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IGN Rumor: Nintendo Revealing New Hardware at E3 [Up: MCV + Videogamer]
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Quality of Life is a Nintendo platform that is based around health/fitness, we don't know much about what it is, but it's not wearable, so presumably it's like a dedicated WiiFit console.
Goldenmoney
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4DS.
It actually makes me think of them focusing on different things and leave the 3DS be, considering it's they're only safe bet at this point. It's the one thing they have that's doing well.
Why would I buy a 1DS when they're selling a 3DS?
Various Artists
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This is what I think.
SporeCrawler
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WiiULite or QoL is my guess
I dont think they will do another 3DS iteration
I dont think they will do another 3DS iteration
Ludicrous Speed
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why would they create a 3ds successor? 3ds is still doing well. lots of great games still coming out for it. doesn't make sense.
7DollarHagane
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I don't really believe this. Maybe a rebranded wiiu or a new version of 3ds but not something new this soon.
Banjotanooki
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Same, was gonna go for that Mario Kart bundle. Now I'll wait until E3 and see what happens. :/
JetBlackPanda
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ArchedThunder
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Sorta, but I doubt the release will line up with the DS as that would mean it would come out this year. The GBA was 3 and a half years old when the DS came out while the 3DS is a little over 3 years old now. A mid-late 2015 release for the next handheld would give the 3DS a longer life than the GBC or GBA.
I'm guessing QoL.
I'd actually be really (unpleasantly) surprised if we even saw a new Wii U or 3DS model. Judging by their January Investor's meeting there are absolutely no new plans for a Tabletless Wii U and they already have three 3DS models on the market, they really don't need to crowd the market more by releasing ANOTHER model with an Apple-esque strategy of new versions every year.
I'd actually be really (unpleasantly) surprised if we even saw a new Wii U or 3DS model. Judging by their January Investor's meeting there are absolutely no new plans for a Tabletless Wii U and they already have three 3DS models on the market, they really don't need to crowd the market more by releasing ANOTHER model with an Apple-esque strategy of new versions every year.
fredrancour
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If it were a 3ds revision, I'm calling something to replace the base 3ds. They've never had a ds lite equivalent for this gen. They made a bigger "luxury" model that some people find uglier and less comfy. They made a budget model that is perceived as even more of a toy than usual. The ds lite was a miracle that simultaneously got cheaper and made the thing cooler.
The QoL platform will probably be something that tries to use gameplay to get people to improve whatever metrics it tracks, no? It's not like they're gonna make their own version of Nike's fitbit thing, or a line of shirts with respiration sensors embedded in them, or something else random and utterly unrelated to the source of all their business for decades. Nintendo has shown before that they will totally not hesitate to show game content that hardcore gamers think is dorky at e3. Sheer scale of the event alone would get the mainstream press's attention to some extent anyway.
The QoL platform will probably be something that tries to use gameplay to get people to improve whatever metrics it tracks, no? It's not like they're gonna make their own version of Nike's fitbit thing, or a line of shirts with respiration sensors embedded in them, or something else random and utterly unrelated to the source of all their business for decades. Nintendo has shown before that they will totally not hesitate to show game content that hardcore gamers think is dorky at e3. Sheer scale of the event alone would get the mainstream press's attention to some extent anyway.
Syphon Filter
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Not happening already so fast.
Tripp Daily
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I would guess a re-launch of the Wii-U. Different model and everything to try and boost sales a little.
LegendofLex
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Two things:
1) It's not doing well. They were already moving to DS at this point in GBA's lifespan, and GBA was selling better than 3DS is! (Not to mention that GameCube was profitable.)
2) If they are really invested in the account-based, multi-device, single-platform future, they have no choice but to make sure the execution is perfect. That means they can't waste time and resources on their non-future-proof platform.
Probably the QoL stuff or a hardware revision.
LilWayneSuckz
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Perhaps a gamepad revision? Smaller with a better screen
It's the hero the Wii U needs, but kinda sorta deserves
It's the hero the Wii U needs, but kinda sorta deserves
digoutyoursoul
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Power Glove 2 ?
Backfoggen
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This next one is going to be the powerful one.
Captain Chaos
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has to be this
Steve Youngblood
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Well, I'm not suggesting that I believe they'd announce a successor at E3, but I do think it's worth noting that it's not really doing that well. That's not to say that it's tanking or anything, but it's hardly sunshine and roses unless you're only looking at it from the perspective of "it's kicking the shit out of the Vita!"
As Nintendo's marketing of MK8 is specifically aimed at quelling talks about lack of horsepower, I doubt this is a new console. At the most this is referring to the QoL, as a new handheld is a little too early, especially when the software sales are really starting to pick up.
alfredofroylan
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There's a good chance that they're dropping the Wii brand.
Exterminieren
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2DS XL.
outunderthestars
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If the source is to be believed, and that third parties know about it, that would imply that it in some way changes the development landscape. I think that rules out a 3DS hardware revision.
It is too early for new systems. So that leaves us with a hardware revision that alters development of future games.
Maybe it is a tually is a gamepad-less Wii U revision.
It is too early for new systems. So that leaves us with a hardware revision that alters development of future games.
Maybe it is a tually is a gamepad-less Wii U revision.
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Rösti
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I assume this is, if it's true, either QOL or some improved Wii U (more RAM), with standalone expansion for those that already own the system. Or, maybe it's an entirely new handheld like the one that patent was talking about (interchangeable controls).
Aquamarine
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No no, get ready for the 4DS. We're moving into the future!
WhoaIsThatMars
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Sticker printer confirmed
boclfon479
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You also have to realize that the DS was one of a kind. It was able to have a long cycle because it's competition (PSP) wasn't able to steal the limelight from it, so it went similar to how the PS3 and x360 did. Longer cycle than normal, but it was allowed because there was no real competition from new hardware at the same time in a normal cycle
vagabondarts
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Since when does Nintendo make sense?
Kirby being released is the bell ringing that lets you know new hardware is coming.
Gintoki313
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If this is true, I hope it's a Wii U revision. One that doesn't need to use the gamepad.
Would keep me from buying a 2ds.
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