Of course they are,
they just made a building to combine the console and handheld R&D teams in one building-

SO-
-of course those guys are working on new ideas.

WiiuMeIus

Its a console/handheld hybrid that will be called "WiiDS". And it will have nothing but kids games.

if it is a new console and they release it next year it'd be a kick in the teeth for all the people who bought the Wii U... i wish they had called the console something else so people wouldn't think it's just a version of the wii (kinda is except the game pad and increased graphics but ya know what i mean)

Better late than never, they should replace the WiiU ASAP.

So has Sony & Microsoft...

R&D on the next console starts pretty much as soon as the latest one is released. Nintendo had prototypes of the wii kicking aruond since just before the GC was released. in fact it was almost an add on.

We won't see this new console for a few years yet, i really wouldn't be surprised to find out it was some kind of handheld/home console hybrid.

welp. i hope for nintendo gamers sake its not going to fail as the wii u did.

im sure its the next ds. ever since that next gen pkmn leak/rumor ive been thinkin this.the detials of the game even say you can play one part on handheld and the full experience on the terminal console.so im guessing its going to be very compatable with wii u or be a hybrid to replace both (but that would decrease profit because they would have 1 console instead of 2 and it just sounds expensive) but who knows

Ditch the gamepad

I'm sure none of us are surprised. They need a console that could compete with the PS4 & XB1.

Pray to the gaming gods that if it isn't handheld they scrap the Wii and the gamecube or something similar makes a return. Go home Wii, your party tricks suck, bring in a new guy.

Wii Want UR Monii

Ninty should come away from hardware in main console.

Just make ds's.

Let games be on other games machines.

For those that don't know, Nintendo always begins development on their next consoles, just as soon as they release the last one.

It's Nintendo 4DS or DS4

I hope it's a new console, it's a shame Ninty's wasting their time on the Wii U.

Absolutely not.

Another "portable game cube" rumor from NeoGAF.

Always on the agenda.

I would be surprised if they had started R&D on a new home console. A hybrid, that is handheld first and home console second, should be what they are aiming at next. Handheld market is their core market and in that market also lies Nintendo's excellence and sales.

"Wii Go" or something with 4G LTE / Li-Fi / 5G technology out in 2017-2018 and it plays all your games on the go and at home without any cables and wireless charching.

I might buy that, if the games are decent :P

How I envision it:
The Year is 2017.
A system is released by Nintendo that hybridizes their hand-held and console divisions, that allows you to play on both big and small screens at any distance and gives developers the choice of what kind of game experience, handheld or home experience, that they want to build, without having to have knowledge of an entirely different system in order to make it happen.
Each game designed specifically for the system would come with a standard CD for home console play, and a smaller cartridge to plug into the new controller to take the game and all your progress with you no matter how far away you go from your system, since the controller would function as a hand-held, but with home-console power, when not synched up to the main unit for TV play.
Screen size of the controller/handheld would be the same size as the Wii U gamepad, maybe a little bulkier due to the tech inside.
Each unit would come complete with a carrying case for the controller, though the main unit[not the controller/handheld unit, since that would have all the require buttons on it for any game and would have grips similar to the Gamecube controller for comfort] would be able to use literally any controller made by Nintendo in its past.[aside from odd culprits like the Power Glove...or heck, maybe even that, if that's your thing]

The main unit itself would be a bit more cylindrical in shape, and would stand upright, like an ion fan.[but could also be laid down, would come with special "legs" to elevate it high enough from the floor to avoid pulling in hair and other debris]
Around this tower would be various slots of all shapes and sizes.
Memory card slots, controller ports, USB ports, CD and cartridge holding racks for up to 10 objects each, would be installed into specific sides of the unit, alongside individual power buttons near each one and access ports for HDD drives and SD cards for storing game data.

This monster's name?

The Nintendo Power Tower.

Capable of not only allowing you to download any and all past Nintendo system games to its standard 1TB memory banks but also of allowing you to plug/pop in and play any cartridge from any part of Nintendo's lineage, from Game Boy all the way up to the Wii, this ultimate machine would be capable of allowing you to play any game you have ever collected for any Nintendo system.[ and any that third parties are able and willing to add to the machine's internal Eshop catalog]
And if you pop one in, the system will search through its database and, if it has been added to the catalog by Nintendo, it will offer you a free[or heavily discounted] downloadable version of the game the system detects, ensuring that you will never be without the games you cherish, even long after the CD's have cracked and the cartridge pins have rusted away...

