Hm... the system looks cool, and I like the blue light, but I am not overly impressed with Nintendo's "Revolution." I don't understand how it can be backwards compatible with the GameCube if the disc slot is too big. Granted, the ability to download all of Nintendo's console games is cool, but don't believe for a minute that you can download their entire library of games. The only games you would be able to download are Nintendo published games. Everything else, such as Konami, Square, etc, they would have to get special permission for.
It seems on par with the rest of the consoles in terms of capabilities, but the way Nintendo was talking it up, I was expecting something we had never seen before. The fact that they haven't shown the controller scares me. If it is something so different that they won't show it, then I don't know that many people (including myself) will want to try it.
The fact that you have to add something to it to play DVDs sucks.
At least online SSB sounds cool.
Hm... the system looks cool, and I like the blue light, but I am not overly impressed with Nintendo's "Revolution." I don't understand how it can be backwards compatible with the GameCube if the disc slot is too big. Granted, the ability to download all of Nintendo's console games is cool, but don't believe for a minute that you can download their entire library of games. The only games you would be able to download are Nintendo published games. Everything else, such as Konami, Square, etc, they would have to get special permission for.
It seems on par with the rest of the consoles in terms of capabilities, but the way Nintendo was talking it up, I was expecting something we had never seen before. The fact that they haven't shown the controller scares me. If it is something so different that they won't show it, then I don't know that many people (including myself) will want to try it.
The fact that you have to add something to it to play DVDs sucks.
At least online SSB sounds cool.
Well, in the race to see who can release the sexiest looking console exterior, Nintendo wins hands down. Now to see demos of what these consoles can actually do...
Well, in the race to see who can release the sexiest looking console exterior, Nintendo wins hands down. Now to see demos of what these consoles can actually do...
Orion wrote:The only games you would be able to download are Nintendo published games. Everything else, such as Konami, Square, etc, they would have to get special permission for.
I doubt they are even going to have very many downloadable games. Probably Mario Sunshine and maybe a couple others. And I doubt they'll be free.
Orion wrote:The fact that they haven't shown the controller scares me. If it is something so different that they won't show it, then I don't know that many people (including myself) will want to try it.
They'll obviously show it before the system is released. They probably are just waiting until they have more playable demos to show it with, as they did with the DS. Just because Microsoft is baring all about their console doesn't mean everyone has to.
Orion wrote:
The fact that you have to add something to it to play DVDs sucks.
From the way the articles read, it sounds like the DVD attachment will be included in the box. I don't know what the reasoning is behind requiring it, though. To watch movies on the Xbox you have to buy the remote, so it's nothing new really.
Orion wrote:The only games you would be able to download are Nintendo published games. Everything else, such as Konami, Square, etc, they would have to get special permission for.
I doubt they are even going to have very many downloadable games. Probably Mario Sunshine and maybe a couple others. And I doubt they'll be free.
Orion wrote:The fact that they haven't shown the controller scares me. If it is something so different that they won't show it, then I don't know that many people (including myself) will want to try it.
They'll obviously show it before the system is released. They probably are just waiting until they have more playable demos to show it with, as they did with the DS. Just because Microsoft is baring all about their console doesn't mean everyone has to.
Orion wrote:
The fact that you have to add something to it to play DVDs sucks.
From the way the articles read, it sounds like the DVD attachment will be included in the box. I don't know what the reasoning is behind requiring it, though. To watch movies on the Xbox you have to buy the remote, so it's nothing new really.
If the downloadables include Zelda and Star Fox, what else matters?
I'm a little skeptical of the slot being compatable with GC minidisks. I'd like to know how that's supposed to work.
If the downloadables include Zelda and Star Fox, what else matters?
I'm a little skeptical of the slot being compatable with GC minidisks. I'd like to know how that's supposed to work.
Axel wrote:I'm a little skeptical of the slot being compatable with GC minidisks. I'd like to know how that's supposed to work.
From Nintendo.com:
Nintendo.com wrote: Backward Compatibility. Revolution will play all of your favorite Nintendo GameCube games. An innovative self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. You can also equip a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content.
