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Kotaku rumors: New Nintendo Console Debuting At E3 This June... "will be more powerful than 360 or PS3"

Posted by stewie (aka whysoserious) Apr 14 '11, 13:33

Nintendo's next console will debut at E3 in June, moving the maker of Mario and Zelda into the HD era. The news, first reported by Game Informer today, confirms rumors that have been swirling for months in the wake of slowing game releases from Nintendo.

Furthermore, we've heard that the machine will be more powerful than current-gen systems, meaning Nintendo, currently backing a Wii that is weaker in horsepower than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, will be showing a new console that is more powerful than those current competitors.

We've asked Nintendo for comment and will let you know if they shock us and spill the beans. Update: Nintendo responded to our inquiry with a standard "Nintendo does not comment on rumor or speculation".

E3 kicks off on June 7, though Nintendo's E3 press conference may occur the day before, if tradition holds.

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if they don't have the games at lauch to move it (a New Mario Kart or Zelda) it aint gonna matter -- nm - Remlik Apr 14, 13:36 1
- Obviously it requires a Ridge Racer. -- nm - Qale Apr 14, 13:57
More at Game Informer: "Nintendo is doing this one right," said an anonymous source. "[It's] not a gimmick like the Wii." - stewie Apr 14, 13:35 11
- Given the sales and the fact the other 2 consoles have come along to match Nintendo's Wii offering, I wouldn't call that a gimmick. - Will Hunting Apr 14, 13:37 10
  - I'm on the fence about the long term of motion control gaming... it's certainly secondary to the continued advances in online connected gaming -- nm - stewie Apr 14, 13:47 6
    - I'm fairly surprised this took off. - Mel Profit Apr 14, 14:34
    - /introduces Extreme Fence Sitting 2011 -nm - EA Sports Apr 14, 14:09
    - We'll see what they learn in this new Wii, but as it stands, I think they are in better shape then the other 2. - Will Hunting Apr 14, 13:53 3
      - Ninty's failed at every single step with online play. I have absolutely 0 faith in them being able to put together an online portal. -- nm - Ender Apr 14, 14:02 1
        
        Their overprotectiveness is what failed them when it came to online play. -- nm - Qale Apr 14, 14:05
      - I'd disagree with that... the serious gamers have already picked a side between 360 and PS3, what are they gonna do to make them switch? - stewie Apr 14, 14:02
  - Just because it was a successful gimmick doesn't mean it wasn't still a gimmick. - Ender Apr 14, 13:41 2
    - to be honest I think the Wii is a bit of a failure. Sure they sold consoles, but they lost the game war itself..... - Remlik Apr 14, 13:52 1
      - The sales figures say you're wrong about this. - the wrong element, bad guy Apr 14, 14:36

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