Would cost maybe around the same price as the PS4 does now, maybe a bit more, which would be seen as a bargain price later down the road when things get even more expensive in this world of ours.
It might sell at a loss at first, worst case scenario, but the tech inside would easily match the PS4 now, without sacrificing the focus on gameplay that has been a creed of the company for as long as it has been alive.

Just a dream, but baby oh baby, what a dream....

Would really want a proper next-gen outing from Nintendo as fast as is feasible for them. I don't see the Wii U succeeding, it might have some strong weeks when they release their big games but I just don't see it competing.

If they could release a new console with a new brand name, get rid of the Wii moniker, and make it a bit more powerful than PS4/Xbox1 in 2015 I think they'd be able to court back 3rd party developers as well as compete with MS and Sony.

Though if I had it my way they'd become a 3rd party developer in the home console space but I doubt that will happen.

I think it'll be a financial disaster for Nintendo to try n make/compete with Sony & M$

Mario in 4K-UHD .

Erm.. DUUUUH!!!!

MS will also start soon again, as will Sony.

The planning gets a few months off and then everything starts over again. Next orientation, next targets of price, power and what hardware might achieve it, next hiring of people that can help.

These people don't sit on their arses while this generation goes on, Nintendo's, Sony's and MS' hardware devision don't just get 5 years off.

Not surprising, I've mentioned Nintendo will either reveal a new console or release a new console in 2015 in multiple posts.

I'm rather thinking a remodel of Wii U or 3DS. I really hope Wii U gets a better gamepad or console with more than only 32gb.

It shall be called The Nintendo 3Diiu!

*Double post

Well.. this is to be expected. it takes more than a year or two to make such things as a console and to finalize everything before a reveal.

So, I don't see why this is a big deal. Now when we start getting actual information on what's going on.. that'll be a big deal.

One thing that surprises me till this day.. The Wii sold so well last gen and yet Ninty still failed to make an awesome "NEXT GEN" console from all those profits...

One has to wonder, WTF did they do with all that cash then???

they always working there next-generation they started after the wiiu and the 3ds

Here is my idea for Nintendo:

Nintendo should partner with Samsung, like they were considering in the past. They should release a Nintendo brand, wait for it...Super Mario Galaxy Phone. Here is what it would include:

The next generation Samsung Galaxy (Whatever they keep calling it) phone. It would come with a micro USB to HDMI adapter, the Nintendo store as a preloaded app, and a coupon or whatever for some games/a couple preloaded games on it.

It should be packaged with a well designed controller with NO GIMMICKS. Just a great blue tooth controller that is functional (mostly) for every game from NES to WiiU.

They could sell different Nintendo licensed cases for the phone as well as any other peripheral you can think of.

Here is the beauty of this plan though. It eliminates the need for Nintendo to remain in the console hardware market. They transition their company to a mobile gaming/software development business.

I envision a world where all of my entertainment needs are met by my phone. When the technology is perfected, I will no longer have a need for anything but my phone and an internet connection. Come home from work, plug my phone into my tv, access (Insert video/movie delivery service), my Nintendo library (Anyone excited that your phone would also be able to play every GB/DS through your TV?)

Nintendo should really start thinking of the future. The future is all digital.

Aren't the big 3 technically always working on their next gen?

God I hope their next console isn't just newer hardware meeting the power of the PS4/Xbox One as Sony/Microsoft go into their PS5/X3 4K consoles around the same time.

Maybe its the 4DS?

Yeah it would be stupid not to already be planning. Except by Nintendo console standards they'll be using hardware that already exists today in 4-5 years.

Let's see. PS4 and Xbox One almost sold more consoles in a month and a half then the Wii U sold in a year. hmmm

If they stopped milking their 30 year old games and came out with something new then maybe they could push better content as nothing is helping to sell the Wii U. Or maybe really just go all out and make a console way more powerful then both PS4 and Xbox One. With a better name and a little more marketing they could come back.

They got to do something soon as its just getting ugly for them. Sales are getting worse each month they do not release anything good. Maybe the will just end up like Sega and just push software, but Sega games are garbage now anyway.

