Nintendo's next console will be the best one yet

A long long time ago in a galaxy far far away, gamers had an interactive game for their TVs called pong. The game was hailed by computer enthusiasts all over the United States. Soon after pong came what older gamers would remember as Atari which allowed gamers to play many different kinds of games on one console. But as great as these games were, video games were seen as nerdy and a "fad" that would die out within a year or so. In 1985 a Japanese company called Nintendo decided that it wanted to bring video games to the "casual gamer" and delivered to the world the NES.

[Capt CHAOS]

At the moment, technically it's inferior though the controller innovation has certainly made it attractive to a wider audience.

[Wicked Sick]

He means this next console will kick your ass and take your name.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Prototype]

What they mean to say is "Used to be the Best," seriously I lost faith in Nintendo after the 64, and ever since all they've done was re-invent the wheel with Mario, Zelda, and Metroid.

I had the Wii for 34 days and I don't see what the big hype is about it; so far I'm having some sort of play value with the 360 (and a major play value with my PS3), so in theory opening my horizons made me realize Nintendo lost their edge, and a big customer.

[Hamadzedan]

it will be the best poul shiiit

[PS360WII]

I keep hearing 'history repeats itself' so if that phrase is true then yes the next Nintendo console will be amazing. If Wii is the NES then whatever comes next will be the SNES. Rocking good time :)

[LJWooly]

Then again, it's up to Nintendo which part of their history's going to repeat itself. Let's see them take some bloody risks this time, maybe even create a new IP, god forbid. If they can do that, then I can respect them again.

[kewlkat007]

at one point Nintendo was the best at what they do because they had all the market-share, developers and of course the games.

ever since the SNES-Cd add-on debacle which gave birth to Sony playstation, some things have not been the same.

Yes, Sony made it easier to make games and cheaper on cds and such but Nintendo shyed away from "cutting edge technology" in their consoles. I'm guessing to keep things cheaper.

Plus their 3rd-party titles have not done that great, like it did on NES and SNES. Or lack there of on the Wii console. To be honest, the Gamecube was Nintendo's weakest console and the Wii's hardware is not that far from it.

Rough Total Sales numbers..

NES - 61 million
SENS - 49 million
N64 - 32 million
Gamecube - 21 million

With Nintendo's big Guns already out in like 1 year, what else will push the console sales?

Now you add MS, into the Mix which is doing well, for a second gen shot at the market. I don't know if Nintendo can someday be a "beast" in the hardware department again. Maybe they don't have to, but there will be plenty of gamers opting for hardcore games where sometimes Nintendo's console cannot handle.

so I wonder what they mean by "The best one yet".

[ChickeyCantor]

" With Nintendo's big Guns already out in like 1 year, what else will push the console sales?"

who says they dont have more?

[SaiyanFury]

@LJWooly

I couldn't agree more. This was the chief reason I never bothered getting a Wii. Certainly not for financial concerns as I have both a PS3 and a 360. The reason that I stopped buying Nintendo consoles was because of the lack of new and original IPs. I only bought my used GameCube for Tales of Symphonia although I have purchased a few other games for it, although none of them are the staple Nintendo series which include anything Mario, Zelda, Metroid (now a damned FPS), or any others. The best selling games coming for the Wii are the usual ones, the requisite Nintendo sequels, and while I'm sure they're all typical high Nintendo quality, they've been revamped so many times they just don't seem new to me anymore. If Miyamoto-san would shake off some of the cobwebs upstairs, I'm sure he has more than enough creative energies to come up with something new. And I mean a new game series, not new content and features for games like online play in Mario Kart Wii. The guy's obviously a proven creative genius, I just haven't seen anything new and inspiring since StarFox back on the SNES 15 years ago. That was the last time I had a new Nintendo console, and if I don't see anything new and inspiring it'll most likely remain the last new Nintendo console I'll ever own.

@kewlkat007

Nintendo didn't shy away from "cutting-edge" technology because it wanted to make things cheaper. From a fiscal perspective, writing games to a cheap, large capacity CD, which the original PlayStation supported is far cheaper than writing a game and stamping it into a large, clunky, expensive cartridge. The reason that Nintendo shied away from a disc based format for the Nintendo 64 was because they were still pissed at Sony, who was one of the co-developers of the CD format.

