God knows that when Nintendo uses a name like "Revolution" one has to worry. *cough*virtual boy*cough*
Having said that, I don't agree with GC or N64 being a failure. Nintendo is still made and making a profit and unless that becomes untrue, the big N isn't getting out of the hardware business.
At first, I have to say, I was, well, down right concerned about Nintendo's possible direction with NR. But with articles like this : Text NR looks very promising!
1) we have broadband (I hope this includes a ethernet as well).
2) HD-DVD disc's (albeit (8GB) GC size)
3) Backwards compatible.
4) Controllers : My biggest concern at first, but now it seems that all they'll be doing is incorporating different technologies into there controller (ie, i don't think we'll have to "feel and rub" to play the game). Probably instead of push buttons, well be using pressure sensitive touch pad like things *shrugs*.Another thing to keep in mind, it is backwards compatible so the control scheme can't be radically different, unless of course we can use our GC controllers on NR.
5) On line strategy, much like MS Live but free. This will be used by the DS this year
6) I think one of the most overlooked features: NR can output to your TV and monitor. Can anyone say Lan Party ? Imagine, Mario Kart DD, 8+ battle royal (bomb blast style)+ online or a four swords type of game play but in huge 3D universe. Personally, I won't miss split screen gaming.
I was also reading some articles that links Nintendo with Gyration Inc.
Article
I can't wait to see what all 3 companies have in store for E3.
Having said that, I don't agree with GC or N64 being a failure. Nintendo is still made and making a profit and unless that becomes untrue, the big N isn't getting out of the hardware business.
At first, I have to say, I was, well, down right concerned about Nintendo's possible direction with NR. But with articles like this : Text NR looks very promising!
1) we have broadband (I hope this includes a ethernet as well).
2) HD-DVD disc's (albeit (8GB) GC size)
3) Backwards compatible.
4) Controllers : My biggest concern at first, but now it seems that all they'll be doing is incorporating different technologies into there controller (ie, i don't think we'll have to "feel and rub" to play the game). Probably instead of push buttons, well be using pressure sensitive touch pad like things *shrugs*.Another thing to keep in mind, it is backwards compatible so the control scheme can't be radically different, unless of course we can use our GC controllers on NR.
5) On line strategy, much like MS Live but free. This will be used by the DS this year
6) I think one of the most overlooked features: NR can output to your TV and monitor. Can anyone say Lan Party ? Imagine, Mario Kart DD, 8+ battle royal (bomb blast style)+ online or a four swords type of game play but in huge 3D universe. Personally, I won't miss split screen gaming.
I was also reading some articles that links Nintendo with Gyration Inc.
Article
I can't wait to see what all 3 companies have in store for E3.
In that case, the PS3 will be a steaming turd the size of Jupiter.
Note: I think the PS3 is going to be overrated as are the PS1 and PS2, but even I don't think it is going to suck quite that bad.
That's good to hear. But despite all their kafuffle about "Online Enabled out of the Box" ... I didn't see any mention of conventional wired connectivity - just "The Latest Wireless Technology." Unless you guys plan on bundling a WAP with your console, or making the console ACT as one, you can just stop right there.
- M4H
The games ive played on the n64 are just unforgettable, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Mario 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time - they were the best games ive ever played in my life
I'd like to see conventional wired connectivity as well. None the less, it will be online and if it's only wireless, then so be it. There are some things to keep in mind, like how many NR's can play a game on a 54Mbs connection? It would be nice to see Gigabit ethernet on it
yes, perhaps a bit of overkill but heck, why not ?Anyway, I don't think it merits ignoring NR based on wired or wireless connectivity.
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how many people have broadband but don't have wireless? as cheap as APs are right now i don't think it is a major burden to have the few that don't finally get with the program and buy one. but, since i already have an AP and i don't really feel like buying one, i appreciate that the console costs $10 less because if it doesn't have one.
I bet one of the things they are going to boast is simplicity... e.g. no wires. I bet it will have built in wireless recievers for controllers or something like that.
That would be intriguing, as they certainly got the ball rolling with the Wavebirds (although they were proved wrong on the whole no vibration = much better battery life front by other companies like Pelican). Standard wireless controllers, perhaps with a rechargeable battery pack would kick major butt, but I doubt it will happen.
As far as the discussion of whether or not it will be wireless networking only, I sort of doubt it. But, even if it is, a wifi router can frequently be had for $20 or less after rebates, so it's hardly a deal breaker.
It will probably have built in wireless in addition to an RJ45 plug. Probably will have four ports for controllers, but I bet the wirless controllers won't need to have anything plugged into the console. Although, I wonder how it will know which Gamecube to go to if there are multiple Gamecubes in the room...
Just tell us already!
Just tell us already!
Listen,
Nintendo is coming out with a revolutionary gaming system. This may even incorporate 3D Projection technology? The potential of that being great is very high, and I will definitely stay loyal to Nintendo. They are saying that the Box itself could be a wireless router that will be able to hook up to all the controllers, as well as any Nintendo DS devices. (speculation of course). If it does come true, that would be a great accomplishment. Of course the Revolution they are referring to is not the ability to connect to the internet; that would just be retarded on their part.
I agree with Nintendo in their decision to revolutionize the way of console gaming. The only thing that has been the focus in lately has been better graphics. Any true gamer will choose a computer (which everyone has) if they are interested in pure eye candy. I will take my puny little 9700 pro over any console system for graphics. The console games will never catch up to computers. Now, as far as having fun while playing games I think Nintendo is in the right track. I want something that will change the way games are played, and I trust Nintendo to deliver that.
