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"Ditch the Gamecube Nintendo (43% drop in profit)"

I know some of you will point out the fact that, in spite of the loss compared to last year's earnings, Nintendo has still accrued a profit to the tune of $600,000,000. While that is a large sum of money it needs to be realized that the amount of that profit is not too far from being HALF of their previous year's profits. That means that Nintendo has that much money LESS to put into things like research and development for things like new games and new systems. Also, game companies are less likely to put their time and money into a company that posts losses as massive as 43%. If this trend continues, it could have some nasty repercussions. People could lose their jobs (I feel sure some heads have already rolled after the news of a profit loss this significant), for one thing. And companies will not want to invest in another company that will not post a meaningful profit for their efforts. So yeah, Nintendo still posted a profit. But when that profit is in the shadow of a previous year that was 43% HIGHER, then the 'profit' tends to lose significance. Just some things to consider.

The Gamecube is costing Nintendo big and sagging sales are a large part of their problem, ditch the deadwood before it's to late.

Oh, I get it now, the concept of crazy controlling is a little offputting?

I agree.

Over the last 10 years or more I've always played games with a controller/joypad/gamepad/whatever. With everyone of them it's been a joy ot use and play, you just pick up the controller and press the buttons; simple huh?

Introducing gyroscopes/dance mats/blood pressure monitors/gym trainers into the mix would just make the game inaccessable for people, as well as making you look like a complete spak in front of your friends as you jump and flap your arms around to make Mario do a spin jump.

I just hope Nintendo make something simple....

I'd be suprised if you don't have the option to turn that feature off, should it be included. After all, if the console is backwards compatable, the controllers need to be too.

Well you've seen people who after extensive gaming, start to move with motion in the game. Ie start leaning to look round corners. You wouldnt want Nintendo encouraging that would you?

Imagine smacking yourself in the face whilst trying to do that. :D

What would really make it funky, is if it has a gyroscope on the controller. Imagine playing driving games by just tilting the "wheel", or jumping by just indicating the motion.

I want Revolution - it's supposed to be backwards compatable so I'll be able to play my Gamecube games on it still anyway.

Kind of getting confused with the context of the last few replies on this page, but are you people rejecting the Revolution or something?

Not wanting to it to happen?

In my opinion it should, Nintendo need a kick up a fuss to generate income in the next 'console race'

Lagging behind with the GC still in tow wouldn't be any use.

A free online service would definately be a boost for Nintendo - especially if it outshone Microsoft's efforts.

A decent Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, 'Pokémonline', F-Zero, Metroid and some third party efforts like TimeSplitters would certainly give Sony and Microsoft a run for their money.

Imagine being able to compete in Mario Kart GPs with 8 (or hopefully more) human players! Whoo!

No doubt it'll cost just as much as Live to the customer and Nintendo will be slow in releasing the online games...it's what I've come to expect from Nintendo (but will still be patient enough to wait).

Strafio wrote:
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> What I was saying that online gaming isn't enough reason alone for
> the Revolution.

A decent online shooter + a cheaper console price than the others + online would shift a lot of consoles at launch, especially if the console was not overly large.

I didn't say that online gaming wasn't a big deal.
It is definately the next big thing in gaming, and although MS are ahead of the game, they can only offer the standard online experience in the best possible way.

There will always be room for the Nintendo slant.


What I was saying that online gaming isn't enough reason alone for the Revolution.


Now you have faith, but I don't.
I DID have faith. That's why I was sure Pikmin would be good, even though I couldn't imagine it possibly being any good.
But we've been over this enough times.
Nintendo promised big changes in gaming, with Mario and Zelda, but what they delivered wasn't really revolutionary but a twist on the N64 counterpart, and in lots of ways the N64 predecessors outshone them.

So now I'm wondering where gaming can go other than online.
Sure, there's ideas for the far future, like Holograph gaming and the like but that's much further down the line.

I can't imagine any real changes, and so far with Nintendo's long line of attempting to "make changes" by adding gimmicks like Bongo's...
Sure, they're nice ideas but no revolution.
That's why I have little faith.

That and I barely care anymore and the only reason I come on here is to replace gaming's void by chatting with complete strangers about it! :-D