Good or Bad?

[TheGreat_F]

I for one think this is their best system yet. It was in no way a let down. It seemed almost as if all the mock ups were combined. I'm a little down that they didn't show any games, just to see what the graphics might look like. But yeah, I never use forums, and I thought I'd try to ineract more with the community. So if you guys are reading this, give me your reasons why you love or hate the design. Viva La Revolution! (that was cheesy... sorry)

[djamb3]

Only Ninty to put their fans in love with a console which has only its pad and a few details shown. Still no specs?

[ultrajamie]

Only Ninty to put their fans in love with a console which has only its pad and a few details shown. Still no specs?

THE SPECS DON'T MATTER.

sheesh.

nintendo has just shown you a fantastic new way to play that is unique to their system... and all you care about is them not giving you a bunch of meaningless numbers to stack up against PS3. i have three numbers for you...

1, revolution is not as powerful as ps3 or xbox 360

2, it does not matter a bit.

3, ...because nintendos strategy is differentiation and a lower spec means cheaper to make games and more chance that people will take creative risks.

[Aimless]

Still no specs?
They would cheapen this announcement.

Thinking of the possibilities Nintendo's controller brings, I feel it's a positive sign that I'm excited about would could be done rather than how many polygons will be pushed to render it being done.

It's the DS all over again. But more.

[RATM_4_EVA]

cannot wait to see how games are going to be played with this. i want to hold it so friggin bad.

[djamb3]

I never said that. and even if it has the same power of cube it wouldn't matter 'cause I 'd buy it.

However it's always important to know what the console can do and the release date its not too far away(I hope :smile: )

[Towers]

I can't wait to see it being used with real games rather than demo situations

[Minlack]

IGN had a mock up screen, suggesting how a Metroid Prime game would be played. It looks far more easy to control than dual analogue sticks. We will laugh in the faces of PS3 and X-Box FPSs!

[tpfkanep]

At 1st I was: WTF? Then, after seeing the videos: WTF?!? I am so happy. And relieved. It's not what I expected. It's way more. This is the most exciting thing that I have witnessed in the VG industry. A company with over 20 years experience still trying to innovate, to challenge and to shift boundaries. This announcement and revelation epitomises why I am a great lover of VG. Way to go, Nintendo. Way to go. My faith has been restored in VG. The Revolution will be the only console for me.

:awesome:

[zaraki]

I'm very sceptical about this. Show us some game footage of the controller in action, and let people get the chance to play with it.
Still, I cant wait to try this out.

[#1cubeplayer]

Where's the OASP when you need them? :D

I really need to read more and watch some videos of this "controller." I can't help but feel that it lacks buttons, and the few buttons it has lack strategic placing.

[sundreamer]

Thank you nintendo, without a doubt even if I also like the other compagny
gaem would be nothing without nintendo today

[Hal_9Million]

Only Nintendo could come out and surprise us all like this. It just goes to show that no matter how well we all guess what it'll looke like, we're miles away. Although, to all those people who designed a controller with 2 parts, well done. I need to see it in action, but I have to say I love it's strangness. It's quite obvious it,s been designed to cater for all players, new and old, experienced and rookie. I always thought that it would look really strange at first, and I would be surprised. Simply altering the GC controller wouldn't be enough for it to be "Revolutionary". Well done Nintendo. I just hope that you can convince the rest of the world now.

[ShadowV7]

wheres the videos,must see,MUST SEE

[Domstercool]

I still not sure all about this tbh :/

[Lammie]

They would cheapen this announcement.

Thinking of the possibilities Nintendo's controller brings, I feel it's a positive sign that I'm excited about would could be done rather than how many polygons will be pushed to render it being done.

It's the DS all over again. But more.


Yeah, they'd not have the same imapct if they said "Look at our new revolutionary controller.......also, the system is totally gutless when compared to the PS3 and X360"

[Retro_Link]

IGN had a mock up screen, suggesting how a Metroid Prime game would be played. It looks far more easy to control than dual analogue sticks. We will laugh in the faces of PS3 and X-Box FPSs!
This gives it has huge potential for Nintendo attracting casual gamers and those who love FPS'; which equates to a HUGE market.
If Nintendo can prove themselves on this aspect, AND really deliver somethong great on the FPS' front, it could really put Nintendo back on track and on to a real winner!!

