The next generation of gaming is coming

[Kaneco]

Yeah. My only real issue with the Wii is it has a limited library fo good games. There are some awesone ones on the system, but my Wii has more child friendly games for my kids than it does adult stuff for me. Which isn't especially a bad thing, it's just something I would like to see changed...on the next console, apparently.

Also, the assholes need to bring over Fatal Frame IV.

...and the remake of 2 that is being made for the Wii.

Anyway, the gaming consoles don't need 8GB of ram like PCs do.

The PC needs that much ram because the games are so limited due to the resources going to other things that the OS needs to run with, and multi-tasking in general. The consoles work very well with their crappy ram supply because they're usually not multi-taskers and what they do multi-task on is very minimal, thus it has enough ram to do what it's supposed to do.

Processors are another story, though.

[killer7ITA]

Is that real? (It seems like SDK)

[aris13]

Could be fake.

[killer7ITA]

http://kotaku.com/#!5794424/fresh-details-of-wii-2s-unusual-controller-and-why-it-wont-kill-the-wii-remote

Its main controller, as rumored, will include a touchscreen, two analog sticks and a camera, we've confirmed with our own games industry sources who are familiar with Nintendo's plans for the machine.

That new controller's screen will measure 6.2 inches and the controller will also include eight buttons. It won't necessarily be, however, the controller that every Wii 2 gamer uses. It isn't even being positioned as a replacement for the famous Wii Remote.

The new Nintendo console, which some have been referring to as Project Café, will also support Nintendo Wii remote-style controllers.

[killer7ITA]

http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/116/1163325p1.html

Project Cafe: The Tech Behind Nintendo's Next Console
New pricing, hardware, design, and release information uncovered.
by Scott Lowe

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More details of Nintendo's forthcoming console, codenamed Project Cafe aka Wii 2, have been revealed to IGN, including the system's estimated pricing, release, console design, processing architecture, and name.

According to sources with knowledge of the project, Nintendo's next console could have a retail price of anywhere between $350 and $400 based on manufacturing costs, and will ship from Taiwanese manufacturer, Foxconn, this October, putting the earliest possible retail release anywhere between mid-October and early November.

However, Nintendo could also opt to build up a sizable supply of the system and allocate more time for software and games development by launching in early 2012. Similarly, Nintendo could attempt to lower the retail price of the system with lower profit margins to make the price more alluring.

Since the manufacturing is taking place in Taiwan, the earthquakes and tsunami that hit Japan last month will not impact the console hardware as previously expected.

Our Sources

Head over to Scott Lowe's blog to find out why we trust our sources and so should you.
Additionally, IGN has learned that the system will be based on a revamped version of AMD's R700 GPU architecture, not AMD's Fusion technology as previously believed, which will, as previously reported, out perform the PlayStation 3's NVIDIA 7800GTX-based processor. Like the Xbox 360, the system's CPU will be a custom-built triple-core IBM PowerPC chipset, but the clocking speeds will be faster. The system will support 1080p output with the potential for stereoscopic 3D as well, though it has not been determined whether that will be a staple feature.

In terms of the design of the console itself, the overall size will be comparable to that of the original Xbox 360 and the system is likely to resemble a modernized version of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

As reported last week, it will indeed utilize controllers with integrated touchscreens and be capable of streaming games to each controller, though given the power of the system, could also feasibly provide a virtualized console for each individual unit.

Finally, Nintendo is considering naming the console Stream, though it is potentially one of several names currently being vetted by the company.

We contacted Nintendo representatives, but they declined to comment on "rumors or speculation."

For more on Project Cafe, stay tuned to IGN.com.

[Branden_Lucero]

what's with Nintendo and putting a camera on everything now? the quality is horrible as it is. $250 for the 3DS and you get 2 shitty 0.3mpcameras. an iphone costs way less and offers 2 cameras and at least one of them is an 5.0mp + or an 8.1mp.

[Dracarys]

To be honest it doesn't really sound next gen and more like catching up with this gen.

[Beanovsky Durst]

Is that real? (It seems like SDK)

Easy portability from PC, Xbox 360? Nintendo is craving for 3rd party support if that's true.
Just add a PROPER online system and we'll be talking into something good

[DONNIemo]

This should be fun to follow, Imagine if they go to Capcom to make some nice new Biohazard / Resident Evil games for it just like they did with the GameCube.

[Canas Renvall]

Nintendo has confirmed Project Café, will be playable at E3 and will be released in 2012.

http://blogs.forbes.com/ericsavitz/2011/04/25/nintendo-says-it-will-launch-wii-succesor-in-2012/

Nintendo Co. has decided to launch in 2012 a system to succeed Wii, which the company has sold 86.01 million units on a consolidated shipment basis between its launch in 2006 and the end of March 2011.

We will show a playable model of the new system and announce more specifications at the E3 Expo, which will be held June 7-9, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Sales of the new system have not been included in the financial forecasts announced today for the fiscal term ending March 2012.

[Branden_Lucero]

i call it. $350-$400.

[Pikminister]

To be honest it doesn't really sound next gen and more like catching up with this gen.

If the specs are real, this machine is actually more powerful than the PS3. But not by much, though.

And t would make sense if this thing was called Wii2. Since it would be basically an upgrade of the first.

I think Sony would like the idea of it not being that powerful. Since they could continue cashing in with the PS3 and making it last a few more years.

MS, on the other hand, will probably release a new system since the PS3 and the Wii2 would make it look really dated by comparison. And the only way they could turn that around, is by releasing a console that beats them both in every department (maybe not games).

Also, people need to consider that Nintendo is trying to cater to mainstream audiences here. Thus why the Wii2 or Project Cafe is not going to have stuff that will make it too expensive for most folks out there. I think they are learning that lesson from the 3DS and it's slow start (too expensive).

[Stu]

i call it. $350-$400.

You call it? You mean you "copy from the post a few above yours"?

[Branden_Lucero]

You call it? You mean you "copy from the post a few above yours"?

wow. took you this long to find me? for damn shame.