Game Informer: Multiple Sources confirm new HD console at E3 for Nintendo

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BenVTrigger said:

I'm excited for sure but in order for this to be a success story as the Wii was in terms of sales the following HAVE to be implemented.

Higher quality graphics (seems pretty much a for sure thing)

A MUCH improved controller, the Wii's controller layout is honestly pretty poor in terms of the button setup

Vastly improved online setup (and the death of friend codes)

a steadier stream of game releases, this gen Nintendo would push a bunch of high quality games at once, and then have virtually nothing for months at a time.

and A huge improvement with 3rd party support.

If those things aren't addressed I don't see Nintendo being the market leader next generation.

Well, I'm optimistic. Let's go over all these points:

1. Higher quality graphics - a certainty, Iwata and others said it will support HD, though HD won't be its main point.

2. A much improved controller - well, look at many of Nintendo's games lately - they support the Classic Controller Pro. This seems an indication to me that they realize the WIimote format as it currently is isn't viable for more than a few people, for many types of games.

3. Vastly improved online setup - just look at the 3DS and tell me that this is not going to happen...

4. A steadier stream of game releases - well they did say they learned their lesson and are applying it now with the 3DS - many games have been completed but they are not releasing them so as to create a steady stream.

5. 3rd party support - well they got better support for the 3Ds than the DS had, the same should happen with the new console. And let's see Epic wrangle their way out of not creating a game for this console after their latest excuse, if it is either on par or more powerful than the PS360...

Of course all these do not guarantee success, and franky I doubt they will be able to do a Wii again, but as long as they sell well who cares (except maybe extreme fans).