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Devs to CVG - 'WiiU CPU < PS360'; Nintendo - 'We don't focus on specs'
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radioheadrule83
Banned
Some of these people are making me MISS drohne and Drinky Crow. They had their shit down to an art, some of the posting in these threads is just trite, short, headache inducing baiting and trolling. I read a post, I instantly regret wasting time, move on to the next one and repeat. Everyone who is speculating and interacting in a reasoned and worthwhile way goes on mostly ignored. I honestly think it's worse now.
AceBandage
Banned
It can't.
It's been explained by several people why devs are getting these results (new hardware, different structure so their middleware doesn't run like it does on 7 year old hardware).
But, that doesn't get hits to your site, does it?
Ryu Hayabusa
Member
I think they just want to put the system in the $250 to $299 price range since that is very important, and with outdated hardware they can.
The same source concluded, bluntly: "I suppose you don't need sophisticated physics to make a Mario game."
lol
I said "Never again" after owning a Gamecube, hopefully more people will stop falling for the ruse.
I can't see how the Wii-U will be cheap. It has a tablet controller. I see it launching at around the same price as the 360 last gen. Nintendo doesn't lose money on their hardware at launch.
Spieler Eins
Member
Look on the bright side. Only two more months of this madness.
oh god...
Pretty sure that's an exact quote form several people on this very board cerca early 2006 about hardware rumors concerning the Nntendo Revolution. If the consumers that threw down money for the Wii didn't mind its very underwhelming lack of power, then those same consumers probably wont mind Wii U's underperforming prowess. The trick is convincing consumers that there's value elsewhere that's worth their hard earned dollars. Nintendo did it once before and they can do it again.
Now, does that benefit hardcore gamers who wouldn't mind paying extra for better hardware? No. But that's not where the largest growth potential is anyway. I'm not trying to defend Nintendo, but there is a logic to their madness.
AceBandage
Banned
The ruse?
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I feel like this has probably been discussed a million times, but I either haven't seen an answer or have forgotten it. How much would the tablet affect this?
Aizu_Itsuko
Member
Most people don't follow those megathreads and other may perceive them as being too (insert game company) dominated, meaning discussion may be too one-sided or devolve into circle jerk territory.
There's nothing wrong with hearing what all the sides or just regular members have to say about an upcoming system unless you are too emotionally invested with one of the companies.
This is just the usual pre-launch rollercoaster and it's meant to be fun with all the most devoted fans running around like headless chickens, having incredible meltdowns and having some healthy cognitive dissonance that will hopefully make them realize a thing or two.
Just relax and enjoy the ride!
Damn, son.
AceBandage
Banned
Completely dependent on what it's used for.
Streaming the same video that's on the TV would require almost nothing.
Rendering a separate, fully 3D world on the controller would be the same as playing a game in Split Screen.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
They are currently losing money on the 3DS.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
There you go.
LOL Ductape for everyone!
There you go.
Omg hilarious
60+ days till dawn... should be fun
Our old QA department was rife with Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft fanboys. It may seem weird to say it, but people who work on games are normal people too and have absolute biases, even against the consoles they make games for. Possibly due to resentment, we all eventually start to hate our jobs after all.
There you go.
ahahahahaha
MatthewB92
Member
There you go.
I'll take 5!
I don't think it's a ruse either. Nintendo has never said their system would focus on being a graphical powerhouse or even better than the 360 or PS3. They haven't really said anything new.
TheExplodingHead
Banned
Honestly, if I was a developer or someone in the know I'd find these threads extremely entertaining to read.
Anyway, too many conflicting reports and no substantiated info relative to the devkit revision, so it's anybody's guess if this info reflects the latest devkits. It should be "on par" and "slightly better" with optimization in terms of raw processing power in the latest devkits vs. the 360. That's what the God who lives in the pipe told me, and he's never wrong.
Anyway, too many conflicting reports and no substantiated info relative to the devkit revision, so it's anybody's guess if this info reflects the latest devkits. It should be "on par" and "slightly better" with optimization in terms of raw processing power in the latest devkits vs. the 360. That's what the God who lives in the pipe told me, and he's never wrong.
Oh god haha
AceBandage
Banned
The latest PS3 Slim uses about 85 watts in demanding games (Down from about 220 at launch).
Proposal: The Wii U, although using more modern and efficient hardware, gets close. But Nintendo decides that want to keep the draw to say 40 watts. So it gets close enough (by Nintendo's thinking... they did clean up last gen with a truly wretched hardware system), but keeps things cool, quiet, and extremely profitable.
Oh yeah, I completely understand where you're coming from. It's not like your personal tastes change because you're in a job.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
The 360 and PS3 will probably be $199 with a 320GB HDD and two throwaway first party games this fall. I don't see Nintendo doubling that price with similar looking games.
Even there's even a shred of truth to these rumors, it seems more likely that the 6670/7670 rumors for the PS360 are closer to reality than we'd like to believe. If so, MS and Sony could probably both launch at <$399 next fall.
Oh lawd
Thats probably just early dev kit.
There you go.
Cerebral Assassin
Member
Even Drinky is a pale shadow of himself, his last return was like seeing Ali in the 80's, heartbreaking.
You know, cheap hardware with games people want to play, it's fucking shameful.
The promise of 3rd party support.
User Name Here
Member
"The same source concluded, bluntly: 'I suppose you don't need sophisticated physics to make a Mario game.' "
Ouch...
So was Pacther right? Is Nintendo going to be late with this system? Will third parties bother to make new games for it? Guess we'll get a better idea two months from now.
Ouch...
So was Pacther right? Is Nintendo going to be late with this system? Will third parties bother to make new games for it? Guess we'll get a better idea two months from now.
maquiladora
Member
Gearbox 6 hours ago : "it's a really nice bridge to the next generation"
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/04/gearbox-boss-says-impressive-wii-u-a-really-nice-bridge-to-the/
Pathetic Basement Virgin
Banned
They know that already.. I'm just waiting for the games to be shown.
They launched the system at $250. I believe there were reports at the time of the materials used to make the system were close to $100 not including marketing. Nintendo may change their philosophy after 3DS but how costly is a tablet controller and a system to manufacture. I can't see them losing much.
What ruse? The one of playing some of the best games ever created on any system that you can only get on a Nintendo system?
Here is my prediction for next (next?) next (next?) gen. 2 yes 2 WiiU's duct taped together.
With only one time in history to track how this duct tape theory actually works with the Wii I'd say since it was such a success they would definitely try to do it again.
StealthGoblin
Banned
While that is indeed a good thing, their competitors put out beefy boxes with great gaming experiences too.
Which conflicts with these crummy rumors and implies something more powerful than 360 and PS3.
