Rumor: Nintendo has Begun Development on a Next-Generation Machine

[Nem]

Soundwave said:

Nem said:
This is nothing new. Nintendo themselves had already said they always start development on the next system shortly after the launch of the new one.

Shocking that this time its news eh?!

True, but if it's legit that they've already chosen a SoC design/vendor, that means quite frankly that software may already be in development and that they're well past the 'lets dick around with some hardware concepts' phase. That would be significant. 

I think it definitely puts a 2015 launch into play for sure. 

I dont think Nintendo is dumb enough to make such a mistake. Releasing a new system in 2015 would only garantee yet another dud. I think they are pretty clear on the mistakes SEGA did.

They sticked with the GC for a full cycle. I'm sure they will stick with the Wii U aswell. Otherwise they lose consumer trust and they might aswell exit the home console market.