New Nintendo HD Console Rumors Abound 154
pcgfx805 writes "Game Informer has reportedly received word from 'multiple sources' that a new HD console from Nintendo will be debuting at this year's E3. They report on conflicting information regarding the power of the console compared to the other current-gen consoles, but go on to speculate that 'Either way it will offer competitive specifications.'"
This year's E3 is scheduled for June 7-9.
Re:I'm sure it's coming eventually (Score:2, Informative)
This is one thing that Microsoft and Sony do right: all you need to do to use your digital purchases on a new console is log in.
Except that it doesn't work like that. The PS2 not only ran all PSX games, it worked with old memory cards and controllers. The PS3, however, originally only had software emulation which didn't work with most PS2 games. Later models (2007 80GB onward) lack PS2 BC completely. The Wii OTOH, is actually a fully operational GameCube and can be used with most GC accessories (including old controllers and memory cards).
ATM though, I'm more interested in the name. My suggestions:
* Woo
* WiiWii
* WooWii
* SuperWii
* Wiii (as if they started with W2)
* Wii HD (has a hard drive)
* KiWii (has optical motion recognition and can tell Japanese people apart)
* Wii B (goes to E for future generations)
* WiiNii (staying true to the current naming theme)