Analyst predicts new Xbox, Nintendo consoles by 2010

[steven787]

bdbdbd said:

daactualfact said:

CHYUII said:

I can see it-

If the new PS2 motion controls start to eat into the sells of Wii.
If the new EYE TOY for the PS3 is "Revolution"ary.
If there comes some unforeseen sea change.

WHY would it have to be Wii 2?
It could be a 3RD Leg. (Like the DS was supposed to be and was briefly.)

They could CHEAPLY PRODUCE a more powerful SYSTEM that is HD compatible -

(ALL of the components are far more cheaper than they were. As we know that in most countries HD will be the standard. In 2009 people with out a HDTV will need a converter box to receive any Television Programs.)


BUT I don't think that they will release another system until they have some NEW idea or Technology that will set it apart.

 

[Does the Wii really look that horrible on HD TV's? (Jagged- lines)]

What the HELL? You got it so wrong!!!! You do not need an HDTV to recieve television programs! You need to get rid of antenna tvs! (which surprising no one, even my grandma, has!)

 

What the fuck? Is this a joke i don't get? What is an antenna TV? Yes you do need HDTV or converter to watch TV (if i recall) in 2009... in Estonia. But considering the population being something over a million, i don't think it will have large effect on worldwide console sales. If you're talking about USA, they are cutting down the analog broadcasts in 2009. You will still be able to see the SD channels, although they are just broadcasted digitally. The same thing happened in Finland last fall (although, analog broadcasts at cable was continued until the end of 2008 feb) and Sweden at the end of the year (they cut down analog OTA and Cable). We still have SD channels, but they just are digital.

It's not HDTV's it TV's with built in digital receivers.  Antenna will need a converter.  Cable will need a box.

BTW, I don't have cable. Neither do 42% of households with TV's & 7.8% of US Households don't have television at all.

Not everyone is a tool who throws there money at large corporations because they are made to feel like they should.

http://www.dtv.gov

"Analog TVs Will Need Additional Equipment to Receive Over-the-air Television When the DTV Transition Ends

Consumers who rely on antennas (including outside antennas and "rabbit ears") to receive over-the-air broadcast signals on TV sets having only analog tuners will need to obtain separate digital-to-analog set-top converter boxes to watch over-the-air TV. These boxes receive digital signals and convert them into analog format for display on analog TVs. Analog sets connected to such converter boxes will display digital broadcasts, but not necessarily in the full, original digital quality.

Converter Box Coupon Program

Between Jan. 1, 2008, and March 31, 2009, all U.S. households will be eligible to request up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to be used toward the purchase of up to two, digital-to-analog converter boxes. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has responsibility for administering the coupon program. More information can be found at http://www.dtv2009.gov">www.dtv2009.gov.

Cable and Satellite TV

Cable subscribers may need new DTV equipment to view DTV programming in digital format. You should ask your cable provider what you will need and when.

Satellite subscribers may need new DTV equipment to receive and view high definition digital programming. You should ask your satellite company what you will need and when. "