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Rumor: Wii 2 at E3; 6" Touch Controller [Up: Cafe Header On Nintendo Site, More]
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timetokill
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lherre said:
Where did you see these specs?
Vangu Vegro
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Alright, I'm gonna give you a list of reasons why I am (understatement of the century!) less than pleased with what these rumors are saying.
* One of the biggest problems facing the games industry is the escalation of development costs (and therefore the risks of developing), which has already caused many a developer to go under and make those that survive more risk-averse. Even before the Wii was announced, I've felt that the best solution to this problem was to decrease the gaps in technology between generations while at the same time extending the life of those generations for as long as possible. With the Wii I felt Nintendo understood the problem and was the industry's best hope of getting out of the crisis. If these rumors are true, that was just a fluke and the crisis is only gonna get worse.
* It's just not right that the most successful of the current consoles is not the last one to be replaced.
* I don't like the vast majority of games that the so-called hardcore gamer likes, so if this machine's trying to woo them, chances are slim to none that I'll like it.
* The Wiimote converted me to motion controls and there's no way in hell I'm going back to traditional controllers even if backwards compatibility means I'll still be able to use the Wiimote.
* Maybe it's my wonky eyes, but HD just doesn't work for me on a TV screen. Heck, I literally can't watch it for more than a few minutes before my eyes start watering. To me, HD is nothing less than a step backwards, and if I'm not impressed now, I'm never gonna be.
Anyway, that's why I can't see myself buying a Wii2 and will stick with my Wii. Sony and Microsoft have already disqualified themselves for me ages ago, so I guess the future's handheld/PC only. It's been fun but its time to go.
Though, for what it's worth, there's no console I'd rather spend the rest of my (gaming) life with than a Wii.
* One of the biggest problems facing the games industry is the escalation of development costs (and therefore the risks of developing), which has already caused many a developer to go under and make those that survive more risk-averse. Even before the Wii was announced, I've felt that the best solution to this problem was to decrease the gaps in technology between generations while at the same time extending the life of those generations for as long as possible. With the Wii I felt Nintendo understood the problem and was the industry's best hope of getting out of the crisis. If these rumors are true, that was just a fluke and the crisis is only gonna get worse.
* It's just not right that the most successful of the current consoles is not the last one to be replaced.
* I don't like the vast majority of games that the so-called hardcore gamer likes, so if this machine's trying to woo them, chances are slim to none that I'll like it.
* The Wiimote converted me to motion controls and there's no way in hell I'm going back to traditional controllers even if backwards compatibility means I'll still be able to use the Wiimote.
* Maybe it's my wonky eyes, but HD just doesn't work for me on a TV screen. Heck, I literally can't watch it for more than a few minutes before my eyes start watering. To me, HD is nothing less than a step backwards, and if I'm not impressed now, I'm never gonna be.
Anyway, that's why I can't see myself buying a Wii2 and will stick with my Wii. Sony and Microsoft have already disqualified themselves for me ages ago, so I guess the future's handheld/PC only. It's been fun but its time to go.
Though, for what it's worth, there's no console I'd rather spend the rest of my (gaming) life with than a Wii.
Dr.Palutena
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i don't think so, not to sure.....yea there is room still for lots of improvements.ant1532 said:
Skiesofwonder
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lherre said:
Ugh.. Isn't this bannable? the whole cllaiming to have info then dangling it out in front of the crowd? Basically the "don't speak unless you can spill" stance.
Either way, it's really annoying.
Edit: Nevermind.
timetokill
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He doesn't have any beans to spill, we always get a few of these around new console time.
Vangu Vegro said:
you are literally the first person I've ever heard say the HD "doesn't work." What the hell could make HD "not work"? It's not 3D. It's not causing intense extra added eye strain or some shit. It's enhancing clarity through added resolution. Do you have glaucoma? I can perhaps see you saying you don't see a big DIFFERENCE (even though, again, the fuck?), but "doesn't work"? Only makes your eyes water? What fucked up TV do you have?
Not only am I calling bullshit, I'm calling straight up lying to facilitate a point you want to make.
Dr.Palutena
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what an idiotic way to go.
At first I understood where you were coming from but then I read the bit about HD being a step back and understood that you're trolling, if you're going to troll at least put the joke stuff at the top instead of the bottom.Vangu Vegro said:
Edit: Amirox already dealt with the troll.
Buckethead
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Vangu Vegro said:
Is this still allowed? I'm not sure? I think it
is the only way to express my sentiment...
is the only way to express my sentiment...
Dr.Palutena
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Zeliard said:
indeed HD isn't 3D you can't not see it or some shit it's just a clearer picture goddamn, a step backwards wtf?