[LJWooly]

They're just doing what they do best, Saiyan, and that's playing it safe. I don't really like that, but the computer-illiterate, old people and 4-year-olds do, so it's okay :)

Nah, I'm just bashing. Seriously though, they need to stop milking the same old franchises, and try to revive that originality they used to have at the very beginning.

People don't seem to pay much attention to this now, but give it a few years, people are going to get tired of playing the same game over and over.

Although, we seem to live in a period where people don't feel the need to question or criticise, and follow like sheep, so Nintendo may never feel the need to inject a dose of innovation or originality into their games, or even create a new IP. We'll just have to see.

[ChickeyCantor]

" and that's playing it safe"

.......yeah i mean the risc of not selling at all wasnt there at all!

they took a big risc with lower Hardware specs and the new controller;(the wii-remote)

" People don't seem to pay much attention to this now, but give it a few years, people are going to get tired of playing the same game over and over.
"

people have been playing the same games for ages, if you become a fan of something you want more. its simple as that

[SaiyanFury]

Amen, LJ you hit the nail on the head. Many people these days don't ask questions like "why is this nearly the same experience I've been having for the last 10 years on my Nintendo console". I wouldn't call what you're saying, bashing, just logical points. I like that in a conversation. Good job. :)

[SaiyanFury]

@ Sidar

We weren't talking about risks with hardware. Lord knows half the hardware things that Nintendo does is risky, but we were discussing risks in creating new and original games. Yes people like to play the same kinds of games for years, but what we are referring to are people that want NEW experiences. And it seems that a lot of people don't question Nintendo's software creating decisions. Of course I could be wrong. People could very well be asking and Nintendo may just not be listening. God knows they've shown that tendency in the past; showing indifference to public and rival opinion and just did their own thing anyway despite criticism. It's a funky industry we're talking about. Since there's no actual Nintendo developer to talk at this blog, we can only speculate about their intentions.

[ChickeyCantor]

Nintendo is attaching the Wii mote to thier franchises...and that can actually BREAK their games.
So there is a risk involved

[kewlkat007]

@sidar -2.3 - I had this convo before...refer to
http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-...

Comment #10 You'll see where I'm coming from and why I say that.

@SaiyanFury2.4-"but Nintendo shyed away from "cutting edge technology" in their consoles"

-Noticed I was referring to their Consoles, I don't say the n64 specifically. If that was the case the GAMECUBE would of been a "BEAST" and it wasn't. Looking at the "Wii" again, is not that far from the Gamecube's hardware specs. Add the Wii-mote to the Gamecube and what do you have?

Whatever you wanna call it, I feel like Nintendo is not going for the hardcore market specifically. I think Nintendo is good at what they do and, the types of game you will see on the PS3/Xbox360 is not what they are aiming at.

My point is Nintendo's "Strategy" has changed. If not it would be aiming to have all types of games made on their hardware and looking at the Hardware some of the sh^t is not possible.

[SaiyanFury]

@kewlkat 2.10

Yes I agree with all your points, I guess I was just wording them differently. I, actually was just looking up all of the best selling games on Nintendo consoles and I saw the same thing, that Nintendo's own games were the best selling on each. And I agree that unless some fresh, new blood is injected, I predict that it, as you did, will hit a wall in software, unless some third party developer comes along to help, but i don't see that happening as Nintendo doesn't have the friendliest of histories with third parties.

@Sidar 2.9

I still don't see any major risk in attaching the Wii-mote to their series'. Nintendo knows it's own games and wouldn't allow the release of games that didn't use the Wii-mote effectively. A bit of risk, I will give you that, but major risk, I just don't see it.

[ItsDubC]

http://www.n4g.com/wii/News...

As I've said before, many ppl who label Nintendo as unoriginal for some reason fail to realize the irony in anxiously awaiting Final Fantasy THIRTEEN, Metal Gear Solid FOUR, Gran Turismo FIVE, Grand Theft Auto FOUR (which, incidentally, is the 9th game in the series), the 36928365th FPS, etc.

