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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Paring down the Revolution controller
« on: July 15, 2005, 10:19:55 AM »
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TalkBack / RE: Developers, Journalists Discuss Handheld Industry
« on: July 14, 2005, 12:39:11 PM »
Nintendo has bias against it and I wonder if it is insurmountable.
It sometimes feels like the Revolution could turn out to be a $99 Star Trek quality Holo Deck with GTA and Halo exclusive and the mainstream gaming media would still bad mouth it and favor the competition
It sometimes feels like the Revolution could turn out to be a $99 Star Trek quality Holo Deck with GTA and Halo exclusive and the mainstream gaming media would still bad mouth it and favor the competition
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Something important to know about the Revolution
« on: July 14, 2005, 10:24:39 AM »
well, the d pad replaced the joystick and it took some getting used to the first time I played it. Everyone was used to the arcade joysticks and the atari 2600 sticks.
Super Mario kept sliding around, and I thought "I wish this was a joystick!"
Super Mario kept sliding around, and I thought "I wish this was a joystick!"
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Paring down the Revolution controller
« on: July 14, 2005, 10:11:55 AM »
wouldn't that require letting off the accelerator (A) to fire? Although I guess the go button could be moved to a squeezable handle..
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Paring down the Revolution controller
« on: July 14, 2005, 09:09:29 AM »
I haven't gotten that far in Prime yet, I'm stuck on the giant plant boss with the sun beam dishes 
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Paring down the Revolution controller
« on: July 14, 2005, 08:40:27 AM »
Well, the 2nd analog stick is overwhelmingly used only as a camera stick or FPS aiming on Xbox and PS2 as well. Both have duplicate sticks and it's still lousy, IMO.
I can only think of 4 games off the top of my head that had alternate functions for the C stick:
Star Fox Adv: menu system (wasn't that great)
Pikmin: rounding up your pikmin
Luigi's Mansion: aiming the vacuum
Obi Wan for the Xbox: dynamic swinging of your light saber
I can only think of 4 games off the top of my head that had alternate functions for the C stick:
Star Fox Adv: menu system (wasn't that great)
Pikmin: rounding up your pikmin
Luigi's Mansion: aiming the vacuum
Obi Wan for the Xbox: dynamic swinging of your light saber
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Paring down the Revolution controller
« on: July 13, 2005, 03:06:21 PM »
So what does everyone think it's going to take to please the 3rd parties and mainstream players?
I would guess 8 buttons (or button-like) and two directional inputs. Most games would be fine with 6 buttons.
The big question is, where do you fit them? the right side gets crowded with more than 4 buttons, IMO. 4 triggers are probably the best way to go, although it's a bit of a compromise, not too mention a little confusing unless they are distinct (not the like PS2 controllers)
I think an analog control pad could narrow the left side of the controller down to one place to put your thumb.
I would guess 8 buttons (or button-like) and two directional inputs. Most games would be fine with 6 buttons.
The big question is, where do you fit them? the right side gets crowded with more than 4 buttons, IMO. 4 triggers are probably the best way to go, although it's a bit of a compromise, not too mention a little confusing unless they are distinct (not the like PS2 controllers)
I think an analog control pad could narrow the left side of the controller down to one place to put your thumb.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Paring down the Revolution controller
« on: July 12, 2005, 10:19:25 PM »
Hmm, I agree with making the controller simpler, the trick is to still include a lot functionality .
Here's my shot at a rev controller, figure I better get it out there before the real one is revealed.
http://www.shyguysite.com/images/rev.png
The idea was to have the main part of the controller be able to flip over so it could be either buttons or a control pad on either side.
Here's my shot at a rev controller, figure I better get it out there before the real one is revealed.
http://www.shyguysite.com/images/rev.png
The idea was to have the main part of the controller be able to flip over so it could be either buttons or a control pad on either side.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: DS download stations outside Japan?
« on: July 09, 2005, 05:59:57 AM »
I'm guessing finding the turn based mode is hard when all the text is in japanese?
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TalkBack / RE: Reggie Interviewed on Revolution
« on: July 01, 2005, 04:56:52 PM »
Sony and Microsoft have spies, everywhere, duh
I would imagine we will get a legit leak before the end of summer now that third parties have seen it.
I would imagine we will get a legit leak before the end of summer now that third parties have seen it.
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General Chat / RE: Get your custom title here
« on: July 01, 2005, 04:49:15 PM »
Oooh, Can I get one of these?
"I don't choose sides, sides choose me"
"I don't choose sides, sides choose me"
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TalkBack / RE:Reggie Interviewed on Revolution
« on: July 01, 2005, 06:44:54 AM »
yeah, I think a customizable controller is what they are gonna do, but how? I have no idea. Nintendo likes durable, so I can't imagine a whole bunch of moving parts.
Maybe it will be something like this:
PS2 Phoenix Revolution Controller
Maybe it will be something like this:
PS2 Phoenix Revolution Controller
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TalkBack / RE: Nintendo Power Gets A Design Overhaul
« on: June 28, 2005, 11:12:50 PM »
I got my issue, the first I have recieved since the premiere issue, with it's snazzy preview of Super Mario Bros. 2
The DVD is pretty cool, The DS has some wild games coming out for it.
The DVD is pretty cool, The DS has some wild games coming out for it.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Revolution to launch in March?
