Nintendo To Launch New Machine Next Year?

Posted by Hemos on Thursday November 13, 2003 @12:21AM from the trying-to-regain-the-market dept.

EvilDonut writes "According to Bloomberg.com, Nintendo intends to launch a new machine in Japan next year, in order "to boost sales". There are no details as to wether the machine will be hand-held or not, but Bloomberg does describe it as a next-generation console. This is pretty odd, as Nintendo has previously stated that the GameCube successor wouldn't be out until 2005, and the GBA is doing so well that I can't imagine they'll replace it as early as next year. The article also mentions the Nintendo iQue, so it's pretty clear this is not just a mix-up regarding the new, China-only system." Update: 11/13 23:44 GMT by S : GameSpot has a very cryptic clarification from Nintendo, that "the new product will be a unique item that is different from any traditional machine", and will be "be [neither] a home console nor a portable machine."

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As I thought by jonathan_the_ninja · 2003-11-13 00:41 · Score: 0, Redundant

That's what I thought would happen, what with the Gamecube price drop. I hope this next one can play DVDs, etc.

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Maybe it's... by Andy_R · 2003-11-13 01:37 · Score: 1, Redundant

Virtual Boy 2?

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