[MADGameR]

I don't like Nintendo at all, until they rid the kid games, I won't be buying their consoles. PlayStation family is the best of gaming of all time.

[ZeroXMD]

one title that everyone has been wanting, whether they think about it or not. Whether they will admit it or not:

Full 3d pokemon rpg

Not some crap stadium or stadium knock off, a full gameboy-esque pokemon RPG, spanning from blue/red/green/yellow thru DS ones, with all the pokemon, not different versions with different ones. I was hoping that last one on GC was going to be it....but NO!!, they had to be gay.

(even tho pokemon stole the recruiting monsters Idea from from Shin Megami Tensei)

but hey, at least that would be awesome until the next original IP or Zelda game

[aiphanes]

They are still using old tech in the DS and the Wii...do you people even think they will go with like a Cell processor in the next Wii? I do not think so....the current wii does not even play back DVDs...

They gots to get their online system working before they can think about making another console.

Even the wiimote is not perfect.

[BrotherNick]

The only people who care about online gaming are gamers like us...the avg person won't care...I just say make it 720p, make the next wiimote more accurate and I'm happy.

[ChickeyCantor]

" the current wii does not even play back DVDs..."

So this means the Wii is underpowered?
All they need for this is some software, but why pay for the rights to make your Wii DVD compatible if its a freaking Gaming machine.

[KeiZka]

Wiimote perfect as in Sixaxis? Oh well...

[forum_crawler]

"do you people even think they will go with like a Cell processor in the next Wii?"

Have you ever heard of something called Moore's Law? ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wik... ), well, as it turns out you can be certain that the Cell processor won't be so hot by the time the next iterations of the game consoles are due for release, so I wouldn't glorify it that much.

[jones smokey]

mayb the wii will have a more advanced console next time but ms and sony are going to advance theirs as well so the wii will find it hard, this gen it seems they are more casual gamers than hardcore ones that is why the wii keeps on selling, next gen ps4 will be mind blowing, and x box will be better than the last one but sony will have the edge, ...bye i am goin to go play GTA4 =O

[BrotherNick]

Too many assumptions there...make sure to be able to back up statements from now on.

Edit:"Nintendo has never been know to go all out of video game console tech" You are oddly misinformed...if you looked at the gamecubes specs, they were greater than the PS2 before the xbox came out, so in a way you're spouting nonsense.

[marcellizot]

This is not news, the piece is full of grammatical errors and it isn't very interesting to read as an opinion piece as it spends most of the time stating the obvious.

I don't want to be a mean sonofagun or anything, but really, this sort of thing shouldn't be getting approved (even if it is refreshing to see something that isn't about GTA).

I think a quick re-read of the N4G submission guidelines is in order for some of the people on this site.

[bootsielon]

The PS3 is already the best built console and it has games more interesting than anything on the Wii, especially if you discard gamecube ports.

[ItsDubC]

Congratulations on sounding like a fanboy and troll at the same time.

[ChickeyCantor]

Boot,
To each his own.
To each his own.....

[KeiZka]

I really do think that I do not have to write a proper answer for this disagree...

[forum_crawler]

"The PS3 is already the best built console..."

How about you prove it? Leave your PS3 running (turned on) for say, 3 months and see what happens...

[forum_crawler]

So... no he shouldn't have to prove it?

You are right, we wouldn't want his house catching on fire after his PS3 melts for being on for too long. Good point...

[jtucker78]

I hope the next Nintendo will be the best one. The Wii lost them this Nintendo Fanboy.

[BrotherNick]

Could you elaborate...I can't understand what you mean. The wii hasn't lost anything except the people who can't look past their biases and misconceptions, and I guess if it's not for you then you'll be missing out on some fun games.

[jtucker78]

My problem with the Wii stems from hardware.
Less powerful I have no problem with. A fraction of the power of this generation - problem.

Yes, Nintendo games are fun, but they were also fun last generation when they were in an almost identical state.

To be fair I kept my Wii to play Zelda - good, but ultimately disappointing as it was just a gamecube title.

