Topic: Revolution Rumbling

[TheYoungerPlumber]

Nintendo remains mum on the system itself, but discusses funding and Nintendo DS numbers.

During Nintendo’s fincancial briefing on Thursday, Nintendo discussed its future plans—most notably Nintendo Revolution and Nintendo DS.

Repeating the company’s E3 statement that its next home system will provide a totally new gaming experience, Senior Managing Director Yoshiro Mori stated, “This won’t be a continuation, but rather something entirely different.”  To back the claim, Nintendo announced its plans to increase R&D spending 27% to 20 billion yen for Nintendo’s fiscal year (ending March 31), primarily for the Nintendo DS and Revolution.

Nintendo also disclosed Nintendo DS launch numbers: Nintendo plans to ship 3.5 million Nintendo DS units within the fiscal year.

"If it is well received by consumers, it's not out of the question to see shipments rise to 10 or 15 million units in the next business year," Mori said.

Although Nintendo Revolution will likely remain cloaked in mystery until next May, Nintendo fans can expect Nintendo DS announcements, including a price point, as the handheld’s Japanese launch nears.

[Gibdo Master]

If the Revolution is going to be as different as they make it sound, do you think it's possible that they will continue to market the GameCube even after the Revolution's release, like they plan to do with the GBA and DS?

[ib2kool4u912]

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Originally posted by: Gibdo Master
If the Revolution is going to be as different as they make it sound, do you think it's possible that they will continue to market the GameCube even after the Revolution's release, like they plan to do with the GBA and DS?

Revolution= fourth pillar???

[KDR_11k]

I doubt it, the GC doesn't seem like a system worth keeping around (as in, "wasn't that big of a success") and nintendo is already treating it as an unwanted stepchild (bad ads, anyone?). I hope they put more effort into the Revolution.

[Gibdo Master]

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
I doubt it, the GC doesn't seem like a system worth keeping around (as in, "wasn't that big of a success") and nintendo is already treating it as an unwanted stepchild (bad ads, anyone?). I hope they put more effort into the Revolution.

I have to strongly disagree with all of that.  

[Ocarina Blue]

As much as everyone here loves the GameCube, in terms of sales it would hardly be as prudent to grant it on-going support as it was the SNES. Or at least not without a 'killer app' like DK Country.

I really don't see how you could deny that the GC has had image problems, either. I don't live in North America, but from those I've seen, the advertisments suck. I'm under the impression they're non-existant everywhere else (except Japan; that Mario vs. DK one looks good.)  

[The Omen]

GC has sold about 15 million units.  I believe the N64 sold around 28 million units, in a two console market.  I'd say theyre ahead of their pace, except you have an extra competitor this gen.  And please no comparisons to the SNES.  It was perhaps the greatest console of all time, and also had only one major competitor.

I wonder if the N5 will feature Wi-Fi prominently.  That could be really cool.

[Gibdo Master]

Sure, the GameCube didn't take the number 1 spot, but it's not a failure like KDR_11k made it sound. From my understanding things have been on the upswing too.

I really don't see how Nintendo is already dumping the GameCube either. I'm sure if Nintendo had it their way, they wouldn't release another console for a few more years, but they don't really have choice because of Sony and Microsoft. E3 certainly didn't show that Nintendo was phasing out the GC just yet. I mean, we're a getting a new Zelda and Metroid next year as well as others which could have easily been moved to the next console.

Also there's nothing inherently wrong with the GC, it's just how Nintendo marketed it which they seem to be slowly straightening out. If the Revolution is going to be so different that it won't be a normal console, then it might be a good idea to keep the GC around. It's really the same idea as continuing to market the GBA while they release the DS. If the DS fails they can fall back on the GBA and release a new Game Boy. I can see them trying this strategy with the next generation of consoles. Sure it's risky but I think this next generation should be about taking risk, especially with Nintendo. In my opinion if the gaming community doesn't accept something new and different other than "omfg teh grphixzorz" then gaming is dead anyway.

[mouse_clicker]

I don't think KDR was saying the Gamecube was a failure, he was simply saying that he doubts that Nintendo would continue to support it once the Revolution is released, ala the DS/GBA situation.

[Gibdo Master]

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