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Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*
« Reply #4725 on: August 23, 2011, 02:01:00 AM »
I don't see how they could do it without being ridiculously awkward, and even if they could they'd certainly charge more than $10 for it.

I doubt it. Nintendo charged $20 for M+ and packaged them with games, yet that didn't really catch on like they though it would. Yeah, there was the issue with games that actually support it, but Nintendo would do absolutely everything in their power to make it work this time. That would mean packaging it with a AAA title and selling it cheap. If they want 3rd party support for analogue stick add-on, they gotta move those units.
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« Reply #4726 on: August 23, 2011, 02:09:02 AM »
The second analog slider included in a revision could work. It just requires developers to program 2 control methods (one for 3DS, another for 3DS+) which some already do on other hardware, namely the Wii. Some developers have multiple control options without different controller options such as Resident Evil 5. Speaking of, The Mercenaries 3D would play much better with that other slider for those wondering what games would benefit from it. Also, in-game camera.

Adding a second slider isn't completely out of the question. DSi included 2 camera, an SD card slot, more RAM, faster processors, and larger screens. Granted, few developers took advantage of all of that but there's precedence for adding functionality. Will Nintendo do it? Perhaps but I'd personally bet against it. I don't think a second slider accessory is even possible.

The biggest problem would be how pissed off current 3DS owners would be should a revision fix one of the orignal's glaring omissions, not to mention the possibility of fixing ALL of them such as battery life. Does Nintendo try to compensate them again? I had always planned on buying a revision so I wouldn't be upset at all. The free games and sudden price drop just means my brother gets a hand-me-down 3DS once I transfer the downloaded games over.
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« Reply #4727 on: August 23, 2011, 02:26:44 AM »
I look at this as the same sort of thing as Motion Plus which started out as an addon module which could be purchased separately or came bundled with certain games but then later was integrated into the controller by default. I think that's how its going to be with this thing too. It will probably cost about $20 to buy it separately, and there will be certain games which will come bundled with it. Hell, it will probably come bundled with the 3DS SKU itself...

Then as soon as Nintendo makes the first revision of the 3DS it will be integrated into it by default, just like how Motion Plus was integrated into the Wiimote Plus by default. This way it will become a new standard, and at the same time those who bought the original 3DS model won't be screwed because they can just get the addon module and they'll be good to go.

So seeing how this same company (Nintendo) has already done basically the same thing with Motion Plus I'm going to chalk this rumor up as very plausible. I'm not going to say its probable, but its certainly plausible.
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« Reply #4728 on: August 23, 2011, 02:54:55 AM »
per second slide pad: HYPOTHETICALLY


Let's say Nintendo does figure out a way to implement a second analog that satisfies the early adopters and future purchasers of the system.  Is anyone really trying to argue that the 3ds is performing poorly because of lack of analog input? no really like seriously?

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« Reply #4729 on: August 23, 2011, 03:12:01 AM »
I look at this as the same sort of thing as Motion Plus which started out as an addon module which could be purchased separately or came bundled with certain games but then later was integrated into the controller by default. I think that's how its going to be with this thing too. It will probably cost about $20 to buy it separately, and there will be certain games which will come bundled with it. Hell, it will probably come bundled with the 3DS SKU itself...

Then as soon as Nintendo makes the first revision of the 3DS it will be integrated into it by default, just like how Motion Plus was integrated into the Wiimote Plus by default. This way it will become a new standard, and at the same time those who bought the original 3DS model won't be screwed because they can just get the addon module and they'll be good to go.

So seeing how this same company (Nintendo) has already done basically the same thing with Motion Plus I'm going to chalk this rumor up as very plausible. I'm not going to say its probable, but its certainly plausible.

Motion+ is a controller not the whole system.  Also  I would still like an answer of HOW an attachment could even connect.  The only answer I can thing of would be making it wireless, insanely draining the 3ds battery and requiring a battery/charger for this thing.

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« Reply #4730 on: August 23, 2011, 10:16:40 AM »
I heard some people saying it could connect wirelessly to the IR port. I don't think it would take that much battery.