Metroid 3 - Loved the control scheme, but not enough to want to play a game virtually identical to Prime.

Galaxy - loved Galaxy. I was actually sad to see this game go as I enjoyed it and played to the end.

I play games for the immersion factor (not graphics).

Look at CoD4. If you shoot someone on a staircase they slump and tumble down several stairs. It immerses you in the experience.
If you shoot someone in a Wii game they die in the same canned animation every time. If you shoot them on the stairs the character ends up floating part on the staircase and half in the air.
Its little things like that drag you out of the experience and make you realise "Oh, this is just a game."
Whereas when you play on a PS3 or 360, you feel closer to part of the experience.
The Wii-mote was a good idea for immersion, but in real life it doesn't really work, and I've found it's the hardware that does it. When you shoot a jagged character that dies in the same way as the last 20 people you shot you lose that connection to the experience, Wii-mote or not.

This generation isn't about HD and it isn't about graphics.
This video sums up this generation. This is the technology used in GTA 4. Technology that is impossible for the Wii.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Yes, you will always get "fun" Nintendo games, but I played all those "fun" games last generation on my Gamecube. I'm ready for what's next.

[BrotherNick]

Hehe, that's perfectly fine to argue. You are more stimulated by physics and smoother lines, which I in fact like too. I just want people to be open to new experiences and control schemes before raising that wall and becoming ignorant. Bubbles for a good comment.

[jtucker78]

Cheers pal

I love Nintendo Franchises, I'm just not interested in the whole Wii Sports motion control thing.

I take consolation in the fact that I've at least played the first Zelda and Mario of this generation.

[ParaDise_LosT]

to spend on equipment, research and man power.

question is, will they make another casual gaming system...

[BrotherNick]

Probably, but there may be more emphasis on graphics. Most tvs will be HD by then, at least 720p.

[ItsDubC]

I think a particular console's game library ultimately decides whether it is predominantly "casual" or not, but Nintendo has indeed been addressing a particular audience this console generation more than it (or any other game company) has done in the past.

[kingme71]

Making too much money on the Wii and DS... I don't see a new system from them in the immediate future.

[Bullseye]

now they're stuck with it. Family oriented games and casual gamer interest is what they chose and for now at least, it paying dividends.Regardless of their next console, they ain't gonna get the hardcore gamer back now Sony and MS have made their mark.

[BrotherNick]

People said nintendo would never make as much as it once did too...nothing stays the same forever, so unless you're a psychic we don't know either way. Quit making dumb assumptions, unless you can back it up with proof.

[ChickeyCantor]

" Nintendo made a choice
now they're stuck with it. Family oriented games and casual gamer interest is what they chose and for now at least, it paying dividends."

LOL what nintendo achieved now was their plan all along with the NES, if they are stuck then i guess they must be loving it.

[ban fans]

You make it sound like they made a huge mistake. From where they are standing, it is the most profitable "mistake" in history!

Besides, I think most adult / mature gamers go to where the games and tech are; the system that will bring the most enjoyment. Most mature gamers are not hard core fan boys. I've owned all three Sony machines, but I am not a die hard Sony fan. I was very close to buying a 360 until I began really looking at MS's product versus Sony's. I felt Sony had the better future and features, and the whole RROD thing was kind of scary to me (after all I played through 2 PS1s and 2 PS2s).

I have never owned a Nintendo made machine, but if they make a product that I feel I will enjoy more that their competitors, I will buy it. Although it would take a lot of convincing, as I enjoy mostly mature themed games, and they are seriously lacking in that category right now.

[desolationstorm]

Im excited to see how everyone responds and what they do for next gen. Who knows what will happen or what everyone will do. People always assume to much with blind faith.

I assume everyones gonna be innovative and mix it up. I wonder if Nintendos next system will be the system that finally takes gaming off the tv like they had said years ago they wanted to do. Not likely but who knows what 4 years will bring us.

Its safe to say though that systems wont lauch till 2011 maybe, maybe not but I dont really see Nintendo changing it up and while Microsoft may want to jump the gun and get ouyt there first I dont know how much they would want to rush things the next time around.

