Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 17, 2005, 02:20:29 PM
What I was proposing here is a thread on 'If you could re-design the Revolution, what would you change?'
I personally think that it looks like a very sleek external dvd drive for the computer, and while it looks very nice it could use a little uniqueness to it. I don't have and artistic talent when it comes to drawing so I can't provide a picture or anything, but I thought a nice improvement to the design would be to move away from such a plain rectangle box look. What if the design were to be a little more round, like a flat ovalish or circular design(think a circular block of cheese), only still flat in the back where you have to plug stuff in.
Thats just one quick idea I had, now I'm a little curious as to what all of you think......
How would you re-design the Rev?
Post by: jasonditz on May 17, 2005, 02:37:25 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 17, 2005, 02:37:30 PM
I am however suggesting that to fit in with the retro download thing that they offer special versions of the hardware that resemble the NES, SNES and N64 (like the NES GBA).
Post by: nemo_83 on May 17, 2005, 02:45:30 PM
I guess my version would include streams of lighting all over the casing giving it some kind of Giger type pattern. They could use fibre optics and have it pulsate colors and much more.
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 17, 2005, 02:50:51 PM
Post by: Renny on May 17, 2005, 03:03:41 PM
The only tweaks I'd make would be to give it a couple small accents, slightly more defined buttons instead of the PS2 ones they have on there. This is dorky as hell and honestly not attractive at all, but seeing as the console can be oriented horizontally as well, the "Revolution" logo could have alternating vertical/horizontal letters to make it more presentable in its flat position, and to communicate that ability in other media featuring the logo. Even though all three consoles will sit likewise.... Umm, keep the soft, broad light blue; it's a good universal color, and it'll match the Karma dock.
So, uh, I guess I pretty much like it.
Post by: Pale on May 17, 2005, 03:43:36 PM
wait....
It's freaking awesome!
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 03:46:21 PM
Post by: Epitaph on May 17, 2005, 05:34:40 PM
Post by: Koopa Troopa on May 17, 2005, 06:16:46 PM
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I am however suggesting that to fit in with the retro download thing that they offer special versions of the hardware that resemble the NES, SNES and N64 (like the NES GBA).
Oh man... if Nintendo released an NES-Revolution I'd die. I'd just die.
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 17, 2005, 06:18:54 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 06:27:55 PM
Post by: mantidor on May 17, 2005, 06:35:05 PM
so just the edges
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 06:38:09 PM
Post by: blackfootsteps on May 17, 2005, 06:42:04 PM
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i agree 100% ... it looks to kiddie. like its unfinished or something. hence it being a prototype.
lol.
Post by: PugGTI on May 17, 2005, 11:23:50 PM
Looks far better than the PS3, its a pitty the PS3 will kick its arse up and down the road as far as technology goes.
Post by: KDR_11k on May 18, 2005, 01:47:45 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on May 18, 2005, 06:33:47 AM
I don't like the angularity of it. Honestly though, I think it's a good design to please the masses, I'll stick with the basic design and just make a few small changes:- slightly bigger buttons, so they're easy to press. It's not a big deal, but I don't see why buttons have to keep getting smaller all the time. I'd like to see a splash of colour added to them, too. They don't have to be solid green and red like the buttons on a Cube controller, but they could use some colour other than off-white for the power/reset/eject labels on the buttons. Something that says, "PUSH ME!"
- make the colour of the light coming from the drive changeable, that would be sweet! Failing that, I'd like to see it change to red since that has been Nintendo's trademark colour in the past.
- personally, my Revolution would be made of chrome or some shiny metal...not silver plastic! Otherwise, offer a few colours with black or something similar being the default marketing colour.
Post by: nolimit19 on May 18, 2005, 06:51:58 AM
Post by: ta7mike on May 18, 2005, 07:01:25 AM
Does anyone know why the Rev is slanted on a Base like that?
Post by: Renny on May 18, 2005, 07:12:04 AM
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 07:21:43 AM
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Originally posted by: Renny
I was wondering about that, too. I'd guess it's simply an accessibility consideration. Systems tend to be placed close to the floor in AV cabinets and the like, so it would be a little more user-friendly in that respect.
That's what I assume too, it's a lot easier to load the discs in if it's tilted like that... unless you place your systems somewhere higher than your head.
Post by: Shecky on May 18, 2005, 07:50:53 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
I'd put it in a 1541(II) case. Now I wonder how many people here even know what a 1541 is.
A 5.25 slot would be a little big though
Post by: KDR_11k on May 18, 2005, 11:13:30 AM
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on May 18, 2005, 11:37:05 AM
Post by: reverend_tod on May 18, 2005, 01:12:42 PM
Also remember last year's e3 the DS went through a change before it was out; I THINK that this is like that early DS, and therefor might go through a few cosmetic changes.
At least like six colors at launch is a good idea though.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 03:23:02 PM
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Originally posted by: Sir_Stabbalot
I, too, would like a NES-like version.
NESOLUTIoN Ohh!! I want one NOW!!!
and so do you
Post by: King of Twitch on May 18, 2005, 03:49:48 PM
Post by: reverend_tod on May 18, 2005, 04:17:01 PM
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if the Rev is that portable, it makes a sense to take it with you in the car or on trips... like what I do with my Cube...
Does anyone know why the Rev is slanted on a Base like that?
Truthfully, I would add a handel *watches the flames building
*I think I'm gonna do a mod to mine like that, I really dig the handel on the GC that much, so much that when I took it around to friend's houses (which was a common site) I would lug it outside my shoulder bag, to show it off, with the controllers cables and games inside the bag
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 06:19:23 AM
http://img186.echo.cx/img186/7646/revnes9gx.jpg
Post by: Shecky on May 19, 2005, 09:33:32 AM
I wouldn't.... looks good to me (drops vote in current design is good box)
You can nit things to death... and you can never please everyone.... so.....
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 23, 2005, 01:58:27 AM
new designs (colors & images)
Chang3
I like the Joker face plate for the X360
& the previously seen NESOLUTIoN along with both of the gold Zelda themed ones
Post by: IceCold on May 23, 2005, 06:22:07 PM
Post by: ThePerm on May 23, 2005, 09:57:28 PM
damn someone beat me to nes rev
