Nintendo posts job listing for next-gen console engineer

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curl-6 said:

Pillow said:

curl-6 said:

fory77 said:

• Low power and SoC design experience would be a plus.

Did you learn nothing from Wii U, guys?

Lower power isn't a bad thing. Wii U consumes less than the Wii. GTX980 consumes less than the 780 and it is substancially better.

 

Low power goals is one of the main reasons Wii U ended up underpowered.

I'd say the tablet was the main culprit. Nintendo was aiming for 300$ price point but the tablet cost 80$-100$ to manufacture.

If they choose a traditional controller for the next gen console they will be able to squeeze much more power in their hardware.

Also lower power = runs cooler/less noise/lower electricity bills/less chance to get RROD/YLOD type of problems.