Next Nintendo Console With Blu-ray, Quad CPU?

I better have upgradable storage such as a hard drive or ssd. Second it better have a lot of ram upfront for better game development and longer life.

That's to be expected, considering that BD-ROM is going to become the default delivery system.

The only reason I can see for it to include a projector is to also include polarization style 3D effects. This would enable cheap glasses. This is certainly much different than any other console, and would greatly distinguish it from the crowd.

This looks pretty interesting

"The Wii also turns 5-years-old this year, meaning Nintendo is due for a hardware refresh soon."

"But an E3 2011 reveal also depends on the current number of Wii units sold in the States thus far, as Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said that "after we've reached an installed base of 45 million here in the U.S., we can have a conversation about the next generation." Surely Nintendo will have raked in its required 45 million before June-- more than 30 million units had sold as of December 2010."

So 5 years to hit 30 million, and you expect another 50% in 6 months? What fantasy world are you from?

If I see Wii-type of games in PS3 graphic quality or better, I have no reason not to have one at home.
I hope it will come true.

"Surely Nintendo will have raked in its required 45 million before June-- more than 30 million units had sold as of December 2010."

30 million over 4+ year period, but you expect them to get another 15 million in 6 months?!?

I have no idea what Nintendo can do to beat Kinect (and to a lesser degree, Move). If they just pump out newer hardware with 3D support, that won't be enough. As for a projector, what about people that don't have the wall space or don't have white colored walls (I can't think of anyone I know that does). Imagine how poorly this would sell in space-starved Japan if it required free wall space. I could see them selling a peripheral 3D projector that is just some rebrand of another company's model. This would allow them to support 3D without users having to buy a new 3D TV.

Do any you guys know which graphics hardware Nintendo will use for this.?

am i the only one that thinks the projector will be used for interaction and not display, Nintendo is not stupid and i think they learned a few things since the wii, they know everyone will have a TV, there is no way that an inbuilt project will be used for a bigger gaming screen

imagine projecting an interface onto the wall/floor/couch teamed up with something like kinect, it be a new and interesting way to interact with the console, or for even more immersive environment where by the scenery can be projected beyond the screen your living room floor can literally be an extension of the gaming environment, hmmmmmmmm now thats does sound interesting

I'll stick with Microsoft and Sony. My last Nintendo was an N64, they just don't have the games that I want. IMHO, that whole Nunchuck motion thing sucks.

I wish this company would just go 3rd party, like Sega did. If it wasnt for Nintendo IP titles, they would no longer be relevant in the console market. Wii controls was just a fad, even though it was a big money making fad.

Projector unlikely since it is a pain to mount projectors just right so you dont cast your shadow onto the image. Nintendo revolutionized the gaming market with its motion gaming and looking forward to its new console. I wonder if Nintendo can still keep prices lower than the competition?!

You know what I want to see: Better games.

These 3rd party games for wii sucked. Not too many variety of your basic package: Mario, Zelda, and Metroid. Those were the only games that were good, even though Mario was too simple and easy. They need to bring back good games and include the hardcore games as well. Hey, they can go 'family' and 'hardcore' oriented gaming.

"Will gamers even have enough wall space to even utilize such a feature?"
I've used a projector to project an image that was only about 15 inches. You don't have to make it HUGE and if it's anything like the pico projectors that are currently available you won't be able to make the picture huge due to a lack of light intensity.

"So 5 years to hit 30 million, and you expect another 50% in 6 months? What fantasy world are you from?"
I know, I was thinking the same thing. I was like WTF, that's a lofty goal! But I'm assuming the writer forgot to mention that those 30 million in sales were for only 2010? (that would make a lot more sense)

"Assuming there isn't a shift towards cloud-based gaming before the successors to the 360 and PS3 come down the line. Seems a very remote possibility, but a possibility nevertheless."
Yep, I agree...

"I wish this company would just go 3rd party, like Sega did. If it wasnt for Nintendo IP titles, they would no longer be relevant in the console market."
YES!!! Thank you for saying that.. Zelda, Metroid, Mario and the rest of the 1st party nintendo games are the only reasons I own a Wii. HD Zelda on PS3 would kick 4ss!

"I wish this company would just go 3rd party, like Sega did. If it wasnt for Nintendo IP titles, they would no longer be relevant in the console market. Wii controls was just a fad, even though it was a big money making fad."

And why should they do that? Nintendo is selling more than both companies in terms of home consoles and mobile consoles, not to mention that both Sony and Microsoft have tried to copy this "fad" started by Nintendo. The innovative and colorful company is also a nice offset to the more graphics-focused and realistic consoles.

who cares....PC gamming still rocks can you play StarCraft2 on a console....i don't think so!!!

Heard these rumours many times before.. I don't think a new Nintendo console will arrive until at least mid 2012.

Also, there's 30+ million more Wii's been sold than the 360's than anything. Not being a fanboy or anything, just wanted to say it's still far from profitable. No need to kick it to the kerb yet.

Rumors... Somehow, I doubt Nintendo wants to go Blu-Ray so it doesn't have to pay Sony, a direct competitor. Remember, Microsoft had an HD-DVD peripheral, and when Sony's Blu-Ray tech won out-right, Microsoft didn't bother. Keep in mind, Microsoft still uses DVD as it's medium, and if they can pull off HD with just that alone, Nintendo might just stick with with dual-layer DVDs as the medium, with an option to store on a hard drive. Quad-Core CPU? Somewhat, the most believable of all the things said in the article for 3D processing, but again... Nintendo was experimenting with dual-core cpus in the Wii's development and went with a single-core "Gamecube 2.0" processor. Not saying they'll go that route, but they'll put just enough power in it to keep the cost low. I'm expecting Nintendo to stick with an ATI / AMD gpu. What I'm really hoping for is what others have said... more ram for development and gaming purposes, and hard drive storage. The "projector" might end up becoming a peripheral, like the Wii sensor bar, to accomplish what Nintendo's overall vision of the product may be. Understand, that Nintendo will only produce something that they can gain a profit from on day one.

I just hope Nintendo actually regulates what games are developed... The Wii was a great idea, but 95% of the games on the shelf are crap.