Rumor: Blu-ray Enabled Wii in 2010

jusHD · 10-30-2009, 12:50 PM

What the hell when are people going to wake up. The wii sucks balls HD or not. There games that supposed to be good like the mario titles are lacking and they are the only thing on it. I personally hate my fucking Wii and it pisses me off just sitting there gathering dust. Wifey doesnt use it but wont let me get rid of it for some reason. This gen has been fucked. PS3 forcing people into blu-ray and charging $699 fucking stupid. The 360 is at 57% break down rate and people contiunue to bend over and buy that shit. Then this piece of over-hyped worthless no game having crap the wii. This gen has given us the most stupidly handled sytem, the cheapest easily breakable piece of shit, and the most over-hyped dust collector ever. But in all the gaming on the 360 and PS3 has been great.

Nevada_MO_Guy · 10-30-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jusHD

Wifey doesnt use it but wont let me get rid of it for some reason.

Ask your wife if it is ok for you to get this game, seems "fun".

Razor05 · 10-30-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jusHD

What the hell when are people going to wake up. The wii sucks balls HD or not. There games that supposed to be good like the mario titles are lacking and they are the only thing on it. I personally hate my fucking Wii and it pisses me off just sitting there gathering dust. Wifey doesnt use it but wont let me get rid of it for some reason. This gen has been fucked. PS3 forcing people into blu-ray and charging $699 fucking stupid. The 360 is at 57% break down rate and people contiunue to bend over and buy that shit. Then this piece of over-hyped worthless no game having crap the wii. This gen has given us the most stupidly handled sytem, the cheapest easily breakable piece of shit, and the most over-hyped dust collector ever. But in all the gaming on the 360 and PS3 has been great.

Lol, I have to say though that I agree with you.

MikeRox · 10-30-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GLOW

That's ridiculous. Are you basing this on internet comments? I'm very big on graphics and I don't have a problem with the Wii not being HD. This isn't like the PS3 price drop. No one is going to run to the video game store to buy a Wii2 because it's finally HD. Nintendo fanboys will buy it of course, but they'd also buy it if it came in a new color.

I just don't think there are too many people out there that actually care.

Our Official Nintendo Magazine amongst many other gaming publications have been pressing Nintendo over HD. It's not just internet comments. As HDTVs become more common, an increasing chunk of "core gamers" are going to refuse to touch non HD stuff IMO.

pearl-drum-man · 11-01-2009, 06:41 AM

My initial thought was that Nintendo would be in no hurry to upgrade (next-gen?) with the success they are having with the Wii, but after reading the article (posted below), I'm not so sure. Furthermore, if they do go "next gen", I think backwards compatibility will be critical. In addition, I really think a lot of people who bought the Wii (the non-traditional gamer crowd) probably will not be upgrading to a new Wii.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6238454...dlines;title;1

The Wii Has Stalled
Nintendo president says top-selling console has hit a wall due to dearth of "high demand" software, "preparing for next year."

Though it once appeared to be a tiny sales juggernaut, Nintendo's top-selling Wii has struggled in 2009. In July, the Japanese publisher reported April-June revenues that had slid 40 percent from a year prior to ¥253 billion ($2.81 billion). Nintendo didn't fare much better during its July-September quarter, saying yesterday that sales fell 34.5 percent to ¥548.1 billion ($6.09 billion) during the first half of its fiscal year.

Put the Wii down, Iwata. Things aren't that bad…
Nintendo's slipping performance has not gone unnoticed by the publisher's president. As reported by Japan's Mainichi Newspaper and translated by GameSpot, Nintendo executive Satoru Iwata told analysts and investors as part of a post-earnings Q&A that a weak software lineup has contributed to the Wii's sluggish performance.

"The Wii has stalled," Iwata said. "Games of high demand could not be continuously released and the good mood has chilled." Iwata went on to note that it will be difficult to recover from "the slowdown in demand," but he also expressed optimism over Nintendo's ability to continue selling Wiis.

According to Japan's Nikkan Sports (translated by GameSpot), Iwata also said during the conference that Nintendo misjudged market conditions as they pertained to the publisher's sales strategy.

"The mood of the market got colder than expected, and there was a difference in expectations," he said. "Now, we are preparing for next year and thinking about what to do the year after next." Iwata reportedly went on to note that Nintendo is optimistic about its chance to right the Wii's downward sales trend going forward.

Notably, reports have emerged that Nintendo is planning a number of enhancements to its console. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Nintendo would be introducing Netflix's online video-streaming service to the console, functionality that is already available for the Xbox 360 and will soon be introduced to the PlayStation 3. Analysts and industry insiders also expect the publisher to launch an HD version of the Wii or an all-new system in 2010 or 2011 to better compete with Microsoft and Sony's consoles.

As for Nintendo's other hit hardware, Nikkan Sports reports that Iwata downplayed suggestions that the DS was losing ground to Apple's increasingly ubiquitous iPhone. "Our presence in the marketplace is growing," he succinctly stated. Yesterday, Nintendo also took the lid off its fourth DS hardware iteration, the DSi XL. The jumbo-sized DSi, which features 4.2 inch screens, increased battery life, and a larger stylus is expected to launch in Japan later this year for ¥20,000 ($220.50). The device's North American and European launch is expected to follow during the first part of 2010.

