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« on: September 28, 2006, 06:42:04 AM »
Its been stated several times by Nintendo that right when they release a console, they immediately begin working on another. With a little over a month away from the release of the Wii, you can't help but wonder. So to get away from all of the Wii talk for a sec, what do you think could possibly come next? I've always had my theory of "new console --> graphical upgrade--> new console --> graphical upgrade" aka NES --> SNES -->N64 -->GC. This theory is actually still in effect for Nintendo, despite how competitors are releasing a second graphical upgrade. Now, its a little strange to think of what an upgrade for Wii would be, or if there will even be one rather than another brand new console.
The first thing that comes to mind for the successor to Wii would just be an even more immersive experience. Possibly more compact methods of control like ankle straps, wrist bands, head band and the like, all with motion tech installed. Maybe even, dare I say it, a VR helmet? Then again, these can pretty easily become new accessories for the Wii. Overall, I really think Nintendo can bring us closer to the brink of virtual reality better than anyone else can.
Anyway, share your ideas here. Cause whatever we can come up with, is probably something Nintendo is thinking about right now.