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[AndoCalrissian]

Maybe they should give the black Revolution model a glossy black stand?

Or make the silver a bit more chrome-ish ... like the black/silver i-Pod nano.

A chrome stand would be pretty rad. I may just end up painting mine a glossy black when I get it though, depends on what color Rev I get. I want Black or Red, and the stand will be the opposite, black or red. It would go with my U2 ipod. However, the white Rev is pretty sexy.

 

[PkunkFury]

well he did write an entire article about it http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,68869,00.html

I read it, it was great But you know he's saving the good stuff for GAF

 

[Chrono]

well he did write an entire article about it http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,68869,00.html

This and all the impressions were good but NONE compared it to standard controllers. Did nintendo limit what journalist can say about its controller or something?


I'd like to know what they think about revolution's controller being 'superior' for FPS. Also, even though everybody said it's comfortable, do they imagine themselves playing 6 hours straight with that controller? We need more details. :'(


Edit: well I just found out about kobun's Q&A thread heh.

 

[soundwave05]

I believe 1up.com's impressions talked specifically about the Rev controller and how well it worked for FPS versus current controllers.

 

[gamergirly]

A chrome stand would be pretty rad. I may just end up painting mine a glossy black when I get it though, depends on what color Rev I get. I want Black or Red, and the stand will be the opposite, black or red. It would go with my U2 ipod. However, the white Rev is pretty sexy.

A mixture of black remote and red controller would look great actually. And Im surprised the green looks good too

 

[clearacell]

I believe 1up.com's impressions talked specifically about the Rev controller and how well it worked for FPS versus current controllers.

I think the fact that many gaming sites are comparing the controller to a keyboard/mouse setup in a positive light is showing the Revolution controller is leaps and bounds ahead of current gamepad FPS control.

 

[Mihail]

Is anyone else glad there's no built-in microphone? I mean, it probably will eventually be an attachment, but at least it's not standard.

For some reason, that strikes me as a good sign (as if I need any more good signs after Kobun's thread).

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

Is anyone else glad there's no built-in microphone? I mean, it probably will eventually be an attachment, but at least it's not standard.

For some reason, that strikes me as a good sign (as if I need any more good signs after Kobun's thread).

Not really. I'm all for standardizing "accessory" stuff within reasonable cost bounds.

 

[soundwave05]

They should put a headphone jack on the controller though. Otherwise you might have to go the microphone attachment route ... which would be fine, except then you lose the analog joystick and two buttons in the process.

 

[Fuzzy]

If you want to watch Mark MacDonald (the Executive Editor of Electronic Gaming Monthly) talk about the Revolution controller with Patrick Norton then check out episode 6 of Digital Life TV starting at 35:30 or wait until they post just that segment if you don't want to download the entire episode. He also brought along the revmote paper mockup that you can put together (someone posted it here in another thread) so you can have a pretty good idea of the size.

http://digitallifetv.com/

 

[BorkBork]

If you want to watch Mark MacDonald (the Executive Editor of Electronic Gaming Monthly) talk about the Revolution controller with Patrick Norton then check out episode 6 of Digital Life TV starting at 35:30 or wait until they post just that segment if you don't want to download the entire episode. He also brought along the revmote paper mockup that you can put together (someone posted it here in another thread) so you can have a pretty good idea of the size.

http://digitallifetv.com/

Nice find.
Basically saying you shouldn't get tired waving the thing in the air cuz once you get used to it, you pretty much use it like a controller. Good sensitivity, precise, intuitive or even more so than mouse/keyboard as a FPS blah blah blah, you know the rest. Still cool to have someone explain it visually though

Edit: why is the set like someone's unfinished basement?

 

[Fuzzy]

Edit: why is the set like someone's unfinished basement?

It used to be just a grey wall and they've been building a new set the last couple of weeks so it's in the process of being finished.

 

[dlobro1080]

I think I'm in for the all white version (system and controller). Best looking system ever.

 

[Aurora]

If you want to watch Mark MacDonald (the Executive Editor of Electronic Gaming Monthly) talk about the Revolution controller with Patrick Norton then check out episode 6 of Digital Life TV starting at 35:30 or wait until they post just that segment if you don't want to download the entire episode. He also brought along the revmote paper mockup that you can put together (someone posted it here in another thread) so you can have a pretty good idea of the size.

http://digitallifetv.com/

That was an interesting watch. Thanks for sharing.

 

[koam]

Is anyone else glad there's no built-in microphone? I mean, it probably will eventually be an attachment, but at least it's not standard.

For some reason, that strikes me as a good sign (as if I need any more good signs after Kobun's thread).

No, they should have a microphone built-in. How are you going to talk to people you play online?

 

[Akai]

You won't...Ninty is understandably worried about verbal abuse...

 

[Ruzbeh]

You know, I think it will be just a headset. I think the main reason why they didn't allow voicechat on DS online is because you can't turn off the microphone with a button, but only through software (in the options menu of the game). Or something. So Nintendo should come with a headset.

 

[Lathentar]

They should have a microphone built in for sure.

Put it at the top of the controller, and you can hold it just like a mic! Karaoke would be super awesome!

 

[Ruzbeh]

They should have a microphone built in for sure.

Put it at the top of the controller, and you can hold it just like a mic! Karaoke would be super awesome!

I'm not sure. That could actually be a good idea. There should be an on/off button though.

 

[Xellotah]

They should have a microphone built in for sure.

Put it at the top of the controller, and you can hold it just like a mic! Karaoke would be super awesome!

That actually would be a very good business decision.... with the REV DVD player, it could double up as a Karaoke machine.

 

[Lathentar]

Nintendo could team up with Konami again. Mario Mario Karaoke!

