platformnation.com: If you have been keeping up with gaming news over the past few months then you have probably already heard or read something about Nintendo’s next up coming console (Wii 2), codenamed ‘Project Cafe.’ The system is aimed to have next gen graphics, comparable to what we have seen on the PS3 and Xbox 360, along with dual stick controllers that have six inch LCD screens built into them. More details are scheduled to be released at E3, but I just can’t shake the feeling that the entire concept for this console is simply too little too late. In my mind, Project Cafe is sort of Nintendo’s way of admitting that the Wii truly is the gimmicky piece of junk that any true gamer could tell you that it is. Because now that Microsoft and Sony have jumped on the motion controls bandwagon, the Wii doesn’t really have anything to offer anymore.
This system isn't meant to catch up with the 360 and PS3. That's what a lot of people don't seem to realize. It's not a "Oh, the PS3 and 360 have HD so let's upgrade" thing, it's a "Ok, 5 years have been up for it's time for us to release another system."
I am sure nintendo is thrilled 100 million people bought that "gimmicky piece of junk".............that just happenes to have the 2 highest rated games of the gen.
Funny.
What I believe is that Nintendo have once again like the Wii added innovation to their console to justify the fact that it would be using current gen graphics (even though based on rumors it would surpass the 360 and ps3), In that case I would be happy to give their new console a try, granted that it doesn't solely rely on motion gaming.
One area that Nintendo has never done well is online gaming. But both PS3 and X360 have great online multiplayer capability in their games. Can Nintendo create a solid online capability like PSN or Live in a very short time? It's not something that can happen easily. After 5 years, PSN is finally about the same level as Live. Nintendo is 6 years behind Live not counting Xbox 1 Live.
Even Wii "2" hardware is slightly more powerful than PS3 and X360, most
non-exclusive games will be about the same as PS3 and X360. Don't believe it, why all those argument about PS3 is more powerful than X360 but yet very few non-exclusive games look better on PS3 version? Doesn't know how to program PS3 hardware or the developed on X360 first aren't an excuse because the end result is the game looks the same on both consoles. The game developers have to want to make the game perform the best possible on each console hardware and that's costly to do which most will choose to keep each console version about the same. With non-exclusive games will be mostly about the same as PS3 and X360, that's point of another console trying to say "Mii 2" can do it? Also, is "Mario" really going to look that much more incredible in 1080p with high polygon and textures?
As for Wii that sold 80 million worldwide, how many Wiis are frequently played like PS3 and X360. If Wii is really frequently played, Nintendo would have posted the number because it's great to show off in marketing. Since Nintendo has never once come out with an estimate number which seems to
suggest the number is probably bad because most Wiis out there are
gathering dusts. I know mine and everyone I know who owns a Wii is gathering dusts.
Also, it's going to be a real challenge to sell Wii "2" to all those 80 million Wii owners worldwide. Other than using Wii "2" as upscaler for Wii games, do a lot of casual Wii gamers really care about PS3/X360 types of games? Some will but probably no where close to 80 million Wii gamers. The price of Wii "2" will also be a big factor as it's going to more expensive than PS3 and X360 unless Nintendo is willing to sell at a lost which is something Nintendo doesn't do. Let's not forget the new controller with screen isn't going to cheap. More features on the controller is always going to drive the price up. And that's something gamers often don't ask until they get the console.
The bottomline is Wii "2" is 5-6 years behind and can only play catch up with PS3 and X360 as "Mii 2" can do it.
"This system isn't meant to catch up with the 360 and PS3. That's what a lot of people don't seem to realize. It's not a "Oh, the PS3 and 360 have HD so let's upgrade" thing, it's a "Ok, 5 years have been up for it's time for us to release another system."
That doesn't really make sense. Especially considering I used to & many others used to buy Nintendo consoles, due to the fact that they would offer a significant step up in visuals from one console to the next...But Nintendo has decided to sit still for a whole gen. meaning there graphics chips & such, are not of a standard of modern day gaming. Like the Wii has graphics that do not exceed the Xbox 1, PS2 or GC, they are doing the same with the Wii 2 & releasing a console with 4-5 yr old tech, at a crucial time when PS4 & Xbox 360 could release anytime from early 2013, with a significant step up in graphics & all other game realted tech, that will be like the visual step up from Wii to PS3/360.
If true & Nintendo release this thing with graphics only on par (to slightly better) to that of Sony & MS's current machines, then they will have there work cut out for them....especially with this 8gig flash drive memory rumor, & the price......I think it will struggle to get hardcore gamers attention over the other 2, as Xbox 360 with it's cheaper base models, up to it's 320gig hdd models all selling for a pretty affordable price and PS3 not too far behind in price comparisons.
I think Nintendo's graphical quality, will be better than what is being bandied about, I think it has to have a distinct visual advantage over the current machines to make it a viable purchase for gamers like myself. I am more interested in ONlive at this stage to tell the truth....so only E3 will tell us just what we can expect in a jump, or parallel-ness in visual quality compared to the other two.