Nintendo Wants "New Approach" With Wii Successor

4 responses to “Nintendo Wants "New Approach" With Wii Successor”

1. 

   Robert M

   April 26, 2011 at 7:46 am

   Nintendo said exactly the same thing about HDTV, and by the time Wii was released and the following few years after, HDTV’s were wide spread.

   I don’t understand why Nintendo sometimes have a lack of forward vision, and build in what will most likely grow.

   Reply
   1. 

      David Winston

      April 26, 2011 at 11:27 am

      The Wii’s resolution’s fine and it doesn’t appear to’ve impacted sales.

      Blu-Ray media and stereoscopic “3D” are performing dreadfully as well, if you haven’t noticed. “3D”‘s like a last attempt for the fat cats to get people in to see their Hollywood films at the cinemas before they allow disc sales. Nintendo would be, like Sony, irresponsible to force such a new technology onto consumers that are already showing little acceptance of the conflicting formats (Sony, Sony, Sony).

      Reply
      1. 

         Steve0410

         April 26, 2011 at 10:36 pm

         -Blu-Rays are not performing dreadfully, they’re selling more than ever because they’re still considered the gold standard for home cinema and have eclipsed DVD.

         -The Wii’s resolution IS bad. But you’re right this didn’t impact sales. But this is simply because they targeted a demographic that didn’t know/care about 1080p (a standard that wasn’t as popular then either). The Wii’s definitely looking its age.

         -3D content can be digitally distributed. But you’re right about the reception being lukewarm. 3D still has obvious problems, whereas HD was a logical and practical step in the right direction with no clear disadvantages.

         Reply
2. 

   Lord Bob

   April 26, 2011 at 2:55 pm

   I agree with Mr Winston. HD was a clear step forward in picture quality that people were willing to pay for. So far 3D is a mostly a gimmick that doesn’t work for everybody, has technical issues and is mostly just not worth the money for anything other than the cool points you get by saying you own it.

   I only know one person with a 3D TV. He watched the blue ray that came with it on the first day and since then the glasses have gathered dust.

   Reply