First Official Image Of Nintendo Revolution

theclam

<!--QuoteBegin-Crono5+May 17 2005, 10:45 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Crono5 @ May 17 2005, 10:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-MedHead+May 17 2005, 09:39 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ May 17 2005, 09:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> You mean like the horrid standard N64 controller? Or how about the Gamecube controller that borrowed heavily from previous system designs (including the PlayStation)? Please. Nintendo is <b>not</b> the company to call for good controller designs. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Of course, the PSX controller was originally the SNES controller with two extra shoulder buttons and handles to grip with. Then they threw two sticks in at the bottom and made the controller design they stuck with for the later part of the PSX's life, and the duration of PS2's, and warped it around a little to get the PS3's. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Don't forget that Sony stole the analog stick idea, as well as the rumble feature, from Nintendo. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

MedHead

<!--QuoteBegin-theclam+May 17 2005, 11:34 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (theclam @ May 17 2005, 11:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> When did you ever use the D-Pad? I remember using it very very rarely. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
There were several games where I wanted to be able to use it (partly because the analog stick got tiring after a while). I do recall wanting to use it in Goldeneye and one of the Turoks. I didn't play the system much; I didn't actually own it. I only played with friends, and each time I did, I kinda wished I was playing the PlayStation back at home.

theclam

New pick of the Revolution (new to me at least):

<img src='http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_7l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Looks like my controllers and memory cards will work fine. I haven't seen any ports like this on the PS3, so I'm guessing that Sony wants you to buy an adapter (evil).

Crono5

<!--QuoteBegin-theclam+May 17 2005, 11:01 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (theclam @ May 17 2005, 11:01 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> New pick of the Revolution (new to me at least):

<img src='http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_7l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Looks like my controllers and memory cards will work fine. I haven't seen any ports like this on the PS3, so I'm guessing that Sony wants you to buy an adapter (evil). <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Now that's snazzy. What about our GameBoy Players? Any serial ports, or do we have to buy another?

MedHead

Man, I feel bad: I was going to mention how I really thought having the ports at the top was a bad idea. If it's set up in an entertainment system, chances are it'll be higher than the floor. If that's the case, there's a good chance that the cables for the controllers will be bent at an angle greater than if the controller ports were put at the front of the box. Also, this method requires more vertical space, pretty much nullifying the smaller size. Finally, because the controllers are at the top, I could see this causing a lot problems with people tripping over the cables (you know they will). Instead of it being pulled out of the ports, it'll just stretch, tear, bend pins, or knock the entire system over onto its face. This is a bad idea, but by now people probably think I'm just grumpy.

Transmission

Even though it's not intended, wouldn't it be possible to just lay the system on its side?

theclam

<!--QuoteBegin-MedHead+May 17 2005, 11:10 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ May 17 2005, 11:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Man, I feel bad: I was going to mention how I really thought having the ports at the top was a bad idea. If it's set up in an entertainment system, chances are it'll be higher than the floor. If that's the case, there's a good chance that the cables for the controllers will be bent at an angle greater than if the controller ports were put at the front of the box. Also, this method requires more vertical space, pretty much nullifying the smaller size. Finally, because the controllers are at the top, I could see this causing a lot problems with people tripping over the cables (you know they will). Instead of it being pulled out of the ports, it'll just stretch, tear, bend pins, or knock the entire system over onto its face. This is a bad idea, but by now people probably think I'm just grumpy. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Let me repeat this for everyone who missed it:

All 3 consoles will work both vertically and horizontally.

Also, you only need to use those ports if you're using Gamecube controllers or memory cards.

Crono5

<!--QuoteBegin-MedHead+May 17 2005, 11:10 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ May 17 2005, 11:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Man, I feel bad: I was going to mention how I really thought having the ports at the top was a bad idea. If it's set up in an entertainment system, chances are it'll be higher than the floor. If that's the case, there's a good chance that the cables for the controllers will be bent at an angle greater than if the controller ports were put at the front of the box. Also, this method requires more vertical space, pretty much nullifying the smaller size. Finally, because the controllers are at the top, I could see this causing a lot problems with people tripping over the cables (you know they will). Instead of it being pulled out of the ports, it'll just stretch, tear, bend pins, or knock the entire system over onto its face. This is a bad idea, but by now people probably think I'm just grumpy. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Of course, you could just lay the console flat or something crazy whenever you wanna play a Gamecube game.

