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Breaking: NOA releases More Revolution Details

blackadde said:
Parallel (assuming they're SMP - symmetric multi-processor) don't increase performance in a linear curve. They distribute work threads among themselves so that the system can multi-task better. Typical software is built as a single thread, and so it would run it's entire process on a single proc. If it's built multithreaded (as many heavy iron database apps, distributed rendering solutions, and next-gen games etc are) then the software will split the workload and take advantage of both processors for itself.
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thanks.
 
robertsan21 said:
one more thing, IGN has a PS3 section, and a Xbox 360 section, why dont they have a Revulution section?
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Well.. probably because it won't becalled Nintendo Revolution and the other two are the final names. I dunno.
 
robertsan21 said:
one more thing, IGN has a PS3 section, and a Xbox 360 section, why dont they have a Revulution section?
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They didn't have an IGNDolphin, either. When there's enough to actually make frequent updates and they have a name for it, I'm sure they'll start it up. I believe it was just a few days before the GameCube's unveiling when they booted up IGNCube.
 
pestul said:
Well.. probably because it won't becalled Nintendo Revolution and the other two are the final names. I dunno.
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Are you sure about that? I was under the impression that the PS3 was just what people were calling it, and Sony had said that it would not be called Playstation 3.
 
Anybody remember this mysterious patent? With all the talk about sending a video image to multiple sources, I thought I might drag this back up. Some people are convinced that it is related to four swords, but I don't think so. I'm thinking Revoluton.

" One such patent, originally filed by Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NCL) on July 21, 2004, received an update earlier today. Upon inspection, the patent describes a "game system" and "game program" capable of providing a substantially improved view of the action by employing new technologies. These technologies, which by admission are somewhat difficult to decipher given the nature of the document, sound like something altogether different from what we've seen in any game system thus far. Take, for example, one of the main objectives of these technologies: to prevent a fixation point from frequently moving.

A fixation point is whatever a gamer stares at most of the time when playing a game. Thing is, most games feature several of these fixation points, so developers have needed to devise methods of including every object on screen at all times. When this wasn't possible, the display needed to shift and prioritize objects according to the action. Developers accomplished this by zooming the image up or down, to help gamers re-focus their attention. Just look at any number of sports games. The camera invariably follows the soccer ball, baseball or football. The document argues that the constant change in perspective makes playing games tougher than it should.

The patent describes a technology that would prevent a fixation point from moving and prevent the display area from changing in size. Regardless of where a player sits, he (or she) would command a deep view of the happenings on screen. This would also carry over into multiplayer gaming, where multiple players would normally require multiple fixation points. The new set of technologies would eliminate the strain associated with split-screen gaming. In summary, this would all make for excellent game sessions thanks to unparalleled view of the display. Changing the way a gamer watches the action unfold on-screen would be pretty revolutionary, but again, it's to early to tell what precisly the patent is refering to."
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Anyway, thought that might be interesting for those who haven't seen it.
 
CBM: That's the patent that started the 3D stereoscopic rumors flying. It was filed for Four Swords, and then updated recently for either Mario 128's innovative camera scheme, or to incorperate 3D stereoscopic imaging.
 
Cruel Bastard Mario said:
Anybody remember this mysterious patent? With all the talk about sending a video image to multiple sources, I thought I might drag this back up. Some people are convinced that it is related to four swords, but I don't think so. I'm thinking Revoluton.

Anyway, thought that might be interesting for those who haven't seen it.
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It sounds like a patent for the DS.
 
Wordassassin said:
CBM: That's the patent that started the 3D stereoscopic rumors flying. It was filed for Four Swords, and then updated recently for either Mario 128's innovative camera scheme, or to incorperate 3D stereoscopic imaging.
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Oh, true that. I've just circled myself then :lol

Anyway, I think I might be a bit of a believer in this stereoscopic 3D (if that is indeed the only technology that makes sense of this patent)

I was just thinking it was a fancy way of saying it transmits video signals to several TV's/Monitors simutaneously, though :)

JC10001 said:
It sounds like a patent for the DS
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I hope not :( (I dig the DS more than the next guy, but it sounds like the nifty tech that the Revolution could use to stand out)
 
Cruel Bastard Mario said:
I was just thinking it was a fancy way of saying it transmits video signals to several TV's/Monitors simutaneously, though :)
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Dual output for multiplayer would be hot. Its something I have dreamed about since the first mario kart and that shitty squashed perspective split screen :)
 
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If Apple can create this, adding a G5 2Ghz processor, 512 DDR 400Mhz, DVD drive, Radeon 9600 128 MB memory, and with a LCD screen attached to it which also produces heat. And this thing processor doesn't die in a month. I must be missing something, this leads me believe Nintendo won't have a underpowered console compared to the Xbox360.

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Yeah, no shit. Apple can fit a G5 into that thing WITH A SCREEN and it runs perfectly. Nintendo will have no problem fitting the power of the Revolution into a tiny shell.
 
What I'm most curious is hoe they got a DVD drive in such a small space. Are they going with a Notebook calibur model? Sounds pricey!
 
See, I was completely convinced that I would wait for a price drop this generation, in both handhelds and consoles. While I'm holding out fairly well as far as the DS is concerned (We'll see how that changes by Wednesday Night, the first time I'll get to a PC next week), but Revolution has quickly become one of those purchases I scramble to justify far ahead of time.

It's backwards compatible already, which will be helpful. Considering the change at Nintendo's site it won't play DVD Movies, which is really too bad. I was hoping it would, but it was more of an added reason to purchase and doesn't really hurt anything.