"SWING YOUR ARMS FROM SiDE TO SIDE!!!!"

 

[Lathentar]

sup

I haven't used it, but I know people who are developing for it.

So, sup x 1.5.

 

[John Harker]

I haven't used it, but I know people who are developing for it.

So, sup x 1.5.

who?

 

[+Aliken+]

What about specs. At what point are we with these?

 

[Beezy]

So, sup x 1.5.

If true, then it's your turn to start a thread.

 

[Ristamar]

I haven't used it, but I know people who are developing for it.

So, sup x 1.5.

For a second, I thought that was a comment on the machine specs.

 

[koam]

Oh I get it!

Remember when Nintendo said the Revolution would support DVD playback with an add-on? I'm fairly sure they were talking about an add-on for the controller. Probably a small little attachment that has play/pause rew/ff etc buttons.

 

[Shao]

Oh I get it!

Remember when Nintendo said the Revolution would support DVD playback with an add-on? I'm fairly sure they were talking about an add-on for the controller. Probably a small little attachment that has play/pause rew/ff etc buttons.

lol it would be so hilariously cruel if the only reaosn you couldnt watch a DVD was cos you had no "play" button

 

[Mallrat83]

lol it would be so hilariously cruel if the only reaosn you couldnt watch a DVD was cos you had no "play" button

It's almost as cruel as the current DVD playback for the Xbox.

 

[Diffense]

In the video, mcdonald says there was no need for an onscreen cursor in the shooting blocks demo. Based on other reports, he might be wrong.

 

[masud]

I haven't used it, but I know people who are developing for it.

So, sup x 1.5.

How long have they been developing for it? And do they work for one of Nintendo's teams?

 

[Golden Darkness]

http://lostgarden.com/2005/09/nintendos-genre-innovation-strategy.html

Not sure this is old or not. A good read. It's about the possible motivations behind the new controller.

 

[Phranky]

http://lostgarden.com/2005/09/nintendos-genre-innovation-strategy.html

Not sure this is old or not. A good read. It's about the possible motivations behind the new controller.

Old. Always wanted to say that.

 

[radcliff]

Oh I get it!

Remember when Nintendo said the Revolution would support DVD playback with an add-on? I'm fairly sure they were talking about an add-on for the controller. Probably a small little attachment that has play/pause rew/ff etc buttons.

Then you can use the DVD attachment to make Viewtiful Joe fast- forard, rewind, slow, zoom, etc. Brilliant!

 

[DJ_Tet]

It's almost as cruel as the current DVD playback for the Xbox.

Who said who in the what now?

 

[stone128]

I'll be getting a black Revolution (NTSC) and a white one (PAL)... In fact, all of the colors look hot.

Revolution +2

 

[Lathentar]

How long have they been developing for it? And do they work for one of Nintendo's teams?

It might interest you to know I live in Austin, TX.

 

[Akia]

It might interest you to know I live in Austin, TX.

OMG, he knows someone in Retro!!!11

Who cares its not like you had play time with the controller.

 

[Ristamar]

It might interest you to know I live in Austin, TX.

Nice. It must be interesting to hear what this friend has to say.

 

[Ruzbeh]

OMG, he knows someone in Retro!!!11

Who cares its not like you had play time with the controller.

:lol :lol :lol

You're cruel.

 

[Lathentar]

The controller is sensitive enough to be a button all itself.

Imagine playing a game where you can be shooting over and over using B, then you pull your finger back, tap it on the side and it changes your weapon, then you go back to shooting. It's sensitive enough to detect that small tap, though probably not very useful.

I'm really not going to say much more though sorry. I'll try to think of what else I can say.

 

[Waimea]

The controller is sensitive enough to be a button all itself.

Imagine playing a game where you can be shooting over and over using B, then you pull your finger back, tap it on the side and it changes your weapon, then you go back to shooting. It's sensitive enough to detect that small tap, though probably not very useful.

I'm really not going to say much more though sorry. I'll try to think of what else I can say.

New to me... That could be one of the surprises yet to be announced... opens up even more possibilities...

 

[Gahiggidy]

Like that?

 

[BorkBork]

I seriously can't wait for a Iron Chef cooking game or the like!
Allez Cuisine!

 

[johns all like]

I seriously can't wait for a Iron Chef cooking game or the like!
Allez Cuisine!

as long as they dont let bobby flay in the game.

 

[Christoff Yurievich]

And Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles: Endless Destiny to showcase the massivly mutliplayer co-op online RPG ability of the Rev.

is this an actual title in development, with those features? because I know a FF:CC fanatic who would love to hear this.

 

[ThunderEmperor]

The controller is sensitive enough to be a button all itself.

Imagine playing a game where you can be shooting over and over using B, then you pull your finger back, tap it on the side and it changes your weapon, then you go back to shooting. It's sensitive enough to detect that small tap, though probably not very useful.

I'm really not going to say much more though sorry. I'll try to think of what else I can say.

so what are the games retro is working on.

 

[Mallrat83]

is this an actual title in development, with those features? because I know a FF:CC fanatic who would love to hear this.

Since the original was based heavily around GC-GBA connectivity, I would expect FF:CC Rev to be similarily based around teamwork. Rev will be Wifi enabled out of the box, so logically, I would expect FF:CC Rev to be an online RPG. I don't know about massive, but I would expect support for more than 4 people this time out.

 

[Ristamar]

I don't know about massive, but I would expect support for more than 4 people this time out.

Based on what?

 

[Mallrat83]

Based on what?

On inside knowledge. Kidding. No, I just think the only reason FF:CC was limited to 4 players was because of the limitations of the GC/controller ports, and now since Nintendo is finally going online, and Square has already dabbled with online RPGs in FF XI...well, you get what I'm trying to say.