punkonjunk1024 wrote:OK, some douche at my school is claiming that he saw some E3 coverage claiming that "the GBA will be rereleased in an even SMALLER FORM!" Any info on this? I want to kill him it's so stupid, I can't see why nintento would make such an idiotic marketing decision.
http://www.nintendojo.com/ This site has some info on that and also has some pics.
punkonjunk1024 wrote:OK, some douche at my school is claiming that he saw some E3 coverage claiming that "the GBA will be rereleased in an even SMALLER FORM!" Any info on this? I want to kill him it's so stupid, I can't see why nintento would make such an idiotic marketing decision.
http://www.nintendojo.com/ This site has some info on that and also has some pics.
3 words:game boy micro. I've seen it, it's so fucking small! 😮dd: It's something that you can fit on a chain.
And that lack of backwards compatibility for the 360 marks it off on my list.
3 words:game boy micro. I've seen it, it's so fucking small! 😮dd: It's something that you can fit on a chain.
And that lack of backwards compatibility for the 360 marks it off on my list.
They have stated that it'll have full backwards compatability .
Microsoft carefully parsed its words about the Xbox 360's backward compatibility by saying it will be "backward-compatible with top-selling Xbox games." So when Gamesindustry.biz published an article revealing the console's radically different hardware couldn't support current-gen Xbox games, accusation perfidy in Redmond began to fly. "The solution Microsoft has reached is apparently to recompile current-gen Xbox games so that they can be played on the 360," says G'biz. "First on the list, it says, are the best-selling Halo titles." However, Xbox owners were the only ones freaking out. The usually recalcitrant Microsoft bypassed its external public relations company, telling GameSpot directly that, "Our goal is to have every Xbox game work on Xbox 360. You will NOT need to purchase a new 'version.' Your original games will work on Xbox 360."
They have stated that it'll have full backwards compatability .
Microsoft carefully parsed its words about the Xbox 360's backward compatibility by saying it will be "backward-compatible with top-selling Xbox games." So when Gamesindustry.biz published an article revealing the console's radically different hardware couldn't support current-gen Xbox games, accusation perfidy in Redmond began to fly. "The solution Microsoft has reached is apparently to recompile current-gen Xbox games so that they can be played on the 360," says G'biz. "First on the list, it says, are the best-selling Halo titles." However, Xbox owners were the only ones freaking out. The usually recalcitrant Microsoft bypassed its external public relations company, telling GameSpot directly that, "Our goal is to have every Xbox game work on Xbox 360. You will NOT need to purchase a new 'version.' Your original games will work on Xbox 360."
Well, what I meant was, the article stated that select Xbox games were the goal of being replayable on the 360. That other one says that the goal is for every old Xbox game to work on the 360, although that raises some worriness in me.
Well, what I meant was, the article stated that select Xbox games were the goal of being replayable on the 360. That other one says that the goal is for every old Xbox game to work on the 360, although that raises some worriness in me.
The Gameboy micro is about as long as your thumb. The screen is tiny on it. It seemed to me more like a tech demo than anything you would actually want to buy. Although, it is so small you could keep it on your keychain, which could be a plus. Either way I wouldn't get one since the games are the same as the normal GBA.
I forgot to mention this before, but the 360's controller felt about as perfect as any controller I've ever held. They took the S controller and made several key adjustments to it. As you probably know, the white and black buttons are now on top of the controller. They are now called the left bumper and right bumper, and are in roughly the same location as the GCN's Z button. However, they are a little further back and a good bit wider, making them a lot easier to press than the Z button. They also moved the L and R triggers towards the top of the controller, making them a lot easier to press now. Select and start have moved back to the center of the controller, but with the smaller size they are a lot easier to press than they were on the original xbox controller. And of course the controllers at e3 were wired, but the fact that they were connected to the actual 360 hardware and not some beta system gives me confidence that wired controllers will be available in one form or another.
The Gameboy micro is about as long as your thumb. The screen is tiny on it. It seemed to me more like a tech demo than anything you would actually want to buy. Although, it is so small you could keep it on your keychain, which could be a plus. Either way I wouldn't get one since the games are the same as the normal GBA.
