New Nintendo Console To Debut, More Powerful than PS and XBOX

[n9newunsixx5150]

The latest word over at IGN is that one of the possible names being considered for the console is Stream.... the Nintendo Stream. I guess that's better than Wii. Unless, of course, I'm taking a Wii in the Stream, which isn't very considerate of me.

 

[Count_Slapula]

I just heard on the radio today that the new console is the Wii 2 and it will be released in June.

Any truth to this or is it some bs speculation?

 

[L.D.S.]

Nintendo will likely not put out such technology then use an old moniker plus a number as the name for its new system.

My guess is it'll be snazzy.

 

[drunkaholic707]

 

[MysticOracle]

looks snazzy to me...

 

[n9newunsixx5150]

Its gonna be whack

I haven't heard "whack" since the Nickelodeon series "My Brother and Me." Thanks for bringing 1994 back.

 

[Black Widower]

Yeah this needs to be on the same level or even better than the top tier gaming PC specs of today to think of competing long term, seeing as the next system from xbox will most likely debut in a year or 2.

360 and PS3 graphics can't fuck wit my gaming pc and I consider it probably a mid-level rig. The graphics card alone is 10 inches and it was like 220 bucks when i bought it so there would be price, size, heat and loudness issues wit a console like that. It would be the shit tho if they could somehow do it.

 

[NAMO]

360 and PS3 graphics can't fuck wit my gaming pc and I consider it probably a mid-level rig. The graphics card alone is 10 inches and it was like 220 bucks when i bought it so there would be price, size, heat and loudness issues wit a console like that. It would be the shit tho if they could somehow do it.

what set up do you have?

i just upgraded mine a few weeks ago

 

[L.D.S.]

More details of Nintendo's forthcoming console, codenamed Project Cafe aka Wii 2, have been revealed to IGN, including the system's estimated pricing, release, console design, processing architecture, and name.

According to sources with knowledge of the project, Nintendo's next console could have a retail price of anywhere between $350 and $400 based on manufacturing costs, and will ship from Taiwanese manufacturer, Foxconn, this October, putting the earliest possible retail release anywhere between mid-October and early November.

However, Nintendo could also opt to build up a sizable supply of the system and allocate more time for software and games development by launching in early 2012. Similarly, Nintendo could attempt to lower the retail price of the system with lower profit margins to make the price more alluring.

Since the manufacturing is taking place in Taiwan, the earthquakes and tsunami that hit Japan last month will not impact the console hardware as previously expected.

Additionally, IGN has learned that the system will be based on a revamped version of AMD's R700 GPU architecture, not AMD's Fusion technology as previously believed, which will, as previously reported, out perform the PlayStation 3's NVIDIA 7800GTX-based processor. Like the Xbox 360, the system's CPU will be a custom-built triple-core IBM PowerPC chipset, but the clocking speeds will be faster. The system will support 1080p output with the potential for stereoscopic 3D as well, though it has not been determined whether that will be a staple feature.

In terms of the design of the console itself, the overall size will be comparable to that of the original Xbox 360 and the system is likely to resemble a modernized version of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

As reported last week, it will indeed utilize controllers with integrated touchscreens and be capable of streaming games to each controller, though given the power of the system, could also feasibly provide a virtualized console for each individual unit.

Finally, Nintendo is considering naming the console Stream, though it is potentially one of several names currently being vetted by the company.

We contacted Nintendo representatives, but they declined to comment on "rumors or speculation."

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[Dead Blue]

Nintendo has left a sour taste in my mouth ever since the N64 days. I don't think I'll pick this up. ...Only games will tell.

 

[drunkaholic707]

the N64 was dope the wii is coo turned most games into drinkin games or else it does get boring pretty quick but havent played wii in so long

 

[fillyacup]

not enough imports for ya?


and i say wack on a daily basis..proply rivals tacos

 

[fillyacup]

not enough imports for ya?


and i say wack on a daily basis..proply rivals tacos

 

[Dead Blue]

Nah, it's just I would always get hyped for 64 games and then they would turn out duds.

There was some dope games.

Jet Force Gemini
Perfect Dark
Zelda Ocarina of Time
Castlevania
Hybrid Heaven
Turok 1 & 2

...but for every good game there was like 10 sucky ones. Quest 64 anyone?

(the props were for the saying wack bit. I still say wack, that's sick, dope, bomb, hella & hecka)

 

[fillyacup]

1080 was dope. i never had a 64 but i would go to peoples houses and play that shit alot. golden eye was teh shit but i feel is way overhyped nowadays..blitz was the shit too

 

[drunkaholic707]

1080 was dope as fuck use to gurp off that game always thought N64 had the best wrestling games ever plus perfect dark and golden eye 007

 

[Count_Slapula]

...but for every good game there was like 10 sucky ones. Quest 64 anyone?

That game was actually pretty good, it was really unique and the fighting system shits on 99% of turn based rpg's.

Shout outs to Parasite Eve for using a similar system compared to the bland Final Fantasy-stand in one place and give them commands while trying not to fall asleep just mashing buttons.

Oh, some of the bosses for Quest 64 was also amazing..The game is a underrated masterpiece tbh..

 

[fillyacup]

oh shit..wcw vs nwo? them wrestling games were AMAZING

 

[Dead Blue]

That game was actually pretty good, it was really unique and the fighting system shits on 99% of turn based rpg's.

Shout outs to Parasite Eve for using a similar system compared to the bland Final Fantasy-stand in one place and give them commands while trying not to fall asleep just mashing buttons.

Oh, some of the bosses for Quest 64 was also amazing..The game is a underrated masterpiece tbh..

^^^You're right. Game was truly epic.

 

[0R0]

I still have my N64 and play Perfect Dark to this day. I've been looking for Jet Force Gemini too, that game was the dope too. Rare developed N64 games ftw!