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TheLastStarFighter on 09 December 2013
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Soundwave said:
TheLastStarFighter said:
I think their next system will be about double the PS4 in power and have heavy integration with the 3DS successor and/or a possible Nintendo/Android tablet. The controller may continue to have a touch screen like the Wii U, but I suspect moreso it will use the Next-gen handheld as an optional interface like Wii U uses the Gamepad. I think we'll see it in 4 or 5 years, depending on Wii U success.

 

They may as well not even bother with this if that's the case. In 4 or 5 years Sony will already be readying the PS5 which will almost assuredly blow something "only 2x a PS4" right out of the water. The tablet pad concept is a dud of an idea today, I don't see that changing any time soon. 

Nintendo's got to have a 2 year headstart IMO. 1 year as we've seen with Wii U simply does not cut it, Nintendo is too slow in building momenteum.

Two year headstart even if they are incompetent should ensure a head start of 10 million minimum. 

No, PS4 just launched.  PS5 won't be likely for 6-7 years.  So 4-5 years for Wii U 2 is a 2 year head start like you said.  I said double PS4 in power.  Above you said 16GB of RAM +4 for OS, that's about double PS4.  You also said a 4 TF GPU, which would be about 3X the PS4.  I don't know why you suggest one thing and then say it's a waste of time when I say something similar.  I'm just not getting into specific numbers, but I think I think graphics are hitting a bit of a plateau.  4Bone isn't blowing me away despite having quite a bit of juice, and I think that will continue to be the case.

I know you're not pleased with the results of the Nintendo Pad, but I think integrating with the next handheld would be a very good strategy.  The handhelds are hugely popular, and offering unique experiences such as games that use the handheld as a controller/second screen could lead handheld buyers to purchase the home console.  Nintendo needs to tap into this synergy more.  I think it will, and it's part of the motivation for combining its handheld and home hardware development.