I apologize if this poll has been done before, but it slipped by me if it did.  Some people seem really hopeful for a new console as early as 2012.  I personally am enjoying the current gen and think it still has a lot to offer.  Not to mention that I would rather spend money on new games than another new console.  I also believe it benefits developers who are just finally starting to show what these consoles can do.  So I have a hard time understanding why some people want the new consoles to launch soon. 

Obviously, the Wii will be launching a new console before MS/Sony, so I am not really only referring to the HD Twins.  Please share your thoughts.

The reason for the poll is I am curious as to whether I am in the minority on this subject. 

not intill 2015ish...if any console release in the next few years this will be the most underdeveloped gen ever where current consoles potential may never be unlocked. This Gen definitely needs more time to fully explore the console potential

not until 2013 at the earliest...i think they still have a lot of life left

plus i just got my PS3 so i need some time to get a lot of games

I came to this thread thinking that we had some Minnesota Twins fans...

Was I wrong.

2012, doesn't that seem like a great year to release a new console? Such a lovely number.

2011-2012. Seriously, waiting around for 2-3 years after that doesn't make sense! New interfaces, 3D, Full HD, 60hz etc are all waiting in the wings.

How is this obvious? Have you seen the sales of the Wii? Wii successor will probabaly be out last again.

The consoles have been out for over 3 to 4 years now. How much more potential do they have left in them? Sorry if I sound pessimistic, but there can't be that much more groundbreaking things left that they can do. However, though, I'll vote for 2013-2014, since great games are what matters in the end.

2011 so I have time to enjoy them before the world ends.

There are rumors everywhere right now that the successor to the Wii is launching in 2011.  I have seen other users post references on this site to many of them.  Hell, even Gizmodo had an article circulating the rumor.  While you are correct and I do not have definitive proof, it seems that there are too many of these rumors to be floating around for it to not be likely. Perhaps I should have chosen my wording differently.

And please do not take me saying the Wii is inferior to any of the other consoles and NEEDS to launch first for sales.  The Wii is a powerhouse in sales.  But at the same time innovation is what is selling on the Wii.  This post was more in reference to "what's under the hood".  The Wii has little more to offer from a processing stand point.  MS/Sony still have more that can be done on their consoles.  They can be pushed farther.  Too many developers are too lazy to create a great, innovative experience on the Wii.  I wish they would as I love my Wii.  But as much as I hate to admit it, the only games I am playing on it anymore are games made by Nintendo as they are the only ones doing the system justice.