By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Forums - Nintendo - So this's the end .... of the Wii.

pedrron on 15 April 2011


Around the Network
radiantshadow92 on 15 April 2011

Thank goodness. See yah, wouldn't wanna buy yah =p



LordTheNightKnight on 15 April 2011
pedrron said:

Nintendo has always been a 5/6 year cycle console company. They have released powerful consoles before (Gamecube) which in my opinion was not a hot seller due to the PS2's DVD playback. And if the rumors are true about Nintendo showing this to western publishers already then you bet they're serious about third party support. I for one can't wait for Nintendos next console and welcome it with open arms. :)

Also, as mentioned before Nintendo is still supporting the DS: bringing Solatorabo to Europe; come on NOA!, the new Kirby DS game, etc. We still have Kirby Wii, Rhythm Heaven Wii, DQ X, Zelda SS and hopefully Lost Story, Xenoblade in the west.

I see Nintendo supporting the Wii all they way up to the release of the Wii's succesor.


DVD playback only worked for the PS2's first year. Killer apps kept it selling from then, and the GC didn't have any.



A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.

Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs

TripleMMM on 15 April 2011
Mr Khan said:

I'm remaining skeptical.

What he said!



 And proud member of the Mega Mario Movement!
forest-spirit on 15 April 2011

Yeah, Wii is definitely reaching the very last loop of the rollercoaster. That loop is gonna be awsome though.



Around the Network
Aiddon on 15 April 2011

I'm quite skeptical of the rumors. Reggie has repeatedly reinforced that the Wii's successor is going to have to add something besides just an upgrade to HD and better online capabilities. Plus the 3DS just came out so they'd be better off focusing on it instead of revealing that would just steal its thunder. We're probably not going to hear of a Wii successor until next year at the earliest



pedrron on 15 April 2011
LordTheNightKnight said:
pedrron said:

Nintendo has always been a 5/6 year cycle console company. They have released powerful consoles before (Gamecube) which in my opinion was not a hot seller due to the PS2's DVD playback. And if the rumors are true about Nintendo showing this to western publishers already then you bet they're serious about third party support. I for one can't wait for Nintendos next console and welcome it with open arms. :)

Also, as mentioned before Nintendo is still supporting the DS: bringing Solatorabo to Europe; come on NOA!, the new Kirby DS game, etc. We still have Kirby Wii, Rhythm Heaven Wii, DQ X, Zelda SS and hopefully Lost Story, Xenoblade in the west.

I see Nintendo supporting the Wii all they way up to the release of the Wii's succesor.


DVD playback only worked for the PS2's first year. Killer apps kept it selling from then, and the GC didn't have any.

True. SMG 1/2 alone eclipses Nintendos first party efforts on the GC. In my opinion Wii>SNES>NES>N64>GC.



LordTheNightKnight on 15 April 2011
pedrron said:
LordTheNightKnight said:
pedrron said:

Nintendo has always been a 5/6 year cycle console company. They have released powerful consoles before (Gamecube) which in my opinion was not a hot seller due to the PS2's DVD playback. And if the rumors are true about Nintendo showing this to western publishers already then you bet they're serious about third party support. I for one can't wait for Nintendos next console and welcome it with open arms. :)

Also, as mentioned before Nintendo is still supporting the DS: bringing Solatorabo to Europe; come on NOA!, the new Kirby DS game, etc. We still have Kirby Wii, Rhythm Heaven Wii, DQ X, Zelda SS and hopefully Lost Story, Xenoblade in the west.

I see Nintendo supporting the Wii all they way up to the release of the Wii's succesor.


DVD playback only worked for the PS2's first year. Killer apps kept it selling from then, and the GC didn't have any.

True. SMG 1/2 alone eclipses Nintendos first party efforts on the GC. In my opinion Wii>SNES>NES>N64>GC.


And in terms of sales, New Super Mario Bros Wii might have been a better killer app than DVD playback had it been on the GC.



A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.

Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs

pedrron on 15 April 2011
LordTheNightKnight said:
pedrron said:
LordTheNightKnight said:
pedrron said:

Nintendo has always been a 5/6 year cycle console company. They have released powerful consoles before (Gamecube) which in my opinion was not a hot seller due to the PS2's DVD playback. And if the rumors are true about Nintendo showing this to western publishers already then you bet they're serious about third party support. I for one can't wait for Nintendos next console and welcome it with open arms. :)

Also, as mentioned before Nintendo is still supporting the DS: bringing Solatorabo to Europe; come on NOA!, the new Kirby DS game, etc. We still have Kirby Wii, Rhythm Heaven Wii, DQ X, Zelda SS and hopefully Lost Story, Xenoblade in the west.

I see Nintendo supporting the Wii all they way up to the release of the Wii's succesor.


DVD playback only worked for the PS2's first year. Killer apps kept it selling from then, and the GC didn't have any.

True. SMG 1/2 alone eclipses Nintendos first party efforts on the GC. In my opinion Wii>SNES>NES>N64>GC.


And in terms of sales, New Super Mario Bros Wii might have been a better killer app than DVD playback had it been on the GC.

One can only dream what could of been had Nintendo released a Mario 2D side scroller for the GC. Speaking of 2D side scroller.... Nintendo where's my 2D Metroid! Pretty please!



MrT-Tar on 15 April 2011

While I do  believe the Wii's successor will be announced at E3, It's wise never to listen to rumours