Not backwards compatible.

Seeing as the Wii plays GC games,and has a ton of games dl'able from the Virtual Console,I think playing as much of nintendo's games on their platform is the plan. I doubt they would ever make one backwards compatible.

I have heard recently though(apparently 100% confirmed) nintendo has a new console in the works,idk if its a handheld,or console,but several places have said "a successor to the wii". So I guess we'll just have to see.

I doubt they would do that. Although they might remove GC compatibility.

Nintendo next console will be targeted for the hardcore gamers.

"Nintendo's next console will be targeted for the hardcore gamers.
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Not backwards compatible? *Does not compute!*

But seriously, I don't think it would be smart on Nintendo's part if it wasn't backwards compatible. People get to catch up on older Nintendo titles and they gain popularity. If it reaches enough, who knows? Perhaps a sequel or something?

If Nintendo keeps targeting my grandma instead of me I won't be buying their next console. Screw it, I'll get my Zelda fix some other way.

"Seeing as the Wii plays GC games,and has a ton of games dl'able from the Virtual Console,I think playing as much of nintendo's games on their platform is the plan. I doubt they would ever make one backwards compatible.

I have heard recently though(apparently 100% confirmed) nintendo has a new console in the works,idk if its a handheld,or console,but several places have said "a successor to the wii". So I guess we'll just have to see.
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"I doubt they would do that. Although they might remove GC compatibility.
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"Nintendo's next console will be targeted for the hardcore gamers.
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They would immediately be killing their market. I guarantee more then enough people would be upset at no backwards compatibility that they wouldn't even think of buying it.

"Jordan23 said:

"Nintendo's next console will be targeted for the hardcore gamers.
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You mean that all their current casual consumers will suddenly turn into hardcore gamers? I doubt it. Although apparently Mario Kart Wii has gained a casual audience so perhaps they are moving upstream.
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I want HD. I really do. HD Zelda, HD Metroid, HD F-Zero etc.

I cant see Nintendo topping the wII in a gameplay sense, the only thing they can possibly top is the GFX lets just hope they do.

their next console will probably be a shell that you plug your Wii into and it upps the graphics into hd and adds a hdd

They should have backwards compatibility

All I expect from Nintendo is a respectable line-up for it's legitimate fans. Where's Kid Icarus? Where's Zelda Wii? Where's Starfox? Where's Punch Out Wii???...........

There were so many things Nintendo could've mentioned at E3... and they didn't. Why does Nintendo need to enshroud itself in secrecy and keep everyone guessing when the next "big" game is shown and then announce Wiiiiiii....................Music?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I haven't enjoyed my Wii since March..... when Smash Brothers was released..... and it looks like I won't be doing so for another year or two. It seems as if Nintendo lacks concern for  the veteran gamer.

Oh well, it doesn't matter, because in the end, I have two other awesome consoles with real games for real gamers. Adiós.

Considering how small and un-intensive Wii and GameCube games are, I would be shocked if their next console wasn't backwards compatible.

Just think of how much ground Nintendo gained on its competitors on that score. "Well, you can play your gamecube games if you're bored" was their mantra for months between titles. And just look at the PS2 sales - still going strong at over $100 a pop. You think some of those people would be saving for PS3s if it had BWC?

Heck, Nintendo could have gained even more if they did the Virtual Console right. I personally was going to get a Wii at release but I ended up not buying one because they disappointed me with the small, slow, expensive library. I thought they were going to have like half of each system's library up at launch with NES and SNES games being much cheaper. I mean, come on, these things are free on the Internet and most of them are worth 10 minutes and a couple lols at best.

So yes, backwards compatibility makes a big difference, despite what game journalists will tell you on their podcasts (cough Jeff cough).

Maybe they'll try to have two consoles out, with the new one being more traditional with great graphics and a less innovative control scheme.

I think they will keep that.

Rephrase that, they are making there next playform.

Wii 2 will play Wii games, not GameCube games.  Thus, it will not support the GameCube controller or Memory cards.

"Wii 2 will play Wii games, not GameCube games.  Thus, it will not support the GameCube controller or Memory cards.
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As long as it doesnt become like the Genesis...it had so many add-ons that it looked like a completely different (and bulky) machine

Backwards compatibility is practically standard today... with the exception of the PS3.  I doubt Nintendo will abandon backwards compatibility.