Guarantee this is true, Nintendo is a hardware company. My only question is, Do they know what next gen is? Of course they can now clearly see the competitions offering. But Nintendo MUST get 3rd party support and offer online multiplayer to stay relevant. Rehashing old franchises is getting stale. Remote (like out of the house) handheld support would be a great feature as well.

no way if they were planing to make a console already it. I assume it would mean they could launch a new console within 2 years minimum, that way they both console would be failures as they would had lost there credibility. unless they pull out some shit like the wii u could only stream the new console games or some shit like that.

Damn now this is interesting

PS4 has already smashed both the competition. No one is even thinking about another Nintendo platform. Even IF they're making another console, that alone still won't wipe away the bad taste Nintendo left behind in everyone's mouth. And please, don't ignore reality, pretending like you fanboys don't know what I'm talking about, and continue pretending like the Wii U is some ultra smash hit among gamers lol.. WAKE UP, because it's not.

Snes 2? hell yeah!!!!

Nintendo loved the casual profits...
but all that $$$$ made them forget about real gamers.

So PS & Xbx came in and stole them away with amazing graphics, online features, DvD Bluray etc...

Nintendo lost focus, thats why their spawn "gamers" have rebelled

nope it would ruin nintendos image

The funny thing is if Nintendo just began building the original NES again...original controllers and all...and just tossed in a hard drive and internet connectivity so I could download games OR use cartridges...and priced it under $100, they'd have my money in a heartbeat. I really have no interest in a "next-gen" Nintendo console.

Sure, they could have started development on one, but that doesn't necessarily mean it could come out soon.

If they were developing a next gen console, I'm sure they'd wait atleast another 3-4 years before release.

oh my gawd

I just hope Nintendo goes back to the roots of gaming and creates a good machine that can allow gamers to either play or purchase old titles and not require some gimmicky controller, motion controls or anything outside the good old fashioned gaming system. Then have gaves with Mition controls also have non motion controls options, like when Wii first came out, you could get Zelda on gamecube or Wii with motion controls if you wanted. THEN i'd seriously look at Nintendo again.

The wii-u2. Sponsored by Bono and half of all sales goes to sending an African child to Mars to colonize it

Maybe its 4Ds that can project 3d holograms that would be cool

Nintendo no more Wii's please Wii U is the stupidest name ever when is comes to consoles and please no more gimmicks no motion controlls or gamepad just keep it simple just give us a very powerful console that capable of 4k resolution.

probably just a new portable to replace the 3ds. I remember nintendo saying they start working on their next console/portable when the current one launches. so that means they at least thought of what the next console is gonna be, if their not working on it already.

Plz let this be a Wii U 3DS add-on player. Remember the GameCube Gameboy Advance Player?

This is normal to start console development a year or two after you launched one. Hopefully the drop the stupid Wii name.

Hopefully its Gamecube 2

Nintendo...to gain me back at least

1. Gamecube 2
2. SNES HD
3. a system with Mario plus all the big 3rd party games with amazing graphics.

The wii u is going to have a 4 year max life span. Just like the Gamecube and Original Xbox did.

I think it is possible that they have started R&D on their next console. Their console life spans are 5-6 years so it makes sense. Now that they are seeing how 3rd party devs like the PC architecture, I would not be surprised if they make a new console to be a tad stronger than PS4/XB1 then release it during the middle of those machine's life span, according to recent history and remarks made by Sony and MS. I would buy it.

The next nintendo home console should not look like the Wii or have Wii name in it. It would be best to eliminate any confusion and make it interesting for 3rd parties too.

A decent amount of hardware grunt and modern software
(networking, os, gui etc) would probably help a lot, but first and foremost stop making "Wii's". No one I know even have a WiiU and most people would probably think it is a controller because thats all we ever heard from nintendo, specs doesnt matter look at the wiiU controller, touch, camera, rumble, microphone, second screen, game, WiiU controller, zelda demo, controller...

"Yeah that U controller sure was cool but Ill just stick with the Wii-mote while waiting for next gen, going to get that Zelda game tho looked as good as any ps3 game, didnt know the wii could do that OMG."
Yeah Im sure a lot of casuals felt/feel like that.

A new 3ds that can be used as a wiiu game pad lol

This is news that comes about every generation. Work on the next consoles begin about a year after the currents release. Its years from now. On the name though, i would love them to call it The Nintendo. "You guys want to come over and play The Nintendo?" Ahhh Nostalgia.