Once again, the Nintendo fanboy in me is dictating that I don't want to miss out on another generation of Nintendo games. Hoping for some video of something, at the very least.
 
How they can fit 4 procesors and 2 GPUs in a small case beats me.
I hope the case design doesnt lead to compromises to the hardware.
 
nightez said:
How they can fit 4 procesors and 2 GPUs in a small case beats me.
I hope the case design doesnt lead to compromises to the hardware.
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Welcome to the world of nanotechnology? :|
 
nightez said:
How they can fit 4 procesors and 2 GPUs in a small case beats me.
I hope the case design doesnt lead to compromises to the hardware.
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Weren't the chips (or at least the Gekko) in the Gamecube the size of a pinky nail or something? If these chips stay small, it shouldn't be a problem.
 
nightez said:
How they can fit 4 procesors and 2 GPUs in a small case beats me.
I hope the case design doesnt lead to compromises to the hardware.
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Its not four processors, but 4 cores(1 processor) and 2 R520 GPU cores(1 processor).

But its just a rumor right now, so tuesday can't come fast enough.
 
Cruel Bastard Mario said:
Weren't the chips (or at least the Gekko) in the Gamecube the size of a pinky nail or something? If these chips stay small, it shouldn't be a problem.
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Not really, perhaps the average thumb print might be a better comparison.

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Memles said:
See, I was completely convinced that I would wait for a price drop this generation, in both handhelds and consoles. While I'm holding out fairly well as far as the DS is concerned (We'll see how that changes by Wednesday Night, the first time I'll get to a PC next week), but Revolution has quickly become one of those purchases I scramble to justify far ahead of time.

It's backwards compatible already, which will be helpful. Considering the change at Nintendo's site it won't play DVD Movies, which is really too bad. I was hoping it would, but it was more of an added reason to purchase and doesn't really hurt anything.

Once again, the Nintendo fanboy in me is dictating that I don't want to miss out on another generation of Nintendo games. Hoping for some video of something, at the very least.
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I agree 100% with your feelings about Revolution. With Nintendo we at least know that we will get some amazing graphics that match their unsurpassed passion for near perfect gameplay. =]
 
OG_Original Gamer said:
That pic is somewhat misleading, the Gekko in reality is very small. But the images mentioned earlier were not of the complete processor, but of the core. Which is no bigger than the tip of your finger.
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According to PR shots its the size of pinhead
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I'm sorry as I haven't kept up with the thread but the drawing above shows a controller that comes in two pieces (I believe). Is that a known/romoured feature?
 
catfish...
It's not known, but I'd like to think it'll play DVD's

CabbageRed...
Just my cenceptual stuff...not really a fact or rumor. I think it could be what Nintendo is doing. I am gonna be updating my Nintendo Speculation page again soon saying basically way I'm thinking it'll be a two fisted controller.

First, Mr. Tekeda (sp?) said that Nintendo is having a hard time coming up with a way to present the revolutionary ideas. Second, there's lot's of talk that the system probably won't be playable, nor will the controller be shown...one of the reasons could be that a two fisted wireless controller could be real difficult to "present" in playable form on the show room floor. Third, I think to get the full effect of this gyro technology our hands would need to be more free...it could still play traditionally, but imagine a racing game, or games where you have to pilot, sports games like: baseball, tennis, Punch Out!, shooters...imagine weilding a sword & sheild this way...really the possibilities are endless, while if it were just a one peice controller the gyro motion control really couldn't be fully realized.

Rick Powers...
Thanks. Ahhhh...the memories, how're things at planetgc?
 
catfish said:
the rev won't play dvds now?
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A) it never said it would play DVD movies anyway
B) its worded now to sound more like a proprietary but "full" sized disc. Perhaps leaving the doorway open for one of the new DVD techs, trying not to limit themselves so soon.
 
Gahiggidy said:
That thing cost $500 dollars.
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It's an apple product. You expect it NOT to be overpriced? I'd expect a one to two hundred percent markup for their troubles if not a bit more.
 
oh ok. It would be quite the massive oversight to take DVD sized discs, but not actually dvds..... Who was that guy mentioning that something in rev is rumoured to make some people angry? Was he basing that on anything?

wonder if johnny knows.....
 
Now that IS an interesting controller concept. Can't really imagine what it'd feel like in an actual game, but I would look at it and be curious, IRL.
 
from what has been said, I have a feeling that we will not learn the TRUE nature of Revolution at this E3.

they'll show the console. some specs. some demos. a game or a few games.

they wont show the control device. or any 3D projection or viewing capabilities (if there are any that is)

that will happen at Spaceworld or NEXT E3, or sometime inbetween
 
I think Nintendo needs to show a few things to calm the masses about Revolution at this E3:

1. Graphics. Tech demos ala GC introduction to be shown that let people see the graphical capabilities. Mario demo, maybe, but showing a Zelda demo would kill GC LoZ impact.

2. Form. Showing the console itself. Let people know this thing physically exists.

3. Style. Keeping this in mind when doing the two things above. Choose demos that will appeal to "teh mature" (Metroid, etc.) and ensure the console design alone makes people drool.
 
I've got pretty good reason to beleive that the controller will be shown as well.

Dr. GAKMAN: Things are going well, busy, just taking a day to relax and do some laundry for this week. Should be a fun show, I'm really looking forward to it.
 
They will probably show up the controller but leave out some secret, just like they did with the Gamecube controller and the digital R&L analog click.
 
Where can I see that mock E3 trailer?

The link is FORBIDDEN now...

Also, this is a hype inducing thread, Nintendo BETTER impress us...It had better be good.

Thanks guys.
 
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