Japanese technology writer Hiroshige Goto is reporting that Intel has been trying to convince Nintendo into using their new Larrabee processor for a future console. Due to the timing of these talks, Larrabee will most likely not be used in a Wii HD, something Goto says is slated for a 2010 launch.

The article (warning: Google Translate) this all stems from focuses more on the benefits to both companies if an agreement was reached and less about the specifics of the talks, as Goto has admitted he doesn’t know the actual details.

From what I’m hearing about Larrabee, it sounds like it would definitely give Nintendo a big boost in the visual department, quieting some of the detractors in the Wii generation. But, is it really in line with Nintendo’s vision of not needing powerful hardware?

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