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Wii 2 Dissecting the Project Cafe Controller Rumors

The Internet was set ablaze this week when the first wave of reports regarding Nintendo's next-generation console, the Wii 2, hit the web. First reported by Game Informer, and later confirmed by IGN's own sources, the console, which has been code named Project Cafe will match or surpass the processing power of the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and support a new controller that combines a traditional dual-analog design with an integrated touchscreen display.

RedPawn5506d ago

As long as the controller comforms to my hands then let's go, and man if it looks anything like that, that'll be bonkers.

iamnsuperman5505d ago

"Though certainly a possibility, the costs associated with integrating a HD display into the design suggest that the true resolution may be lower"......I am expecting that its been exaggerated. The cost is going to astronomical for full HD touch screen 6inch LCD screen will supposedly PS3/better graphics. It seams to good to be true

Shang-Long5505d ago

anyone looking forward to this??
i really am.

Noble Spartan5505d ago (Edited 5505d ago )

That looks horrendous lol well that is just some mock up. But hopefully the real one is sweet with nice display fitted onto the controller! BTW GC did somthing similar like this Zelda Four Swords on Gamecube you can connect GBA OR SP into the ports and see maps and items on the GBA screens. Also when you went inside dungeons you had to change your view and look at the SP screen.

RedPawn5505d ago

Thanks, I actually skipped 4 swords.

btk5506d ago

Could be quite cool. You can have Map display on your controller for fps, status updates.
With touch screen it could be interesting. NGP type controls?

sinncross5506d ago

Theory sounds cool.. but who is really going to always look down at their controller for other info? If during an action scene it could be difficult and you might as well just hit the menu button for said info.

I think the Wii2 could be very cool, but im nto sure what applicaibility a screen on the controller is going to do for it beyond playing the game on that device. But even then, its a controller: not a handheld which could make the entire setup pricey.

But we'll see at E3

-Alpha5505d ago (Edited 5505d ago )

I think it's a very cool idea and its got me excited

If it breaks away like the VMU we can have minigames.

It could allow for some interesting touch screen gameplay, for example, using a stylus to plan a football playstyle, use pinching for resizing things...well, I don't have many ideas, but the devs surely will and I'm confident that Nintendo has some good ideas with it. Gotta give it to them for always making more interesting choices. I hope there's more to it, but like you said, E3 will reveal all

firetaw5505d ago

what could be cool is utilizing a 3ds as a wii 2 controller.

flyingmunky5505d ago

I was thinking about the same sort of thing but with the ngp and the ps3. It would be pretty neat.

It would have to have some other cool aspect to it to make it worthwhile though, because once the analogs on the unit wore out you would have to buy a new ngp. That would cost alot more that just another dualshock 3.

telekineticmantis5505d ago (Edited 5505d ago )

of the next Xbox and Playststion having a touchscreen, so if its true problem may be solved

Lekumkee5505d ago

LMAO! no chance in hell is Nintendo going to add a screen that nice. Nintendo is notoriously cheap even cheaper then Microsoft.

No_Pantaloons5505d ago

Looks like a more modern dreamcast controller. Bigger color screen and such. But really it gets too far from the wii design so I doubt they'll go that route. They need to maintain their family oriented feel, to keep the sheep munching.

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IGN Entertainment is exclusive media sponsor for Nite to Unite 2026

Annual fundraising event supports the ESA Foundation in funding initiatives for diverse and underrepresented voices

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Digital Foundry Leaves IGN, Now Fully Independent - So What Happens Next?

Amazing news! Digital Foundry has parted ways with IGN and bought their shareholding in the business. What this means is that from now on, all aspects of DF are decided upon by DF.

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RhinoGamer88278d ago

IGN - death rattle for quality and integrity is happening. #failup #failai

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darthv72278d ago

Would love to see more DF Retros from John now that they can come up with their own ideas.

DefenderOfDoom2277d ago (Edited 277d ago )

I just watched a DF video from John featuring the new Gradius collection. Gradius is one my favorite NES games ! And now at QuakeCon 2025 they just released a remastered Heretic and Hexxen bundle by Nightdive and ID Software. So DF featuring John released a video today talking about the Hexxen and Heretic bundle . Good times.

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Andy_Dee278d ago

I love DF-crew, they are experts at what they do and I'm so happy for this!

I believe in these guys more than anyone else!

I overall don't like podcasts either but these guys make it fun for me at least! :D

jznrpg278d ago (Edited 278d ago )

Xbox Series X best place to play 3rd party. Oh it must be a glitch or tools because Series X is worse.
I don’t understand why this keeps happening.
Doesn’t sound like an expert to me.

Andy_Dee275d ago

Doesn't make any sense what you are saying. They are experts in their field in my opinion, we don't have to share it. That's ok.

But something doesn't always have to have an explanation as well. If they can't understand why it's happening they aren't lying about it. They honestly can admit that they do nut understand something, usually they reach out to that specific company etc. then to try and get a better understanding.

If you don't like em, don't watch em.

gold_drake278d ago

thats great that u enjoy them, but you shouldnt just believe everything these guys say either.

Andy_Dee275d ago

I didn't say I believe everything they are saying. I believe in them more than anyone else in this business because I feel they do not shy away from getting into specifics. Lot's of ppl just try to say something and then there's no source or no explanation as to why. Just saying it for reactions, clicks you name it.

These guys love the field they work in and I can feel that when I listen to them. That might be just for me but I enjoy them a lot.

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PS5 Pro Console 4k Reveal Trailer – PlayStation 5 Pro Announcement

Admin note: We are allowing this submission as it provides a 4k trailer on YouTube and we have to link to an IGN article. Thank you Purple101 for the submission.

Sony has announced the PS5 Pro, an upgraded version of the PlayStation 5 capable of higher frame rates, better ray-tracing, and improved graphical fidelity."

Petebloodyonion608d ago

I recall in the past, my friend attempted to demonstrate the superiority and importance of using an S-video cable for PS1 games compared to the original RCA cables. He would pause the game and switch the video output settings so I could notice the differences.

or it reminds me of the 1080P vs 900P debate.

Honestly even at 4K I can barely see the difference aside frame rate.