EDIT: Beaten twice x.x;

MedHead

It's pretty obvious it's meant to be vertical, though.

theclam

<!--QuoteBegin-MedHead+May 17 2005, 11:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ May 17 2005, 11:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It's pretty obvious it's meant to be vertical, though. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Just like the PS2 was meant to be vertical, except no one used it that way? When I get mine, I'm laying it on its side.

Also, here are some Nintendo videos that download <b>fast</b>:
<a href='http://www.nintendo.com/theater' target='_blank'>http://www.nintendo.com/theater</a>

Check out Zelda, Metroid Prime Hunters DS, the New Super Mario Brothers DS title, Battalion Wars, and the Kirby 4 player SuperStar-style GC title. Also, look at Odama for what looks like a RTS/Pinball hybrid game.

EDIT:Ahem.
<img src='http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_6l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

MedHead

<!--QuoteBegin-theclam+May 18 2005, 12:33 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (theclam @ May 18 2005, 12:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just like the PS2 was meant to be vertical, except no one used it that way? When I get mine, I'm laying it on its side. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Right: it too had design issues with trying to be a vertical system.

Shoebox

i like the name better than the fricking Xbox 360.

Mantrid

I like how all the next-gen consoles are starting to look more and more like a computer.

Maybe us PC gamers just figured out that a computer was the best bet long before all these console gamers...

Cereal_KillR

Man... I thought the Mac Mini looked too cute/amazing of condensed stuff in a cube, but the Revolution tops it in style.

UltimaGecko

<!--QuoteBegin-theclam+May 17 2005, 11:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (theclam @ May 17 2005, 11:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-MedHead+May 17 2005, 11:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ May 17 2005, 11:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It's pretty obvious it's meant to be vertical, though. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Just like the PS2 was meant to be vertical, except no one used it that way? When I get mine, I'm laying it on its side.

Also, here are some Nintendo videos that download <b>fast</b>:
<a href='http://www.nintendo.com/theater' target='_blank'>http://www.nintendo.com/theater</a>

Check out Zelda, Metroid Prime Hunters DS, the New Super Mario Brothers DS title, Battalion Wars, and the Kirby 4 player SuperStar-style GC title. Also, look at Odama for what looks like a RTS/Pinball hybrid game.

EDIT:Ahem.
<img src='http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_6l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Maybe it's just me, but that glow-y blue bit looks photoshopped in. I'm not sure why, it just doesn't seem to meld with the black around it like a LED-type glow usually does.



...I'd also like to point out: for the first 20 or so stars in Mario I used the analog stick by having my hand on the left d-pad handle...thing. Maybe my hands are just freaking huge.

Darkwolf

Does anyone set their computer tower horzontally?

or even better,

does anyone CARE that their computer tower is probley standing up? (unless its modded or something)

Cold_NiTe

<!--QuoteBegin-Sky+May 17 2005, 12:44 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sky @ May 17 2005, 12:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-theclam+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (theclam)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->1 or 2 Wifi games ready for launch, including SMASH BROTHERS<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sold. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sold x2

<!--QuoteBegin-Pulse+May 17 2005, 02:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Pulse @ May 17 2005, 02:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Smash Bros. with people who aren't in the same room would be stupid.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
...

Way to argue with random personal opinion. o__0

UltimaGecko

<!--QuoteBegin-Darkwolf+May 18 2005, 01:38 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Darkwolf @ May 18 2005, 01:38 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Does anyone set their computer tower horzontally?

or even better,

does anyone CARE that their computer tower is probley standing up? (unless its modded or something) <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm not sure if you've noticed this, but computers are highly modifiable, and the disc trays are in a horizontal posistion, despite the vertical appearance of the tower. Consoles are not intended to sit on, under or in a desk; they are intended as TV appliances like VCRs, DVD players, TiVos, Stereos, etc. They do not have the breadth to have a horizontal disc tray while stationed vertically. They do not have the base to be sturdy in a vertical posistion on their own. They do not have the component size and weight required for a space saving design (as almost all entertainment centers feature horizontal spaces for the afforementioned devices). They do not look cooler in a vertical posistion. They do not (or should not) require the heat dissipation surface area implicit in a vertical posistion. They do not have a myriad of wires connecting various devices, which require distance between them (Printer cable = huge). They do not have mutliple disc drives, stacked on top of each other, facilitating the ability to mount each drive seperately (which would invariably be impossible with vertical drives).



