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So some more "great" news from IGN concerning the Revolution.
First up, it definitenly WON'T support High Definition output. Now to be honest I'm not too bothered about it currently, mainly because
a) I don't have a HDTV and don't plan to get one and
b) There really isn't much difference between HD and normal TV, tbh.
But with Microsoft and Sony FORCING developers to make their game in HD (720p at least), surely Nintendo are just limiting themselves (IGN link it to no online for GC - Nintendo don't think it's worth it now but 3 years down the line it might be THE thing). It also mens that any multiformat titles will automatically be inferior on the Revolution. So that's an encouraging move, then. There's a REALLY (surprisingly) good article on it [URL]http://cube.ign.com/articles/624/624200p1.html[/URL]
Anyway, second on the list, is some quite ridiculous comments coming out of Nintendo HQ as to why they've gone with flash memory:
"The company believes that kids as young as five years old will use the Revolution and could damage a built-in hard disk"
Now Flash memory is great and all, but if you're offering a GAME DOWNLOAD SERVICE perhaps its a good idea to provide somewhere to store all the games? A HD would have been nice, and I understand why they've gone for the flash memory (lighter, less power consumption, noise-free, smaller etc), but why do they have to say things like that? Doesn't it just make you worry? Urg.
On a more positive front - The console will be able to support ALL of Nintendo's controllers EVER (bongos, microphone included), although there was no mention of SuperScope compatibility. Iwata also said that they might provide some game downloads free when you buy new games (as we have suggested), and that the games will be available for short periods for free (as we already knew). The controller is wireless and "not scary to touch". Er. Also apparently Nintendo will be offering Game Demos, which is definitely good news, although I imagine that, with Nintendo, they won't be pre-releae, as Miyamoto is scared that people will be put off if they play an unfinished game.
So yeah, it just seems like Nintendo are forgetting the real gamers in search of the non-gamers with their no-HD stance. Obviously non-technical people don't care about it, but a lot of people do, and by not supporting it they're just alienating them. Whether HD is the next big thing or not, it seems odd to me that Nintendo would just straight out ignore it, just like they did with online gaming. Perhaps in 5 years time they'll see fit to include it, and maybe it's a good move, but it can't hurt that much to include the support, can it?
First up, it definitenly WON'T support High Definition output. Now to be honest I'm not too bothered about it currently, mainly because
a) I don't have a HDTV and don't plan to get one and
b) There really isn't much difference between HD and normal TV, tbh.
But with Microsoft and Sony FORCING developers to make their game in HD (720p at least), surely Nintendo are just limiting themselves (IGN link it to no online for GC - Nintendo don't think it's worth it now but 3 years down the line it might be THE thing). It also mens that any multiformat titles will automatically be inferior on the Revolution. So that's an encouraging move, then. There's a REALLY (surprisingly) good article on it [URL]http://cube.ign.com/articles/624/624200p1.html[/URL]
Anyway, second on the list, is some quite ridiculous comments coming out of Nintendo HQ as to why they've gone with flash memory:
"The company believes that kids as young as five years old will use the Revolution and could damage a built-in hard disk"
Now Flash memory is great and all, but if you're offering a GAME DOWNLOAD SERVICE perhaps its a good idea to provide somewhere to store all the games? A HD would have been nice, and I understand why they've gone for the flash memory (lighter, less power consumption, noise-free, smaller etc), but why do they have to say things like that? Doesn't it just make you worry? Urg.
On a more positive front - The console will be able to support ALL of Nintendo's controllers EVER (bongos, microphone included), although there was no mention of SuperScope compatibility. Iwata also said that they might provide some game downloads free when you buy new games (as we have suggested), and that the games will be available for short periods for free (as we already knew). The controller is wireless and "not scary to touch". Er. Also apparently Nintendo will be offering Game Demos, which is definitely good news, although I imagine that, with Nintendo, they won't be pre-releae, as Miyamoto is scared that people will be put off if they play an unfinished game.
So yeah, it just seems like Nintendo are forgetting the real gamers in search of the non-gamers with their no-HD stance. Obviously non-technical people don't care about it, but a lot of people do, and by not supporting it they're just alienating them. Whether HD is the next big thing or not, it seems odd to me that Nintendo would just straight out ignore it, just like they did with online gaming. Perhaps in 5 years time they'll see fit to include it, and maybe it's a good move, but it can't hurt that much to include the support, can it?
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So some more "great" news from IGN concerning the Revolution.
First up, it definitenly WON'T support High Definition output. Now to be honest I'm not too bothered about it currently, mainly because
a) I don't have a HDTV and don't plan to get one and
b) There really isn't much difference between HD and normal TV, tbh.
But with Microsoft and Sony FORCING developers to make their game in HD (720p at least), surely Nintendo are just limiting themselves (IGN link it to no online for GC - Nintendo don't think it's worth it now but 3 years down the line it might be THE thing). It also mens that any multiformat titles will automatically be inferior on the Revolution. So that's an encouraging move, then. There's a REALLY (surprisingly) good article on it [URL]http://cube.ign.com/articles/624/624200p1.html[/URL]
Anyway, second on the list, is some quite ridiculous comments coming out of Nintendo HQ as to why they've gone with flash memory:
"The company believes that kids as young as five years old will use the Revolution and could damage a built-in hard disk"
Now Flash memory is great and all, but if you're offering a GAME DOWNLOAD SERVICE perhaps its a good idea to provide somewhere to store all the games? A HD would have been nice, and I understand why they've gone for the flash memory (lighter, less power consumption, noise-free, smaller etc), but why do they have to say things like that? Doesn't it just make you worry? Urg.
