I bet the Wii U wont even be mentioned at E3.

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champybh said:

Pavolink said:

Nintendo has not revealed yet because they fear their competition copies their idea, and you expect them to announce and wait a year and a half to release?

Honestly, I don't think that's a huge concern for them. Patents are filed to prevent people from blatently ripping off technologies and what not (although admittedly I know very little about patent law in general). I ask you though, when have they ever been concerned about people copying their ideas when it comes to consoles? Like I mentioned previously, Wii/Revolution had a year and half span between announcement and release. The only time they've been concerned about copycats is when it comes to software content (Super Mario Sunshine comes to mind). 

This would be a very odd choice to release in '16 with a full software lineup for both Wii U/3DS. In '17 you'll see game releases slow down quite a bit in preperation for the launch. 

“We can’t talk about the NX. If we do, competitors may take our ideas and customers won’t be surprised. This would not be beneficial for the company or its shareholders. The NX is new hardware, and will start from 0. However, the 3DS and Wii U have install bases. Immediately cutting off software for previous hardware upon the release of a new machine is inefficient. We will continue making 3DS and Wii software while preparing for the NX. We are prioritizing satisfying customers who purchased the Wii U.”

Read more: http://wccftech.com/nintendonextgen-nx-console-steal-ideas/#ixzz41lE8stA5

It looks like it is a concern for them.