Rumor: Wii successor at E3, significantly more powerful than PS3/360

[CoinReturn]

Game Informer, IGN and Kotaku are receiving reports: ---- http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427412 ---- http://wii.ign.com/articles/116/1161875p1.html According to multiple reports today, Nintendo will reveal a new console at E3 this coming June. Game Informer first reported that 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. ---- http://kotaku.com/#!5792165 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.

[Rottedfreak]

Just a PSWii60 for £100 - 150 for fall 2011 please. If it could launch with Rogue Squadron HD and Dead Rising 2 Wii Remote Plus Edition (running smooth at 60FPS) all the better.

[bassman]

Goin bowling in 1080p baby! Then i'll go right back to the systems that are also fun while you're alone...

[Neil]

Game Informer, IGN and Kotaku are receiving reports: ---- http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427412 ---- http://wii.ign.com/articles/116/1161875p1.html ---- http://kotaku.com/#!5792165 TBH, graphical and processor umph is not a surprise. ie: That it will be more powerful than the XBox and PS3. What I'm interested in is Nintendos controllers/interface as this is where the Wii has carved its niche out! A more powerful box than the XBox and PS3 with a fantastics controller? That could be VERY interesting!

[BillyRay]

Just a PSWii60 for £100 - 150 for fall 2011 please. If it could launch with Rogue Squadron HD and Dead Rising 2 Wii Remote Plus Edition (running smooth at 60FPS) all the better. Nope, just a fresh version of MarioWank...

[MikePizzoff]

A more powerful box than the XBox and PS3 with a fantastics controller? That could be VERY interesting! Not happenin!

[CoinReturn]

CVG reports all new controller with built-in HD screen: http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-2012-sources/ What's most exciting about the Wii successor however is its all-new controller, which industry sources have indicated is not simply an upgraded Wii Remote, and will even feature a built-in HD screen. Our sources did not specify whether or not the controller displays will feature any other functionality, such as that of the DS's touch screen, but it's easy to imagine the sort of innovation an extra screen could bring to Wii 2 games. "Nintendo's plans sound unreal," one source said. "Publishers are already planning launch titles and it's all very exciting. "The hardware is even more powerful than current HD consoles and backwards compatible with Wii. The controller will be all-new and has a HD screen on it."

[Exatreides]

So when the next 360 and Wii come out they will again be more powerful then the Nintendo? Are they then going to stop supporting the Wii? I fear market saturation...

[MikePizzoff]

CVG reports all new controller with built-in HD screen: http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-2012-sources/ Yes, in a few more years we'll return to the ways of Dreamcast! I loved their [inovative] screen in the controller, that doubled as a mini handheld game system/memory card. I could see the next console war taking this way beyond the next level of what Dreamcast did.

[Rottedfreak]

If it's fully baclward compatible with Wii I want to see support for the Wii Remote Plus continue on the next console for shooting and swordplay games, that controller can do more then waggle but there is nothing for it and no commitment to do anything with it. The new controller sounds fake, what their describing is a handheld and Nintendo just released the 3DS, we won't see a 720p 3DS for five years or so.

[Neil]

CVG reports all new controller with built-in HD screen: http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-2012-sources/ Interesting! ---------- Post added at 08:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 AM ---------- If it's fully baclward compatible with Wii. You'd hope so wouldn't you?!

[Rottedfreak]

Interesting! ---------- Post added at 08:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 AM ---------- You'd hope so wouldn't you?! Yes, as there's lots of potential with it's controllers and 3DS connectivity. Imagine Dead Space, Doom or Metal Gear Solid where the 3DS substitutes the nunchuk for moving the character AND the 3D screen for transmissions, the Ipad and codec, the Wiimote+ would be used for shooting and other actions. Not fair to lefties though unless the touch screen acts as the movement control.

[blind2d]

I kinda wish the N64 had lasted longer... And Gamecube, for that matter... This new stuff... Meh.

[Danny]

the most prevalent rumour doing the rounds from folks i know who can be trusted is its a modern take on the genesis and you buy physical addons - including the wii- that all connect into different points on this new console. like you want a bluray player and you buy it and connect it in this ...whatever this thing is. No doubt it will be marketed as "have it your way style gaming- customise it for the family or hardcore gamers!" when really its an entirely new way to squeeze every penny. and have internet trolls go "LOL, STILL CANT CHANGE GRAFFICS CARD, SHITTY PC LOLOLOLOLOL"

[CoinReturn]

the most prevalent rumour doing the rounds from folks i know Who are these folks, exactly? -- -------- Post added at 06:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 PM ---------- IGN Editor Jim Reilly tweeting more details: https://twitter.com/jimreilly Dual analog sticks on the controller. Can stream game content from the console. Not sure if it'll be full games, mini-games, or apps. There will be first and third party "Wii 2" games at E3. No clue if they'll be playable. New Nintendo controller allows players to stream entire games to the device from the console - like a miniature television."