Post by: NotSoStu on May 21, 2005, 08:07:06 AM
So, anyway, to make a long story short, I played Battlefield 1942 (Possibly the best PC game of all time) and started flying planes around with this controller, and it was truly immersive. Ever play StarFox64 and find your head moving along with your Arwing? It's a lot like that, but you're actually doing something when you're moving your body around. If Nintendo decides to put a gyroscope on the Revolution controller, kudos to them, since this is some of the most fun I've had with a PC game in years.
Oh, and actually, I tried it out with SF64 in an emulator too...... Fun stuff
Post by: RABicle on May 21, 2005, 08:16:11 AM
Another awesome gyroscopic controller was the Dreamcast fishing rod. It was awesome.
Post by: jasonditz on May 21, 2005, 08:19:17 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on May 21, 2005, 10:30:39 PM
Post by: Nephilim on May 22, 2005, 06:33:49 AM
Post by: jasonditz on May 22, 2005, 06:41:36 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on May 22, 2005, 06:53:18 AM
But then again Nintendo also called the microphone and touchscreen on the DS innovative despite PDAs having touchscreens for quite some time now so they seem to selectively ignore prior art they don't like.
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on May 22, 2005, 07:09:17 AM
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 22, 2005, 07:59:04 AM
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But then again Nintendo also called the microphone and touchscreen on the DS innovative despite PDAs having touchscreens for quite some time now so they seem to selectively ignore prior art they don't like.
There's a difference between innovation and revolution. Nintendo took a pre-existing concept, added to it, made it a little better, and applied it to a new idea (games have existed on PDAs and such, but not nearly at this level; this is an entirely different situation from tetris rip-offs). Revolution suggests something totally new. Maybe not, could be similar to the reinvention we see in DS, but I'm willing to bet it's a bit more than that.
Post by: notic on May 22, 2005, 09:30:41 AM
Post by: Don'tHate742 on May 22, 2005, 10:49:49 AM
If you read Iwata's latest interview, he kept emphasizing the "user interface." He did mention how the controller will be part of the revolutionary aspect (obviously), but he never said that it was the entire aspect itself. The "user interface" is what seperates Nintendo from the pack. It could be anything really.
Reggie mentioned the Rev controller's ability to play every previous generation. That is the only concrete fact that is known about the controller. You might be wondering why they included the cube controller slots. Well, it was a nice addition, and basically demonstrates Nintendo "being on the ball." This way, those that want to play cube games that can't be properly emulated or aren't fun to play through the controller, can play directly with the proper controller (Donkey Konga).
So the controller, I'm guessing, will look like my mock-up in it's basic form. If gyration is included, I know it'll break apart and I also know it will feature every button/stick featured on the cube controller (maybe more). I'm not sure if a cable connects both sides of the controller, or if it's completely wireless. Either way, the main concept is there. If they can somehow pack in force feedback and even a mic and speaker, it would be the best controller ever made.
^^That alone is pretty revolutionary. It boggles my mind to think of what else they have in store. I know the Rev's size is going to become a major factor as well as online, but what else is Nintendo planning?
Post by: trip1eX on May 22, 2005, 01:10:55 PM
