MikeB's past predictions

[dtewi]

I didn't say that. And never did I with regard to the PS2 neither.

The Wii and PS2 are certainly part of this generation with regard to sales and global usage. Then you have the technology generation perspective, like we had the 8-bit vs 16-bit era generation. This is seperate, the c64 for example did outsell the Atari ST when it when both were available on the market, but the ST was a 16-bit computer and the redesigned c64 was part of an older technology generation.

I still don't understand what you're saying and how it relates to this generation at all

Not right now, but soon. I think perspectives on this will change within a year or two. Neither do I think Sony should discontinue the PS2 too soon, but within a year or two I think it probably will be a good idea. HDTV is making significant progress into people's homes.

I honestly think people don't give two shits whether or not the Wii is HD. Do you think the average consumer CARES if Super Mario Galaxy's edges aren't sharp enough? Do you think they would be angry having to pay an extra 50-100 dollars for minor-moderate graphical improvement? Of course they'd be angry. And do you think Nintendo would be making as much profit? No, it would cost higher to produce. This means a price rise, and, honestly, it won't get sales. To the elite who give a shit about graphics, maybe, but it does not make ANY sense to make a Wii HD. Next gen, the Super Wii should be HD, but to release a new model that costs more and losing more money on it just to get few sales from it? No.