The Nintendo Wii 2 will apparently bring a whole new controller with an "HD" screen on it, and will be more powerful than both the PS3 and Xbox 360, according to CVG.

Quoting a 'well-placed industry source', CVG suggests that Nintendo will push the boat out for its next generation Wii successor, suggesting there will be a screen on the controller itself.

"Nintendo's plans sound unreal," the source said. "Publishers are already planning launch titles and it's all very exciting."

More powerful

"The hardware is even more powerful than current HD consoles and backwards compatible with Wii," they continued. "The controller will be all-new and has a HD screen on it."

It sounds a lot like we're going to be seeing what is in effect a mini iPad or cut off second DS screen as a controller – which certainly has plenty of potential, and the chances are that it would be touch enabled.

And, yet more stories abound, the console will be making its first appearance at E3 in June – with a late 2012 launch mooted.

Via CVG

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No matter what, I'll be very interested to see where they go after the Wii, and if they can keep playing the novelty card...

Well they certainly seem more innovative than Sony. The small screen on the controller could be useful for feedback such as what gear for driving games. HD on the TV will be necessary to keep up with the other consoles. Maybe HD Wii Sports? That will keep it family and group based making it a better option for cash strapped families. Plus I guess that they will not be subsidising it like Sony so continuity will be assured.

Seriously? If a family is "cash strapped" they shouldn't be thinking they need a HD TV, let alone a new console to partner with it.

Yes but how many cash strapped families have a HD TV? Probably the reason that they are cash strapped.

Memory cards for the DreamCast had small screens on them too.

LOL!

Yes, I remember them. I think i've still got my Dreamcast somewhere.

IIRC you could play little mini games on them or something. Or they showed game stats like ammo and health and stuff when they were in the controller.