ArchedThunder
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Yes, I just love using my personal IBM supercomputer. We are talking about home electronics. People don't develop video games for a supercomputer.
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IGN Rumor: Nintendo Revealing New Hardware at E3 [Up: MCV + Videogamer]
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Yes, I just love using my personal IBM supercomputer. We are talking about home electronics. People don't develop video games for a supercomputer.
3DS XL was announced after the E3 conference, almost secretly.
akidnamededdy
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Hell you can be a girffe if they discontinue the Wii U, for as likely as it is to happen.
*stops reading post*
That's the dumbest thing they could do right now, for several reasons.
LoveCake
Member
Would these people go out & spend £300/400 on a new Nintendo console, i doubt it very much, everyone would wait & see whats what with it & nobody would end up buying it.
Releasing a new home console would alienate Nintendo's current supporters (WiiU owners), how would anyone be able to trust Nintendo again ?
I also think it's way to early to replace the 3DS as well.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Don't do that to him.
Boy Wander
Member
You do realise that x86 is an instruction set. And one that was created in 1978.
Yes, it's been refined over the years, but it's hardly modern.
PowerPC is around 15 years newer. It is also RISC, whereas x86 is CISC, so technically speaking, PowerPC could be considered more modern in that respect.
Maybe we have different definitions of the word 'modern'...
Steve Youngblood
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Well, given how abysmal sales have been, I wouldn't say it's way too soon. But I'd say it's too soon in that they'll probably give it at least one more holiday season before conceding defeat and scrambling to come up with a successor. At the very least, they'd probably want to wait and see if Mario Kart makes a dent. So, yeah, I think it's rather implausible that they'd unveil another console at E3, but I also don't think it's absurd that they'd be internally preparing for the worst and perhaps be thinking about new console hardware sooner than you'd think.
MaximoffZero
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Which is why they're going to do it.
Empyrean Heaven
Member
For those hoping it's a brand-new console...it's not. If it was, they would have a full press conference instead of a Direct.
My money is on some sort of redesigned Wii U, possibly sans gamepad, at a far cheaper price point (between 199 and 249). They've got to really go into panic mode to get this console into homes now.
My money is on some sort of redesigned Wii U, possibly sans gamepad, at a far cheaper price point (between 199 and 249). They've got to really go into panic mode to get this console into homes now.
Same reason you buy any Nintendo console, to play Nintendo games.
I don't give a crap how the system is selling worldwide, I just want to play Mario Kart 8.
KyotoMecca
Member
"Ultra Nintendo"
Or whatever you want to call it. Here is what would work for me:
I have missed out on all the apparently amazing Nintendo games on Wii and Wii U for these last 10 years or so because I can't be bothered with the Wii control and certainly not interested in the Wii U tablet nonsense. But I love and miss all of this IP and I feel that I am missing out on all the games, especially the Marios and the Donkey Kongs. If Nintendo simply released a gorgeous HD gaming box in 2014/2015 with backwards compatible reworks of all of its killer IP from Wii and Wii U, and new editions of its games that were made ground up for new console with only a proper control pad in mind, then I would happily pay a premium for that box. I would not need thirdparty software, gimmicks. I just need a reason to revisit Nintendo again... or rather, my reasons for *not* revisiting Nintendo, to be eliminated.
(To be honest, I'd be just as happy if all these games I have missed were just put onto Xbox One or PS4. Either way works)
P.S. should I maybe consider Wii U? Can I literally throw the tablet slab in the trash and play the best stuff only on traditional gamepad?
Or whatever you want to call it. Here is what would work for me:
I have missed out on all the apparently amazing Nintendo games on Wii and Wii U for these last 10 years or so because I can't be bothered with the Wii control and certainly not interested in the Wii U tablet nonsense. But I love and miss all of this IP and I feel that I am missing out on all the games, especially the Marios and the Donkey Kongs. If Nintendo simply released a gorgeous HD gaming box in 2014/2015 with backwards compatible reworks of all of its killer IP from Wii and Wii U, and new editions of its games that were made ground up for new console with only a proper control pad in mind, then I would happily pay a premium for that box. I would not need thirdparty software, gimmicks. I just need a reason to revisit Nintendo again... or rather, my reasons for *not* revisiting Nintendo, to be eliminated.
(To be honest, I'd be just as happy if all these games I have missed were just put onto Xbox One or PS4. Either way works)
P.S. should I maybe consider Wii U? Can I literally throw the tablet slab in the trash and play the best stuff only on traditional gamepad?
Captain Chaos
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Why does everyone want a new console to replace the WiiU ?
