Shigeru Miyamoto believes the next Nintendo console won't be 3D, arguing that not enough people have 3D televisions in their homes for it to be viable.

Nintendo revealed its impressive 3D handheld at E3 last month but it doesn't look as if the company will be utilising 3D technology for its next home console.

"I do not believe that [Wii 3D] will be our next step," Miyamoto told German website Spiegel. "One reason Wii is indeed so successful is because most people do not have any HDTV equipment and know how to appreciate what the Wii offers.

"The Nintendo 3DS is possible because it is a portable console and it works without 3D glasses. For the living room, consumers would need a 3D TV and it will take some time before enough households have 3D TVs."

Does anyone remember Miyamoto giving a similar reason as to why the Wii isn't an HD console?

Miyamoto also warned Wii owners not to expect the successor to the console to be here anytime soon. "Many people still have a lot of fun with the Wii, there are still many good games out for it. But we think about a successor once a console is launched. We monitor the market closely. When the time comes, we will announce a successor. But that will not be anytime soon."

but most people don't have any HD equipment?

*raises hand*
Other than my laptop, but I have no TV HD equipment at all, and I don't intend to get any in the near future.

Mark

*raises hand*
Other than my laptop, but I have no TV HD equipment at all, and I don't intend to get any in the near future.

Mark

I am considering getting a 32" HD TV with 1080p and a Xbox 360 to play games on but still not looking at BD.

I wouldn't spend any extra for 1080p on a set that size unless you can really see the difference, remembering how far back you'll be sitting etc...

Also wherever possible I'll use the best connection I can for SD stuff in the (failed?) hope that it will make a difference. e.g. when I had the Wii I had the EDTV cable.

I think it was about £12. I would say on the 42" TV it made a bit of difference. The image seemed to be a little sharper maybe. I was using the single video cable beforehand though so even proper scart would have been an improvement. I wouldnt put my hand on a bible and say it was significantly better though without doing a side-by-side comparison.

http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6162297/p-2.html