« on: June 26, 2005, 01:55:18 AM »
Yeah, here's the link to the flash video where Cnet says Spring of '06 Nintendo Revolution - CNET reviews
and remember MoSys, the memory manufacturer reported mid 2006 News Article: MoSys: Revolution Launching in Mid-2006
and remember MoSys, the memory manufacturer reported mid 2006 News Article: MoSys: Revolution Launching in Mid-2006
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TalkBack / RE: Website Aims to Change Nintendo's HD Policy
« on: June 23, 2005, 03:00:13 PM »
Wow, I have better things to do with my life.... Is HiDef really worth all this hassle? I guess it is to some people.
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TalkBack / RE: EDITORIAL: The HD Debacle
« on: June 21, 2005, 07:55:07 AM »
The reason Microsoft is requiring HD support in their games is they want to force everyone over to HD TVs.
Why? so you can read your email on a Television and the text won't look fuzzy. That way, Microsoft can sell you the hardware and the software that you use to get on the internet and do your computing. The Xbox losing billions is done so Microsoft can establish domination in the living room.
Why? so you can read your email on a Television and the text won't look fuzzy. That way, Microsoft can sell you the hardware and the software that you use to get on the internet and do your computing. The Xbox losing billions is done so Microsoft can establish domination in the living room.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Official DS Sales Thread
« on: June 20, 2005, 08:08:21 PM »
Come on, the non-game-slash-mini-game has a fine tradition at Nintendo. Duck Hunt probably sold people on the NES just as much as Super Mario Bros did. My mom and dad didn't play video games, but they gave Duck Hunt a try.
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TalkBack / RE: The Bat is Out
« on: June 19, 2005, 12:25:38 AM »
Well, I like the game so far, reminds me of Max Payne and Splinter Cell
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Amazing Deals!
« on: June 18, 2005, 02:55:56 PM »
I don't know if this is happening at every Walmart, or just one of our local ones, but I just picked up a Standard Indigo Gamecube Controller on clearance for $7.00 (US) regularly $19.82
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:No Hi-def resolution, Nintendo's cost benefit analysis
« on: June 12, 2005, 09:49:34 PM »
Okay, I don't know if this has been brought up yet But Nintendo did "confirm" High-Def right before E3
http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=6255
Unlike GameCube, the new system will play DVD's, Ms. Kaplan said, and will feature a wireless controller. It will play GameCube games as well as a new class of high-definition games, with new emphasis on online play.
From Perrin's mouth herself! I really get the feeling that Perrin Kaplan has no idea at ALL about the products she promotes..
http://www.planetgamecube.com/news.cfm?action=item&id=6255
Unlike GameCube, the new system will play DVD's, Ms. Kaplan said, and will feature a wireless controller. It will play GameCube games as well as a new class of high-definition games, with new emphasis on online play.
From Perrin's mouth herself! I really get the feeling that Perrin Kaplan has no idea at ALL about the products she promotes..
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: The original IP thread
« on: June 08, 2005, 09:10:29 PM »
What Impressive features?
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TalkBack / RE: RE4 Reaches Half-Million Milestone
« on: June 06, 2005, 08:53:52 PM »
Okay, now according to this official PDF http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/data/pdf/fy2005b.pdf RE4 sold 660,000 units in North America, with a total of 1.23 mil worldwide. 160k is quite a number discrepancy. Or maybe it's 500 thou in USA and 160 thou in Canada?
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Square Enix Party - good time to reveal the Rev?
« on: June 02, 2005, 10:06:55 PM »
How come people never have these kinds of complaints about Halo? In my opinion wasn't any fun unless you had 3 other people to play with as well, which takes at least 2 Xboxes, 2 TVs.
I liked FF:CC but it had a lot of depth and sidequests you wouldn't even know about unless you read a FAQ
I liked FF:CC but it had a lot of depth and sidequests you wouldn't even know about unless you read a FAQ
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Nintendo Gaming / RE: Rev in Nov. Wha?
« on: May 27, 2005, 10:15:54 PM »
Well, before the pre-E3 press conference everyone expected Sony to launch the PS3 in Q4 06, I'm guessing Nintendo thought that too.
Then Microsoft starts hyping the Xbox-360 (which feels rushed by the way, like the DS felt rushed) and Sony got nervous and blurted out "Spring 2006!" Now Microsoft is scrambling and Sony is scrambling cause I'm guessing they got a lot of work to do before launch, and what should Nintendo do? Scramble as well? Miyamoto doesn't scramble.
In my opinion, it all depends on how well the Xbox 360 sells for Christmas this year (I'm betting MS will have a "shortage" to drive up hype and get mentioned on the news.) If it sells well, then the market is ready for Next Gen and Nintendo should worry. If it bombs, or is even Mediocre, then I bet Sony delays their spring '06 Launch and Nintendo can breathe a little easier.
Then Microsoft starts hyping the Xbox-360 (which feels rushed by the way, like the DS felt rushed) and Sony got nervous and blurted out "Spring 2006!" Now Microsoft is scrambling and Sony is scrambling cause I'm guessing they got a lot of work to do before launch, and what should Nintendo do? Scramble as well? Miyamoto doesn't scramble.
In my opinion, it all depends on how well the Xbox 360 sells for Christmas this year (I'm betting MS will have a "shortage" to drive up hype and get mentioned on the news.) If it sells well, then the market is ready for Next Gen and Nintendo should worry. If it bombs, or is even Mediocre, then I bet Sony delays their spring '06 Launch and Nintendo can breathe a little easier.
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General Gaming / RE: Too Human Trilogy: Exclusive for 360
« on: May 27, 2005, 09:56:59 PM »
I think SK wanted to triple their budget, and Nintendo said "You're not worth it."
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