Nintendo announced this week that they will be releasing a new console in 2012, and will be debuting it at this year’s E3 convention in June. Details about the system, codenamed either the “Wii 2” or “Project Café,” are sketchy, but here are some rumors we are hearing about the new system’s capabilities.
New controller style
Instead of the Wii’s iconic control stick, the new system will have a hybrid between a iPad-like touch screen interface, and an old analogue controller.
HD Graphics
Supposedly the new Wii will run in 1080p, and may be able to utilize Stereoscopic 3D.
Powerful hardware
At the heart of the new system will be a 3-core IBM PowerPC processor that is more powerful than either the current XBOX or PlayStation.
More Mario games
He’s played soccer, tennis, and even golf. He’s explored the mushroom kingdom, the world of dreams, and even the galaxy. But you won’t believe what they are going to have him do next. Amazing things, like, uh… Badminton, and tetherball, and any other sport they can think of, not even really, really dumb sports will be spared. We’re talking Mario Curling here. There’s also a new innovative 1D game called Super Single-Point-In-Space-Mario.
Wrist Supports
Since the controller is going to weigh over 20 lbs, special wrist supports made out of old hangers will be available. These officially licensed Nintendo products will cost about $55.
Extra I's
The XBOX 360 has an embarrassing ZERO letter I’s in its name. The Nintendo Wii leads the current generation with more than doubles the i’s of its closest competitor, the PlayStation 2. For comparison’s sake, remember that the SEGA Genesis ran with one I, and that was back in 1989! The new Wii is said to feature up to 10 i’s.
More hardcore games
Nintendo has been criticized in the past for appealing to casual gamers to the exclusion of hardcore gamers, and they aim to fix that with their next console. Not only will the next Wii have popular shooters like Modern Warfare, a special Nintendo kinetic vest will be available that lets players feel the action, and possibly even die because of in-game injuries. VERY hardcore!
Reverse Avatars
Every console these days allows you to make a customizable avatar. The new Wii is going to take that technology and reverse it. The new Wii will be the first system that allows you to edit yourself to match your Mii. Say goodbye to those pesky fingers.
Ungroundable mode
No matter how much trouble you get in, Nintendo promises that your parents will never, EVER be able to forbid you from playing the new Wii. Supposedly, if you have a system, they also will not be able to say no when you request cash for more Nintendo games. It’s an exciting new technology called Mind Contrl, and although it’s a terrifying misuse of science, I’m strangely compelled be excited about it, unless I want the Wii in the corner to make the headaches comes back again.
Real Pokeballs
Building on one of their most popular franchises, the new Wii will come complete with a REAL Pokeball. Throw it at an animal, and the quantum shrinking technology captures them! Then you can make your new prisoners FIGHT. It’s designed for animals, but it should work on little brothers too. Try it out!
What are some features YOU would want on the new Wii? Let us know in the comments!
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