Wii 2 (almost) confirmed.

[tbgtbg]

Just remember: this is a rumor that is supposedly been confirmed from other sources.

If it's confirmed it's no longer a rumor, if it's a rumor it hasn't been confirmed yet.

I'd be surprised, Nintendo doesn't usually go first in a console generation.

 

[Ikki]

Just remember: this is a rumor that is supposedly been confirmed from other sources.

If it's confirmed it's no longer a rumor, if it's a rumor it hasn't been confirmed yet.

That's where the "supposedly" comes into play.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

I hope, if this is true, Nintendo realizes that releasing a console slightly more powerful than the current HD consoles will lead to yet another underpowered console in the next generation. I do think Nintendo needs to keep up with its competitors in terms of power. I like my Wii games but it would be nice if they looked like something from this generation.

 

[cris92x]

Idk why poeple think it wont happen this soon, nintendo always releases a console and handheld combo near each other. Also there is the rumoured price drop for the wii so my guess would be early next year or 2013 release. I mean imagine releasing the wii successor in spring... that would boost nintendo's fiscal year by alot.

 

[Windaga]

Other sources have said the system is supposed to be significantly more powerful than the current generation platforms, not just a little. Not that it matters at this point, though - I'll wait for E3 before getting any hopes up.

 

[Yuan]

No news.

Wii death is evident.

 

[Joe88]

Other sources have said the system is supposed to be significantly more powerful than the current generation platforms, not just a little. Not that it matters at this point, though - I'll wait for E3 before getting any hopes up.

you can put that rumor along with all the others that say it will have a blu-ray drive, built in projector, and other crazy stuff

 

[BobTheJoeBob]

Hopefully this new console that's supposedly superior to the PS3 and X-Box, will be on par with those 2 consoles successors. The Nintendo Wii didn't get a lot of games, and it's power was a big factor in why; Hopefully Nintendo don't repeat that mistake.

 

[Slyakin]

I really hope that Nintendo brings us a really high powered console this time...

 

[nasune]

Well I do hope the HD aspect is optional (as in the device still having the possibility of using RGB cables), because my two tv's are still older ones (no flatscreens and, the main reason for having them, a 4:3 ratio) and, unless I really have to, I have no intention of upgrading anytime soon.

 

[Yuan]

Well I do hope the HD aspect is optional (as in the device still having the possibility of using RGB cables), because my two tv's are still older ones (no flatscreens and, the main reason for having them, a 4:3 ratio) and, unless I really have to, I have no intention of upgrading anytime soon.

Supporting legacy resolutions/aspect ratios is mandatory. PS3/360 support them anyway.

 

[Windaga]

Other sources have said the system is supposed to be significantly more powerful than the current generation platforms, not just a little. Not that it matters at this point, though - I'll wait for E3 before getting any hopes up.

you can put that rumor along with all the others that say it will have a blu-ray drive, built in projector, and other crazy stuff

Along with this rumor, which is why I won't get my hopes up until something's officially announced.

 

[Deleted member 473940]

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.

Yeah sure. But powerful enough to keep up with Microsoft and Sony's next gen? That statement is completely useless. I am sure people would assume a next gen Console from Nintendo to be in par with the current gen or even better(better of course..).

 

[Heran Bago]

I'm a tech journalist! I measure game consoles in horsepower!

 

[AndroidDem0man]

i hope it has a better controller. i hate the wii's controller.....

 

[Wizerzak]

i hope it has a better controller. i hate the wii's controller.....

well at least it's unique...

 

[mysticwaterfall]

This sounds exactly the same as the rumor that said the "Wii Hi-Fi " would be at E3 last year. It wasn't true then, it's not true now. Nintendo is not going to take the focus away from the 3DS so quickly.

Last year's rumor -

Spoiler

The journalist from gameblog.fr are on a leash recently. After implying that they already saw Metal Gear Solid Rising running at Kojima productions, and leaking Mizuguchi's next game code name (Child of Eden), they are now affirming that Nintendo's next console will be called Wii HiFi. According to what game developers told them, it will be announced at the right end of Nintendo's E3 conference, and it is planned to release around November 2011. Here are the details that have leaked so far:

It should be on par with the 360
It should not be called Wii 2 but Wii HiFi
It will be very online-oriented this time
Community aspects will be a big component
It should be out around November 2011

http://gbatemp.net/t232636-is-wii-hifi-nin...-next-big-thing

EDIT: To make it clear, last years rumor is from June 11th, 2010.

 

[BORTZ]

About damn time. But im guessing it wont do much for us hardcore, or overlooked gamers.

 

[CarbonX13]

I don't think Nintendo will announce a console this year if they plan to release it late next year. I'm thinking more E3 2012. The Nintendo 3DS's software line-up, and Skyward Sword will probably be the highlights of the show for Nintendo this year.

 

[nando]

wii hifi? lol, about time they improve the sound i guess.