Ubisoft says Wii U is “Not really.” next-gen

[Viper1]

Rpruett said:

Viper1 said:
James Armstrong, VP SCEE:
"I do not think we’ll have a console with a lot better graphics than the PS3 currently offered"


So I guess the PS4 won't be a next generation console,eh?

Sure it will,  the slightly superior  PS3 specifications is looking like where the Wii U will reside.  The PS4 won't be a PS2-PS3 type of movement is what that statement is saying. 

Which was my point.  If Wii U isn't considered a next generation console then neither will the PS4 if Armstrong's statement proves valid.

But, I don't agree with the notion that hardware denotes a generation anyway.  Generations are always a matter of the predecessor/successor relationship of flaghship consoles.  Horsepower just usually tends to have similar characteristics across those consoles but it isn't a criteria for generational inclusion since inclusion is automatic based on succession.