Analysts are already playing with possible ideas, so the unexpected console could be here sooner.

This is very promising news, despite the recession; the gaming community are obliged to continue developing technology to make life more enjoyable for us (well, those who take pleasure in gaming).

Wii 2 HD, the independent package?

However, many analysts have conveyed that this could be the only console that will be advanced heavily on the technical side, meaning the current Playstation and Xbox packages will not be improved too much, which is quite disappointing for most gamers but this opens up a wider market for the Wii developers.

Michael Pachter, who is an analyst for Games industry, expressed his feelings towards the issue.

“We do not expect a ‘new’ console in 2010, other than the long-rumoured high definition Wii, which is likely to upgrade the Wii to current console technology,” he said.

“We do not expect the ‘next’ generation to begin before 2013, if at all. We remain convinced that the publishers will resist the introduction of any video game hardware technology that requires a refresh of software, as the publishers have as yet to capitalize on the immense investments made in being competitive in the current cycle.”

“Because R&D costs are likely to flatten out with the benefits of a learning curve, we expect earnings leverage as the publishers are able to exploit R&D investments. In brief, we think that investors have it wrong so far this cycle, and think that investment in video game publishers will bear fruit for many years.”

What can we conclude from this?

It seems likely that you and I will have to wait at least 4-5 years before we have a more developed console on the shelves, as Pachter suggested. The gaming public can still be optimistic, because you never know, the way technology is developing, Wii 2 HD could be here earlier than gaming pundits originally anticipated, most probably for an affordable price too!

Personally, I look forward to see what Nintendo decide to develop in the years to come, because it will certainly change gaming as we know it!

After much thought between TV Giants LG and Freesat, the two companies collectively have established a new range of HD TVs which only Panasonic had done previously with Freesat, in order to allow more space for other important items in your living room!

LG LF7700 has Free-Sat HD Built in

The LG LF7700 series will arrive in 32″, 37″, 42″ and 47″ screen sizes. However, one thing that caught me out was the symbol on the above image which states it is HD Ready but also under the symbol it states 1080p. Confusing!

The new highly anticipated range, each contains an Ethernet connection, 4 HDMI ports and a mysteriously invigorating speaker produced by the highly regarded Mark Levinson. The Pixel resolution is 1,920 x 1,080 and in addition it has an astonishing 50,000:1 contrast ratio.

For the two highest ranking LG LF7700 of the series, it has a TruMotion 100Hz frame rate so the picture is even more clearer and finally there is a specialized Intelligent Sensor II meaning you can adapt the LCD backlight in accordance to the room’s lighting.

Can I buy it now?

If, after reading this article you feel the need to buy this item, you will have to wait a couple of weeks as the release date is around late April. The pricing, yet again will not disappoint as the price range for the sizes start from £576 (32″) going on to £1,149 (47″.)

Whilst writing about this article, I now feel obliged to purchase one of the TVs from this series. This is because the pricing is great, if you consider the specifications which are all around, admirable. Most notably for me, the in-built Free-Sat HD feature.

Great Specs, Great Price!