Well, I'd say it's going to be at least another 5 years before we see another console made. The only other thing I can see happening is another handheld but I doubt that would happen.
As to which company would make a new one first, it's probably down to Microsoft or Nintendo, really. Sony's systems have always had long lifespans (the PS1 stopped production when it had been out nearly 12 years, the PS2 is about 8 years old).
But that's still going to be a looong way off.
Originally posted by Ushgarak
Yes, they have referred to it being a ten year project.It's damn tough to call though, because technically speaking (douvble meaning there...) the Wii is already outdated in the way that normally measures the lifespan of a console- and it doesn't care.
So at what point does the Wii actually need replacing? That's rather hard to tell.
I say in about 3 years or so.
But I wouldnt be surprised if MS announces a new console in 2 years. They did it with the XBOX.
Originally posted by Lana
Well, I'd say it's going to be at least another 5 years before we see another console made. The only other thing I can see happening is another handheld but I doubt that would happen.As to which company would make a new one first, it's probably down to Microsoft or Nintendo, really. Sony's systems have always had long lifespans (the PS1 stopped production when it had been out nearly 12 years, the PS2 is about 8 years old).
But that's still going to be a looong way off.
Sony has at least 6 years for there PS3, before they start to make another one, however they could make a new PSP.
Originally posted by Ushgarak
Yes, they have referred to it being a ten year project.It's damn tough to call though, because technically speaking (douvble meaning there...) the Wii is already outdated in the way that normally measures the lifespan of a console- and it doesn't care.
So at what point does the Wii actually need replacing? That's rather hard to tell.
Well that's true. But with technology becoming better by the second Nintendo will no doubt make a far superior Wii (not graphic wise but terms of the motion controls) or developers will actually begin to understand how to develop games using the motion consoles without abusing them.
As for the handhelds, I don't remember where I read it but I read somewhere that Nintendo is planning to release something that goes into that little space next to the headphones that will increase the graphical capabilities of the DS.
Originally posted by Yoshi ParadiseThank You b/c sarcasm appears to be an unknown art.
In order to prevent this thread from being too hostile, I'll just change the subject. 🙂Who do you all think will release the next video game system between Nintendo and Sony?
I believe that Nintendo will be releasing their next Console before Sony.
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Originally posted by Smasandian
When Nintendo makes the second Wii, hopefully they upgrade the graphics a tad...maybe even HD.
Well of course they will make the graphics better than they are right now when they release another one... but why would they worry about that very much? They've just proved that it doesn't actually matter that much.
I rather suspect the graphics will be behind the competitors again, next time.
Well, in five years, the Wii's graphics are going to be a tad bit dated, and if its a new system, Nintendo can probalby put it in HD for the same price as the Wii is now.
Graphics dont mean much to me but they are important when creating quality SP titles and in five years, if its not in HD, it's going to look like shit. In five years mind you.
Originally posted by Smasandian
I assume its going to be behind the competitors, and I personally dont really care.But they should have it in HD. If not, I dont know if I want to buy it.
The point, though, is that a graphics upgrade doesn;t really seem to be a good enough reason to make a new console.
Several people are saying Nintendo will announce a new console first. Well, they may, but why? What reasoning is being given here? What about it will require a new console?
Originally posted by ESB -1138
As for the handhelds, I don't remember where I read it but I read somewhere that Nintendo is planning to release something that goes into that little space next to the headphones that will increase the graphical capabilities of the DS.
I'd file that under your nonsense file if I were you.