Poll: Will Nintendo go HD?
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Did you calculate that yourself? If the motion sensor was that expensive, why is the Wii at just 250 bucks and why aren't the Xbox 360 and the PS3 more than 1000 bucks, those are clearly capable of showing off 1080p, aren't they? Or are you saying HD + Motion Sensor doesn't work together that easily?Nanissimov said:
The Wii and its games might not be able to go HD (and there wouldn't be any point either), but Nintendo at some point will release a new console, and that console will probably have HD capability, it would be foolish not to.Jiraiya72 said:
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It's not really possible to fix shovelware. I mean you can't exactly say "No, don't make games for our console, they'll just be crap."
They will loose their unique cartoon graphics selling point (which is good in a way because developers have to make a game look good and not in HD), most people have bought a wii now so buying another will be pointless so less profits, less small developers can make for HD games over normal definition and finally how many wii owners actually are going to want to pay more for games that look slightly better that they are only going to play for five minute.
So in short, no
In long, noooooooooooo(etc...)
So in short, no
In long, noooooooooooo(etc...)
I can see them going HD with the Wii2. Just releasing an updated version of the current Wii with HD capabilities being the only update wouldn't be a very sound business move; sure, Nintendo loyalists will buy everything the big N churns out, (case in point: DSi sales) but for most people who already own a Wii it may not seem like a worthwhile investment.
Not necessarily, I mean look at the DS. They got people to buy multiples of that even if it got just a slight up grade each time (from the Phat to the lite to the DSi).Internet Kraken said:
Ah, this rumor again. I doubt Nintendo is going to release a Wii with HD graphics anytime soon, or ever, for that matter. I haven't been keeping up with general sales, but I think there are still way more people out there who don't own HDTVs than those who do. That, and the main feature of the Wii is not the graphics, but the controls and the software. Suddenly coming out and saying "Hey look, it's the same, but better looking!" would essentially undo everything they're striving for.
They aren't going to be releasing a new console for a long time. They make more than Japan itself does in a year, and that's on a console that has awful graphics. Why would they put the effort in if all they have to do is stick with what they have? You have to remember that game companies are there to make money first, and please gamers second. If they can do the first without doing the second, something the Wii is doing with the grace of a ballerina, they will go for it, because the pleasing gamers is very hard. Just look at all of the whining gamers on these forums!
i hope so either they do that or they stop making systems. They did their part in helping the gaming economy in the late 80s. Their current systems are not up to par but they got a devoted fan base and if thats enough to keep them going then they'll continue. IMO they just need a new series or two the old basics are getn worn out.
Wii HD? Not likely any time soon, though It's probable that their next console will do it.
But it really depends on what you mean by HD anyway. HD means High Definition. Technically, that only refers to the resolution, which is rather pointless.
Observe what happens with a PC game if you change the resolution: Not much!
You could rebuild a Wii to output HD (Supposedly, leaked SDK documents say it isn't even the hardware. It's the software artificially limiting the resolution), but it really wouldn't make things look that much better.
Remember, going to HD doesn't suddenly mean you get more graphical effects or something.
Having said that, their next console will probably do HD, because it's likely a lot more people will have HD televisions by that point...
Wether that will give it 'good' graphics compared to the other consoles of that generation is debatable though.
Oh, and just how expensive can the motion sensing technology be? Well it's not that expensive... But it does cost a noticable amount. Here in England, the Wii sells for £179.99, but extra Wii remotes cost £30, and extra nunchuk's cost £18... Add that up and you'll notice that's £48, or slightly more than 1/4 the cost of the console...
I also find it amusing to read comments suggesting Nintendo is a 'little company' up against two giants... OK, so that line of thought was more common when Nintendo was doing badly, and Microsoft is so large and rich it's hard to imagine any company outdoing them...
But did you know, Nintendo is a larger company than Sony? And that's even taking into account the fact that Sony makes TV's, Laptops, Camcorders... Etc...
I found that quite amusing the first time I heard it.
But it really depends on what you mean by HD anyway. HD means High Definition. Technically, that only refers to the resolution, which is rather pointless.
Observe what happens with a PC game if you change the resolution: Not much!
You could rebuild a Wii to output HD (Supposedly, leaked SDK documents say it isn't even the hardware. It's the software artificially limiting the resolution), but it really wouldn't make things look that much better.
Remember, going to HD doesn't suddenly mean you get more graphical effects or something.
Having said that, their next console will probably do HD, because it's likely a lot more people will have HD televisions by that point...
Wether that will give it 'good' graphics compared to the other consoles of that generation is debatable though.
Oh, and just how expensive can the motion sensing technology be? Well it's not that expensive... But it does cost a noticable amount. Here in England, the Wii sells for £179.99, but extra Wii remotes cost £30, and extra nunchuk's cost £18... Add that up and you'll notice that's £48, or slightly more than 1/4 the cost of the console...
I also find it amusing to read comments suggesting Nintendo is a 'little company' up against two giants... OK, so that line of thought was more common when Nintendo was doing badly, and Microsoft is so large and rich it's hard to imagine any company outdoing them...
But did you know, Nintendo is a larger company than Sony? And that's even taking into account the fact that Sony makes TV's, Laptops, Camcorders... Etc...
I found that quite amusing the first time I heard it.
No point even thinking about the next consoles.
Nintendo won't do shit as long as the Wii is selling like it is.
No one else is releasing new consoles either, so no one has any competition to keep up with.
Honestly, I'd be angry if any of them released a new console now. I just got all of them damn it. Hell, I don't even play any of them.
Nintendo won't do shit as long as the Wii is selling like it is.
No one else is releasing new consoles either, so no one has any competition to keep up with.
Honestly, I'd be angry if any of them released a new console now. I just got all of them damn it. Hell, I don't even play any of them.
All I want to see is a HDWii that hardware upscales games like that PC Wii emulator does. There isn't a reason why they can't do this, but I don't know what the costs would be either. It could be too costly. Assuming it isn't, I would buy one because it would theoretically just use the same games, but upscale them to look better.
It's a tricky situation right now. The Wii is selling like legal crack, so it wouldn't make sense for Nintendo to make an HD Wii, also, the Wii is the most family-friendly console, and there are many families who lack HDTVs and don't plan to buy such any time soon, which will rather severely limit the buying public for a new Wii.
On the other hand, I expect Nintendo's next console, whenever it launches, to be exactly that - a HD Wii, with some other social addons - camera, microphone, stuff like that. So I voted yes.
On the other hand, I expect Nintendo's next console, whenever it launches, to be exactly that - a HD Wii, with some other social addons - camera, microphone, stuff like that. So I voted yes.
They already announced a High Definition Wii at last years Tokyo Game Show.(I think thats where they did it) Let's just hope it's not Super Wii 2: HD Wiimix!
