Pachter: Wii HD, Motion-Sensing DS This Year
Analyst flies in the face of Nintendo statements
Michael Pachter has once again predicted the arrival of Wii HD, suggesting it will come this year. He also reckons that we'll get a motion-sensing DS pretty soon - probably this Autumn.
Asked by Industry Gamers what he thinks the biggest surprise of this year will be, the Wedbush Morgan analyst said, "I think the biggest surprise will be the introduction of the Wii HD."
That's despite Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime saying last year, "I don’t know how forcefully we can say that there is no Wii HD. Michael continues to be the only one that believes this is going to happen."
On a motion-sensing DS, Pachter uttered, "It’s unlike Nintendo to go this long without a gameplay innovation, and my guess is that they have something planned for launch within the next 12 – 18 months. A motion sensing DS is quite logical, given the success of the iPod Touch as a gaming device. I presume that they will give us something with the memory and controls of a DS and the fun motion sensing chip included in the iPod Touch, and assume it is for launch in the fall."
That's despite Nintendo quashing recent rumours of such a system that stemmed from an interview with Ninty president Satoru Iwata.
Asked by Industry Gamers what he thinks the biggest surprise of this year will be, the Wedbush Morgan analyst said, "I think the biggest surprise will be the introduction of the Wii HD."
That's despite Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime saying last year, "I don’t know how forcefully we can say that there is no Wii HD. Michael continues to be the only one that believes this is going to happen."
On a motion-sensing DS, Pachter uttered, "It’s unlike Nintendo to go this long without a gameplay innovation, and my guess is that they have something planned for launch within the next 12 – 18 months. A motion sensing DS is quite logical, given the success of the iPod Touch as a gaming device. I presume that they will give us something with the memory and controls of a DS and the fun motion sensing chip included in the iPod Touch, and assume it is for launch in the fall."
That's despite Nintendo quashing recent rumours of such a system that stemmed from an interview with Ninty president Satoru Iwata.
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Daz 21 Jan 2010 12:18
1/2
I think Michael needs to find another job, he obviously sucks at guessing games
ND 21 Jan 2010 12:41
2/2
He's right about Wii HD - Ninty will soon have a Wii mk2.
All the companies are busy developing their next product(s), they just don't like revealing too early to avoid damaging current sales. Nintendo are among the worst offenders in playing their cards close to the chest.
All the companies are busy developing their next product(s), they just don't like revealing too early to avoid damaging current sales. Nintendo are among the worst offenders in playing their cards close to the chest.