I just hope Nintendo can keep innovating. Im hoping for Nintendogs and Nintengiraffes. I would feed the hell out of those things and love them forever. And I hope they make another Animal Crossing with like 50% more chores.

Hmm well I hope it doesn't release anytime soon the 3ds and wii u are relatively new machines. The wii u has the horsepower to compete it just needs some hardcore exclusives.

NESONE, Big WiiWii, WiiWiionU, 7th Wonder, Nintendo 7, Mario Box, Reggie Cube?

I hope they make a console/handheld hybrid that combines the casual/family audience of the 3DS with the family/casual audience of the WiiU.

Nintendo, forget hardware (except handhelds). Just make your awesome games for other systems and make everyone happy.

unless this new system is VR then it's not going to make a lot of money.

more like a catch up gen machine lol

I heard it's going to be called:

Wii Apologize

(hehe I kid, I kid...)

Ridiculous.....Nintendo won't be releasing another console for at least another 4yrs. They ain't gonna abandon Wii-U at this point.
What would be more sensible is Nintendo offering a new version of the Wii-U, for a cheaper price, that has a traditional controller, instead of the huge screen & costs involved.
If they got rid of that controller, for a small more traditional type controller, more along the lines of PS4's, with a small touchpad, they could sell at a better price, & fact is, NOBODY has really used that screen for anything that changes up gameplay drastically...Even Nintendo's own flagship Mario title did NOTHING with the damn thing, except maybe allow you to keep playing whilst taking a dump.

im liking the hype!

I read on GoNintendo that it was another 3DS revamp not a new console...

Don't companies do that shortly after a system launch anyways? I would not be surprised with a 4 year life cycle if things don't pick up with the WiiU soon. ( I have one and hope it does)

Great!

Wow thats just pathetic but of course by march the PS4 and Xbox One will pass it in sales world wide.Its already been passed here in america by both the PS4 and Xbox One

Yep, either that or they better start making games for all consoles!

i wonder why people give attention to a rumour started on a unknown and not reliable website like that.

Anyway... This is obvious that they probably already work on the next system from nintendo and i would say the same thing for microsoft and sony, they are probably thinking about what to do next.

I doubt it. They need the game library first.

nintendo ?
next-gen ?

alright this is my Joke of the day lolz

This really isn't on subject. Other than speaking against the general theme here. Nintendo's starting r&d on a new product that likely won't release for about 5 years. Of course this must be construed as them abandoning a console that was just released. I really can't get over the onslaught of hate coming from people toward Nintendo. I see where there could be some disappointment in their marketing for the wii u(or lack of). But, everybody owns a game company now, right? Stack a company like nintendo that's worth as much as they are compared to the net worth of a company like sony and on paper sony is the joke. When it come's to quality of 1st party titles nintendo can't be beat. But thats also just an opinion. But, sony has never made nintendo money off of a 1st party title. Very few 3rd party developers have come close to nintendo profits on a game. Sure GTA 5 sold an insane amount. But Rockstar also spent a quarter of a billion dollars making the it. Now nintendo opens the doors so individuals like you and me have the ability to easily make games for their consoles. People that don't need to spend a quarter of a billion dollars to make a game thats exactly what they wanted to make. Creativity in gaming... crazy concept huh? Microsoft's DRM fiasco was a direct result of catering to 3rd parties. There are like 5 AAA 3rd party publishers now(I don't know the real number). Developing games has become too easy for budgets like theirs.. They will be undercut by independent developers. As individuals become disenchanted from working for big publishers Nintendo has paved the way to their own independent success at zero risk. So while you're waiting for GTA 6 in five years. There will be countless groups of talented enthusiastic game developers developing the games of their dreams. AAA 3rd party won't survive. At least the general perception of AAA 3rd party. 3rd party support is there for the wii u. Its just consolidated to the point where very few seem like many. Nintendo is giving gaming back to the gamers. Sony is following nintendo. As they should because nintendo is king. Microsoft has backtracked themselves into an inferior console. If there's anyone you should be worried about its them. Remember Nintendo is still making money.

How dare the US do that to such a king angel of a company like Nintendo, i'm standing wth them on this one!

I'm surprised that more companies didn't sue earlier. They lost billions because of his foolishness.

Wait if the US citizens were the ones actually paying for the tariffs where's our refunds!?

Oh, a lawsuit were Nintendo is the good guy...? I did not have this on my bingo card.