the Wii, so it would be a shame if Nintendo removed that ability. Maybe they'd probably allow you to transfer your Virtual Console and WiiWare games from the Wii, in a similar light to an upcoming 3DS update which will let you transfer DSiWare, but as a home console, this seems a little impractical. The 'built in screen' and 'HD resolutions' rumours are interesting, but I hope that it doesn't focus on it too much, to the extent that the console costs too much and Nintendo loses its touch a little on innovation.
Details from IGN:
uk.wii.ign.com/articles/116/1161875p1.html
"Game Informer first reported the details, saying the console is capable of running games at "HD resolutions." Our sources have said the the console is significantly more powerful than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and that Nintendo's intent is to recapture the hardcore market. Another source said it is capable of 1080p resolutions.
Nintendo is reportedly showing the console to publishers to garner interest for a late 2012 launch.
Additional sources tell IGN that Nintendo will release a pre-announcement this month with a full reveal expected at E3 and that the console will be backwards compatible with current Wii software.
A report from CVG states the new Nintendo console will use an all-new controller - not an updated Wii controller - with sources saying it will have a built-in screen. Additional sources informed IGN the screen has touch capability."
Details from GameInformer:
kotaku.com/#!5792165/new-nintendo-console-debuting-at-e3-launching-in-2012-more-powerful-than-xbox-360-and-ps3
"StephenTotilo — New Nintendo Console Debuting At E3 This June, Launching In 2012, More Powerful Than Xbox 360 and PS3Nintendo's next console will debut at E3 in June, moving the maker of Mario and Zelda into the HD era. The news, first reported by Game Informer who cited anonymous sources in their report today, confirms rumors that have been swirling for months in the wake of slowing game releases from Nintendo.
Furthermore, we've heard that the machine will be more powerful than current-gen systems, meaning Nintendo, currently backing a Wii that is weaker in horsepower than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, will be showing a new console that is more powerful than those current competitors.
We've asked Nintendo for comment and will let you know if they shock us and spill the beans. Update: Nintendo responded to our inquiry with a standard "Nintendo does not comment on rumor or speculation".
E3 kicks off on June 7, though Nintendo's E3 press conference may occur the day before, if tradition holds."
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What's everyone's thoughts about this console? One thing I'm worried about is backwards compatibility, I still like to play GameCube games on the Wii, so it would be a shame if Nintendo removed that ability. Maybe they'd probably allow you to transfer your Virtual Console and WiiWare games from the Wii, in a similar light to an upcoming 3DS update which will let you transfer DSiWare, but as a home console, this seems a little impractical. The 'built in screen' and 'HD resolutions' rumours are interesting, but I hope that it doesn't focus on it too much, to the extent that the console costs too much and Nintendo loses its touch a little on innovation.