...Any more questions?

Cold_NiTe

First I am going to buy this damn thing.

Then I am going to string it and hang it from my ceiling.

Then I am going to turn around and moon my computer monitor.

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:: EDIT ::
Fire Emblem GCN. Sold.

SmoodCroozn

As soon as I buy this machine, I will attempt to make babies with it.

Anyways, at the worst case of the Rev not having any solid launch titles, you could always buy the new Zelda, which I'm sure will be godly.

remi

Oh nice. It looks so much better horizontally.

raz0r

<!--QuoteBegin-UltimaGecko+May 18 2005, 07:37 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (UltimaGecko @ May 18 2005, 07:37 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-theclam+May 17 2005, 11:33 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (theclam @ May 17 2005, 11:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-MedHead+May 17 2005, 11:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (MedHead @ May 17 2005, 11:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It's pretty obvious it's meant to be vertical, though. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Just like the PS2 was meant to be vertical, except no one used it that way? When I get mine, I'm laying it on its side.

Also, here are some Nintendo videos that download <b>fast</b>:
<a href='http://www.nintendo.com/theater' target='_blank'>http://www.nintendo.com/theater</a>

Check out Zelda, Metroid Prime Hunters DS, the New Super Mario Brothers DS title, Battalion Wars, and the Kirby 4 player SuperStar-style GC title. Also, look at Odama for what looks like a RTS/Pinball hybrid game.

EDIT:Ahem.
<img src='http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_6l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Maybe it's just me, but that glow-y blue bit looks photoshopped in. I'm not sure why, it just doesn't seem to meld with the black around it like a LED-type glow usually does.



...I'd also like to point out: for the first 20 or so stars in Mario I used the analog stick by having my hand on the left d-pad handle...thing. Maybe my hands are just freaking huge. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
The blue glow probably is photoshopped in, seeing as this isn't the final design yet, small alterations may still be made.

TommyVercetti

<!--QuoteBegin-Liku+May 17 2005, 07:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Liku @ May 17 2005, 07:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Get over it. We enjoy the games too you know. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
OK, sorry, I'll but out. I can never talk about Nintendo as I've been cursed with the ability not to enjoy their big title games, something that is apparently unique in these forums.

Status_Quo

If the backwards compatibility is true, well executed and fairly cheap to use, I'm dangerously close to breaking my "no consoles" rule. As for the design; meh. As long as it works well, it can look like something someone threw up for all I care.

Pulse

<!--QuoteBegin-TommyVercetti+May 18 2005, 04:19 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (TommyVercetti @ May 18 2005, 04:19 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Liku+May 17 2005, 07:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Liku @ May 17 2005, 07:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Get over it. We enjoy the games too you know. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
OK, sorry, I'll but out. I can never talk about Nintendo as I've been cursed with the ability not to enjoy their big title games, something that is apparently unique in <b>the universe</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Starchy

<img src='http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_8l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

:o

raz0r

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:o <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Black > White > Silver > the others

Blobby

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EDIT:Ahem.
<img src='http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_6l.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Maybe it's just me, but that glow-y blue bit looks photoshopped in. I'm not sure why, it just doesn't seem to meld with the black around it like a LED-type glow usually does.

<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The blue glow probably is photoshopped in, seeing as this isn't the final design yet, small alterations may still be made. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Dude... Look at it. The entire picture is CG. Get over it.

Thansal

as was pointed out, all of those are CG.

The first ones posted are real and still have the blue glow (looks more real also). So my guess is the glow is here to stay.

Blobby

<!--QuoteBegin-Thansal+May 18 2005, 12:28 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Thansal @ May 18 2005, 12:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The first ones posted are real... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
No... They were all CG, unless you know how they made a DVD levitate.

And look at the hand.

<img src='http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/article/615/615008/e3-2005-revolution-revealed-20050517072530867.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

CG.