I forgot to mention this before, but the 360's controller felt about as perfect as any controller I've ever held. They took the S controller and made several key adjustments to it. As you probably know, the white and black buttons are now on top of the controller. They are now called the left bumper and right bumper, and are in roughly the same location as the GCN's Z button. However, they are a little further back and a good bit wider, making them a lot easier to press than the Z button. They also moved the L and R triggers towards the top of the controller, making them a lot easier to press now. Select and start have moved back to the center of the controller, but with the smaller size they are a lot easier to press than they were on the original xbox controller. And of course the controllers at e3 were wired, but the fact that they were connected to the actual 360 hardware and not some beta system gives me confidence that wired controllers will be available in one form or another.
Cant wait for the pics from E3 guys. such sweetness in the new games.
Cant wait for the pics from E3 guys. such sweetness in the new games.
Hm... admitting he's right is not fun, but it sounds interesting... but after GBA loses even demi-spotilight for its gamecube connectivity (revolution comes out) it will be nearly obsolete... Re-releasing it doesn't strike me as any kind of good idea. Unless its very, very cheap (>100$) I won't even consider it as a cute novelty. And better colors. I don't like silver... at all. How about red? Or some real normal colors, instead of black and wierd shiny colors? And purple... /rant
Anyhow, it does look like an interesting idea, something so discrete would be great for say... work and school. It looks neat. If anyone has more info than what was posted, links would be awesome. I <3 handhelds.
Hm... admitting he's right is not fun, but it sounds interesting... but after GBA loses even demi-spotilight for its gamecube connectivity (revolution comes out) it will be nearly obsolete... Re-releasing it doesn't strike me as any kind of good idea. Unless its very, very cheap (>100$) I won't even consider it as a cute novelty. And better colors. I don't like silver... at all. How about red? Or some real normal colors, instead of black and wierd shiny colors? And purple... /rant
Anyhow, it does look like an interesting idea, something so discrete would be great for say... work and school. It looks neat. If anyone has more info than what was posted, links would be awesome. I <3 handhelds.
I'm sure the GBA micro will be around $100. I think it would be less if they didn't have to pack so much technology into such a small space.
Nintendo has already stated the GBA Micro will have a detachable face plate so you can buy different ones (each with different colors and artwork I'm sure) to customize it. I think it's a cool idea and that it might catch on because of that, esp with the younger crowd, which is who they're aiming this device for according to Reggie.
I'm sure the GBA micro will be around $100. I think it would be less if they didn't have to pack so much technology into such a small space.
Nintendo has already stated the GBA Micro will have a detachable face plate so you can buy different ones (each with different colors and artwork I'm sure) to customize it. I think it's a cool idea and that it might catch on because of that, esp with the younger crowd, which is who they're aiming this device for according to Reggie.
Hmmm.. Interesting, but I don't know why an interchangable face plate would be more appealing. Although, an interchangable faceplate means... third party awesome customs, and creating your own... I've never done anything to a handheld besides a few stickers because it makes it unsellable. But a faceplate means SPRAY PAINT. That could actually be pretty cool. I guess we'll see, but something awesome like trading in your SP and get it for 50 or 30 or something would make me creme my jeans for it. It's damn sexy, for sure, I just don't know if I want to own a GBA, GBA SP, GBA player, a DS, and a GBAM. :shrug: A trade-in would be awesome.
Hmmm.. Interesting, but I don't know why an interchangable face plate would be more appealing. Although, an interchangable faceplate means... third party awesome customs, and creating your own... I've never done anything to a handheld besides a few stickers because it makes it unsellable. But a faceplate means SPRAY PAINT. That could actually be pretty cool. I guess we'll see, but something awesome like trading in your SP and get it for 50 or 30 or something would make me creme my jeans for it. It's damn sexy, for sure, I just don't know if I want to own a GBA, GBA SP, GBA player, a DS, and a GBAM. :shrug: A trade-in would be awesome.
punkonjunk1024 wrote:Hmmm.. Interesting, but I don't know why an interchangable face plate would be more appealing.
