GCN Successor takes place
 

http://cube.ign.com/articles/422/422...html?fromint=1

hmm... seems like Nintendo is serious on releasing earlier. I hope they don't rush it too much.

Wow...less than a 4 year lifespan for the Cube. I think 'jipped' is the right word.

I'm satisfied with this generation for another 3-4 years...

If they have Mario up start, and a good multiplayer like Super Smash Bros, consider it worthy. The only thing lacking for the Gamecube when it launced were good games, and it hung them over for more than three quarters of a year. Like, ouch.

Yeah better (who the **** am I kidding) A online plan would help too.

Spring 2005 means Fall 2005 in Japan at the very very earliest. Spring 2006 more likely.

But I'm still enjoying my Gamecube. Shouldn't they wait until the customer has been fully pleasured by one machine before giving them the next one? :confused:

They would if they wanted to be behind on each generation forever

Well if they feel they could get more done by releasing early, they have a reason to.

Example, a system developed for online play from the ground up would be good. Trying to make Gamecube a great online system is difficult, and probably wouldn't work too well. There's one reason to come out earlier.

If they can come out and get a significant user base, they will do well (PS2). If people choose to wait for the other systems it will do poorly (DC).

This might actually not be a bad idea. the other 2 consoles are concentrating on Online play. Since this is not of Nintendos concern they can put this focus on a new console.

I hope Nintendo adds backward compatibility if they decide to release it "early". Since I'm guessing they are going to use a similar format but with more space, backwards compat. would be a no-brainer. Just as long as they don't charge too much for it. I've read in a few places that its very cheap to make a 'Cube and if they only need the processor and a few other small things, it shouldn't cost much to add it in.
Yes, 'Cube owners do seem jipped, but honestly, Nintendo and MS waited an extra year, so its the only reason owners of new consoles "feel jipped". But like I said, just let me continue playing 'Cube games and I'm a happy paying customer.

All I have to say is, backwards compatability. Its one of those things that Nintendo should put in no brainer. Online would be very nice too.

Agreed

Wow, some people always find ways to bitch. If Nintendo releases it earlier than it's rivals, it actually stands a chance of competing. If they release it too late, then it will be the same situation as the current one, and Nintendo would be accused of releasing 'bad' and outdated hardware.

I do agree 4 years is short, though I think Gekko clarified the situation, hence making it around 5 years.This will also allow Nintendo to gain some more 3rd party support, so it should pay off in the long run.

Like the Dreamcast? :D

Although I guess it's not exactly the same situation because Nintendo is err... More specialer... and I guess it would help to get a jump on the next Playstation... But I dunno I think as long as Sony doesn't crazy overprice it or not have any good games/graphics are launch or shortly after, a lot of people will skip Nintendo and just wait for PS3... Just because it's a big name in the casual gamer market deal...

Hehe. Well, not quite exactly.

Oh yeah, around what time has MS set for the release of their next console?