[Bladestar]

nahhh... well.. it depends what's their definition of best... just because the DS and the wii sell a lot more than other consoles that does not mean it has better hardware and be graphic monsters compare to other gaming devices...

Nintendo ever since the N64.. always play safe... the try to find ways to have lots of people buying the devices by finding a new way to play the games and make it very cheap in terms of price. Also, Nintendo never lose money on their hardware... so the whole thing that the next nintendo game system will be the best... mmmm.. does not add up.... because nintendo will not make a hardware monster that they would have to subsidize or make it cost $700 to the consumer... also why would they change their tatics? things are working for them... all they have to do is figure another gimmick way to play game that apeal to the non-hardcore gamer and make a ton of money like they are doing now.... after all they are a business.

[ChickeyCantor]

" because nintendo will not make a hardware monster that they would have to subsidize or make it cost $700 to the consumer... "

No, but maybe they will use something similar to the Cell, by that time its already cheaper.

But the GCN was actually a beast last gen, close to the xbox, yet the xbox costed way more money.

[BrotherNick]

We honestly need like a factoid for all these fanboys so they don't get their facts messed up.

[poopsack]

Us fanboys? I dont know it kinda seems like its you two spamming up the place.

[Defectiv3_Detectiv3]

As disappointed as I have been in nintendo products for oh, lets say, THE LAST TWO CONSOLES, I gotta say, the next one has a lot of potential.

Think about it, they could release a console in about 2-3 years time that would be on par w/ the PS3. The PS3 itself will be about the price of a Wii around that timeframe. The PS3 will also have a good 3 yrs. left in its lifespan at this time. This means that the next nintendo could easily swoop up a lot of PS3 games, while stile being at a relatively low cost.

One thing is for sure, Nintendo definetly has momentum right now. If they play their cards right, they will be able to enter the next console race strong. They have sold 24.6 million units world wide so far w/ no sign of slowing down.

I think that would be awesome for nintendo to have another golden age, but one thing is for sure, they better back it up w/ some solid titles. WiiWare just aint doin it for me.

[poopsack]

The next wii something PS3-ish? Im not counting on that, Im guessing they'd go between xbox - xbox 360. With about 5 gigs of space and maybe 720p. But besides, since the wii is so much better than its competitors now, why would any wii fan want it ps3-ish?

[Bullseye]

^^^^Brother nick 9.1^^^^^
You call me for making dumb ass assumptions, but the whole article is based on ONE BIG assumption, namely that Nintendo's next console will be their best! So, unless YOU are psychic, don't be calling people names for commenting, just as you did.

[BrotherNick]

I did not call you a dumb ass my friend (reread please, called you dumb). Now I guess I did go a bit overboard because the article is in its entirety an assumption, and I'm sorry. No hard feelings. :)

[AllroundGamer]

and this time their target audience will be 1-3years old "gamers" :D

[ChickeyCantor]

then why are you complaining ? XD

[AllroundGamer]

did that sound like a complain to you? hmm weird, because that should sound like a joke, you know a joke like Wiiiiii :D go casual go go!

[ChickeyCantor]

you obviously missed the insult.....but i guess it matches your AGE ( get it nowwww?XD)

[AllroundGamer]

lol well you missed mine too, because i checked your Bio and knew you are probably a Wii fanboy, so it had to hurt a lot...

[Pacifist]

this is the open zone sidar, let the trolls say what they want, its why they came to this zone in the first place

[SKUD]

Doubt it. I think they will stick with the current formula. There's too much money coming in to go off and build something thats expensive to produce. Even though they could completely afford it.

[razorbladelight]

i'm a huge nintendo fan, and the wii has met my needs as a gamer. I'm not crying over how powerful it is, just as long as their games entertain me long enough till the next one comes out. so far so good. i'm not naive and i'm not gonna say that they haven't had 300 bad games for every 1 good one, but that makes up for it since i don't necessarily have the money to buy more than 1 game every 3 or so months. Mommy and daddy don't pay for college and they sure as hell don't pay for my video game fascination, so the games that come out every 3 or 4 months that are great is good enough in my book.

