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Wii and Wii U to initially exist side by side

Nintendo of America's Reggie Fils-Aime has said that both Wii and Wii U can "survive side by side? as long as the content is there, and as long as the way to differentiate the two is there".

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Darth Stewie4704d ago

They won't coexist more than two years max due to third party support already lacking on the Wii and those third party deveopers who still support the Wii now will just move on to the WiiU. It will be similar to what happened with the Wii/Gamecube and 360/Xbox

Xof4704d ago

Does the WiiU even compete with the Wii? I thought it was more of a peripheral. You know, more like a new "handheld" that attaches to a Wii.

That's what it looks like, at any rate.

zerocrossing4704d ago

Yeah, thanks to Nintendo's confusing unveiling of of the Wii U most people think it is a just a peripheral. In fact Wii U is a brand new Nintendo console they just spent all the time showing of the new controller/pad.

lizard812884704d ago

yeah, lets hope next E3, they show the console off, and not have it in the background. luckily, my local news caught this, and said it was a new console. so i guess not all hope is lost.

Xof4704d ago

So the only thing we've seen is the controller?

Eh...

N4g_null4703d ago

It seems the only people that where confused where the bias press or blogs. You know we call them fanboys. Even if you though it was a hand held it would crush the vita.

The wii will still sell until we get sequels of all the 10-20 million sellers on the wiiu. Another thing is most hardcore gamers will get the wiiu while kids and the lower incomes will get the wii.

The thing is it's all about software. Every one can afford to make hd games.

Hicken4703d ago

Not DC Universe, LBP2, KZ3, MLB11, ArTonelico, Yakuza 4, SOCOM 4, inFamous 2, Tomb Raider trilogy, Prince of Persia Trilogy, or a half dozen others? If NONE of that piqued your interest, you've got some gaming issues.

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PSjesus4704d ago

Srsly Wii is already dead and Wiiu is not out yet,half of 2011 still no games
Waiting for Kirby Wii,Zelda:SS and Xenoblade then throw it out the window

matey4704d ago

there are still alot of wii games coming yes there not out every 2 mins but the wii at £99 will continue to sell 4 at least 4 years from now

Xof4704d ago

Even if you take into account the games NoA is NOT bringing over for the Wii, it still has a stronger future line up than the 360.

Samus HD4704d ago

and it's still selling better than ps3/360

lizard812884704d ago

Agree. the Wii has been dead this entire year, unless you bought Mario Sports Mix, or the Con2. Those two are it.

I have no idea how they will co-exists, unless they are talking about the fading out part. you've got about 6 months after X console is released (typically) before its done.....Unless your the Dreamcast, which got a new game this year, IIRC

N4g_null4703d ago

I can't remember a game worth buying on the ps3 ethier. Weird but no one talks about that. All muliplats played better on the 360 right? Or maybe just the ones worth buying.

It's more fun letting them stay clueless.

lizard812884703d ago

atleast the ps3 has multiplat games to play, all wii have is crap ATM.

SugarSoSweet4704d ago

Yeah just like EVERY other games console whats new?

Ness-Psi4704d ago

I think there wont be many big games on the Wii after the Wii U launch. just a ton of those Wii fit/ party game types.

Highlife4704d ago

have there been many big releases in the past year or two. The wii hit a wall. I think nintendo's first parties are all focusing on the wii u now.

Kamikaze1354704d ago

Doesn't this apply to all consoles? The only company that I know whom supports their console for so long is Sony. The PS2 is STILL getting games released for it; not many, but it's surprising.

AWBrawler4704d ago

yeah, but i can easily see Big N milking the heck out of the Wii cow until her udders implode.

I'm hoping they do keep it around, and release The Last Story in NA

slaton244704d ago

no ps2 games are not still being released atleast not in america but stores are still selling them

Kamikaze1354703d ago

Yeah there are

www (dot) gamefaqs(dot)com/ps2/releases/ region-1

N4g_null4703d ago

Yeah what games where released on the ps2 that's worth talking about lol. You guys kill me with this support bs.

