Rumor: Nintendo's Project Cafe to Cost $400

[TheComfyChair]

So...I don't know what any of those hardware specs mean. Is that good?

Can I get a judgment from one of the many people here who know about that sort of thing?

About 5-6 times more powerful than a 360 and will be about a quarter the power of the new hd7 series graphics cards coming out soon for PC's.

So, kicks the crap out of current consoles and is in turn kicked the crap out of by PC's. But no console will ever compete with PC ever again, so it's pretty damn good.

 

[CrystalShadow]

$400 huh? Eh. Sounds pretty typical. an N64 cost me 650 guilders at launch, which is a currency that no longer exists, but works out somewhere in that vicinity.

As to the specs and all that stuff, well it sounds a little odd, especially if it also is expected to have backwards compatibility with the Wii... (Wii remotes are one-handed designs for a reason.)

But... At this point it's all just a huge random pile of speculation and half-facts.

I really don't know what to make of them either;

Why use an R700 gpu when it would be more effective to use something derived from the ATI/AMD 5000 or 6000 series?

I mean, the fastest R700 series chip is about as fast as a 5770, which is upper mid-range... So you could go with a more recent design, but one that isn't a high-end part.
It'd do wonders for energy consumption too.

Altough, I guess you need to sort of finalize the design well before launch. Who knows how far along they are with this, after all.

 

[TheComfyChair]

The hd5770 is low mid range crytal. Upper mid range being the gtx560, a card twice as fast.

 

[Killing_Time]

I just want the old Nintendo back. Can't they just go back to making normal consoles again seriously, I used to be such a big Nintendo fan. Then the Wii happened... finally they have a chance to have the ultimate hardcore gaming comeback and they botch it by making a controller with an lcd in it... fml

 

[tehweave]

Called.
It.

Frankly, I'm not surprised, and seeing how pricey the 360 and PS3 were when they first came out, I'm actually quite satisfied with this price. Let's see how the launch library and OS interface will be before I start saving up.

 

[ProfessorLayton]

That's... kind of expensive. But of course, I know I'm going to be buying it day one anyway. Still cheaper than the PS3, though.

 

[Sparrow]

Honestly, it sounds like it'll be $400 if were fucking lucky.

 

[Jumplion]

I can't imagine Nintendo releasing a console, or any piece of hardware, for over $300-$350, it's just no their style. No matter how advanced the technology would be, I severely doubt that Nintendo would come out of the gate with a $400 machine, and if they did they would have to deck it out with features and apps that have already been commonplace for smartphones years ago.

Color me skeptical.

 

[LeonLethality]

Three hundred and ninty nine US dollars...Three hundred and ninty nine US dollars...Three hundred and ninty nine US dollars...

Does it have Riiiiidge racer?


Also this whole touch screen on each controllers sounds bogus. I don't think a console could be strong enough to render 1080p on screen with 3d and render up to four controllers at once without costing a bit more than 400 dollars.

 

[herzogzwei]

I hope that Wii HD aka Project Cafe is indeed using an AMD R700 graphics processor, specifically the RV770 or some custom variant of it. If so, that would offer roughly one hundred times the graphics performance of the Hollywood GPU in Wii. Now imagine what EAD Tokyo could do with a Mario Galaxy 3 in 1080p 60fps glory! drooooooool

 

[Carlston]

Big N is gonna lose another console war.

...

Well good luck on the new system. Might get it...but probably not if it turns out like the WII.

You do realize that if there is a "winner" in console wars, Nintendo is undeniably "winning" right now, don't you? PS3 and 360 both just recently broke 50 million, whereas Wii hit that milestone sometime back in 2009 and was a hair away from 85 million at the end of last year.

If that is "losing", well then god damn I want to start losing more often because losing is fucking awesome!

EDIT: Oh shit. Double post. Oops, sorry about that. I completely forgot I had already written one while I was googling sales figures.

Well that just comes to pricing. Your gonna find a lot of people who can afford 200 bucks, but not 400 and 599.99

So that just comes to who can afford the good stuff. I still feel the system didn't have enough major titles and way way to much shovel ware.

 

[Wintermoot]

I think this is a hoax.
Nintendo keeps the specs and price low to make it accessible for the entire public.

 

[numbersix1979]

Considering the fact that a good chunk of the lasting appeal of the last 2 Nintendo consoles were their comparatively low prices (and that the big N took enough stick for the name Wii to name the next system Stream), I'm taking these rumors with a grain of salt. Sure, it *sounds* great. Sounds great enough for me to fork out that much cash for it, in fact. But still, I'm gonna reserve my enthusiasm until Nintendo opens E3 this year with its Stream of Wii booth.

 

[sneakypenguin]

Sweet 400 bucks not bad at all. I wonder if its gonna be dreamcasted though if MS or Sony pull out some crazy hardware for 2011. At least it seems innovative, finally someone puts a dang touchsceen on a controller .

 

[Asuka Soryu]

I recall Nintendo saying something about not launching their consoles at more than $250 back when the Wii was put on the market.

*shrugs*

Rumors are rumors. We'll see how things turn out.

Did you miss the part where they regretted not charging more for the Wii?

 

[Wintermoot]

I hope that Wii HD aka Project Cafe is indeed using an AMD R700 graphics processor, specifically the RV770 or some custom variant of it. If so, that would offer roughly one hundred times the graphics performance of the Hollywood GPU in Wii. Now imagine what EAD Tokyo could do with a Mario Galaxy 3 in 1080p 60fps glory! drooooooool

I don,t think 1080P would make Mario look any better, it are pretty simplistic graphics.

 

[Asuka Soryu]

I have no interest in this console, sadly. I just don't care for Nintendo's games anymore. I'll change my mind if they start making/getting the main games, but this'll probably be like the Wii, when the PS4 and 720 come, most of the 3rd party games will be only on them and not on the Wii, unless they lower the graphics.

 

[goldenheart323]

New details on this new console just keep streaming in don't they?

Going from Wii to Stream? What's next, Flush? Ba Dum Ching.

Haha! Brilliant!

Overheard from Nintendo:"We'll call it the Flush because it blends right in with the average family's entertainment system."

 

[Doclector]

Aaahh, time to quickly check the escapist while I have my morning tea...

Rumor: Nintendo's Project Cafe to Cost $400

*overdramatically spits out tea*

Have nintendo gone mad!? This ain't the first time a console's been released at ridiculous price, but seriously?? In a reccession economy what makes them think anyone even has a spare $400!?

This could just be rumour, but somehow, I can't help but feel nintendo's about to nail shut it's own coffin.

 

[Wicky_42]

New details on this new console just keep streaming in don't they?

Going from Wii to Stream? What's next, Flush? Ba Dum Ching.

It's funny because you said Flush and your name is Fiber

I think we're still one generation behind that!
The next one will obviously be Splash

Personally, I think they should go
...with the Flow

Looks like your puns have caught a popular current - just hope the tide of opinion doesn't change or you might find yourself up a creek with no paddle.

Are you saying there's a chance people will find my jokes too... Dry? O_O

Well, we wouldn't want to see you all washed up