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TalkBack / RE:Latest DS Details

« on: February 01, 2004, 09:00:37 AM »

Now, someone mentioned before that the screens were mounted side by side. That, in fact, according to the recent info, is wrong. They are mounted one on top of the other, or "vertically", which is what Ninty announced originally anyways. Ok, about the GBA compatibility: no more third pillar then. I currently am 60% on the side of yes, this is likely going to be the GBA2 the way things are going now. Afterall, I'm pretty sure that they mentioned "Nintendo DS" was a codename, not a real name. Could be wrong, I probably am. I have never for one second, though, thought this was a gimmick. They took a look at what was wrong with the GBA/GC connectivity, and corrected the problem with a new console. This is why they think of it as a third pillar, an inbetween for the GBA and GC. Figuring the PSP will have a smaller screen than one screen from the DS, no matter how powerful and how good the graphics are, how the hell do you play with something that small? My portable DVD player is barely big enough to make the subtitles on it legible, and its screen is 4.2". Here's hoping the DS lives on, it's a great idea that would really see criticle acclaim without simultaneous competition.

[The Omen]

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:"N5" design ideas

« on: December 06, 2003, 08:33:26 PM »

*sigh* ...here we go. You suggested putting the on/off button on the controller as a SEPERATE button. What I suggested was using a different button configuration for turning off the console instead of reseting. You obviously are not understanding what I am trying to say, so now with the quotes...

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Originally posted by: The Omen

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Ugh, foolish idea. Remote control? You have to get up and put the game in, WOW, and hit a button to start it Guess what else? Most games already have restart options etc. It does not take too long to get to the menu screen in any game, anyone who argues for this controller is very VERY lazy. You know what you use?

I didn't want a remote to 'restart, genius, i wanted it to turn the system on/off.  Having it on the controller is fine as well, but it should at least have it.  And guess what else?  I have a remote for....my DVD player, my stereo, TV ,and VCR! Now that you helped me see the light, i will trash them all, thank you so much!

You neglected to mention that I said that you should use a game controller. Look back to the original quote, you'll see what I mean. That way you do not need another controller, such as a TV remote look-alike. And when you start quoting, plz say who quoted them because those quotes are not just mine, but yours as well. It comes across like they are all mine, so clear it up.

Now, remotes for dvd, TV, etc. are needed because you don't already have one to begin with. This is where gaming makes things easier. You already have the game controller. The Gamecube's controller already has a button configuration to reset it, there should be no problem to make another configuration to turn it off, as I said just above in this post. Look at it this way, if you want to turn it on you usually have to put a game in there. There are very few times that the game already in there is what you want to play, I know I can't remember what I leave in there half the time anyways. Thereby, you always have to make one trip to the console to play said game. Then you can sit down and play, the reset button configuration makes things even easier too. Now, if you want to play a different game, you have to go over and switch it, there are not going to be any disc changers ever, the time of digital media has at the least 5 years left in it. But that's another story. If you want to simply leave and not bother to get up off your but and turn it off the right way, this is where you could have a new button configuration to turn it on/off instead of another button. This will work very well since Wavebirds already have batteries in them, said extra function would not hurt it at all, and no other button would be needed. I can't explain this any more lamen than that. If you still don't understand, I recommend you take English. This is the last time I'm going to try and explain this to you.  

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:"N5" design ideas

« on: December 06, 2003, 03:55:27 PM »

I especially love how you neglected to mention that I suggested using the GAME CONTROLLER! It does everything you want except turn the system on or off. Holding a certain set of buttons resets the system, dumbass. If it really bothers you, then why not suggest a set of buttons to press to turn off the system? You won't be able to turn it back on, the game controller won't be powered, but if you turned it off, the only reason to would be to either change a game or stop playing period. Anyways, I think the best solution is to keep the on/off button for the system on the front, makes it easier for people who fit these things in very tight spaces. And, honestly, how far away ARE you from your system when you play? This is more senseless bitching than something productive. Suggest something meaningful for a change...

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:"N5" design ideas

« on: December 06, 2003, 02:17:34 PM »

Ugh, foolish idea. Remote control? You have to get up and put the game in, WOW, and hit a button to start it Guess what else? Most games already have restart options etc. It does not take too long to get to the menu screen in any game, anyone who argues for this controller is very VERY lazy. You know what you use? THE GAME CONTROLLER! Don't want the DVD player, everyone already has one and if they don't it costs $50, and that includes MP3 playing as well. Cheaper to buy it that way than the other, afterall, to buy a 'cube and dvd player now is CHEAPER than getting either the PS2 or Xbox, let along buying their controllers to begin to USE the DVD function. Oh, and some super smart boy said Nintendo is 3rd in the console race. I'd personally like to smack their face with an Xbox. Nintendo is ahead of MS, despite MS' money spending and loss per console.

