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|  [wii] Wii-2 specs leaked?
I don't know how good a source this is, but the specs seem reasonable. In addition to the blu-ray and HD support, the Wii really needs a hard drive and some very good internet support. Internet on the current Wii is a joke IMO. I read no mention of BC, my kids have a lot of Wii and Gamecube games. Without BC, a Wii 2 isn't going to sell well into my home.
Story from - »www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=37744
We've just received some exclusive news and specs on the Wii 2 via Logic-Sunrise.com) (though a Nintendo of France marketing employee). The leaked specs denote the Wii 2 will get a Blu-ray drive (mainly to stop piracy), but will also support 1080P for games as well as movies. The new system is due out during the third quarter of next year and there will be the option to trade in old Wii's!
More details below (translated from French):
This is a nice exclusive we have here at MaxConsole courtesy of Artik from www.Logic-sunrise.com on the Wii 2. The actual information is said to have been leaked from an internal source of the marketing Nintendo France Service. Unlucky for them, this kind of information should stay internal, but that's not our philosophy.
- The Wii2 system will feature a Blu-Ray drive with a secondary aim of stopping piracy.
- 1080P and lower resolutions will be supported, for blu-ray movies and games.
- The release date is scheduled for third quarter of 2010.
- The release will be worldwide and on the same day for all countries.
- A scheme will be available in which it is possible to trade in the original Wii for a cheaper price on the new Wii 2.
Moreover, Nintendo wants to make a worldwide announcement, only one month before release date. Huge publicity and Viral Marketing will be utilized to create the Buzz. Official pictures are not yet available, and more specs will be released in due course.
Why do we believe it at all ?
* Artik from Logic-Sunrise.com has regularly provided news to MaxConsole and has a lot of 'insider' contacts.
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said by pandora  :I don't know how good a source this is, but the specs seem reasonable. In addition to the blu-ray and HD support, the Wii really needs a hard drive and some very good internet support. Internet on the current Wii is a joke IMO. I read no mention of BC, my kids have a lot of Wii and Gamecube games. Without BC, a Wii 2 isn't going to sell well into my home. Sorry to sink you boat
but Blu-ray is Exclusive to the playstation 3 and the new one coming up
anyways SONY hates Nintendo
Anyone remember when Nintendo DID NOT Want the Very Successful Playstation addon for the SNES  |
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clubs: | Are you sure about that? Gamestop had an article saying Blu-Ray was coming to the Xbox360 |
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clubs: | Damn, what are those guys smoking, sounds like some great stuff. |
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said by comp :Are you sure about that? Gamestop had an article saying Blu-Ray was coming to the Xbox360 keep dreaming |
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said by Anonymous_
but Blu-ray is Exclusive to the playstation 3 and the new one coming up
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Got a link?
The "Blu-ray Disc founder group" was started on May 20, 2002 by nine leading electronic companies: Sony, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Thomson, LG (Lucky GoldStar) Electronics, Hitachi, Sharp, and Samsung.
»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray_Di···ociation
I do believe sony is not the ONLY company i count nine that has rights to it. |
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2 edits | i am saying for Console's it's Exclusive :P
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i do not see microsoft or nintendo on that list |
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| Ms and nintendo both have said the next console will have blu ray because it is the standard now, after the hd-dvd format lost the war.
If you google there was even MS talking about a blu-ray add-on but with the next consoles coming out in a couple of years,why build one now just wait.
Toshiba just broke the 400gig barrier for blu ray. Humm the same people who made the hd-dvd for the 360 hummmm. |
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that was 7 years ago |
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If you watch the video he favors the distribution of the movies as VOD more than physical media, which is credible since the preview update allows the purchase of HD Movies now for $20(US) through the Zune Marketplace.
I doubt the current Wii & 360 will recieve Blu-Ray, but the next gen it is almost inconceivable that they don't.
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said by hayabusa3303 :Ms and nintendo both have said the next console will have blu ray because it is the standard now, after the hd-dvd format lost the war. official sources?
NO forum links or rumor sites |
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| said by Anonymous_ :said by hayabusa3303 :Ms and nintendo both have said the next console will have blu ray because it is the standard now, after the hd-dvd format lost the war. official sources? NO forum links or rumor sites where my link to say sony is Exclusive ?
Cant find one? |
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| said by hayabusa3303 :said by Anonymous_ :said by hayabusa3303 :Ms and nintendo both have said the next console will have blu ray because it is the standard now, after the hd-dvd format lost the war. official sources? NO forum links or rumor sites where my link to say sony is Exclusive ? Cant find one? well i tryed putting a blu-ray in my wii,xbox and playstation 3
it only worked in one of the systems and that was the playstaion 3 |
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1 edit | that doesnt mean its exclusive.
So if xbox and wii had a add on blu ray what would you call that?
humm still no link. proves you have no info on exclusive then. |
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| Sony DOES NOT have exclusive rights to BR on consoles... they DO NOT own BR.. its a group of companies. There is a great chance that MS, and Nintendo can/will support this format in the future. Sorry fan boys  . |
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4 edits | why would they license it to a competitor? |
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clubs: | Because they would make money on the license fees |
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I would be shocked if some of that were true
I am sure they will put upgrades across the board on it but I doubt the actual leaks are out now |
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lots of people make blu-ray players which is their goal. eventually all players will be blu-ray this is just the beginning. why would they not want that? |
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