If you think about it, they're just like the multi-colored cell-phone shells/frames people buy. It's a cool idea, but I don't think that the face plates alone would sell the system.
The unit is about as big as a cell phone (if not smaller), and I think if people play games on their cell phone screen, they will play them on this: The GBA SP is small, but it's hard to fit in my pocket cause I'm also always carrying my wallet, keys, and case for my glasses. The Micro is even smaller.
punkonjunk1024 wrote:Hmmm.. Interesting, but I don't know why an interchangable face plate would be more appealing.
If you think about it, they're just like the multi-colored cell-phone shells/frames people buy. It's a cool idea, but I don't think that the face plates alone would sell the system.
The unit is about as big as a cell phone (if not smaller), and I think if people play games on their cell phone screen, they will play them on this: The GBA SP is small, but it's hard to fit in my pocket cause I'm also always carrying my wallet, keys, and case for my glasses. The Micro is even smaller.
The micro is actually quite a bit smaller than a cell phone, or at least my cell phone. And yes, it can be hard to see details on the screen as they're so small. My other concern was the small size of the buttons; your thumb could easily fit over both the a and b buttons, so it would be easy to press both by mistake.
The micro is actually quite a bit smaller than a cell phone, or at least my cell phone. And yes, it can be hard to see details on the screen as they're so small. My other concern was the small size of the buttons; your thumb could easily fit over both the a and b buttons, so it would be easy to press both by mistake.
I have seen the future of games. And it is good. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all released details on their next wave of console systems. Backwards compatibility and wireless capability seem to be the two big features in common with them all - besides of course being smaller construction with bigger/faster processors. The PS3 seemed to stand out above the crowd the most - the games looked the best both from a gameplay and graphical standpoint. However it seems that Sony is favoring it over the new PSP - sorry Sony fans (I hear they are releasing a patch for the PSP that will disallow 3rd party software on the memory stick *bla*). I found out later that the Xbox 360 is actually using a MAC processor! What's up with that? Isn't that like putting a porsha engine in a ford? Very little was said about the Nintendo Revolution. The only real hint of it was a prototype model that is apparently going to be even smaller than all the other systems - I did hear they are going to have a special online service with it where you can download EVERY Nintendo game ever made. And I do mean every one. Duck hunt anyone? Nintendo did also show off its new gameboy mini - its a little bigger than one third the size of an I-pod. I would say its about the size of the average cellphone.
Now, on to the games (the big part for me)! Probably the most exciting ones were Alan Wake (a gorgeous looking survival/horror type game, but very psychological), Quake 4 (Quake 2 using the Doom 3 engine), and Shadows of the Colossus (a PS2 game with no minor enemies - just 18 HUGE boss creatures. And I do mean huge - you have to climb all over them). Valve was there showing off some special High Range Dynamic Lighting techniques for the HalfLife 2 engine - this basically makes the game look even better than it did before. Tim Schafer (creator of Day of the Tentacle as well as many other LucasArts classics) was there showing off his new Psychonauts game - it looks realy fun and it has his twisted sense of humor mixed into it. Also saw a gamed called Stubbs the Zombie that might be fun. Oh! And a new Katamari Damaci game. I wish they would make that for the PC!!
I saw tons of other little things too... Tylenol had a booth where they were giving massages and "ouch" kits - full of Tylenol goodness (8hr capsules, earplugs, an icepack, breathmints in a cool little zipper case. sweet!). I also had a "Gauntlet dog". This is basically a hotdog wrapped in bacon. Mmmmmmm greasy goodness lol These belly bombers were being pushed buy... lets call them "self-starter go-getters" - pretty much a bunch of people pushing around really unsafe cooking apparatus around the side walk who kept being chased around by a fleet of bicycle police. Free entertainment 😉
Anyway, that is all the major stuff. I'll post pictures (and maybe video) on my textamreica site soon. www.tripline.textamerica.com