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« on: January 14, 2010, 10:31:52 am »

Okay according to a yahoo article I just read (http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/microsoft-no-need-for-new-xbox/1385047) the 5 year life span we have come to expect from consoles is pretty much over. The PS3 and the XBox 360 are here for a while longer. This is not too surprising to me as the consoles still have really nice graphics and the technology is not really too dated for a console IMO.

This brings a big problem though. Everyone knows that although Nintendo claims to have brought a state of the art, next generation console to the table, the Wii is still stuck in the last generation in regards to technology. If the life cycle of the consoles has been extended, does that mean that Wii users are stuck with antiquated technology for a long time?

What of the Wii 2? Is it feasible?

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« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2010, 01:06:21 am »

Remember, Nintendo is going after a different audience with the Wii.  They were going after the non-gamers, and I think financially, it's a homerun.  Like everything else in industry, you have to see where there is a target audience and attack.  They probably realized that another HD quality game system would just be more white noise and wouldn't differentiate itself from the others.  So, create something unique and push it's family friendly, party style games, innovative controls and try for 100% of that market.  Let Sony and Microsoft have the 13-35 year old males. Realistically, I think the Wii did/has changed gaming.  While picture quality is not Nextgen quality, the wiimote and nunchuck are way advanced. It seems quite simple to me to make the Wii HD, so I don't know why they didn't.  Having all of this plus being in HD shouldn't change the target audience. 

I think it's great that we have the 3 major choices in game systems.  Sure, I would love to have HD quality, blu-ray player and whatever they offer, but I also like the fact that the games on Nintendo are enjoyable, and geared toward families.  When the time comes to buy a blue ray player I will.  I saw one at costco for $119, so that is still cheaper than a PS3 even after having my Wii repaired, and the kids can play games while Mom and Dad watch a movie in blue-ray quality. As my kids grow up, I have no doubt the Wii, even Wii 2, will be less appealing.

So, I know this was long but you asked.  As long as there are games that will be fun, the Nintendo will still be around.  Hopefully we will get some more features and upgrades soon.

One last note, if Wii2 comes out in HD with a higher price tag, will people buy it? or switch to the other consoles if they're gonna spend the money.
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« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2010, 12:38:13 pm »

ON that last note I would have to wait and see. If the Wii2 comes out with not only HD graphics but with more competitive graphics and stronger technology that would give us better games, yes I would stick with Nintendo. The problem is that the way they are going right now, oversimplifying games, gearing everything to the casual/family market you mentioned and ignoring the gamers, who knows if they will actually come out with something that is actually competitive enough.

In that case I would definitely switch to Sony of Microsoft.

But all of this has yet to be seen. First of all we need to actually find out if we are getting that refresh or not.
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« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2010, 05:08:03 pm »

I just read something about Microsoft saying that they dont need a new generation console because they have Project Natal coming.
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2010, 08:42:32 pm »

project natal is cool...

but its not a video game

video games should have controllers, not your body












about nintendo...
they should stick with the family market, its given them GREAT business
but they should also focus on the gamers, who buy many games

most teen gamers are focused on graphics, not gameplay
nintendo needs to give the wii a make-over, make it a wiivolution (better graphics, more M-rated games, better Wi-Fi, less lag, etc, etc)
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« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2010, 10:35:06 pm »

I look at this way, Nintendo lowered the price of the current Wii to finish off their stock.
I think it's a good sign that they intend to make people buy the new Wii they project to release.
Possibly because it's going to be a more powerful system. Even if they doubled the current capabilities, it still might not be up to par with the PS3 and the XBOX. BUT,  Imagine the game experience. (Hahaha! A world with less lag!!! Dream on bantha!!!)
 
I think that there will always be people after the gaming experience and not the graphics.

I love the Wiimote and nunchuck, especially for FPS.
....something that Sony and Microsoft will never have unless they pay royalties to Nintendo. (They have the patent fully covered)
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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2010, 10:35:47 pm »

project natal is cool...

but its not a video game

video games should have controllers, not your body












about nintendo...
they should stick with the family market, its given them GREAT business
but they should also focus on the gamers, who buy many games

most teen gamers are focused on graphics, not gameplay
nintendo needs to give the wii a make-over, make it a wiivolution (better graphics, more M-rated games, better Wi-Fi, less lag, etc, etc)

If they only could mix the great gameplay this console has with great graphics, they would be sellin twice than actual sales.

Can you imagine Modern Warfare 2 being played with a wiimote?
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« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2010, 10:55:29 pm »

I agree Bantha, well, I hope at least. I dont really want something uber powerful. I just know that the current Wii is far underpowered and cannot appropriately (sp?) reproduce the quality of play on the true next gen systems. If the power was doubled but it still gave us better images and more importantly better gameplay (online), I would be a happy gamer. Visuals are important. Yeah, yeah, gamplay is number one...listen, I could fall in love with a girl because of her personality. BUT, the first thing that catches my attention is usually beauty. Yes, graphics ARE important. Dont kid yourself. Afro
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2010, 10:58:39 pm »

All nintendo needs to save the wii is a sex game Lips Sealed
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2010, 12:09:56 am »

I agree Bantha, well, I hope at least. I dont really want something uber powerful. I just know that the current Wii is far underpowered and cannot appropriately (sp?) reproduce the quality of play on the true next gen systems. If the power was doubled but it still gave us better images and more importantly better gameplay (online), I would be a happy gamer. Visuals are important. Yeah, yeah, gamplay is number one...listen, I could fall in love with a girl because of her personality. BUT, the first thing that catches my attention is usually beauty. Yes, graphics ARE important. Dont kid yourself. Afro

HahahA! Cheesy I beg to differ sir. We have a PS3 that's collecting dust Undecided
Basically because I'm too old to remember what all those freakin' buttons are for to enjoy the graphics Cry
Darn! I still have to look at the keyboard to type. In a fast paced game, I would be dead  Cheesy

On women though I do have to agree, no physical attraction...no sale! Afro
The initial attraction is what makes you want to know this person better.
But you have to admit that the looks get old and ultimately, the personality takes over.
(Imagine sleeping next to an empty drum for the rest of your life with nothing inside except what you put in there  Shocked )
Remember this! When the sex is gone in a relationship, what keeps it going is the friendship and companionship.
That's why you see those couples who have been married for 60 yrs still holding hands.
(I guess this is why I still hold hands with my N64 and PS2 consoles.  Cheesy )

Seriously though, I play because I enjoy the gameplay, I really don't care about the missing pixels.
When I was young, me and my friends played cops and robbers with stick that at least resembled guns, not gamepads.
It's more realistic that way.  Wink
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« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2010, 01:04:25 am »

Me] too man. I played sticcks too. But im mean to sag thatt more power is good for more graphics. but its good to do better gameplay mot just graphics. I would love it. Dont worry i dont want tp sex my nintendo 644
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« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2010, 01:13:39 am »

 Afro Yes! Definitely more Power is good!!!! Afro  Cheesy
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« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2010, 02:34:12 am »

i will never buy a sony system ever! never had a ps1, never had a ps2, and i sure as hell wont get a ps3.  Angry
i never had an xbox, most likely probly wont get a 360...  Huh?
i will definitely be getting the Wii HD when it comes out,  Cool
and i will definitely be getting the sega Dreamcast2 when it comes out  Afro
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« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2010, 07:44:01 am »

Lol dreamcast was fun but it's dead
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2010, 09:55:05 am »

dreamcast 2 isnt coming out Cheesy

sega is gone, they work as publishers now (mainly for nintendo Cool)
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