Now, the N5 should have 4 controller slots, no more. Also, there should be a hard drive and some simple portable storage medium to handle at least one game save. Wireless controllers standard. I really don't know whether they should switch to a standard DVD medium or stick with the mini disc they have now, pirating becomes a major factor. I like the idea of the Cray computers technology, but I don't think it would fly. Maybe if you incorporated two systems to make 4-player possible, but one per person is getting steap. I think that would work very well, a 2-person per system, since most people have at least one friend out of 3 that will likely purchase said console as well. If Ninty priced them at $100 a shot, then it would spread the cost out AND be the cheapest launch prices EVER. I AM GENIUS!

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Cartridge Comeback?

« on: December 05, 2003, 10:25:53 PM »

Hmm, five years eh? Damnit... Well, there goes my Mac G5 purchase. I just hope my three year old beast can hold on another 5+ years for this. Oh, and I do think the age of the Jetsons is coming. Faster than you may think. Anti-gravity is right around the corner, 64-bit processors are out and in 5+ years this new data storage will revolutionize everything. And, think about it: Identity chips that gets planted in your skin. No more credit cards, simply keep on walking. Hmm, any ideas on how I can keep my P866 going for 5+ years? I think I better drop a grand for a 2ghz something. Damnit...

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Does having a DVD player in the next console really matter?

« on: December 05, 2003, 10:05:14 PM »

No, at the time it was a great decision with DVD just coming into mainstream, but there is no medium right now going to replace DVD for another 4 years or so. My computer has a fukn dvd drive, I don't want another one. How about giving me that 50-100 bucks back for a GAME?

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Gameboy Cube? N5?

« on: December 05, 2003, 10:02:04 PM »

This is what I just said in another thread. The idea of using HD's instead of discs is stupid, maybe AFTER the N5 but a HD based system won't be able to be backwards capable with the GC, at least not easily. Besides, the N5 games will sell very well and if the GBA2 is going to basically be a portable GC, then you'll be able to play it at home on the N5 just as easily. Toss in a multiplayer that you can use online through the N5 for the GBA2, both will become necessary. And this cuts any stupid "stations" that people would have to go to to go online (that's a mouthful). Nintendo simply needs to understand that not "everyone" can afford these consoles, and most that can already have some form of internet. Just make the console its own server and maintain a few simple "architectural" servers. Damnity damn, so good, but no chance it happening... *sigh*

Once again, my genius is wasted. Maybe someone at Redmond may read this... maybe...

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:more rumors of Nintendo launching in 2004

« on: December 05, 2003, 09:25:26 PM »

Despite what your friends might have thought, the Dreamcast had amazing graphics. They might have said that remark about Madden on the PS2 because the Dreamcast commercials sucked and didn't reveal its true ability. That is one thing Sony has kicked ass at, is marketing. No matter how crappy the hardware may be, if it LOOKS great even though you spend MORE time waiting to play it, people in general won't care. I mean, take a look at the VGA ceremony that Spike TV held: can you get any more obvious than that? That show was basically a representation of what casual gamers think, and the proof is there: If it shines pretty, has big boobies and violence then its a "great game".

Anyways, back to the subject. I really really REALLY hope that Nintendo launches the N5 either late 04, or early-mid 05 simply because that would be enough time where the casual gamer wouldn't want to wait for another console due out 6 months to a year later. Launch the GBA2 either sooner, or later, not at the same time. Definitely before the stupid PSP. It just reads N-Gage to me, but you simply can't take that risk.

Honestly, I don't think any of those dates should be considered wrong. The next-gen games have been announced for quite some time and another 6-10 months should be enough to make them decent enough for a launch. Besides, toss in backwards capability and even two or three killer launch titles will carry it with the GC's titles as well. Anyways, what has been said should be considered as close as it gets to reality until E3 this May. I expect everything to be revealed then, in terms of what the new hardware is, GBA2 and N5. If not, Nintendo could do the N5 by restarting Spaceworld and announcing it then. It may be the last company to release the hype, but at least if they do it right it will be the one that remains on everyones mind.

Now here comes the best business decision they could make: announce the release of the N5 for Christmas 2004 at Spaceworld. Announce some tid-bits at E3, but drop the bomb at Spaceworld. Blitz the media with tons of hype, ketch Sony and MS with their pants down. AND, when they plan on releasing their systems, RELEASE THE GBA2! Boom, saturated the market with too much to choose from, make the GBA2 cheap enough to be the obvious choice. Sure, the PS3 will sell tons with its loyal userbase at launch, and same can be said about the XboxNext. But not as much with the GBA2 out then, and that will be what the casual gamer will want. Damn it, why can't I be the marketing strategist at Nintendo? I know this will never happen, but if it did Nintendo would be on top... *sigh*  

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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Nintendo Nexus: Next-gen name?

« on: December 05, 2003, 08:55:42 PM »

Hmm, new user but here we go:

Nintendo Gateway
Nintendo Divinity
Nintendo Impulse

Can't really come up with much more than that. Still, you know the name is going to totally kick ass anyways. This system is going to own the next-gen wars, and the name is going to make you go "Damnit! Why didn't I think of that?"