Why don't these people just buy a WiiU ?
What are people like me supposed to do who shelled out £300 at launch for a WiiU supposed to do ?
Will Nintendo delve into their huge cash pile & give us all a free upgrade to the replacement, because i very much doubt it & what makes people think we will go out & spend more money because i already have, i have now got a PS4 as well.
If Nintendo drop the WiiU i'm gonna set fire to my WiiU & never buy anything from them again, i will be disgusted by them if they do this i really will
I totally understand this opinion, and then I play Wind Waker and think even just for this game perhaps its was worth it.
Aquamarine
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That's what they told us so Nintendo fans wouldn't get angry...but I think that was their plan all along. ;-)
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Ohhhhh, so we've been talking about home electronics all this time.. You should've said so. In home electronics ARM is pretty much the sole new design.
Vyse The Legend
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That has absolutely nothing to do with it. The Wii U is failing, and Nintendo should keep the 3ds revenue train going as long as it can. There are no guarantees that publishers will adopt a new platform, and but a new platform to support would guarantee that 3ds sales will continue to slide into the gutter. So, it's a terrible idea... For now. Nintendo still has options to pursue for reinvigorating the 3ds sales and limiting the Wii U bleed.
Vermillion
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Odds are a new console will have BC. Problem solved.
Safe bet: New 3DS revision (standard size)
Crazy bet: Successor to both Wii U and 3DS - console that works as handheld too. Zelda and X are turned into cross-platform games (like Twilight Princess) and all other Wii U projects quietly canned. 3DS support continues into late 2015.
Crazy bet: Successor to both Wii U and 3DS - console that works as handheld too. Zelda and X are turned into cross-platform games (like Twilight Princess) and all other Wii U projects quietly canned. 3DS support continues into late 2015.
Or that they were scared of introducing so different and without the Game Boy name right as soon as Sony was going to offer competition.
ArchedThunder
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It is modern in the sense that it is used for most modern computers, and now consoles. It is modern in the sense that it is incredibly easy to program modern software for.
PowerPC is used for specialized things now, typically not even home electronics anymore.
I would bet real cash monies that it's not a new home console. Assuming this supposed rumor isn't based off of that SEO or whatever.
The only thing that would make sense would be a new 3DS. XL isn't a revision and 2DS is a downgrade. There still hasn't been a straight up, new 3DS SKU.
The only thing that would make sense would be a new 3DS. XL isn't a revision and 2DS is a downgrade. There still hasn't been a straight up, new 3DS SKU.
Aquamarine
Member
Safe bet:
3DS revision or QoL
It is definitely possible that Nintendo chooses E3 to unveil its new business.
MaximoffZero
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What if it's a new console and it's just called SKU?
"Ultra Nintendo"
Or whatever you want to call it. Here is what would work for me:
I have missed out on all the apparently amazing Nintendo games on Wii and Wii U for these last 10 years or so because I can't be bothered with the Wii control and certainly not interested in the Wii U tablet nonsense. But I love and miss all of this IP and I feel that I am missing out on all the games, especially the Marios and the Donkey Kongs. If Nintendo simply released a gorgeous HD gaming box in 2014/2015 with backwards compatible reworks of all of its killer IP from Wii and Wii U, and new editions of its games that were made ground up for new console with only a proper control pad in mind, then I would happily pay a premium for that box. I would not need thirdparty software, gimmicks. I just need a reason to revisit Nintendo again... or rather, my reasons for *not* revisiting Nintendo, to be eliminated.
(To be honest, I'd be just as happy if all these games I have missed were just put onto Xbox One or PS4. Either way works)
P.S. should I maybe consider Wii U? Can I literally throw the tablet slab in the trash and play the best stuff only on traditional gamepad?
The "tablet slab" works just like a regular controller once you get your hands on it.
Super Kool Unit
Lets go.
And yeah, realistically, Nintendo isnt axing the Wii U or even replacing it / the gamepad any time soon. Especially if Mario Kart 8 / that Kart 8 bundle with the remote + free game offer starts pushing sales.
Absolutely.
Which is the point I'm trying to make -- it's not completely outside of Nintendo's MO to drop a failed platform completely, and they have had success in the past from doing exactly that and moving on.
I'm in no way saying that I think it will happen or even that it's a good idea; but the original post I quoted back on page 12 was categorically wrong regarding this.
Maybe the new hardware is some sort of half-step upgrade to the WiiU. Something where you can transfer what's on your WiiU to the new system, and where WiiU owners can upgrade to the new hardware at reduced cost. Rebranded, and with some added power and functionality, in a better value proposition marketed with a sharper focus.
