Post by: wandering on March 22, 2006, 09:45:03 PM
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Harrison then said that "the PS3 controller will be revealed at E3." (Emphasis added.) Though he would not elaborate, his comments appear to imply that the PS3 controller has been redesigned, as some sites have reported. When asked for clarification, a Sony rep would only say, "To date the PS3 controller shown has been a prototype. I can confirm that Phil stated the final PS3 controller will be at E3."
So. Serious question. What if Sony comes out at e3 with a revmote-alike. I know this has been discussed before, but the conclusion has generally been that Sony either couldn't get around Nintendo's patents or they couldn't make one in time or they couldn't get Nintendo's radical design to gel with the traditional dual shock design.
...But let's assume they can. Let's assume that the ps3 will come out around the same time as the rev this holiday season, and let's assume they have a good revmote-alike as their primary controller.
What then? Does Nintendo's system, with it's inferior capabilites, fail? Would a better price point (which Nintendo isn't willing to take a loss on, while Sony is) be enough to keep the system afloat? Or would Nintendo come in last place once again?
Post by: Hostile Creation on March 22, 2006, 09:53:10 PM
Okay, that was supposed to say Never Happening. What happened to the filter?
Post by: wandering on March 22, 2006, 09:59:10 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on March 22, 2006, 10:22:09 PM
Post by: Arbok on March 22, 2006, 10:32:33 PM
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Originally posted by: wandering
What then? Does Nintendo's system, with it's inferior capabilites, fail?
It would mean that Microsoft would be screwed, as they would be the odd man out then. Overall, it would be very bad for Nintendo, but it would hurt the Xbox 360 far more.
Post by: KDR_11k on March 22, 2006, 11:35:55 PM
Post by: nemo_83 on March 22, 2006, 11:45:24 PM
Post by: Spak-Spang on March 23, 2006, 03:48:41 AM
The controller is an unproven variable to the public eye. It is yet to be seen if Nintendo is shooting itself in the foot, or if these new controllers really will bring new life to Nintendo.
Until the results are shown leaning toward Nintendo's success or away from it I think Sony is playing it safe.
Remember the Sony PS3 pad they showed was horribly designed and was attacked by all media...so Sony is naturally redesigning the controller for better mass appeal, not necessarily new functions.
Post by: Ian Sane on March 23, 2006, 06:11:34 AM
Either that or the remote is a ruse to trick Sony into copying a weird idea and after Sony commits to it Nintendo's going to go "Surprise!" and reveal the REAL controller.
Post by: Caliban on March 23, 2006, 07:07:38 AM
Post by: IceCold on March 23, 2006, 12:10:50 PM
QuotePIAC is gone too..
Originally posted by: Hostile Creation
MEGATON
Okay, that was supposed to say Never Happening. What happened to the filter?
Post by: jasonditz on March 23, 2006, 12:18:56 PM
Post by: Requiem on March 23, 2006, 02:39:42 PM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
I've always found it odd that Nintendo made a big stink about how if they showed off their controller too soon they would be copied only to then show the controller and nothing else thus giving the competition ample time to copy them. It's like the stuff that was supposed to be kept secret is out in the open and the stuff that's being kept secret is the stuff that should be public knowledge. So I figure the real secret is the use of the controller and it wouldn't really matter if Sony copied the controller provided Nintendo were the ones to make the better games that use it. Sony copied the analog stick but Nintendo clearly made better use of it.
Either that or the remote is a ruse to trick Sony into copying a weird idea and after Sony commits to it Nintendo's going to go "Surprise!" and reveal the REAL controller.
Iwata said something to the effect of, "the most important thing about the Nintendo Revolution is still to be told."
As much as you would like/hate to believe it, Nintendo isn't stupid (anymore).
Post by: PaLaDiN on March 23, 2006, 03:08:56 PM
This is the Game Developers Conference after all.
No more secrets left, just a list of games.
Post by: jasonditz on March 23, 2006, 03:14:40 PM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
I actually think he was just emphasizing the ease of development.
This is the Game Developers Conference after all.
No more secrets left, just a list of games.
They've been hyping ease of development since last E3, it's hardly a secret at this point.
Post by: Requiem on March 23, 2006, 03:39:19 PM
Post by: Hocotate on March 24, 2006, 12:30:04 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on March 24, 2006, 06:45:33 AM
Post by: TrueNerd on March 24, 2006, 09:10:01 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on March 26, 2006, 11:30:36 AM
I'm still surprised Sony hasn't released a PSP with touchscreen, microphone and clamshell design.
Sony has had no problems redesigning systems in the past without skipping a beat. I don't see why they wouldn't do it in this case.
Post by: Caliban on March 26, 2006, 11:34:12 AM
Post by: animecyberrat on March 26, 2006, 03:29:59 PM
Sony knows, as arrogant as they are they KNOW Nintendo ONWS the handheld market and have been proven that once again. PSP doesnt even sell very many games.
Back to PS3 remote, in all honesty, considering the rave reviews by devs and considering that even Nintendo is offering a shell for those who dont adapt right away, I would be surprised if Sony DIDNT copy the remtoe on some way or another, its just copetitive bussiness and they already are behind revolution in all aspects except HD and graphics. They dont even have a real online plan yet so if they dont do something to make Nintendo look worse than them they are screwed.
Post by: nemo_83 on March 26, 2006, 03:42:33 PM
With PSP2, if I were in control of Sony, I would ditch the disk format and make it the ipod of games, but Nintendo will beat them to it most likely. I would give it dual touch screens, which Nintendo will also most likely beat them to. On the touch screens though would go clear plates with mechanics unique to the game you buy.