Kamikaze1354703d ago

Nobody said the support was good - its trash now, of course. But that doesn't mean that it ISN'T getting support. You're free to be as ignorant to the fact as you'd like to.

N4g_null4703d ago

Trash support is not support. Your words not mine but is that what you are expecting for the ps3 trash support. The new uncharted after 3 are going on the ps4 if it ever comes out. Oh yeah no one cares about the future ps3 line up. Oh yeah what ever happened to the year when ps3 caught up?

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The Last Console Generation?

With the recent unveiling of the Wii U, and internet chatter talking about PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 being unveiled (if not released) next year, it looks like we will be ushering in a new generation of consoles in the very near future. But do we actually need another generation of hardware, and what do we hope for from the next generation?

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scruffy_bear4695d ago

Can't wait to see what MS and Sony bring to the next gen :, game's that will look like this will be amazing but the gameplay needs to match the graphic's

qwertyz4695d ago (Edited 4694d ago )

I hope next gen consoles have at least 12gb ram(ram is much cheaper than it was in 2005/2006. they will need it in order to handle Samaritan tech demo graphics the demo was running on 3 gtx580 (which have 1.5gb vram each) an i7(12 cores I'm amusing they used 3 quad core i7s) and I think 8GB ram.

AhmadCentral4694d ago

12GB of ram is not going to happen. Btw you can't really compare pc specs with console specs, they;re quite different.

Pikajew4694d ago

It won't be the last console gen. As long as there is innovation we will have consoles

Hicken4694d ago

I'll just agree with you here. I couldn't figure out how respond without sounding like a dick.

jacksonmichael4694d ago

Please let me know what your other comment options were. Lol.

Hicken4694d ago

It wouldn't have been nice; the very cleaned up version is that this is a silly article, written by a similarly silly person.

EVILDEAD3604694d ago

LMAO @ Hicken spamming inboxes with false information and then block responses because he's scared of the truth..

Fan Kids on N4G are hilarious...

On topic..the ball is already rolling..this gen is two years away from officially being done.

Pikajew is correct consoles are far from over..but who knows what gthe lanscape will look like 5 years from now

Evil

Hicken4693d ago (Edited 4693d ago )

lmao@ evildead stalking people while spreading ignorance as "truth."

Edit: Enjoy playing Uncharted and other console exclusives on your "superior" PC.

EVILDEAD3604693d ago (Edited 4693d ago )

Superior PC? What r u even talking about? I play Uncharted on my Slim just like anyone else who OWNS and plays games

Fact..you send me messages in my inbox..and when I call you on your fake facts.like you can't even name the 20 exclusives you pretend came out..then you send some silly rant and block me like a little girl...LOL

Look..your not even worth a bubble or even close to following..because your simply a one console fankid who doesn't even play the games he talks about. You've never even played Gears but hypocritically say that the sequel is the same game as the one before. Don't worry about a console you'll never play. Simply enjoy the games on your console of choice.

On topic..

WiiU will be released next holiday..The new Xbox will be in stores by holiday 2013..and Sony will follow.

The success or lack of success of the next gen will be known 5 years from now. This will determine the landscape. What will also change how we play is if Apple or others jump into the fray. By the we may by on Ipad 4 or 5..who even knows what products will compete with consoles.

Only time will tell..it's going to be fun to see how it all unveils

Evil

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meganick4693d ago

True, and as long as consoles offer exclusive games that people want, that you can't play on computers, then consoles will stick around.

zinkabassy4694d ago (Edited 4694d ago )

Maybe ,.. because gaming is getting to shit really fast,..
It used to be about games,.. now most publishers are more concerned how to leech money from us... Shit is always good for them,.. Nothing industry ever does is good for us,.. Hell you must agree to god knows what in eulas before you can even start a game,.. this shit is incredible,.. look at this guy
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Will stop now, because everything I would say from now on I have written to many times today ,.. about monetizing advertizing and making gamers caught into their social systems instead of supplying them actual games and could be considered MS hate(because I really dislike them for 20years now),.