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« Reply #4731 on: August 23, 2011, 10:26:51 AM »
If the Audio port has Mic capability, like most Cellphones now, you could even do it that way. (A hack from back in the day in computing.)  The IR port would be the most reasonable since it could do higher data rates but any of those would be so awkward to get from where the stick would have to be to the input.
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« Reply #4732 on: August 24, 2011, 10:37:20 AM »
Can somebody please remind me how things went when Sony introduced the Dual Analogue controller for the PS1? I can't remember if all the games released after that still supported the original digital controller, or if the new controller became mandatory. It's not a perfect analogy to the rumored second pad, but something like this has been done successfully before.

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« Reply #4733 on: August 24, 2011, 10:47:58 AM »
Can somebody please remind me how things went when Sony introduced the Dual Analogue controller for the PS1? I can't remember if all the games released after that still supported the original digital controller, or if the new controller became mandatory. It's not a perfect analogy to the rumored second pad, but something like this has been done successfully before.
Dual Analog didn't become Default till the PS2.
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« Reply #4734 on: August 24, 2011, 10:49:55 AM »
Can somebody please remind me how things went when Sony introduced the Dual Analogue controller for the PS1? I can't remember if all the games released after that still supported the original digital controller, or if the new controller became mandatory. It's not a perfect analogy to the rumored second pad, but something like this has been done successfully before.
Dual Analog didn't become Default till the PS2.

So analogue control was just optional until then after all? That's what I remembered, but I wasn't sure. Thank you!

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« Reply #4735 on: August 24, 2011, 09:05:54 PM »
The thing about adding another analog stick is it would screw all the people who already invested in a 3DS... arguably even worse than the $250 price and price drop. That said one way they could do it is have like a recall thing where they get current 3DS users to send their system to Nintendo and they will ship them a dual stick 3DS in return or a voucher so they can pick one up in stores free of charge.

it will only screw the small number of people who bought it, remember sales are lower than expected.

There is no need for a second joystick anyhow, it has a joystick and a touch screen, which is more than what ds had for metroid prime hunters which had decent first person controls. Just because Wii u has a second joystick doesnt mean that, that will add a ridiculous amount more on functionality. Dual analog is a relic of the past, before controllers had gyros and touch screens, developers may still use Dual analog if they prefer, but i dont see a problem with having dual analog just being one control option. Nintendo is knowledgeable that developers just dont want to change their control scheme, so they've pulled off a controller that does everything. The 3ds is more than capable of handling all Wii u control needs just in a different way, that is if you can connect to the internet and 3ds at the same time...
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Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*
« Reply #4736 on: August 24, 2011, 09:43:27 PM »
I've never liked dual analogue, which is the main reason I hope it isn't true.

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« Reply #4737 on: August 24, 2011, 11:15:42 PM »
Well, I'd love dual analog for handheld shooters or 3rd person platformers and such.

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« Reply #4738 on: August 25, 2011, 11:30:13 AM »
Another rumor from 01net.
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According to 01net Nintendo took an unpublished real-time strategy game, proposed to Nintendo by the game's creators years before Pikmin's development, and Nintendo turned it into Pikmin and fabricated the commonly-heard story about Shigeru Miyamoto thinking of the idea while gardening.
 
The site also claims that a number of ideas were pitched for "Mario 128", which would eventually become Super Mario Galaxy, but they were all rejected. Nintendo then allegedly took a prototype it bought from another company years before and turned it into Super Mario Galaxy.
 
01net's confidential informer also claims that Nintendo is worried about its future and is aware that they need new franchises and IPs in order to keep going. According to the source Nintendo actually has a "treasure trove" of ideas that it could hand to young developers, both internal and external, for them to develop into new games.

http://www.n-europe.com/news.php?nid=16155
 
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« Reply #4739 on: August 25, 2011, 11:36:10 AM »
Sounds like more BS rumors to me, I don't believe them for a second.
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« Reply #4740 on: August 25, 2011, 11:43:44 AM »
Another rumor from 01net.
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According to 01net Nintendo took an unpublished real-time strategy game, proposed to Nintendo by the game's creators years before Pikmin's development, and Nintendo turned it into Pikmin and fabricated the commonly-heard story about Shigeru Miyamoto thinking of the idea while gardening. Um, With how many game Ideas Nintendo gets I could probably find something similar enough if I digged but, I really doubt that was the source of Pikmin.  It has Miyamoto all over it and its different enough it would need a champion to get made at Nintendo initially.
 
