wii 2 for realz

[wiithief]

yes it is What They Play has heard from multiple sources in the game development and publishing community that Nintendo is currently showing early presentations of its next home console hardware. Apparently set to hit the market “by 2011” the new device is said to be the true “next generation” Nintendo console, and far more than a simple refresh of the current hardware. Unlike previous console transitions from Nintendo, the new system will be presented as a true successor to the Wii, and is being dubbed by those that have seen the presentation as “Wii HD.” There is no indication if this will be its eventual name, but the nature of the transition has been characterized as similar to “the shift from Game Boy to Game Boy Advance,” where familiar, key elements were left intact while the core hardware was made more powerful. It is expected by all those that we have spoken to on the subject that the new device will retain the Wii name in part.

While our sources are reluctant to be too specific about “Wii HD,” they have been able to divulge some (albeit predictable) generalizations. High definition visuals are assured, as is a greater emphasis on digitally distributed and backwardly compatible content, indicating that the new system will feature some form of local storage medium such as a hard drive or large flash memory solution. It has also been indicated that Nintendo’s emphasis is again on what the consumer will hold in their hands and interact with, rather than the “console” itself.


Nintendo has proven it can be extremely successful by leveraging processor technology that is not on the bleeding edge, and be more profitable and more innovative as a result. In a 2006 interview with Business Week, Nintendo visionary Shigeru Miyamoto stated, “The consensus [at Nintendo] was that power isn't everything for a console. Too many powerful consoles can't coexist. It's like having only ferocious dinosaurs. They might fight and hasten their own extinction.” Based on our conversations about “Wii HD” this attitude would seem to still prevail.What They Play - Blog - New Wii due by 2011

[GreenWizard]

By 2011? Not too long from now. If this is true, I probably won't even get it when it comes out because I'll be starting college and will need to save up money for that.

[Lyle91]

If it does come out in 2011 I will definatly have to get a job and save up.

[justme]

Glad to know they are continuing thw wii.I am still happy with my currrent wii for now though.

[sackboy]

i was reading abou tthis in game informormer but it said they wouldnt call it wii2 cuz in japan it would be pronounsed "wii wii"
and it said it would cause giggles all around the world lol

[cornyjohn]

Originally Posted by sackboy

i was reading abou tthis in game informormer but it said they wouldnt call it wii2 cuz in japan it would be pronounsed "wii wii"
and it said it would cause giggles all around the world lol

Nintendo would never, EVER, in their right mind put a console out there with a name containing such sexual innuendo such as that.

Wii 2 for real? Yeah, we knew that a long time ago. It's not hard to predict when a console will come out when you take a look at it's life cycles and consumer satisfaction.

[sackboy]

I no thats why they wouldnt call it that
thats how it would be pronounced in japan so they wouldnt do that thats wat it said

[raulpena2]

Isn't wii 2 pronounced wii nii or wii ni in Japan? That's what I heard, and it's obvious that they wouldn't call it that. Wii HD does sound cool for a name, but knowing Nintendo they'll probably come up with something completely unexpected.

[cornyjohn]

Originally Posted by raulpena2

Isn't wii 2 pronounced wii nii or wii ni in Japan? That's what I heard, and it's obvious that they wouldn't call it that. Wii HD does sound cool for a name, but knowing Nintendo they'll probably come up with something completely unexpected.

You left off the part where they come up with a cool codename and drop it, disappointing thousands, before they make it something unexpected.

It is Wii Ni or Wii Futatsu. I wish I knew more grammar to be sure.

[paddyb]

Do u have a price for this new wii?