Wii Hi-Fi (Rumors)

[FuzzTop]

I don't think the "on par" with 360 is very accurate, they've already spent one generation being at the bottom of the graphical barrel, one would seriously doubt they'd repeat their mistakes. Not to say that low graphics were the be all and end all of the wii's faults, but you'd have to be a bit on the slow side to negate that people might actually like to use their new fancy - schmancy HDTVs.

[BreakABone]

Originally Posted by FuzzTop

I don't think the "on par" with 360 is very accurate, they've already spent one generation being at the bottom of the graphical barrel, one would seriously doubt they'd repeat their mistakes. Not to say that low graphics were the be all and end all of the wii's faults, but you'd have to be a bit on the slow side to negate that people might actually like to use their new fancy - schmancy HDTVs.

"Repeat their mistakes" is an odd phrasing when they are ahead of their competitors combined.

Honestly, I wouldn't put it past them to aim for something in the range of a current 360/ps3 for next gen, but I don't think this is that console.

As for the name

I assume its a combination of Hi (Def) and (Wi)-Fi to show that they will be working on their HD content and online service. And being that its Nintendo, it doesn't hurt that it sounds like High Five!

[gekko]

On par means sub-par knowing Nintendo, who still hasn't quite made on-par with Xbox. It also means another generation where multi-platform means Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

I'll save my money.

[TheSlyMoogle]

If this does happen I see this as a terribad idea for nintendo. They won't see the sales that the original wii saw, that's for sure.

[BreakABone]

Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle

If this does happen I see this as a terribad idea for nintendo. They won't see the sales that the original wii saw, that's for sure.

Graphics or not, they won't see sales like the Wii next-gen anyhow.

I mean unless they come out with something completely off-the wall, most people won't simply upgrade just because of better graphics.

Or, I guess, Wii+ PS3+ 360 just barely edge out the PS2 at this moment in combine sales.

[Angrist]

Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle

wii saw

Now that would be an awesome concept for a game. (And I don't mean a game based on the movies.)

I'm glad this rumor wasn't true. Nintendo should wait another year and then announce the true successor.