Or more likely, it's a 3DS revision. If so, depending on the tech, I'll probably bite, since the 3DS has to be one of the all-around best systems ever.
Or more likely, it's a 3DS revision. If so, depending on the tech, I'll probably bite, since the 3DS has to be one of the all-around best systems ever.
I'm not sure you know what x86 is, you should do a google search, while you're at it search for PowerPC aswell.
LoveCake
Member
veloxStrix
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Wii3Ds.
new 3ds xl slim OR a new peripheral for QoL would be the most probable announcement. Nintendo is already planning a year long campaign for mario kart 8 and we also got smash coming this year among what ever other surprises they have. so I highly doubt the new hardware will be wii U related especially since they are already advertising the mario kart 8 bundle. I don't expect a new console announcement till next year's E3.
LegendofLex
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Vast majority of games give you multiple options. In the case of first-party games, you can usually play with literally any controller you have, based on what you prefer.
ArchedThunder
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For handheld devices, yes. Though mobile architecture will probably swallow all others in the future.
Nintendo has tried their hardest with the 3DS, They did an XL unit, they did a $130 unit, they threw games out left and right, they did tons of bundles and deals. With all that it is still trending downward yoy. They need to replace it while they still have momentum, not when they have no momentum.
DAREALGUMMY
Member
If Nintendo does.show a new system, just give me a discount for buying the Wii U.
Neither one of those things would happen.
Neither one of those things would happen.
Give the GamePad a go. It has really changed gaming for me. Even then, it has everything a standard controller has anyway, so no reason not to use it.
R
Rösti
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Nintendo Stock Keeping Unit. That works as a nickname for Wii U.
The GamePad is the most comfortable controller on the market and works just like a regular GamePad. It's better, in fact, since the touchscreen allows you to persistently display maps and select items without pausing in Zelda, or better manage your troops in Pikmin 3, or even play the games away from the TV in other rooms of the house."Ultra Nintendo"
Or whatever you want to call it. Here is what would work for me:
I have missed out on all the apparently amazing Nintendo games on Wii and Wii U for these last 10 years or so because I can't be bothered with the Wii control and certainly not interested in the Wii U tablet nonsense. But I love and miss all of this IP and I feel that I am missing out on all the games, especially the Marios and the Donkey Kongs. If Nintendo simply released a gorgeous HD gaming box in 2014/2015 with backwards compatible reworks of all of its killer IP from Wii and Wii U, and new editions of its games that were made ground up for new console with only a proper control pad in mind, then I would happily pay a premium for that box. I would not need thirdparty software, gimmicks. I just need a reason to revisit Nintendo again... or rather, my reasons for *not* revisiting Nintendo, to be eliminated.
(To be honest, I'd be just as happy if all these games I have missed were just put onto Xbox One or PS4. Either way works)
P.S. should I maybe consider Wii U? Can I literally throw the tablet slab in the trash and play the best stuff only on traditional gamepad?
But yes, many of the titles you'd be interested in support the Pro Controller, which is a regular controller with no touchscreen, sold separately. Still, though, GamePad works fine. Only downside is keeping it plugged in since the battery runs out quick (although there is a high-capacity battery upgrade you can buy).
ChrisInCali
Member
My hope, a new home console that's backwards compatible with the Wii U(so the few people that own that hardware don't get even more screwed). The Wii U is abysmal, this could be the "3rd pillar" like the DS was to the Gameboy as they let the Wii U fade into obscurity.
People don't develop video games for a supercomputer? You are aware that both the PS3 and 360 used a PowerPC processors right? And that both Microsoft and Sony could've very well opted to use them again? You also didn't refute anything I originally stated.
dreamer3kx
Member
SNES 2
Is this a possibility anyone is taking seriously? Any announced hardware will probably be a Wii U iteration, a 3DS iteration, a new peripheral, or possibly the QoL platform. I suppose there's an abstract chance it could be something more new-y, but even the most extreme possibility (some sort of hybrid?) would very likely function within the Wii U and 3DS ecosystem.
In general, I don't see any reason to anticipate the announcement of a brand new gaming platform. Any of the above things would be more than interesting enough, though.
Hmm. Source? It doesn't seem to me that Nintendo's new E3 approach has much to do with new hardware. Perhaps that statement was more of a "it'd require something unique to get us to do a press conference again" kind of thing, and something like a new 3DS model may not really qualify.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Everybody is gonna be salty when its just another gamepad or something
I think people just have the misconception that its unwieldy to use as a standard controller, but once you start playing, it feels normal.
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