Nintendo Confirms New Console for 2012, Details at E3 2011

[DotKritic]

Nintendo has released an official statement confirming their new console, codenamed "Project Cafe", which will be playable at E3 2011. No details on the console have been announced except for the fact that it will arrive in 2012. The company promises to announce the console's specs and more during the annual industry trade show later in June.

Here's the statement from Nintendo:

"Nintendo has decided to launch in 2012 a system to succeed Wii, which the company has sold 86.01 million units on a consolidated shipment basis between its launch in 2006 and the end of March 2011.

We will show a playable model of the new system and announce more specifications at the E3 Expo, which will be held June 7-9, 2011, in Los Angeles.”

While Nintendo hasn't revealed any further details on the Wii successor, which is reportedly codenamed "Project Cafe," there are a number of reports about the system's specifications, including the word from IGN's sources that the Nintendo project will "out perform the PlayStation 3's NVIDIA 7800GTX-based processor. Like the Xbox 360, the system's CPU will be a custom-built triple-core IBM PowerPC chipset, but the clocking speeds will be faster." Supposedly, the system will support 1080p output with the potential for stereoscopic 3D as well. Price-wise, Project Cafe is predicted to retail for between $350 and $400.

The new console is rumored to have an interesting touchscreen controller as well, but Nintendo has remained tight lipped on the console's specifics. We've speculated on what the new "Project Cafe" console might have inside, but what do you think is coming? A beefier console than the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, or another Wii, marketed towards a more family friendly demographic?

If Nintendo's strategy is to "out-power" the major consoles on the market, it basically represents a 180 degree turn from the guiding philosophy of the Wii. The Wii was always a system designed to be less powerful, but more user-friendly and with broader appeal than the 360 and PS3.

We'll keep you updated right up to E3 (June 7-9), and, of course, our E3 coverage will be massive, featuring news, previews, videos and much, much more.

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What do you think?

[vro]

Its an exciting subject, but there's pretty much only one thing I can think right now: Is it too early?

[Mans0n]

Sounds pretty damn interesting, Can't wait to officially find out what this new console will be able to do.

[DarknessXoXLight]

Can't wait to see it!

[ddrxero64]

Wow, Nintendo has always surprised me. You think they'll do one thing and next thing you know it's like OMG I would have never expected it. They don't cease to amaze. I can't wait to hear more.

Originally Posted by DarknessXoXLight

Can't wait to see it!

LOL I'm sorry, but I wanted to point out I saw like 5 pokemon trainers at Anime Boston dressed like your avatar, and they pulled it off quite well.

[Koolmaster242]

Wow, can't wait

[MarioNintendo]

I just hope that, whatever the console plays/looks/feels like, the software will be there.

[Mans0n]

Of course the software will match the console! It's Nintendo!

[sakura080789]

ah i can't wait to see what they will do next

[kommisar]

Nintendo has strayed too far away from its original core gaming group. Everything's a goddamn gimmick now.

[MarioNintendo]

Originally Posted by Mans0n

Of course the software will match the console! It's Nintendo!

Mmm idk, man, you can't take for granted that the software will be there, even if it's Nintendo. The first example that comes to mind is the Virtual Boy. As much as I love the company most of the time, I just wish for good third party support as well.

I want more Treasure.

[sakura080789]

i may have not been a big fan of the wii but i certainly hope they rape the hell out of the competition with what ever they have planned

[bmah]

I made a thread about this already --> http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...d.php?t=118367

@kommi: In the previous thread, the link I've posted noted that Nintendo will attempt to get back to catering to more "hardcore" players.

I thought this current thread would reveal something new, but it doesn't really say anything different than what I've previously posted. i.e. it's still too early, waiting for more info

[ddrxero64]

I want to make a big point here. Huge point.

Retail value: 350-400 USD

This console is said to match and exceed the power of a PS3, have (possible) 3D and 1080p output, not to mention it'll be a lot newer in terms of technology and features. Yet PS3's were 600 when they came out. This may be the best value of a new gen console ever, compared to how much the value others were at the time they were released. Seriously, 400 when it's new, imagine when it drops to 300 months later. This is a ridiculously good value, whether or not it meets ALL of your expectations.

[Reincarnate]

Honestly I am not holding my breath. I feel like Nintendo hasn't done things right since the SNES/N64. The GC was not my cup of tea, and neither was the Wii. I worry they're too fused to their new market and will find it difficult to get back down to brass tacks.

[fido123]

Originally Posted by ddrxero64

I want to make a big point here. Huge point.

Retail value: 350-400 USD

This console is said to match and exceed the power of a PS3, have (possible) 3D and 1080p output, not to mention it'll be a lot newer in terms of technology and features. Yet PS3's were 600 when they came out. This may be the best value of a new gen console ever, compared to how much the value others were at the time they were released. Seriously, 400 when it's new, imagine when it drops to 300 months later. This is a ridiculously good value, whether or not it meets ALL of your expectations.

Computer hardware gets cheaper as time goes on, obviously it's going to be cheaper. Anyway I'm excited to see what Nintendo comes out with next. I'll stick with my PC but I like seeing what they do from the sidelines.

[Izzy]

I fell like nintendo set in motion this whole concept of interactive gaming that wont go away. As much as I don't like the visual sensors, voice command and touch screen stuff it is here to stay and they will most like incorporate these kinds of features from here on. These things will probably be the basis of future sony and microsoft consoles. This kind of sucks because it really takes away from the storyline and core gameplay and replaces it with silly gimicks.

[vro]

Originally Posted by Izzy

I fell like nintendo set in motion this whole concept of interactive gaming that wont go away. As much as I don't like the visual sensors, voice command and touch screen stuff it is here to stay and they will most like incorporate these kinds of features from here on. These things will probably be the basis of future sony and microsoft consoles. This kind of sucks because it really takes away from the storyline and core gameplay and replaces it with silly gimicks.

Yeah, Playstation tried to do this with the Eye Toy, but no one cared then. Now, EVERYONE is trying to do it, so its definately here to stay. Lets just hope it doesn't replace traditional gaming.

[~kitty~]

We can't say for sure yet, can we? Just merely speculation of their previous contraptions. I'll just try not to think about it too much, and see what happens.

[supermousie]

"...the Nintendo project will "out perform the PlayStation 3's NVIDIA 7800GTX-based processor. Like the Xbox 360, the system's CPU will be a custom-built triple-core IBM PowerPC chipset, but the clocking speeds will be faster."

This? From Nintendo? It would be nice, and there may be a small possibility, but I think I will have to call bullshit here.