I'm not sure how it will work, suffice to say that it must. :shrug:
Axel wrote:I'm a little skeptical of the slot being compatable with GC minidisks. I'd like to know how that's supposed to work.
From Nintendo.com:
Nintendo.com wrote: Backward Compatibility. Revolution will play all of your favorite Nintendo GameCube games. An innovative self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. You can also equip a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content.
I'm not sure how it will work, suffice to say that it must. :shrug:
DVD, wirless controller, backward compatibility and a sexy exterior? I know which of the three I'm getting first. Does any one have any idea about what time it will be released, like before christmas or at the beginning of 2006?
DVD, wirless controller, backward compatibility and a sexy exterior? I know which of the three I'm getting first. Does any one have any idea about what time it will be released, like before christmas or at the beginning of 2006?
Archibaldo wrote:DVD, wirless controller, backward compatibility and a sexy exterior? I know which of the three I'm getting first. Does any one have any idea about what time it will be released, like before christmas or at the beginning of 2006?
It won't be out for holiday this year, most likely next year, probably.
Archibaldo wrote:DVD, wirless controller, backward compatibility and a sexy exterior? I know which of the three I'm getting first. Does any one have any idea about what time it will be released, like before christmas or at the beginning of 2006?
It won't be out for holiday this year, most likely next year, probably.
I fail to see how a shiny black box with a notch in it and a blue light is a "sexy exterior" However, it least Nintendo seems to have taken into account that adults play games as well when designing their console.
I fail to see how a shiny black box with a notch in it and a blue light is a "sexy exterior" However, it least Nintendo seems to have taken into account that adults play games as well when designing their console.
What I don't get is whats so revolutionary about it? Is it the "virtual console" aspect...wow. 🙄 Not that thats not cool, but I can sorta do that now... 😉
What I don't get is whats so revolutionary about it? Is it the "virtual console" aspect...wow. 🙄 Not that thats not cool, but I can sorta do that now... 😉
I don't really like self-loading slots. They tend to break. You're adding more moving parts to an already fragile piece of equipment. Bah.
Though I think I can see how you could make a large slot accomodate the smaller Gamecube discs. What I'm thinking of is how something has to grab the disc to pull it in; perhaps the shape of the lower "grabber" is made to close in on a disc so the smaller Gamecube discs are in a pincer grip between the two. I don't know anything about how self-loading CD trays work though so I could be wrong.
It looks sexy but I don't want wireless controllers. Even if they have Li-Ion battery packs (making this up; I haven't read anything) it means I'll need at least two controllers to game so that (like I do with GBA) I can be recharging one while playing with the other.
I don't even want to think about what will happen when my battery dies while I am fighting a boss. This will be the second controller I have broken in rage and possibly the first console.
Otherwise I think it's a cool looking system that is going to get covered in ugly fingerprints and smudges, then scratches from me trying to clean it.
Now it's time to see some games. An ugly girl in a pretty dress is still an ugly girl.
So far I'm indifferent, though wireless controllers are a definite minus.
I don't really like self-loading slots. They tend to break. You're adding more moving parts to an already fragile piece of equipment. Bah.
Though I think I can see how you could make a large slot accomodate the smaller Gamecube discs. What I'm thinking of is how something has to grab the disc to pull it in; perhaps the shape of the lower "grabber" is made to close in on a disc so the smaller Gamecube discs are in a pincer grip between the two. I don't know anything about how self-loading CD trays work though so I could be wrong.
It looks sexy but I don't want wireless controllers. Even if they have Li-Ion battery packs (making this up; I haven't read anything) it means I'll need at least two controllers to game so that (like I do with GBA) I can be recharging one while playing with the other.
I don't even want to think about what will happen when my battery dies while I am fighting a boss. This will be the second controller I have broken in rage and possibly the first console.
Otherwise I think it's a cool looking system that is going to get covered in ugly fingerprints and smudges, then scratches from me trying to clean it.