The site also claims that a number of ideas were pitched for "Mario 128", which would eventually become Super Mario Galaxy I be surprised to find out otherwise, but they were all rejected Considering the game wasn't made.  That was sort of assumed. Nintendo then allegedly took a prototype it bought from another company years before and turned it into Super Mario Galaxy. So what?  They bought it.  That means, if they did the contract right, they have the full rights to it and can make it whatever they want.  Nintendo doesn't develop all its own code. I know that may shock some of you and I'll make sure to give you your Dino when you go to bed but, that's how the game works.  You be a fool to think you can code everything by yourself in the most efficient manner or would want to.
 
01net's confidential informer also claims that Nintendo is worried about its future and is aware that they need new franchises and IPs in order to keep going. My 3 year Old could have told you that. According to the source Nintendo actually has a "treasure trove" of ideas that it could hand to young developers, both internal and external, for them to develop into new games. When you been doing this as long as Nintendo I'm sure a lot of ideas have gotten put on the Back Burner or didn't fit the time they were proposed.  Yet again, no surprise.

http://www.n-europe.com/news.php?nid=16155
 
Aside from the Wii U, what have these guys been right about in the past? Were they always reliable?
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« Reply #4741 on: August 25, 2011, 11:56:11 AM »
Jesus. I think 01net is just trying to get site traffic or something now. Or always has been.

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« Reply #4742 on: August 25, 2011, 12:15:19 PM »
Pikmin: Why fabricate a story
SMG: Miyamoto said they threw out every idea they had for years till one of his programmers came up with a gravity sphere prototype.
Rumor: Yes, Nintendo STOLE all of their gaming ideas and Sony is to true face of Video Game innovation.

I bet their source is a butthurt 3rd party employee who got fired for incompetence and is just trolling now...
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« Reply #4743 on: August 25, 2011, 12:26:57 PM »
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Rumor: Yes, Nintendo STOLE all of their gaming ideas and Sony is to true face of Video Game innovation.
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No, it is Microsoft you fool.  Halo Halo Halo.  Now spread your Blasphemy Somewhere else.

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« Reply #4744 on: August 25, 2011, 02:08:32 PM »
Yes, every rumor is B.S. just like those rumors a few months back about the Wii U..... oh, wait.

But seriously, yes, some rumors really are B.S. but not every single one is. I see a lot of people on here dismissing every single rumor as B.S. and not giving any of them any consideration at all. Surely not every single one is B.S. right? At least some of them will probably prove true.
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« Reply #4745 on: August 25, 2011, 02:36:31 PM »
This last bit of "Rumors" was mostly stuff that was No Duh.  More like this is normal or who cares at this point.
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« Reply #4746 on: August 25, 2011, 04:35:03 PM »
Even if the last batch of rumors was true, I'm not seeing the big deal. Anyone who's played Donkey Kong can tell you that not every idea for every Nintendo game originated at Nintendo.

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« Reply #4747 on: August 25, 2011, 04:48:19 PM »
I actually see that as a positive. It means Nintendo must be excellent at picking through ideas and concepts.
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« Reply #4748 on: August 25, 2011, 05:24:16 PM »
Yes, every rumor is B.S. just like those rumors a few months back about the Wii U..... oh, wait.

At this point, we're approaching the "blind squirrel stumbling on a nut" stage. The only other thing they've apparently got right is an alleged RAM reduction in the Vita... that got reversed after developer pressure.
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« Reply #4749 on: August 25, 2011, 05:28:04 PM »
I think a lot of people refuse to believe the rumors just because they don't want them to be true, not necessarily because they don't think its possible. They just don't want to admit that it could be possible. Like that rumor about the analog slider addon for the 3DS. Alot of people don't want that to be true either because they already bought a 3DS or because they don't like Dual Analog controls period. So they don't want it to be true, and I think that clouds their judgement and makes them refuse to accept the possibility that it could be real.
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