[TheOutsider]

Yeah, I hear Mario will be in a Metal Gear Solid kind of game during it's launch.400 gb system with 2 wireless controls and built in red-ray.release date of Nintendo U.F.O(Ultimate Fun Object):10-10-10

[Killa Aaron]

i have never bought or owned a nintendo piece of hardware or software and the way that they keep repeating things makes me not even want to touch their products anytime in the future it just don't have any appeal and their tech is like 10 years behind the competition just kidding but they are lacking substance when it comes down to making something fresh instead of rehashing the same ol things from 18 years ago ex MARIO.

[KeiZka]

Funny. You do know that there are other companies that rehash everything just as much Nintendo does? Do I need to name them? It just seems to me, that every company, not only Nintendo, has a bad case of sequelitis..

EDIT: Depends really what one's views on tech are, but if I want graphical goodness, I upgrade my PC.

[forum_crawler]

@16

You are right, which explains why you have the latest tech right? oh wait, the 360 and PS3 run on nVidia 7000 series comparable hardware... (If you have the latest and the greatest on a PC, please dismiss this comment).

OK, you don't play sequels, that is why you like Halo 3... or GTA 4... Oh wait... well, least they offer free roaming, or multi-player in ways never seen before right?

[Killa Aaron]

i would buy a nintendo system if they catch up in features and come up with new fun franchises i do have a confession though i do like only three of their games mario kart, super mario sunshine that was so fun,and melee but i played them at a friends.

[pp]

well i wouldn't say the best one yet. i'm sure that will go to microsft and then nintendo and last off all sony because there use to bieng 3rd place

[LinuxGuru]

Used to being 3rd place?

This is the first time in PlayStation HISTORY that Sony is not crushing the competition in hardware AND software sales.

Actually....with the PS2 still around...Sony is STILL the one with the most consoles out there.

In launch year (November 05-December06), the 360 sold 7.7 million.

In launch year,(November 06-December07), the PS3 sold 8.1 million

The PS3's sales growth is also accelerating much more quickly.

By summer of next year, the PS3 will be out-pacing the 360 in total sales. Mark my words.

As a last note here, the PS3's sales growth is out-pacing even the PS2, back when it launched in early 2000 in Japan.

The PS3 is about to hit it big...especially this summer and fall. It's gonna be insane.

[heyheyhey]

well if they give me PS3-style graphics (really i mean, not as some overhyped engine), those same lovable motion controls (with improved range, because atm i cant be more than a metre and a half away from my TV for the wiimote to work properly)

a better online service with proper ID's and all my favorite Ninty franchises

il be a very happy gamer

but they're wrong, they'll never be able to overcome the SNES

[zodiac909]

THE Wii HASENT EVEN BEEN OUT FOR 2 FULL YEARS YET AND THE ARE ALREADY TALKING OF A NEW SYSTEM! ROFLOL!!

[Marriot VP]

Wii HD, here we go

[forum_crawler]

While I think wii in 720p would be really cool, I just don't think that would be enough to stop all the negative comments.

[Tyrael]

That's a really ambiguous statement...

[zerolinkgannon]

most of the people who complain about a wii, probably don't have one to begin with nor plan on ever getting one. Anyways, I think it would have been to much of a gamble to crank out ps3 type visuals with the new tech. (wii mote) Nitty wanted to play it safe, and then the wii blew up. Even they were surprised at how is selling -shortages- Now nintendo's rolling in doe so now they can beast the graphics all the want on the wii2. I guess fanboys will have nothing to complain about when the next nitty console is equal to/near/ or greater than their rivals in graphics.

[danger_ranger95]

It makes me mad when people who don't even have/nor want one, to hear them complain about it. They're just mad because their company of choice didn't think of it first. But, they will eat it up as soon as the X-mote or Playmote are finished and introduced. TIZ DA COOLAST THANG EVR!!!!

[XB-T]

Pfff it will offer 360 graphics max and some other gimmicky controls. No, thanks

[Pricey]

If its got the games I LIKE i will buy it. Would love to see Metroid Prime in HD.

[danger_ranger95]

I would love to see what Retro could do with a 720p-1080p max resolution. Pure greatness right there...