Nevada_MO_Guy · 11-01-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pearl-drum-man

Furthermore, if they do go "next gen", I think backwards compatibility will be critical.

If the Wii wanted to go "next gen" with bluray, maybe instead of upgrading the current Wii they will have a separate gaming system dedicated to higher definition content.

They could keep both systems and there would be a market for it....maybe call one ps2 and the other ps3....oh wait that is already taken.

I am sure they can think of something.

Chris Gerhard · 11-01-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EditWhiz1983

Obviously your either very young or very old... I say that because anyone with a little bit of thinking power can figure it out on their own.

It sucks because they bought a product that is being updated and don't want to have to shell out the money for a new one. GET IT? I am sure you have felt the same way about something. Even if it was just about buying a console for X amount and then a month later it came down in price. Same thing...

Yes there will always be something bigger and better that comes out. We all know this. However if you remember NINTENDO stated that the Wii was a gaming console only when it came out and that it wouldn't never be anything but that. FYI if you keept putting off buying something for something better to emerge, then you'll never buy it. So you have to buy into it when it is right for you and obviously it was the right time for that person.

I doubt it will come out with this because the HD titles will most likely not play on the non HD console. Even if they let you trade in your Wii for the new one is it going to be for the full price of the original Wii? I doubt it, probably something like $50 which is worthless IMO towards a new one, which you know damn well is going to cost a minimum of $299 if not $350.

No, I don't get it. Products are improved all of the time and it sounds like whining to me if someone complains because any given product is being improved after that person has already purchased it. If the product didn't do what was wanted when it was purchased, that is the fault of the purchaser. If the product is what was wanted, just accept that newer products will be better, that is the way things go. The Wii was standard definition in the HD age, I have no idea why anybody would have purchased it personally.

Yes, I am older but I have understood this simple concept since I was very young.

Chris

pearl-drum-man · 11-01-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevada_MO_Guy

If the Wii wanted to go "next gen" with bluray, maybe instead of upgrading the current Wii they will have a separate gaming system dedicated to higher definition content.

They could keep both systems and there would be a market for it....maybe call one ps2 and the other ps3....oh wait that is already taken.

I am sure they can think of something.

I guess it's yet to be determined what they might do, in the article I posted they mentioned both the upgraded Wii, or an "all new system", so who knows at this point.

I still have not bought into the Wii thing, now that I know an HD version (or all new system) is on the horizon I'm not sure I'll be too motivated to get one now. Still trying to convince myself to pull the trigger on the PS3. It will be harder to deny once GOW3 is out.

marcallo · 11-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Just go get the PS3 when it comes out in 250gb. You won't regret it. I don't regret my 120 slim at all.

Nevada_MO_Guy · 11-02-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by marcallo

Just go get the PS3 when it comes out in 250gb.

It is getting closer.

November 3rd, last a heard

Best Buy
Walmart

Razor05 · 11-03-2009, 09:39 AM

I'm not so sure the Wii wants to go head-to-head with the 360 & PS3 in regards to HD. Once you go high def the bar has to be raised, including graphics and sound.

MikeRox · 11-03-2009, 09:47 AM

I disagree actually, going HD would be purely to lose the "jaggies" and make the system less hurting on the eyes. Most Wii games of note feature extremely stylised visuals and so would be able to get away with the current texture resolutions etc.

Razor05 · 11-03-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeRox

I disagree actually, going HD would be purely to lose the "jaggies" and make the system less hurting on the eyes. Most Wii games of note feature extremely stylised visuals and so would be able to get away with the current texture resolutions etc.

I wouldn't spend the money to go HD just to get rid of the "jaggies". IMO once Nintendo goes HD the consumer will expect alot more. Nintendo had made the decision to stay SD and made it work with the motion controllers.

railven · 11-03-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Razor05

I wouldn't spend the money to go HD just to get rid of the "jaggies". IMO once Nintendo goes HD the consumer will expect alot more. Nintendo had made the decision to stay SD and made it work with the motion controllers.

Agree.

And if Nintendo doesn't plan on making the native resolutions any higher there is no real need for a BD drive. They can probably use the current hardware to upscale to 720p without a hit to performance.

Then it can crank out 720p with the component cables. Problem solved.

MikeRox · 11-03-2009, 12:53 PM

I think it's a new Wii tbh. What does the Wii offer over the PS3 in 6 months time? The PS3 will have the same control system and I have no doubt Sony want their army of casual gamers back.

