Post by: incognegro on April 04, 2006, 07:39:00 PM
Im trying to figure out if its an april fools joke......just doesnt make much sense.
Post by: Lizard King on April 04, 2006, 08:04:00 PM
Next generations consoles don't have to be about the latest GPUs and fastest memory pipes - but it can help.
I think most people are excited to see the things that Nintendo is going to di sifferently form Sony and MS. The talks about previous comapatability for older systems (even some not disc based), the wild controller, and just the overall level of fun with a Nintendo product are going to generate enough excitement. I think most gamers are going to have two systems, and I think that pairing may most often be the 360/Revolution or the PS3/Revolution.
I am very excited about the Revolution, and I certainly will get one.
Post by: DragoNs on April 04, 2006, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: trey85stang on April 04, 2006, 08:17:00 PM
QUOTE(Gbeav @ Apr 5 2006, 03:19 AM) 
You don't need cutting edge gfx to have a good game.
werd, The revolution will be awesome. Also $5 bucks says it doesnt have ANY of the problems that have plauged the 360 so far.
I hope it supports at minimum 480p and widescreen though... Id hate for it to be a 4:3 gaming machine
Post by: VOlition on April 04, 2006, 08:23:00 PM
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Post by: ikecomp on April 04, 2006, 09:31:00 PM
*goes back to checking live marketplace for the TR: Legends demo*
Post by: incognegro on April 04, 2006, 09:33:00 PM
Post by: Gbeav on April 04, 2006, 10:07:00 PM
QUOTE(flashfreak @ Apr 4 2006, 08:49 PM)
I'm completely with nintendo on this one! I would happily get a revolution if it had some good games (no idea whats coming yet). The controller is a great idea and them not trying to keep up this bullshit processing power fight is great, good on em!
Next generation I doubt we will see a power battle like the one we are witnessing this year. MS and Sony have created a battle that is not good for console gaming. Consoles are supposed to be a cheap alternative to PC gaming. Instead they said how powerfull the systems are going to be so everyone has such expectations of gfx quality that developers are probably pulling their hairs out trying to meet this standard.
The games get shorter, the amount of programming needed will explode over the years, and this will force some companies out of business and only the super deep pockets of major studios will survive. Development costs will cause companies to start charging $80 for games. Which brings me back to the kid who gets a system for xmas will be shoveling a lot of snow to be able to afford games.
Ive only had one nintendo system(n64) but this one looks like it will be a cheap alternative for some old fun games. But I will only buy one if I can get a 3rd party etc controller, that swinging thing just isnt what I want.
Post by: VOlition on April 04, 2006, 10:32:00 PM
QUOTE(flashfreak @ Apr 4 2006, 08:49 PM)
I'm completely with nintendo on this one! I would happily get a revolution if it had some good games (no idea whats coming yet). The controller is a great idea and them not trying to keep up this bullshit processing power fight is great, good on em!
I don't fuckin care how powerful it is/isn't, its all about the games! Fuck those who think otherwise, im sure there are many people around who are on my side. Are the next consoles going to be even more powerful than this 'next-gen'? Its just not necessary, they are good enough already. They will hit a point where they can't get much better, and we're pretty much there.
"With great power, comes great responsibility". As someone said, the more crap u cram into a product, the more problems you will have. Nintendo are smart, and keep with what people want, the games!
Dude, what's your problem are you a nintendo spokesman or something. First off, just imagine the cramps you will get by using a tv-remote shaped controller. So many people think it's a leap for next-gen, but I think it's one step back. You will soon get tired of waving the controler if your using a character in a sword game but we all have OUR opinions.
Post by: miggidy on April 04, 2006, 10:50:00 PM
The Rev specs leaked out a few months ago, and while they weren't as powerful as the X360, they were certainly more powerful than this.
Everything about that article screams BS....
In some ways the Revolution is more next gen than the PS3 and X360.
While those consoles offer next gen graphics, the Rev will offer next gen gameplay.
You cats keep comparing what you see, but I don't blame you.
It's only human nature to respond to our visual senses first.
