Nintendo Embarrassed to Be Sony, Microsoft
With all the questions regarding the HD Wii, it's a wonder that the head of NOA's president just doesn't simply explode.
In an interview with Kotaku, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime once again reaffirmed the gaming world that the next generation console will not be a HD Wii. The revelation echos numerous quotes made earlier that Nintendo has no plans to re-invent the Wii console in order to satisfy the hi-def consumer. In fact, he said that high definition by itself is not the next frontier.
"For us we need to provide a whole new compelling experience in our next generation," he said, adding that the experience won't be just an extension of the current console. Much like the Wii changed the face of gaming, Nintendo looks to be just as innovative with the next generation of hardware, to be consistent in the way change was brought on by the Wii and DS.
With that said, he told Kotaku that Nintendo would be "embarrassed" to do what Sony and Microsoft are currently doing with copycat products, namely Natal and Move. "All I can tell you is that we will innovate," he added without elaborating on the "embarrassed" aspect. "We will provide something new. Something that the consumer and the industry will look at and say 'Wow, I didn't see that coming.'"
Despite recent lackluster sales of the Nintendo Wii, Fils-Aime said that a new console isn't in the immediate future, re-stating the same report made numerous times in the past. In fact, the company is finding itself "chasing consumer demand" once again. "That seems to suggest that the Wii still has a very long, very vibrant life in front of it," he said.
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He is right, Hi-Def isn't the next frontier, it is here now! I sure hope they put HD support in their next console, whatever it is.
IMHO Wii is meh. I think mine has 1/2 of dust on it under my HD TV.
If what he says is true, then I'm excited to see what's next
You know what I like? Stealing images from Wikipedia and not attributing them to there proper sources as required by the creative commons license.
If Nintendo had been around in the 1920s, I bet they would have said the same thing about "talkies". Standard definition games definitely equals cheaper games, but at this point it seems like it would take more work to NOT make it at least HD-capable. I think you could build the processing power of the Nintendo Wii into a wristwatch... at least wearing it on your wrist would help keep the dust off.
Ok, I understand that PS Move is a complete copycat, but what does the neighbors of Nintendo of America copying in Project Natal? Looks like a completely different user experience to me.
IMHO Wii is meh. I think mine has 1/2 of dust on it under my HD TV.
Then you probably need to spend a little less time on the computer and more time cleaning your house.
I had a Mario Bros. wristwatch in elementary school (still have it somewhere in a box but I think its broken). It had one level (cause it was drawn onto the background of the LCD display), but the difficulty would increase. It was a fun time killer, when I wasn't caught by the teacher.
Anyway, I agree that Hi-Def is now (not the future) and it wouldn't hurt Nintendo to support it in the future. However, considering how many people don't own a high-def TV (and use a converter or basic cable), and how many TV shows (big-budget, like Family Guy) STILL aren't in Hi-Def, Nintendo isn't the only one not jumping on that bandwagon.
Ok, I understand that PS Move is a complete copycat, but what does the neighbors of Nintendo of America copying in Project Natal? Looks like a completely different user experience to me.
Have you seen that commercial for the Jenny McCarthy workout game that comes bundled with the Wii Camera? The game uses the camera to determine if your body is in the correct pose/posture (i.e. you have successfully completed the exercise). Sure, its not (the yet to be demonstrated) real-time in-game control like Natal is supposed to be, but its a start (and when you already have motion-sensing controllers, who needs more?).
I love how this article follows the Microsoft admitting they're slow article
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Natal- [...] -6196.html
I agree with his point here. If you take a Wii and beef up the processor, gfx chipset, add more ram, big HDD etc you would have a HD Wii aka Playstation Move. Nintendo need to continue to innovate if they want to maintain their dominant position in the market.
Also I don't think it's fair to call Natal a copycat product.
Nintendo is quite stubborn at times..They didn't agree with changing from Cartridge to CDs..Then Midi to Ochestrated..Then they are always wonky with online..
Basically, if they didn't do it first, they don't want to use it.
You know what I like? Stealing images from Wikipedia and not attributing them to there proper sources as required by the creative commons license.
