DS software is for the DS or the DSi. DSi software is for the DSi only. Just because its available online only doesn't mean anything - the main reason that is being done, is to not confuse the market (1m install base versus a 90m install base).

Its no different from GC & Wii software - GC software works on the GC or Wii, Wii software only works on the Wii. Ninty could release retail DSi software if they wanted (i.e. on DS carts).

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For instance, 3D on the DSi *could* look a lot better than the DS. I believe the 3D caps are the same (but I could be wrong) - but it definitely has a faster CPU, and more RAM.

When they do release a Wii+ they will need a strong selling point (like the DSi) - apart from partial HD support, I'm not too sure what they could actually add (easily) - most of the features of the Wii are in the controller itself, not the console. Lots of onboard storage maybe? Hard disk?

Malchi said "People need to stop thinking the Wii need to be more like the 360 or PS3 to be more popular, it fly into the face of the fact on the front page of this site."

I want a graphic update for Wii 2 but not because of wanting the system to be more like PS3 and 360 but because that's the way it's always been and I would want a compelling reason to update and graphics always do play a part! 

720p should be the bottom line for the Wii the next gen.

As for 2160p, it's not even going to be introduced before 2015 at the earliest, so Ninty has plenty of time to implement HD.

The problem for all console manufacturers going DL only is that, at the current margin structure, it would take away the biggest stream of gaming income the retail stores have. Stores essentially do not make money out of selling consoles. For a company to go DL only, they would have to increase the retail margin significantly, and by significant I'm talking about 15-20% increase in the retail price. That way, retailers would be able to make money from the consoles and there would be incentive for them to sell the HW only. But that would lead to any manufacturing price reductions becoming pretty much nullified, and in fact could actually increase the price. That's not an easy step to take. There's a reason why the DL markets for current consoles offer mostly small games, and even Sony has only a few full size games available. They can't risk angering their retailers.

As far as I love Nintendo and their games I would be kinda disappointed if their next console comes out with anything lower than 720p. And to answere the OP's question, 720p would be perfect.

Sure, but most PC screens are watched from less than 3 feet away, TV's are watched usually much farther. If you watch 48 inch TV from 6 feet distance, you'll see as many details as from 24 inch PC screen from 3 feet distance. From 12 feet distance you would already need 96 inch TV to see same details as in this 24 inch PC screen.

HD TV's run at 1080p, not more so unless you're talking about HD TV's in 10 years, discussing this is useless.

in 2012, don't worry, it'll be 1080P cause attach rate of HDTV will be relevant for nintendo. It doesn't mean games will all be at that level. Nintendo likes the cartoony style, it doesn't requier as many resousrces and still looks great...

Wii 2 will have an improved wii mote (though very similar) but the change from wii will be mainly on the nuchuck.

Nintendo should not have made it so simple... as an extention, that is where they should have added features for core gamers (as more than 2 buttons...).

give me games and i will be happy!

Oh no, I agree with that, for the N6 I see 720p as being the standard, this was another discussion about an "upgrade" a la DSi to the current console. I was simply stating that additionning "more" to the current Wii without additionning at least one gaming related feature wasn't going to augment the demand for the system.