[quote name='Dead of Knight']Because OMG TRANNIES.
And all these rumors sound absolutely insane. If half of these are true I'll be shocked and wonder what the hell Nintendo is smoking.
It was only sold online. They may as well have not even given it a release at all. No marketing either.[/QUOTE]
Stupid Nintendo should just change those characters/scenes. Maybe the dudes who did the translation could pull it off and leave it on Nintendo's doorstep.
[quote name='preston181']This generation was the first one where I sold my Nintendo (Wii) console prior to the generation being over. I rode the Nintendo hype train of underpowered hardware, broken promises, subpar/scaled back game selections, and wheelbarrels of shovelware long enough. I manned up and got an Xbox 360 and a PS3.
Don't get me wrong, Nintendo is an awesome company, and achieved it's goal of selling games to people of all ages. I just no longer fit in their demographic. I want cutting edge tech that will make my eyeballs melt and give me a nerd orgasm. Granted, while the idea of streaming my game to an HD screen on my controller sounds cool on paper, it's nothing more than a gimmick and will wear out fast. Besides, I already can play games on a small screen: it's called an iPod touch.
I'm not even going to buy into any of the rumors, because they are just that: rumors. Nintendo has a history of promising big, and delivering small. It's like they observe what the hardcore gamers want, and do the complete opposite. Instead of focusing on the most powerful and nerd appealing console, they focus more on a cheap console that reuses franchise characters more than Disney. And it sells. Of course it sells. When little Johnny wants a game system, what do you think is going to drive Mom and Dad's decision most? Tech or cost? Cost of course.
Here's what I see being a more realistic spec list for Nintendo's next system:
HD graphics, but only via a dongle, (sold separately, of course). Standard RCA cables will come in the box.
A specialized dual core processor running somewhere between 2 and 3 GHz, probably built by IBM.
256 MB of video RAM.
512 MB of system ram, with a proprietary expansion bay, which likely will never be utilized. (Total capacity will likely be 1 GB).
Some sort of rechargable controller, perhaps even with the screens on them, because Nintendo is king at peripheral sales.
Built-in wi-fi.
No game lobby, probably still friend codes, but codes will probably be console, no game, specific, with matchmaking being done either via direct friend codes, or out of a random pool.
Definitely a game shop with overpriced legacy titles.
Wii compatibility. No GC compatibility.
2 major first party titles at launch, with 1 of them being a Mario game. But definitely not a Zelda at launch. (unless they do a port of the upcoming Wii one).
Focus will be put on underwhelming things like their "commitment to family fun" and the gimmicky controllers. It's lack of power, (will be slightly more powerful than a 360), will be downplayed.
Cost will likely end up being $249 to $299, with one controller and a cheapy pack in title. Controllers will likely be $69.99 (if the have the screen), unless Nintendo takes a hit to push the consoles faster. Launch will probably be a "surprise", and will be THIS Christmas, not next. Why else would they do a price drop on the Wii BEFORE e3, and not after? Console will have a cool development name, but probably a stupid final name.
You guys watch and see how right I am come e3.[/QUOTE]
I'd put money down on your predictions. The only thing I'd possibly change is up the price and maybe 2 SKU's or a bundle that includes a game at or a few months after launch.
I hope it doesn't just end up being WiiHD with some fancy new regular style controllers, while still utilizing the last gen Wiimotes+nunchuks. What is going to be the standard controller for this thing a new Wiimote or this screen thing? If it's this screen thing will they later come out with improved Wiimotes+nunchuks and make people pay for those?