On a more positive front - The console will be able to support ALL of Nintendo's controllers EVER (bongos, microphone included), although there was no mention of SuperScope compatibility. Iwata also said that they might provide some game downloads free when you buy new games (as we have suggested), and that the games will be available for short periods for free (as we already knew). The controller is wireless and "not scary to touch". Er. Also apparently Nintendo will be offering Game Demos, which is definitely good news, although I imagine that, with Nintendo, they won't be pre-releae, as Miyamoto is scared that people will be put off if they play an unfinished game.
So yeah, it just seems like Nintendo are forgetting the real gamers in search of the non-gamers with their no-HD stance. Obviously non-technical people don't care about it, but a lot of people do, and by not supporting it they're just alienating them. Whether HD is the next big thing or not, it seems odd to me that Nintendo would just straight out ignore it, just like they did with online gaming. Perhaps in 5 years time they'll see fit to include it, and maybe it's a good move, but it can't hurt that much to include the support, can it?
First up, it definitenly WON'T support High Definition output. Now to be honest I'm not too bothered about it currently, mainly because
a) I don't have a HDTV and don't plan to get one and
b) There really isn't much difference between HD and normal TV, tbh.
But with Microsoft and Sony FORCING developers to make their game in HD (720p at least), surely Nintendo are just limiting themselves (IGN link it to no online for GC - Nintendo don't think it's worth it now but 3 years down the line it might be THE thing). It also mens that any multiformat titles will automatically be inferior on the Revolution. So that's an encouraging move, then. There's a REALLY (surprisingly) good article on it [URL]http://cube.ign.com/articles/624/624200p1.html[/URL]
Anyway, second on the list, is some quite ridiculous comments coming out of Nintendo HQ as to why they've gone with flash memory:
"The company believes that kids as young as five years old will use the Revolution and could damage a built-in hard disk"
Now Flash memory is great and all, but if you're offering a GAME DOWNLOAD SERVICE perhaps its a good idea to provide somewhere to store all the games? A HD would have been nice, and I understand why they've gone for the flash memory (lighter, less power consumption, noise-free, smaller etc), but why do they have to say things like that? Doesn't it just make you worry? Urg.
On a more positive front - The console will be able to support ALL of Nintendo's controllers EVER (bongos, microphone included), although there was no mention of SuperScope compatibility. Iwata also said that they might provide some game downloads free when you buy new games (as we have suggested), and that the games will be available for short periods for free (as we already knew). The controller is wireless and "not scary to touch". Er. Also apparently Nintendo will be offering Game Demos, which is definitely good news, although I imagine that, with Nintendo, they won't be pre-releae, as Miyamoto is scared that people will be put off if they play an unfinished game.
So yeah, it just seems like Nintendo are forgetting the real gamers in search of the non-gamers with their no-HD stance. Obviously non-technical people don't care about it, but a lot of people do, and by not supporting it they're just alienating them. Whether HD is the next big thing or not, it seems odd to me that Nintendo would just straight out ignore it, just like they did with online gaming. Perhaps in 5 years time they'll see fit to include it, and maybe it's a good move, but it can't hurt that much to include the support, can it?
gerrid wrote:
> The controller is wireless and "not scary to touch"
Finally I can play games without my terrible fear of controllers!
> The controller is wireless and "not scary to touch"
Finally I can play games without my terrible fear of controllers!
gerrid wrote:
> The console will be able to support ALL of
> Nintendo's controllers EVER (bongos, microphone included
Gamecube controllers you mean :)
> The console will be able to support ALL of
> Nintendo's controllers EVER (bongos, microphone included
Gamecube controllers you mean :)
yer why not.
Oh no help! a child of as young as 5 years old is damaging my hard drive!
Oh no help! a child of as young as 5 years old is damaging my hard drive!
Tphi wrote:
> Gamecube controllers you mean :)
That'll do me a massive favour, of not having to buy 4 new controllers...PHEW!!
> Gamecube controllers you mean :)
That'll do me a massive favour, of not having to buy 4 new controllers...PHEW!!
Binks wrote:
> Tphi wrote:
>
> Gamecube controllers you mean :)
>
> That'll do me a massive favour, of not having to buy 4 new
> controllers...PHEW!!
It doesnt necessarily mean you'll be able to use your GC controllers with the new games. More that you wont have to use the new controllers on old games...
> Tphi wrote:
>
> Gamecube controllers you mean :)
>
> That'll do me a massive favour, of not having to buy 4 new
> controllers...PHEW!!
It doesnt necessarily mean you'll be able to use your GC controllers with the new games. More that you wont have to use the new controllers on old games...
As regards the flash memory storage, I'm hoping Nintendo will allow you to store downloaded games onto your PC via the Wireless network. If not, I forsee many purchases of SD cards. Great....
Muh. Retards.
Who gives a crap what kids as young as 5 are doing?
Who gives a crap what kids as young as 5 are doing?
FFF speaks truth again.
'The controller is wireless and "not scary to touch".'
*sniggers*
*sniggers*
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