I know the handheld market is a little bit different but it's still gaming.
The heavily underpowered DS is beating the ish out of the much more powerful PSP.
Perhaps the DS' unique gameply experience has something to do with it.
Personally, if all goes well I'll be buying a Revolution at launch.
Sorry Sony but I'll pass this time
Post by: CAjr45 on April 04, 2006, 10:56:00 PM
nintendo will actually "revolutionize the gaming industry". not with ground breaking graphics.
MS and sony have been UPGRADING to the next generation of "making games look real. to be honest they've been doing the same thing with atari and intellevision (creating games that look better than each other but actually is played the same)
Really nintendo brings a BRAND NEW style of gaming and entertainment like they did with the DS.
its one thing to create an awesome game. but its more than a million to create a entirely new style of gameplay in the console
Nintendo deserves Major kudos for the revolution
Post by: twistedsymphony on April 05, 2006, 05:31:00 AM
Post by: ikecomp on April 05, 2006, 08:10:00 AM
But anyways I'm sure a lot of my concerns will be addressed at this years E3. Hopefully, the revolution won't disappoint.
Post by: incognegro on April 05, 2006, 09:12:00 AM
QUOTE(ikecomp @ Apr 5 2006, 03:17 PM)
It seems like everybody is so quick to talk about how Nintendo is so revolutionary and how nintendo is about the games not the console. I'm sorry but endless supplies of mario sequels just isn't fun for everyone. Not to say that nintendo doesn't offer other games but I just get tired of seeing the mario characters in 50% of all there games. Also, everyones talking about how cool the controller is going to be but I haven't actually seen how this will work (Please don't give me a link to the video with the people sitting on there couch swinging the controller back and forth. This does not show in any way, shape or form how the controller will respond to movements since you cant see any gameplay footage.) Now if this motion controller is only an add-on that I could choose to use then thats fine, but I don't think I would want to be forced to use it all the time. I'm also interested to see what type of media functions, if any, nintendo will include in their console. I believe they did announce that it would be able to play DVDs this time.
But anyways I'm sure a lot of my concerns will be addressed at this years E3. Hopefully, the revolution won't disappoint.
Finally some sense to stop the madness. Nintendo is about profit, make no mistake about it. Theyre gonna keep making mario/zelda/metroid sequels on underporwered hardware until it stop making them profit. The same shit over an over again. in fact, so far the big launch title has ben said to be smash bros........lol........how revolutionary. Expect the rev to be nothing but a gamecube and a fancy controller.
Post by: lordvader129 on April 05, 2006, 11:07:00 AM
QUOTE(Gbeav @ Apr 4 2006, 09:19 PM)
You don't need cutting edge gfx to have a good game.
the mere prevelance of emulators is proof of that, and the fact that being able to downlaod older games is a selling point for revolution
i think revolution will do alright, when 360 and ps3 are still 300-400 dollars revolution will probably debut at 200 or even less (much liek gamecube did)
Post by: CAjr45 on April 05, 2006, 04:52:00 PM
now a revolution is a quick way for 8-14 yr olds to have fun in groups and parties.
and no they dont have alot of original games but you could notice how everytime a sequel or a character is used more then once. it sales out huge over the world. why would nintendo wanna stop doing that. its their way of life and MS and Sony's a redifferent (and honestly your saying people are tired of sequels of the same character , i admit mario and Metroid are over did a lil. but think about it, we all are HYPED over halo 3 , a sequel , for ps3, MGS4, a sequel. and doa4, a sequel)
So why stop a good thing???
Post by: grindar on April 17, 2006, 05:44:00 AM
P.S. I know this is asking to be flamed, but please don't.
Post by: grindar on April 20, 2006, 01:29:00 PM
Post by: atomiX on April 21, 2006, 10:04:00 PM
The reason the big N is staying with Mario is because it works well for them. I'd like new things for sure in terms of exclusive franchises but why fix something that ain't broke (mario, zelda metroid, ...).
Who says Mario games aren't still fun?
Post by: throwingks on April 28, 2006, 09:44:00 AM
<--- RBI Basball?
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