Buckethead
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That comment didn't even make any sense.
He said it's HD and a "generation behind" but the Wii is already a generation behind.
He said it's HD and a "generation behind" but the Wii is already a generation behind.
EatChildren
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So, let me get this straight.
You guys are thinking this might be somewhat legit as Nintendo's fiscal year report to investors is due at the end of the month, and due to lackluster and plummiting hardware sales, along with minimal software output, may wish to announce the Wii HD (or whatever) to ensure stock holders of their future plans and potential success.
Si?
You guys are thinking this might be somewhat legit as Nintendo's fiscal year report to investors is due at the end of the month, and due to lackluster and plummiting hardware sales, along with minimal software output, may wish to announce the Wii HD (or whatever) to ensure stock holders of their future plans and potential success.
Si?
ThoseDeafMutes
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Zeliard said:
He's parodying the anti-3D sentiment that's found around the 'net.
TekkenMaster
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Any guesses as to when Nintendo's official pre-E3 announcement will happen?
Well, that and some of these sites actually have a really solid track record with rumors like Game Informer.EatChildren said:
That everyone (notably all big deal sites with pretty big reputations to put on the line) went with this rumor at once with almost no conflicting information is a pretty good sign as well.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Nirolak said:
antonz said:
Foor for thought. Thanks padres.
Game Informer was supposed to 'sit on it' but they ran thte story. So they broke some sort of gentlemans agreement and every industry 'insider' ran to their computers to confirm the rumors and give their extra bit of info. Like it has HD screens, does 1080p etc.EatChildren said:
I believe is legit because:EatChildren said:
- I don't believe that Nintendo planned a long generation for the Wii, so they ought to have something cooking for a long time now. 2011/2012 is just the normal console cycle.
- Wii HD rumors are not new.
- The Wii is clearly on decline, and waiting won't improve their situation or has any significant advantage for the next gen.
For the first reason specifically, many of us believed that the Wii 2 was close, even as close as 2011 holidays, but the 3DS delayed launch might have spoiled that. Plus we had some AMD engenier talking about a new CPU for a new console being unveiled shortly.
Cosmonaut X
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EatChildren said:
Pretty much. It's a coming-together of a number of things, really:
- Dropping Wii hardware sales, probably leading to missed forecasts, and no prospect of recovery
- Slower-than-expected 3DS sales (probably for reasonable reasons, but still) and more missed forecasts
- E3 on the horizon
- The disappearance of a lot of internal teams
- Huge R&D spend
- These latest rumours, all apparently coming as a coordinated leak
- Investor meeting pretty much bang-on the rumoured date in the leaks
Dr.Palutena
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EatChildren said:
also instead of coming from just one site, there seems to have been an opening of flood gates of sorts. and from sites/people that some would consider reliable.
Well, I love HD and its clear picture, but I really have problems reading texts in HD console games. Yeah, the text is sharp - but for someone whose eyes are rather bad, mostly too small. Playing video games while sitting on the couch has become quite uncomfortable at times.Amir0x said:
I'm not complaining though. HD ftw. Just give me the option to display the text a tad bigger pls.
wrowa said:
That's just because some of these developers did not properly size or font their text for the higher resolution. It honestly has nothing to do with the HD itself. And you still see HD fine. You're not saying it "doesn't work" or that it makes your eyes water due to trying (and failing) to see HD on your TV. but also magically, he can see HD on his PC? My mind hurts from trying to interpret his clearly bullshit message
Freezie KO
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I really hope this screen thing is on the remote. I want a remote again. Pointer gaming has so many amazing applications.
And if this thing is shown at E3 complete with the controller, then I might revise my prediction from Winter '12 to Spring '12.
And if this thing is shown at E3 complete with the controller, then I might revise my prediction from Winter '12 to Spring '12.
Cosmonaut X said:
Though one would assume this thing would have been in development long before Wii/3DS sales started dropping, and of course before the 3DS was even out, if it's expected to come out in 2012.
I think the timeliness of the leaked info coincides much more with E3 than anything else. Even if Wii sales were going steady I think we still would have seen this new system announced at the upcoming E3.
TheVampire
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Anyone think Wii2 will be able to do full AA and AF?
HylianScribe
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BWAHAHAHA. Oh man, E3 is going to be so awesome this year. So hyped right now.
TekkenMaster
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ant1532 said:
Hopefully they'll make it sooner now that some of the info has leaked.
metareferential
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TheVampire said:
If it can't, it's a piece of junk.
2012 hardware that can't do proper AA and AF? Seriously?
wonderfuldays
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EatChildren said:
I blame the 9.0 earthquake. Or this could be already announced around end of March just like 3DS last year.
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