I'd like to point-out that idlerp is right. This image was taken from Wikipedia and therefore there should be proper reference:
I'm sure the next Nintendo system will support HD content, but I don't think that is Nintendo's focus. No, I'm sure they have some crazy interface in mind, and while I would expect the system to be more powerful than the PS3 and the 360, I don't expect it to focus solely on power and compare to Microsoft's and Sony's next generation of systems. I just hope Nintendo comes up with a better name for their next system.
Well maybe they will create something new. But with what I've seen we are still using the gamepad for the past, what, 20 years. Why no HD I don't quite understand.
If Nintendo had been around in the 1920s, I bet they would have said the same thing about "talkies". Standard definition games definitely equals cheaper games, but at this point it seems like it would take more work to NOT make it at least HD-capable. I think you could build the processing power of the Nintendo Wii into a wristwatch... at least wearing it on your wrist would help keep the dust off.
Hmm you do know Nintendo has been around since like the 1800's ? Originally they made playing cards... Trivia FTW!!! lol
I think I'd be more embarrassed to have a gaming library that consisted of mostly children's games, and 3rd party developers abandoning your console left and right because the other two systems allow them to create the kind of games they know everyone else wants.
Hi - Def is only 'kind of' now. Yes, the HDTV's are becoming more prevalent, but they are not yet in every home. That isn't a big deal, but the reality is that even on HDTV's, we are seeing too many people still use standard definition transmissions on them. Half the bars I go to have beautiful HDTVs but are using SDTV satellite signals or SDTV cable signals. HDTV is an 'extra' on satellite tv and cable TV. Very disappointing, and is holding HD back from being completely pervasive.
Quite frankly, I agree with Nintendo's premise. HD is not a necessity for gaming. Their games are truly innovative wit their input. I hate the console controller. I do not have a Wii myself, nor do I ever intend to get one, but I certainly enjoy playing it, over any other console, when with friends and family. Nobody cares how it looks. Everyone loves how it plays.
Those that don't think Natal is copycat. Um Sony has had the eye toy out for some time, and it recognizes movement to control games. Also many are forgetting that current PS3 controllers are motion sensitive (Bowling Anyone?). It's not that great but Sony has had motion controllers out since the PS3 was released.
He didn't say the next console wouldn't be HD. In fact, they have said on countless occasions that they would do an HD console once the market was ready. It sure wasn't when the Wii came out. It is now however, so their next console will for sure be HD. He just said they won't be releasing an HD Wii.
The next console will be a full color Virtual Boy... imo.
Fancy game play might be the goal, but you can't look like crap while you do it
II just hope Nintendo comes up with a better name for their next system.
Yeah it will be the Poo
Damn, Reggie freaks me out.
Wii sucks, sure it has their fans, (there is something for everyone). But this console is nowhere near the PS3.
(only the 360 is close) not too close in terms of hardware but at least it has games that can compete head to head with PS3.
The only reason that wii had anything for the consumer was/is price.... but with really cheap components... what did you expect?
i definitely agree with reggie. microsoft and sony both deny the existance of motion controllers when the wii was released. now they are in on the trend. how shameful it is for bill gates himself to mock the idea of motion controls and give full extensive support for natal.
Sony added that to their controller after Nintendo's secret was out. In my opinion it is a bad rip off. I own all three consoles and I believe each one has there good and bad points.
What's truly embarrassing is that the Wii has such terrible graphics when compared to the PS3 and Xbox 360,so called "fun" and innovative, tech should have graphics available where you can see the faces features and not just a blob.
Nintendo is the only console still primarily marketed at young children, ages 6~12, who do not care at all about the 'quality' of the visuals but only about how much fun it is, which includes for them the factor of whether or not their parents will buy the games for them. The 360 and PS3 has more games that are 'fun'? Well how many of those are games that the average parent is going to purchase for an eight year old? It doesn't matter how fun it is if you can't get your hands on it in the first place.
"if you can't get your hands on it in the first place.", yeah, just a heads up there, but most eight year olds can tell the difference between a smeared blob and a detailed face, guess which one they prefer, the real looking one.
I hate Nintendo sometimes. "we're leading the industry!" but as soon as anyone follows, they say "lol, copycats".
Sorry nintendo, that's how it works. Both Natal and Move are better than your work, now you're crying about it.