[The3rdChildren]

Just wait and see what they do with this concept, although it does feel a tad restrictive taking into account the kind of games this thing will be useable in. Expect plenty of first person shooters, Mario Parties and probably a bunch of fighting games that somehow use this system to deal blows. Basically what we're looking at is a companion piece to the Nintendo DS, which I'll admit hasn't exactly BLOWN me away thus far aside Jump Superstars, but the real meat of the games are due soon so we'll see.

All I feel that's left to say is... roll on Revolution.

[NintendoRevo]

I am not gonna answer the poll!!! The "i love it" answer it just not good enough to describe hoe i feel about this. I actually dropped the mouse when saw it. And this is how i feel.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAA
Oh my God. Thank you Nintendo God bless you. God bless you all.


PS. By the way i love the new site and forums

[Domstercool]

Put down I'm happy. Mainly because it will get fresh things on the system, but I can't say I'm totally in love with it. I'm scared of EVERYTHING using it.

[ThePigMarcher]

I was a little disappointed at first , but after giving it some thought I realised that the possibilities this system offers are just incredible and I love it now.

This really is what gaming needs to truly become next-gen , although I also realise that its success is going to be down to publishers ability to use/adapt to the controller. Lets hope that this can happen , I am sure Nintendo have it covered (why else would they come up with this concept) but with 3rd parties this remains to be seen.

[Happenstance]

At first I was a bit confused and mainly calling the controller "interesting" but its definately growing on me and now im looking forward to trying it out for myself. Just wish I didnt have to wait so long!

[masaki86]

It looks pretty; that's about it.

I hope Nintendo don't make it a requirement for every game to use their new 'gimmick'. I hope the Zelda and Mario's of the next gen have alternative 'normal' control styles as I think standing and slashing the pad or other strange things would look extremelly stupid to anyone watching, plus, after extended use, things like flicking your wrist could prove damaging to the wrist bone...

not impressed; initial feeling was 'cool' then I read the detailed report....'oh noes....'

[DiemetriX]

Didn't like it at first.. fell asleep woke up.. LOVED IT :)
I'll play "normal games" on my 360. and fun games on ""Revolution"".
HD-dvd's on PS3?

[Cheapshot]

OH. MY. GOD!!! I'm creaming at the mere thought of playing Zelda with this baby! I better sharpen up my swordplay.

...I'm gonna explode with happiness!!! >_<

Thank you Nintendo!! Thank you!! Thank you...!!!

This is the sort of gaming i've wanted since I was a little kid!! I've dreamt about this kind of stuff; where the player can truly interact with the game world!

:grin: :grin: :grin:

Anyone moaning at this needs to get themselves down to the gym!

It looks pretty; that's about it.

after extended use, things like flicking your wrist could prove damaging to the wrist bone...

'

Ahahahahaaha!! Jeez this controller isn't gonna prove too well for the hermits of this world.

[DiemetriX]

The controllers is awsome. And i bet we will get a Gun version of that pointer very soon. Maybe by namco or some 3dparty deveopler :)

[masaki86]

Ahahahahaaha!! Jeez this controller isn't gonna prove too well for the hermits of this world.

Was that an insult aimed at me; sorry, my intelligence level doesn't drop as low as some forum members on here.

[Cheapshot]

You also said you would feel stupid with people watching; you have some obvious insecurites.

[Migraine]

I'm so so happy! having seen the video (if you haven't i highly reccomend it) i can imagine games being so fun to play. I honestly think that when the general public see this, they'll say 'wow.' Nintendo, I believe you may have bloomin' well done it! ;)

[Pestneb]

lol, its all down to how you hold yourself. people need to be aware of their bodies and when they are damaging their bodies. but yeah, the high level of interactivity will be cool, on thing I can think of though is potentially larger space will be needed for multiplayer games. though now there is online so...

[masaki86]

You also said you would feel stupid with people watching; you have some obvious insecurites.

If you want to carry this on, please PM me, so as not to mess up the forum with your inane ranting against me.


Btw, the point you make is complete BS, I don't wanna have to stand in the room slashing around like a moron. Thats all that I mean, 'obvious insecurities' my arse; I am a guy who uses the DDR mat at least once a week, so I don't mind doing stuff in front of people.

[Jordan]

I don't know what to think.
In some respects its really cool, in others it just looks like a leap in a very strange direction... if this will pay off. I just don't know.

I hope we can somehow use a GC controller for some of the new games.

[Sexual Chocolate]

The problem is, do people want to be seen waving a controller around trying to kill something.

[Girly hiyaz!~ Gamer]

I guess i'm happy with it, though I need to see it in action with a game to express my final opinion.

