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'''Project Cafe''' (Colloquially called '''Wii 2''', '''Wii HD''', or '''Super Wii''') is rumoured to be the codename for [[Nintendo]]'s upcoming eighth generation [[video game console]] and |
'''Project Cafe''' (Colloquially called '''Wii 2''', '''Wii HD''', or '''Super Wii''') is rumoured to be the codename for [[Nintendo]]'s upcoming eighth generation [[video game console]] and successor to the [[Wii]].<ref name="codename">{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/116/1162045p1.html|title='Wii 2' Codenamed 'Project Cafe'|date=2011-04-15|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2011-04-16}}</ref> Claims have been made that the new machine is significantly more powerful than the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/116/1161875p1.html|title=Nintendo Set to Reveal New Console|date=2011-04-14|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2011-04-16}}</ref> Claims have also been made about a new controller, which will apparently feature dual analog sticks, a standard d-pad and trigger buttons. The functionality of the new controller has been compared to a [[Nintendo GameCube controller]]. It has been claimed that the new controller for the console features a 6" HD touchscreen, and the controller will allow players to stream entire games to the controller from the console.<ref name="codename"/> |
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Nintendo has not commented on these claims, saying only that ``Nintendo does not comment on rumors or speculation.''<ref name="Nintendo comment">{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/14/new-nintendo-console-at-e3.aspx|title=Multiple Sources Confirm New Nintendo HD Console|date=2011-04-14|publisher=[[Game Informer]]|accessdate=2011-04-17}}</ref> |
Nintendo has not commented on these claims, saying only that ``Nintendo does not comment on rumors or speculation.''<ref name="Nintendo comment">{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/04/14/new-nintendo-console-at-e3.aspx|title=Multiple Sources Confirm New Nintendo HD Console|date=2011-04-14|publisher=[[Game Informer]]|accessdate=2011-04-17}}</ref> |
Revision as of 03:55, 17 April 2011
Developer | Nintendo |
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Type | Video game console |
Release date | 2012 |
Backward compatibility | Wii |
Predecessor | Wii |
Project Cafe (Colloquially called Wii 2, Wii HD, or Super Wii) is rumoured to be the codename for Nintendo's upcoming eighth generation video game console and successor to the Wii.[1] Claims have been made that the new machine is significantly more powerful than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[2] Claims have also been made about a new controller, which will apparently feature dual analog sticks, a standard d-pad and trigger buttons. The functionality of the new controller has been compared to a Nintendo GameCube controller. It has been claimed that the new controller for the console features a 6" HD touchscreen, and the controller will allow players to stream entire games to the controller from the console.[1]
Nintendo has not commented on these claims, saying only that ``Nintendo does not comment on rumors or speculation.[3]
References
- ^ a b "'Wii 2' Codenamed 'Project Cafe'". IGN. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
- ^ "Nintendo Set to Reveal New Console". IGN. 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
- ^ "Multiple Sources Confirm New Nintendo HD Console". Game Informer. 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2011-04-17.