E3 Hype: Nintendo unveiling new console

[Fez]

http://kotaku.com/#!5792165

Nintendo's next console will debut at E3 in June, moving the maker of Mario and Zelda into the HD era. The news, first reported by Game Informer today, confirms rumors that have been swirling for months in the wake of slowing game releases from Nintendo.

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.

Oh my.

Posted in general given the above bolded bit.

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[dbgtz]

You can't beat teh cell.

Anyway I don't care it if is, nintendos games are lackluster in entertainment imo, theyre just dull & theyll be in the next generation so who knows what M$ and SON¥ have up their sleeves for next gen.

I'll probably buy the system though if it has good graphics + the support.

I'm just thinking though, mario hd?

[Neversoft]

Lackluster in entertainment? Have you actually played a Nintendo game?

[Fez]

I use my Wii more than I do my 360. Mario Galaxy 2, Cave Story, World of Goo etc. damn lot of 'entertainment'.

I don't care about the graphics, I care whether or not FRIENDS CODES and whether they'll support it with software. A massively powerful machine can't appeal to the casual as such unless it has motion control/ easy software/ good price point.

I think Nintendo are holding the hand of the casual into the 'core' gaming set, with the 3DS not launching with 'Wii Sports' titles. Good too.

[Happylife10]

I know they are bringing out a new wii..I cant wait!

[AgnesIO]

Boring in my opinion.

I far prefer using a controller to game, so the Wii wasn't exactly exciting for me.

When I play a game, I do not want to wave my arms about frantically - that really does not interest me. Hopefully they will surprise us though.

[dbgtz]

Lackluster in entertainment? Have you actually played a Nintendo game?

For me personally its lacking, I never said for everyone. Quite clearly people like to play mario over and over. Lol jk thats a troll comment, but most nintendo games dont appeal to me and lack in entertainment for me because their games bore me. Except super smash bros.

[samsaBEAR]

For me personally its lacking, I never said for everyone. Quite clearly people like to play mario over and over. Lol jk thats a troll comment, but most nintendo games dont appeal to me and lack in entertainment for me because their games bore me. Except super smash bros.

Exactly this, plus also Mario Kart is pretty cool. I much prefer relaxing on my sofa with a controller

[Conservative,]

Nintendo used to dominate the console market, now they're fading out. I actually hope this is good, although my gut instinct says it will be another fail.

I have a Wii & PS3. The Wii was fun for stuff like Guitar Hero & mario Karts - nothing else. The graphics on the Wii are nothing compared to PS3 and I hate the controller - it's so annoying. I hope Nintendo go back to their ways of N64 etc. because that was truly the God of all consoles.

I'll get this new console if: It has good graphics, the controller is the usual handheld, not Wii-style, it doesn't have stupid kiddie "Mii's" etc. That just irritated the **** out of me after about 2 hours on Wii Sports.

[Fez]

Can I ask: what is it with all of you wanting "good graphics", isn't the actual software (THE GAMES) where it's at?