HDTV's will be cheaper by then, and so will the hardware for consoles. Wii controls will be better...everything is a win win.

Another thing....I don't understand why Nintendo is ripped on for having a few (as some people call it) IP's. Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Star Fox, MarioSports, Donkey Kong, Super Smash Bros, Pikmin, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, ect.

That's more than any other big game company that I know, and they have to deal with making a consoles as well. That's more than Rockstar, Capcom, EA, Ubisoft, Konami, Squaresoft, Sega(now) ect have to deal with.

I'm not saying they all don't have hard jobs either...but give some love to the people that gave all the other big companies the chance to get started back in the day.

[wass007]

wii controls with ps3/360 graphics whilst playstation 4 will have better graphics XD

[LinuxGuru]

Not convinced.

[sumfood4u]

What next console was ever worser than its predecessor? Besides Sega Saturn!

[midgard229]

they making another so fast lol

[quantae06]

wii 2 is going to be the stuff!!

[xc7x]

not sure i want to go there just yet

[Run_bare]

Nintendo don't have any credibility in their longetivity, look at Gamecube, nice system but long short life span and now the Wii, it's innovative but lame with games.

[KeiZka]

You want longevity? I hear people still play their SNES... Or NES, if one has that. And let's not even begin with portables...

[level 360]

Nintendo's main base has always been the family. It is their main and only focus to market the most affordable gaming console that money can buy.

And that I believe will never change.

[JasonX43]

Nintendo doesn't have the courage to fully compete! They've been handing us one crap system after another since the N64! Oh MY Goodness! The Wii has a motion sensing controller that drives the soccer moms and old people crazy and everyone that truly enjoys gaming becomes a Big N groupie! Why is the devs putting out the best games are skipping the Wii and staying with 360 and PS3? Nintendo will never own the video game market like they did with the NES and SNES! It's a whole new ball game and they struck out a long time ago!

[KeiZka]

Yet, strangely enough, GC had more muscle under it's tiny wrappings than PS2 had. Quite close to Xbox, actually. So, what were you saying, being ignorant and stuff?

[midgard229]

it had the power and muscle but never flexed it because of its small disc and lack of support from third party. so doesnt matter does it??

think its sad, the wii is only out for a year and nintendo is making another console. Lol

[J@D]

Wii 2[aka the new N console] = Three gamecube duct tape together ^__^ j/k

[Balance]

i agree with most people, even if nintendo were to actually get into the tech level for the next generation the games still suck. it is the same few games over and over again and they were fun when i was 12 but they lack games and IPs for an older audience. why the hell would i buy a console to see mario's plumber suit in higher definition.

[Kemicalbeliefs]

Wow we can look forward to a whole host of new games.

Super dooper Mario
Super dooper Smash Bros
Mario Party 15
Mario Kart rehash
Mario something or other
Metroid Ultimate
Zelda 17
Donkey Kong Planet

zzzzzzzzzzz...

[RAM MAGNUMS]

Nintendo has been in the cut selling, selling & selling. They have also been watching & i'm assuming waiting to unleash their brand new design when the xbox is deemed limited to the old format & playstation 3 has gotten comfortable that they release 1 AAA game a year. Then Nintendo will Explode on the scene with a home version of Virtual reality. Dont say I didnt warn you!

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[Shortstop]

What else are they going to say? "Our next system will be almost as good as we have right now!" ??

[jspc1989]

with what is now known as last gen graphics, i enjoy them just as much as i do this gen and so on and so forth lol. i salute nintendo for opening a new franchise (i wud call motion control gaming a new franchise) - to me that was taking a risk bigger then either opposing companies :-).

At this precise moment i only have one problem with nintendo, well it actually amount to two i guess lol. 2 of there 1st party games, mario kart wii, and brawl, although they are great, in my opinion they both run better on a gamecube control pad and im not the only one to say this. to me this avoids the object of playing the game altogether as the selling point is supposed to be the wii mote.

again i applaude ninty for doing as well as they have and opening the market up, i just hope they dont lose sight of what they initially set out to do - make great games, which apart from the old revamped classics - theyre isnt really anything that stands out in my opinion.