As far as Nintendo's older consoles. NES, and SNES were the champs of course, but Nintendo hurt themselves with the 64. No one wanted to develop games for catridges anymore. They were not only very hard to write, but they had to be a small file size, and couldn't have videos like final fantasy 7 was so popular for. This hurt them even more because Nintendo ended up being basically the only company that would develop games for the N64. This gave the Nintendo consoles the stereotype of being for kids only. Nintendo the game developer is focused towards children but play a game like Eternal Darkness and tell me if that is geared for youngsters.
The gamecube is an extremely well designed console that I choose over either xbox or the ps2 any day. The graphics of the gamecube is better than the PS2 not only for better hardware, but yes for having a better engine. Not to mention that the ps2 breaks all the time, and takes a lot longer to load....as well as costed 100 bucks more when it came out. I don't need a DVD player in my gaming console, I have my 5 disc one for that. I'll be happy to save 100 bones.
I am very anxious to see what Nintendo can come up with, and will purchase it regardless of the reviews. Even if you don't like the controllers of the gamecube, you can buy a little adapter that lets you hook up ps2 or xbox paddles. I am sure that the Revolution will offer the same thing. Either way, if you own a gamecube you know that the games it offers are just better done than any other system. Games made by nintendo are made to be fun, not to satisfy the people who only play madden, and FPS's. Those games are all the same. Play smash brothers and tell me it is like any other popular fighting game.
Nintendo has yet to let me down, and I trust them to satisfy my gaming fix. Go Ninty!
Nintendo is coming out with a revolutionary gaming system. This may even incorporate 3D Projection technology? The potential of that being great is very high, and I will definitely stay loyal to Nintendo. They are saying that the Box itself could be a wireless router that will be able to hook up to all the controllers, as well as any Nintendo DS devices. (speculation of course). If it does come true, that would be a great accomplishment. Of course the Revolution they are referring to is not the ability to connect to the internet; that would just be retarded on their part.
I agree with Nintendo in their decision to revolutionize the way of console gaming. The only thing that has been the focus in lately has been better graphics. Any true gamer will choose a computer (which everyone has) if they are interested in pure eye candy. I will take my puny little 9700 pro over any console system for graphics. The console games will never catch up to computers. Now, as far as having fun while playing games I think Nintendo is in the right track. I want something that will change the way games are played, and I trust Nintendo to deliver that.
As far as Nintendo's older consoles. NES, and SNES were the champs of course, but Nintendo hurt themselves with the 64. No one wanted to develop games for catridges anymore. They were not only very hard to write, but they had to be a small file size, and couldn't have videos like final fantasy 7 was so popular for. This hurt them even more because Nintendo ended up being basically the only company that would develop games for the N64. This gave the Nintendo consoles the stereotype of being for kids only. Nintendo the game developer is focused towards children but play a game like Eternal Darkness and tell me if that is geared for youngsters.
The gamecube is an extremely well designed console that I choose over either xbox or the ps2 any day. The graphics of the gamecube is better than the PS2 not only for better hardware, but yes for having a better engine. Not to mention that the ps2 breaks all the time, and takes a lot longer to load....as well as costed 100 bucks more when it came out. I don't need a DVD player in my gaming console, I have my 5 disc one for that. I'll be happy to save 100 bones.
I am very anxious to see what Nintendo can come up with, and will purchase it regardless of the reviews. Even if you don't like the controllers of the gamecube, you can buy a little adapter that lets you hook up ps2 or xbox paddles. I am sure that the Revolution will offer the same thing. Either way, if you own a gamecube you know that the games it offers are just better done than any other system. Games made by nintendo are made to be fun, not to satisfy the people who only play madden, and FPS's. Those games are all the same. Play smash brothers and tell me it is like any other popular fighting game.
Nintendo has yet to let me down, and I trust them to satisfy my gaming fix. Go Ninty!
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So you're going to buy Nintendo's next console, without reviews and without waiting to see what the game lineup is?
For the record, I thought the GC was a fairly well designed console, despite its lack of DVD and ethernet capabilities. It game lineup was just pathetic, with a few exceptions, like the Zelda and RE titles.
Yay, more computers that aren't computers... Gotta hand it to them I guess, it can't be easy to get people to buy the same thing 2 or more times...
Originally posted by: warcrow
E3 is going to be really interesting this year.
Definitely. :thumbsup:
I just wish I could go
Ah, the Sega Dreamcast. What a remarkable console. Having great graphics; better than PS2 to me. It seemed like the graphics were perfect. It was there high resolution textures that were amazing. Who cares about polygons, that's not what makes a game look great. Like the PS2 even had the bandwidth to display such an amount as it claimed anyway. But yes, if Sega Dreamcast continued and didn't suck at marketing, it might have made something better for itself.
N64 has its fair share of kick ass games, but they are not to the extent of the amount of PSX's kick ass games.
N64 has its fair share of kick ass games, but they are not to the extent of the amount of PSX's kick ass games.
There's also now word that with the Revolution, you will be able to download EVERY NES, SNES, N64 and eventually Gamecube games (even though it is backwards compatible). They still did not show the box hooked up to any kind of display which still leaves room for 3d projection. Plus, the pictures that I saw of the box are pretty sexy if I do say so myself.
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