10-30-2009, 12:50 PM	#16
jusHD HD pimp Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 882	What the hell when are people going to wake up. The wii sucks balls HD or not. There games that supposed to be good like the mario titles are lacking and they are the only thing on it. I personally hate my fucking Wii and it pisses me off just sitting there gathering dust. Wifey doesnt use it but wont let me get rid of it for some reason. This gen has been fucked. PS3 forcing people into blu-ray and charging $699 fucking stupid. The 360 is at 57% break down rate and people contiunue to bend over and buy that shit. Then this piece of over-hyped worthless no game having crap the wii. This gen has given us the most stupidly handled sytem, the cheapest easily breakable piece of shit, and the most over-hyped dust collector ever. But in all the gaming on the 360 and PS3 has been great. __________________ PSN ID: KuruptTurner

11-01-2009, 06:41 AM	#20
pearl-drum-man High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 647	My initial thought was that Nintendo would be in no hurry to upgrade (next-gen?) with the success they are having with the Wii, but after reading the article (posted below), I'm not so sure. Furthermore, if they do go "next gen", I think backwards compatibility will be critical. In addition, I really think a lot of people who bought the Wii (the non-traditional gamer crowd) probably will not be upgrading to a new Wii. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6238454...dlines;title;1 The Wii Has Stalled Nintendo president says top-selling console has hit a wall due to dearth of "high demand" software, "preparing for next year." Though it once appeared to be a tiny sales juggernaut, Nintendo's top-selling Wii has struggled in 2009. In July, the Japanese publisher reported April-June revenues that had slid 40 percent from a year prior to ¥253 billion ($2.81 billion). Nintendo didn't fare much better during its July-September quarter, saying yesterday that sales fell 34.5 percent to ¥548.1 billion ($6.09 billion) during the first half of its fiscal year. Put the Wii down, Iwata. Things aren't that bad… Nintendo's slipping performance has not gone unnoticed by the publisher's president. As reported by Japan's Mainichi Newspaper and translated by GameSpot, Nintendo executive Satoru Iwata told analysts and investors as part of a post-earnings Q&A that a weak software lineup has contributed to the Wii's sluggish performance. "The Wii has stalled," Iwata said. "Games of high demand could not be continuously released and the good mood has chilled." Iwata went on to note that it will be difficult to recover from "the slowdown in demand," but he also expressed optimism over Nintendo's ability to continue selling Wiis. According to Japan's Nikkan Sports (translated by GameSpot), Iwata also said during the conference that Nintendo misjudged market conditions as they pertained to the publisher's sales strategy. "The mood of the market got colder than expected, and there was a difference in expectations," he said. "Now, we are preparing for next year and thinking about what to do the year after next." Iwata reportedly went on to note that Nintendo is optimistic about its chance to right the Wii's downward sales trend going forward. Notably, reports have emerged that Nintendo is planning a number of enhancements to its console. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Nintendo would be introducing Netflix's online video-streaming service to the console, functionality that is already available for the Xbox 360 and will soon be introduced to the PlayStation 3. Analysts and industry insiders also expect the publisher to launch an HD version of the Wii or an all-new system in 2010 or 2011 to better compete with Microsoft and Sony's consoles. As for Nintendo's other hit hardware, Nikkan Sports reports that Iwata downplayed suggestions that the DS was losing ground to Apple's increasingly ubiquitous iPhone. "Our presence in the marketplace is growing," he succinctly stated. Yesterday, Nintendo also took the lid off its fourth DS hardware iteration, the DSi XL. The jumbo-sized DSi, which features 4.2 inch screens, increased battery life, and a larger stylus is expected to launch in Japan later this year for ¥20,000 ($220.50). The device's North American and European launch is expected to follow during the first part of 2010. __________________ Samsung 32" LCD LN-S3238D Toshiba HD D2 Yamaha YHT-390BL 5.1 HTiB Samsung DVD-VR375 DVD recorder/VCR Xbox 360 Last edited by pearl-drum-man; 11-01-2009 at 06:45 AM.

11-03-2009, 09:39 AM	#26
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11-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#27
MikeRox Blu Blu Skies! :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom Posts: 12,417	I disagree actually, going HD would be purely to lose the "jaggies" and make the system less hurting on the eyes. Most Wii games of note feature extremely stylised visuals and so would be able to get away with the current texture resolutions etc. __________________ REGION B 4TW! Latest HD additions - I Love You Man - 17 Again - Born on the 4th of July - Paul Blart: Mall Cop - Monsters, Inc. HD Movies - Um... Lost count >_< bout 250 Latest Gaming Additions - Mirrors Edge - Scene It BOS - Wartech: Senko No Ronde - Lego Indiana Jones/Kung Fu Panda 2 pack - Silent Hill

11-03-2009, 12:53 PM	#30
MikeRox Blu Blu Skies! :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom Posts: 12,417	I think it's a new Wii tbh. What does the Wii offer over the PS3 in 6 months time? The PS3 will have the same control system and I have no doubt Sony want their army of casual gamers back. __________________ REGION B 4TW! Latest HD additions - I Love You Man - 17 Again - Born on the 4th of July - Paul Blart: Mall Cop - Monsters, Inc. HD Movies - Um... Lost count >_< bout 250 Latest Gaming Additions - Mirrors Edge - Scene It BOS - Wartech: Senko No Ronde - Lego Indiana Jones/Kung Fu Panda 2 pack - Silent Hill

11-01-2009, 05:24 PM	#24
marcallo High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 457	Just go get the PS3 when it comes out in 250gb. You won't regret it. I don't regret my 120 slim at all.