8th June 2005, 9:27 AM
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I like the sound of this. Consoles that have noisy fans are a little annoying, which is one of N64's advantages over GameCube. It isn't THAT big of a deal, but I'll take a silent console over one with a noisy fan anyday (provided that they're equal in all other imaginable specs).
It's disappointing that the classics won't be available for free... yet, unsurprising, at the same time. I just hope they don't cost more than 5 or so dollars. These games must be SUPER cheap to compete with any of the classics I could go get at GameStop for a couple bucks. On the other hand, Revolution will have the advantage of having a lesser chance of malfunctioning when you try to play the titles... getting my Nintendo to work is enough of a pain in the ass.
Good to hear that the transition from GameCube to Revolution will be seamless. The only drawback is an ambiguous one, which is the fact that you'll have to adapt to a new controller. Who knows how well the Revo controller will be at emulating past controllers, with such little information?
Woo-hoo!! Downloadable game demos! This is much better than having to go out and buy a magazine for demo-discs.
I sure hope we're surprised in a good way... in the mean time, I have the patience to wait out the new information.
Nintendo allowing free service for its online games is old news, but it's still refreshing, nonetheless.
Attracting new gamers, along with Nintendo's prudent financial planning, are the reason they'll continue to make more money off of video games than their competitors and stay in business for a long time to come. It's relieving to know that although their console sales are trailing behind competition, it doesn't mean they're in any financial trouble.
Quote:Iwata highlighted a few features of the Revolution. First off, the system is thin, small and doesn't get in the way. It's also quiet and uses little power. Players will be able to get their hands on a controller that's wireless and isn't scary to touch (more hints on the controller, below!).
I like the sound of this. Consoles that have noisy fans are a little annoying, which is one of N64's advantages over GameCube. It isn't THAT big of a deal, but I'll take a silent console over one with a noisy fan anyday (provided that they're equal in all other imaginable specs).
Quote:Regarding the system's backwards compatibility features, Iwata refered to this part of the Revolution as a "Virtual Console." From a technical standpoint, all NES, Super NES and N64 games can work with the system, although it's unclear if every game in Nintendo's tremendous back catalogue will be available.
There's some disappointing news for those expecting these classics to be available for free. Nintendo is planning on pay downloads as being the standard for this download system. There will be many types of services, though, including limited time free downloads. One possibility mentioned by Iwata is free downloads as bonuses for buying new games.
It's disappointing that the classics won't be available for free... yet, unsurprising, at the same time. I just hope they don't cost more than 5 or so dollars. These games must be SUPER cheap to compete with any of the classics I could go get at GameStop for a couple bucks. On the other hand, Revolution will have the advantage of having a lesser chance of malfunctioning when you try to play the titles... getting my Nintendo to work is enough of a pain in the ass.
Quote:Backwards compatibility for GameCube goes beyond just the software. You'll be able to use all controllers (Wave Bird included), memory cards, the Mario Party microphone, the Dance Dance dance pad and even the Donkey Konga konga controller.
Good to hear that the transition from GameCube to Revolution will be seamless. The only drawback is an ambiguous one, which is the fact that you'll have to adapt to a new controller. Who knows how well the Revo controller will be at emulating past controllers, with such little information?
Quote:The internal flash memory is being used for a few areas besides the download of game classics. You'll be able to save games to the flash area, update the Revolution's firmware (adding new features along the way, presumably) and download game demos! That's right, Revolution game demos, downloaded right to your Revolution hardware.
Woo-hoo!! Downloadable game demos! This is much better than having to go out and buy a magazine for demo-discs.
Quote:The controller in particular seems to be getting quite a bit of attention, with Nintendo software master Shigeru Miyamoto commenting at the press conference that the company is making a big investment in creating the device. Iwata added, "I think you will be surprised by the Revolution's controller."
I sure hope we're surprised in a good way... in the mean time, I have the patience to wait out the new information.
Quote:Moving away from Revolution (sorry... that's all we have for you!), Iwata spoke a bit about Nintendo's non-console plans. The company's WiFi internet service is coming along, with plans still in place to establish at least 1,000 free access points throughout Japan that will allow DS users to play Online games. In Japan, the company has two Online compatible titles planned for the end of 2005, Mario Kart DS and Animal Forest. These two titles, as well as all Nintendo Online games will have no additional fees for Online play. Twenty-five developers have signed on to support Nintendo's new Online service, although it's unclear if they will all jump on the free service bandwagon.
Nintendo allowing free service for its online games is old news, but it's still refreshing, nonetheless.
Quote:Iwata also pointed to a few sales trends for recent NDS titles. Nintendogs, the DS's biggest hit since launch, has sold over 40% of its copies to female players -- almost double what normal DS games sell. Meanwhile, the adult-oriented Otona no DS Training has sold well with older gamers, and is also performing better than usual amongst ladies. Nintendo, incidentally, refers to both titles as being part of its "Touch Generations" series of games that bring new players to videogames. The series continues later this month with two more titles.
Attracting new gamers, along with Nintendo's prudent financial planning, are the reason they'll continue to make more money off of video games than their competitors and stay in business for a long time to come. It's relieving to know that although their console sales are trailing behind competition, it doesn't mean they're in any financial trouble.