Now it's time to see some games. An ugly girl in a pretty dress is still an ugly girl.
So far I'm indifferent, though wireless controllers are a definite minus.
Orion wrote:Granted, the ability to download all of Nintendo's console games is cool, but don't believe for a minute that you can download their entire library of games. The only games you would be able to download are Nintendo published games. Everything else, such as Konami, Square, etc, they would have to get special permission for.
I'm sure Nintendo will work with other companies to be able to provide other games aside from just Nintendo's own games. I know I would die if Square signed a deal with them allowing Nintendo to provide all their SNES RPGs on the Revolution. I could get rid of my SNES if that were the case!
I'm not too fond of the self loading drive either. Like Atma said, it's one more thing that could possibly break. Wireless controllers are nice - I have a Wave Bird and it is terrific, but I only use it after I've played a game through with the regular controller and got the full experience with the rumble feature. I think a wireless controller with the rumble feature would drain the batteries too fast, and I don't want to have to charge them often.
Orion wrote:Granted, the ability to download all of Nintendo's console games is cool, but don't believe for a minute that you can download their entire library of games. The only games you would be able to download are Nintendo published games. Everything else, such as Konami, Square, etc, they would have to get special permission for.
I'm sure Nintendo will work with other companies to be able to provide other games aside from just Nintendo's own games. I know I would die if Square signed a deal with them allowing Nintendo to provide all their SNES RPGs on the Revolution. I could get rid of my SNES if that were the case!
I'm not too fond of the self loading drive either. Like Atma said, it's one more thing that could possibly break. Wireless controllers are nice - I have a Wave Bird and it is terrific, but I only use it after I've played a game through with the regular controller and got the full experience with the rumble feature. I think a wireless controller with the rumble feature would drain the batteries too fast, and I don't want to have to charge them often.
Not that I care but after looking at the pic for the new Nintendo It reminded me of a mutilated ps2, but It does look pretty cool anyway...I wonder if theyre hardware will match Xbox 360 and Ps3, I sincerely doubt it but I bet it comes damn close.
Not that I care but after looking at the pic for the new Nintendo It reminded me of a mutilated ps2, but It does look pretty cool anyway...I wonder if theyre hardware will match Xbox 360 and Ps3, I sincerely doubt it but I bet it comes damn close.
Honestly, I've had almost zero interest in this next era of consoles, but what I've read of the Revolution sounds pretty impressive anyway.
Honestly, I've had almost zero interest in this next era of consoles, but what I've read of the Revolution sounds pretty impressive anyway.
Grasshopper wrote:What I don't get is whats so revolutionary about it? Is it the "virtual console" aspect...wow. 🙄 Not that thats not cool, but I can sorta do that now... 😉
The revolutionary part has something to do with the controllers. There are some rumors going around about it, but I guess we'll see when it comes out. Anything is better than the PS3 controllers.
Grasshopper wrote:What I don't get is whats so revolutionary about it? Is it the "virtual console" aspect...wow. 🙄 Not that thats not cool, but I can sorta do that now... 😉
The revolutionary part has something to do with the controllers. There are some rumors going around about it, but I guess we'll see when it comes out. Anything is better than the PS3 controllers.
Things this E3 sadly, were exactly what was expected I think. Really nothing all that exciting, in my opinion. More or less it's just a hype fest. I like to hear about future products but I want details, not bullshit. The only details I got were pretty small but useful, like Nintendo using full sized discs and such, and the HUGE disappointment of wireless controllers.
You can take your wireless controllers and shove them right up your ass. We need a anti wireless device movement. Oh well, when all the new systems suck I'll just play some NES.
Things this E3 sadly, were exactly what was expected I think. Really nothing all that exciting, in my opinion. More or less it's just a hype fest. I like to hear about future products but I want details, not bullshit. The only details I got were pretty small but useful, like Nintendo using full sized discs and such, and the HUGE disappointment of wireless controllers.
You can take your wireless controllers and shove them right up your ass. We need a anti wireless device movement. Oh well, when all the new systems suck I'll just play some NES.