Rumor: Nintendo Set to reveal HD Wii at E3

[Angrist]

Ugh, here we go again. Can't the stupid rumor-boys drop the term 'Wii HD'?? An HD upgrade to the Wii won't do anything.

What we need is the Yuu. A true sequel to the Wii, not just some upgrade. Am I excited about that? Always.

[BreakABone]

More rumors from varying sources

Furthermore, we've heard that the machine will be more powerful than current-gen systems, meaning Nintendo, currently backing a Wii that is weaker in horsepower than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, will be showing a new console that is more powerful than those current competitors.

Multiple sources have confirmed to Game Informer that Nintendo will reveal a new console between now and E3 2011 in June.

Game Informer's sources say the console is capable of running games at "HD resolutions," though it is unclear whether not it will be as powerful as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Our sources have said the console's power will be greater than or equal to the PlayStation 3. Nintendo is reportedly showing the console to publishers to garner interest for a late 2012 launch.

Sources tell IGN that Nintendo will release a pre-announcement this month with a full reveal expected at E3. Sources say the console will be backwards compatible with current Wii software.

Our sources have said the the console is significantly more powerful than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and that Nintendo's intent is to recapture the hardcore market.

http://kotaku.com/#!5792165

http://wii.ign.com/articles/116/1161875p1.html

[KillerGremlin]

First pictures of the Wii HD. Looks pretty good.

~Edit~
Yeah, we're not that far gone yet!

[KillerGremlin]

Originally Posted by KillerGremlin

First pictures of the Wii HD. Looks pretty good.

~Edit~
Yeah, we're not that far gone yet!

Boooo. The fact that someone edited my post means I got one of you.

Also, my link was highly accurate...Wii in HD.

[gekko]

The wording of these reports worries me. There seems to be no confidence in the product, being called the "Wii HD" and it'll be "as powerful as the PS3." I'd hope so, it's 5 years old! Seems like a lack of confidence in Nintendo from the journalism community.

I wish Nintendo the best.

[BreakABone]

Originally Posted by gekko

The wording of these reports worries me. There seems to be no confidence in the product, being called the "Wii HD" and it'll be "as powerful as the PS3." I'd hope so, it's 5 years old! Seems like a lack of confidence in Nintendo from the journalism community.

I wish Nintendo the best.

Oh Nintendo will always stand behind the proverbial 8-ball when it comes to video game writers.

For some reason, they are always seen as the underdog.

[Bube]

Originally Posted by Angrist

What we need is the Yuu.

The new console should be named DoubleWii.