ces 2012: nintendo\'s fils-aime on declining wii sales, prepping for wii u [video]

Nintendo will launch a new video game console Wii U later this year.
While the Wii U has a lot of excitement, there are a lot of problems around Japanese companies as well, and while it helps define an industry\'s history of innovation and success, it seems to be backed by a wall.
The company\'s current home-game system, Wii, is falling, with sales of about four.
There are 5 million units in the United States. S.
In 2011, it fell from around seven million in 2010.
At the same time, 3DS, new to Nintendo --
Holding the console, it launched its March when it started selling slowly.
But by the end of 2011, the system had sold about 4 million units in the United States. S.
This is faster than the Wii\'s first launch in 2006.
With all this in mind, I sat down with Reggie falls
Nintendo president Aime was at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.
You can see part of our interview in the video above, but as expected, Fils-
Aime said he believes that the decline in Wii sales is not negative, but a positive factor in the release of the Wii U.
\"The Wii is now close to 40 million in the US, so from a penetration point of view, we are already starting to top the list of systems sold, which is why it makes so much sense to prepare for the release of the Wii U, \"he said.
The Wii U will still use this action.
The sensor controller system introduced in the Wii, but will add hybrid functionality to the new tablet
Like a built-in controller. in 6-
Inch touch screen.
Some say the new Wii U controller is a successful idea so far, while others question whether it is already doomed to fail. Fils-
Aime says Nintendo is re-opening up new areas like when it first adds a joystick to the controller, or when it adds motion and rumble feedback to the controller for the first time.
\"The biggest innovation of the Wii U is the controller, and the ability to take advantage of all the traditional input buttons and the screens built into the controller for an interactive experience,\" philes-Aime said.
\"Yes, the system supports HD;
It will produce the most gorgeous pictures.
But that\'s not enough for us.
\"We need to move forward with the overall experience.
We need new ways of entertainment.
A new type of game and a combination of the first screen--your home TV --
In our view, plus the second screen in your hand, will bring a whole new experience to the game and continue to drive the industry. \"Fils-
Aime provides some new information about the Wii U-
We still don\'t know much about the specs, and Nintendo hasn\'t announced the title, price, or release date yet.
But now, Nintendo executives say that hardware horsepower is not as important as Wii U and its new controller can be a game platform for competitors ---
Microsoft\'s Xbox 360, Sony\'s PlayStation 3, and even Apple\'s iPhone and iPad--can\'t.
\"The system can accomplish the most complex and high-definition tasks.
Intensive type of game.
But also, now that you have a touch screen in your hands, it\'s possible for all types of other games.
So we want a complete experience.
Aime later added, \"We think the point that makes us different from all the other companies on CES is that we use technology to make people have fun.
\"Please keep an eye on the Wii U technology blog at CES.
I\'m going to do it too.
On Wii U, I will introduce how interesting the new system is on Saturday.
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Nintendo\'s new Wii U controller.