Shit is getting really bad really fast,.. And they have us in these fanboy clubs instead of some unity,.. and they are just fucking us left and right,..

and to predominantly PC gamers,.. (I am also a PC gamer) Don't think what these fuckers are doing to us does not concern you,..

nCiTy4694d ago

If anything I feel like consoles keep slowly becoming PCs.

Mr Tretton4694d ago

I don't think they're becoming PCs fast enough.

AWBrawler4694d ago

i prefer to keep those separated. I want my MMOs and RTS on my PC, and my Marios, Zeldas, and Smash Bros. on consoles

meganick4693d ago

I think it's more accurate to say they're becoming more PC-like, but I know what you mean.

jacen1004694d ago (Edited 4694d ago )

graphics wont make a difference in gameplay so unless other innovations are brought forward the gen wont move because graphics is not the key in generation leaps , pc's already exist if consoles keep upping the graphics and power eventually they will become pc's or on the other hand you would be better owning a pc because it is best of both worlds

SoapShoes4694d ago

What do you have to say for PC then? It keeps going forward and all that changes are the graphics... PC doesn't have innovative hardware to play games, it doesn't need it and frankly I don't think consoles need it either. It's all about gameplay and more power often does allow for new types of gameplay.

jacen1004694d ago (Edited 4694d ago )

ther is only one way u can play a game with a control so no power dosent make for different gameplay, on the other hand you would call what the wiiU is doing next gen.
also pc's were not developed originally to play games nor do they class there self as gaming consoles but consoles are gradually becoming pc's
also pc's dont get classed under GENS because hardware is evolving rapidly and pc's are constantly upgradable , consoles are not

N4g_null4694d ago

Pcs keep getting bought because there are apps out their where the name of the game is make millions in real money. So that's why you get the rush for pc tech. Right now there is not a reason to get the most high end video setups unless it helps you make games faster lol.

Yet console you are just waiting on content, waiting in the hype. On pcs you can just go and get a 3d app and an engine and go crazy if you want. On consoles your are waiting on the content.

The key for console has always been take the tech make fun games not wait on the tech, wait on the power, or ohhhhhh look at my powerful console. Yet thanks to none console friendly console makers real console game makers are being marginalized ever so more by web sites and gamers. You all know some thing is wrong but at least the graphics are good.

If power is your goal then you should just be a pc gamer. You guys are confusing developers.

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Why Bioshock Infinite Is Not Coming Out on the Wii U

"In a new interview over on IGN, Irrational Games creative director Ken Levine has announced that they currently have no plans to develop Bioshock Infinite, or any games, on the Wii U."- Shanghai Six

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maxcavsm4696d ago

Well, that's easy. Wii U is going to be a ridiculous gimmicky system.

qwertyz4696d ago

yeah the 3ds and wii are gimmicky but we still don't know much about wii u so I'll reserve my judgment for now.

theonlylolking4696d ago

Wii U is nintendos way of saying Wii F U

ChickeyCantor4694d ago

its gimmicky how?
It provides standard controls as well, there is just an extra input on there.

So what are you complaining about?

yavorsv4696d ago

who gives a shit. keep hating on nintendo. :)

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6 Uses for the Wii U Controller's Camera

Have you wondered how useful the Wii U controller's front-facing camera could actually be? Here are six ways games could potentially utilize it.

bojanson4699d ago (Edited 4699d ago )

i like the concept of this. Anything that wii can bring to the table that makes it more family friendly the better. I'm sure the way they incorporate the camera into profiles, games, videos, etc will be a great way to get people interested.

I just hope they don't allow the camera for online multiplayer, we could have another chat roulette on our hands. lol