Author Topic: The Rev's front flap... (Read 7688 times)

Don'tHate742 · « **on:** May 31, 2005, 02:47:53 PM »

Could anyone tell me what's housed there?

I remembering reading some hands-on previews, and someone stated that the flap is a hint in itself and further said "that's the revolution right there."

I wish I could find a link, but maybe you guys know what i'm talking about.

IceCold · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2005, 03:00:26 PM »

It contains four Gamecube controller ports, as well as 2 GCN memory card outlets for complete backwards compatibility

EDIT: That flap

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2005, 03:15:30 PM »

Actually, the GC ports are on top (side, whatever) of the system, while that front flap remains a mystery. Seems like the logical place for the SD card slots, though, unless it just comes with an adapter to use with the GC slot.

I have no idea what you're talking about, what with the flap being the revolutionary feature. I doubt it, but it's still a possibilty.

jasonditz · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2005, 04:30:28 PM »

maybe it creates real-time holographic projections, like R2-D2 does or something.

BigJim · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:12:07 PM »

IGNcube: "a flap on the front of the machine hides the slots for the 512MB memory cards that Revolution utilizes for downloads and game saves."

Don'tHate742 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:29:17 PM »

well that ends the discussion

stevey · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:34:11 PM »

or/and maybe a slot for cart. please I love cart.

woo 100 posted

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:41:02 PM »

Wasn't it stated somewhere that the Rev also has 2 USB ports? could those also be under the flap? what about the DVD playback peripheral that is supposed to inserted into the console(similar to the N64 ram pack)?

speaking on all that, has anyone seen a pic of the back of the console?

Don'tHate742 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2005, 06:39:47 PM »

No never.......

......interesting

Bloodworth · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:49:54 PM »

I'm not 100% confident in IGN's information on "the flap". It seems too big just for memory cards. For now, I'll stick with my theory that it's a slot for the DVD attachment, including a standard DVD-player LCD.

nickmitch · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:53:37 PM »

I hope that it's a plug where I can put my Easy Bake oven!

Robotor · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2005, 09:21:57 PM »

Maybe its a mouth, so the rev can speak.

MrMojoRising · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2005, 10:46:11 PM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
speaking on all that, has anyone seen a pic of the back of the console?

If we could we might be able to tell if it has a normal fan for cooling or one of these rumored things with the liquid metal or what not...that'd be cool. Someone should ask one of the guys at IGN that got to handle one.

nemo_83 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:11:00 PM »

I hope it is a harddrive. They can hook the DVD attackment in the controller or memory card port.

I don't want to have to buy 3 sd cards over the next five years.

Talon · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2005, 06:13:45 AM »

Nintendo said that you would have to buy another accessory that plugs into the revolution somehow to play dvds, does that mean its possible for Nintendo to make another accessory that can play HD-Dvd or blu-ray discs?

BigJim · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2005, 07:26:13 AM »

They'd have to replace the optical drive entirely to play HD-DVD or Blu-Ray, so upgrading that won't be possible.

Black: IGNcube says the USB ports are on the back

nickmitch · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2005, 09:19:41 AM »

Recievers for the wireless controllers seems to be the most probable idea.

Darkheart · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2005, 01:50:27 PM »

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Maybe its a mouth, so the rev can speak.

E3 2006
Reggie: yes the leak is out the dreamcast was always thinking and with the rev it will always be talking. It uses the latest in technology which we call the "navi engine" lets go to some video footage of an eager nintendo fan enjoying his new revolution.

Shoots video:

Me: (disgards all boxing and starts up a rev)
Rev: Hey sean!! wanna play a revolution game?
Me: Nah i have some hw to attend to
Rev: HEY HEY sean what about some super smash online?
Me: umm i said hw maybe later
Rev: HEY HEY LISTEN!!!!!! THE DEKU TREE WA....ERR I MEAN PLAY TEH REVOLUUUTION
Me: Damn it revolution leave me alone or ill stuff you in this jar i swear it.......

Reggie: urrr we still have a few bugs in the system but that will be fixed soon enough, and now for our newest baby Nintengoldfish!!

Talon · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2005, 09:18:07 PM »

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Originally posted by: BigJim
They'd have to replace the optical drive entirely to play HD-DVD or Blu-Ray, so upgrading that won't be possible.

Well considering we dont know anything about the dvd add-on device or the revolutions optical drive, you cant make that assumption. Until we have some more solid specs anything is still possible. We dont even know how the DVD add-on device connects to the revolution.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2005, 10:10:09 PM »

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Originally posted by: Talon
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Originally posted by: BigJim
They'd have to replace the optical drive entirely to play HD-DVD or Blu-Ray, so upgrading that won't be possible.

Well considering we dont know anything about the dvd add-on device or the revolutions optical drive, you cant make that assumption. Until we have some more solid specs anything is still possible. We dont even know how the DVD add-on device connects to the revolution.

We do know that the add-on will be housed within the console(don't feel like lookin for the quote).

now for a little thinking outloud...................

What if Nintendo went with a blue laser drive that is capable of reading red laser disc. This 'DVD add-on' would be purchased depending on what format of movies you want to watch. One adapter for regular DVD's, one for HD-DVD, and one for BRD. HD & BRD would both be able to watch regular DVD also but would be more expensive.

i.e. 19.99 for regular DVD alone, for those that don't have HDtv's therefore not needing BRD or HD movies.
and 39.99 for HD-DVD or BRD, 59.99 for a combination of both, this would cover all HD/BRD/DVD consortium fees and give the user options with the ability to upgrade or switch movie formats at will.

BigJim · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2005, 06:20:00 AM »

Talon: You're right. I was assuming that the Rev had a standard red-laser media drive. FWIW, Nintendo's comments seem to suggest that it does. But who knows. Anything can still happen.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2005, 06:13:03 PM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
now for a little thinking outloud...................

What if Nintendo went with a blue laser drive that is capable of reading red laser disc. This 'DVD add-on' would be purchased depending on what format of movies you want to watch. One adapter for regular DVD's, one for HD-DVD, and one for BRD. HD & BRD would both be able to watch regular DVD also but would be more expensive.
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Was this an actual rumor, that the DVD drive would be upgradable, cause I had just thought of it when I posted it. But I bring this up cause now it was mentioned in the mailbag @ IGNCube today, and I hadn't heard that as an actual rumor before.
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Mystery Slot

Matt what does the little flap on the front of the revolution do? I saw on a website that you can upgrade the dvd drive in it. Have you heard that?

Matt responds: Nope. According to Nintendo of America, the front flap houses the slots for the 512MB-plus flash cards that Revolution will use to store game downloads and other data. I haven't heard anything about upgrade drives.

I saw the rumor that the drive will allegedly be upgradeable to support HD-DVD or Blu-ray, but nothing I've heard or seen suggests that's true. I think it's merely wishful thinking.

Have you guys heard this before?

BigJim · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2005, 04:44:10 AM »

Haven't heard it, but I agree it's wishful thinking.

stevey · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2005, 09:18:04 AM »

"now for a little thinking outloud..................."

ok Look at a pic of the rev ... thinking ... thinking ... *ding*

I got *bang head in motor* owe what was it ... oh yeah the blue light on the rev must mean the rev has a Blue-laser of a fomate that nintendo made.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2005, 12:13:21 PM »

Actually the color of the light has absolutely nothing to do with the color of the laser.

Even if the Rev had a red or green glowing slot, that doesn't mean that their drive uses a red or green laser, but it could be a crypitic hint as to the optical format(which would be great).

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