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Project Café may be the code name of Nintendo’s next console but “Stream” is rumored to be one of the names in consideration for its final product. While I have my doubts that Stream will be final, end-all-be-all name of Nintendo’s 6th home console, it does have a ring to it. Nintendo Stream… Seems kind of cool…
The following info stems from a recent interview with Miyamoto and outlines some pretty interesting stuff. Check out the details below:
- Miyamoto says he’s working on a new Zelda, a new Mario, Mario Kart 3DS, and a new Pikmin
- Nintendo making new AR Games for the 3DS
- Miyamoto didn’t say if these new AR Games will be retail releases or downloadable
- Miyamoto reconfirmed that Nintendo intends to celebrate Zelda’s 25th anniversary just like they did for Mario
- Many products/merchandising for Zelda’s anniversary (unclear if this means games or CD/books)
- Miyamoto on Project Cafe rumors: Nintendo always working on new hardware and “where there’s smoke there’s fire”, but “you shouldn’t believe everything you read [on the internet]“.
- Miyamoto considering entrusting the younger teams with traditional characters such as Mario and Zelda, so he can get more time to work for himself
The following quotes regarding Nintendo’s next console codenamed Project Cafe are taken from the good guys over at IGN and gives us even more to talk about. Check out some of the quotes from the article.
According to sources with knowledge of the project, Nintendo’s next console could have a retail cost of anywhere between $350 and $400, and will ship from Taiwanese manufacturer, Foxconn, this October, putting the earliest possible retail release anywhere between mid-October and early November.
Additionally, IGN has learned that the system will be based on a revamped version of AMD’s R700 GPU architecture, not AMD’s Fusion technology as previously believed, which will, as previously reported, out perform the PlayStation 3′s NVIDIA 7800GTX-based processor. Like the Xbox 360, the system’s CPU will be a custom-built triple-core IBM PowerPC chipset, but the clocking speeds will be faster. The system will support 1080p output with the potential for stereoscopic 3D as well, though it has not been determined whether that will be a staple feature.
The story also states that the system may resemble a modern day SNES but I have my suspicions about that. More as it develops.
Mark this coming Monday (April 25th) on your calendars as we may hear some more information regarding Nintendo Wii’s successor, Nintendo Wii 2 (that’s what we are going to call it anyway). Also known as Project Cafe, the system is all but confirmed for a E3 2011 reveal and the gaming public is dying with anticipation regarding Nintendo’s next system.
The reason why I am saying mark Monday, April 25th down on your calendars is because Nintendo is holding an investors meeting that day and I would imagine they would confirm something if the fabled system is to be true. It may be a “hey we have a new console and it’s coming soon” type of announcement but still exciting non-the-less and all eyes will be on E3 2011 for the BIG reveal.
As always, keep it here as we will bring you all the information we know and all the juicy rumors you crave to hear. Thanks for stopping by!
Acclaimed development studio Retro Studios are apparently hard at work creating a brand new title for Nintendo’s forthcoming home console which is currently referred to as Project Cafe.
The development studio behind the Metroid Prime franchise and most recently the superb Donkey Kong Country Returns have told The Paul Gale Network that they’re working on “a project everyone wants us to do.”
I don’t know if I can take all this guys! E3 is right around the corner but the suspense is killing me! I can’t wait to see what Retro Studios is hard at work on and with a quote like “a project everyone wants us to do,” I can only imagine the possibilities.
What would you guys like to see? Metroid Dread? Zelda HD from Retro? Starfox HD?! Let’s hear it!
It’s an exciting time to be a gamer, isn’t it? I love this time of year when we get to hear a lot of rumors and reports of supposed gaming gadgets heading our way and always seems to occupy my thoughts for most of my day. I LOVE E3 time and although we are still a month and a half away, the gaming world has already been turned upside down with recent rumors surfacing regarding Nintendo’s next foray into the home console market.
What are my thoughts, please read on and find out!
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Following yesterday’s promising news on the “Wii 2″, the rumor mill is in full swing and will continue to run rampant until its (hopefully) inevitable unveiling. Check out the newest rumors below and let us know what you think:
Here’s a Tweet from IGN’s Jim Reilly concerning the Wii successor…
New Nintendo controller allows players to stream entire games to the device from the console – like a miniature television.
This is slightly different from the comment that he shared earlier…
Dual analog sticks on the controller. Can stream game content from the console. Not sure if it’ll be full games, mini-games, or apps.
More rumors:
“The console will include a custom IBM PowerPC CPU with three cores, a GPU from the ATI R700 family with a shader unit at version 4.1, and at least 512Mb of RAM.”
‘Project Café (which the console is being known as) will also include backwards compatibility with both the Wii (including all peripherals) and GameCube games.”
“The controller has a six-inch touch screen, a front-facing camera, D-Pad, two bumpers, two triggers and “possibly more,” and can be used as a Wii sensor bar.”
“Sources now confirm to IGN the new Nintendo controller allows players to stream entire games to the device from the console, saying it’s like a miniature television. The screen size on the controller is also confirmed to be six inches in size.”
I CAN’T take this guys! If any of this stuff pans out to be true (especially the touch screen controller) I don’t know how I will be able to wait for this thing. The touch screen controller has a TON of potential and has got my mind reeling… E3 2011 is right around the corner and we here at gameonnintendo will have the best coverage around so stay tuned!
Numerous industry insiders have been dropping rumors that Nintendo is planning to reveal a brand new HD successor to the Nintendo Wii at this years E3 event in June. Check out all the quotes below regarding the Wii 2:
“Nintendo is doing this one right. It’s not a gimmick like the Wii.”
- An anonymous source
Game Informer’s sources say the console is capable of running games at “HD resolutions,” though it is unclear whether not it will be as powerful as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Our sources have said the console’s power will be greater than or equal to the PlayStation 3. Nintendo is reportedly showing the console to publishers to garner interest for a late 2012 launch
- IGN
Let’s all remember that it is that time of year when rumors will run rampant but given the recent sales decline and the further penetration of HDTV’s everywhere, it seems like the right move for Nintendo. They have blazed a new trail with the Nintendo Wii introducing the world to motion control, so a brand new console that can capitalize on the enormous success of Nintendo Wii will be a win for everyone in my book. More as it develops.