I'm not too sure what I think about it...

[Librarian]

oh interesting.. it's just so hard to comment on without any actual games to show off.
But im getting the Rev... along with the xbox360

[Cheapshot]

The problem is, do people want to be seen waving a controller around trying to kill something.

Hmmm... I think there's going to be a lot of people worried solely about they're image when playing this... This console might not go down well in western shores. I suppose lightguns are popular, the eyetoy is popular and nobody thought like this waving at on-screen ninjas.

Why don't you just down a few pints and nobody will give a shit.

[masaki86]

Why don't you just down a few pints and nobody will give a shit.

So that means every time you want to play the revo, you get to drink loads before hand...I like the way you think CS... :p

[Cheapshot]

Why don't you just down a few pints and nobody will give a shit.

That was tongue in cheek...

[1upking]

I can't say I'm hugley excited at the moment, I'll reserve my judgement until I see some actual games

[cbadds]

I put I'm happy! ... can't love something you haven't tried... can you? :S

[YenRug]

This is not too far from what I thought would be the final result, after reading an N-Sider editorial on IGN a few months back, though I envisaged the motion-sensing component being more the add-on rather than the central focus. Players on the Revolution aren't going to be as inactive as a lot of previous consoles have been blamed for being, in light of increasing obesity (quickly looks in the mirror). My only concern is that for people with mobility restrictions and disabilities (I have a muscle disorder which means I exhaust my ability to do strenuous/repetitive actions fairly quickly) are going to have some trouble with this, though it might be interesting to see how things go with a bit more regular exercise beyond what I force myself to do.

I think the custom controllers for this could be interesting, though. A lot of people have already mentioned playing the next-gen Zelda where you're swinging a sword, how about if the main motion controller was replaced with a Master Sword mini replica and the analogue stick add-on was built into a shield that was also motion sensitive. Not only would you be swinging your sword around, you'd be blocking with your shield too.

[Zelda_Rulez]

Having just seen the speech of Iwata I'm partly excited but still a bit unsure about it. I still have to see some real games being played with the controller or maybe trying it myself to get a better look of how it works.

I think you can do a lot of cool things with this controller for example in Zelda where you can control the exact movement your sword makes or when shooting an arrow you have to use the controller to pull it back aim and let it go. Or you can select things in the menu by pointing and clicking.

But I don't know how it will have to be used in other games like for example Fifa (I personally never play this, but for people who do) how do you shoot the ball. I'd think it'd feel weird using your arm for that.

Also your arm will get tired after a while from too much waving around which can possibly be a problem I think if you want to continue playing. Maybe there's still a way to play without the need to point at the TV.

I hope we'll get some more info soon especially some demo videos.:)

[Mimternet]

This is just incredible, probably some of the most impressive technology I have ever seen and it will be available in everyone's HOME in a year. Coupled with the backwards compatibility and internet, it feels like the gaming industry has been building up to this moment. Hyped doesn't even begin to describe how I feel about this. This is the future and my favourite company is bringing it. Bringing it big style. How can anyone go back to the Sony PS3 and Xbox 360 controllers after this? They seem so outdated.

[Aussie]

Nintendo does it again :) nice one & can't wait to use this little cool controller :P COME ON 2006 :) :) :)

[Cubechris]

The lack of a visor will clearly upset some people.
At the moment i voted Why, Nintendo? As Im unsure what to think of this new device.

[Patch]

I'm pleased at the mostly positive responses to the controller. That is saying something considering everyone's first impressions of it are accompanied by a stony silence.

But once you have time to think about the new directions that it will take videogaming, you can't help but get excited.

And what an incredible move by Nintendo to push back the boundaries of conventional gamesplaying AND allow us to play Nintendo games of yesteryear. It's like they've covered the past, present and future of videogames into one console. Fantastic!

[Shodan]

Theres a similar poll on the BBC website,

BBC revolution poll (http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4251720.stm?)

Get voting people!

By the way I love the controller and I really cant wait to see what some of the more adventurous dev. companies can do with it.

[YenRug]

The problem with the BBC poll, is it being hammered by Sony/MS fanboys?

[Ginger_Chris]

absolute genius, opens up new types of games for consoles, makes the playing experience more involved. Kudos to nintendo for having the guts to be different, they pretty much stopped me buying the xbox 360 (student = poor). Hope the general public react in the same way.

[Apple_NdiB]

I hate it, being a self-confessed gaming philistine. Hell, I reckon the 64 got it right.

Actually, I reckon I'll wait until I use it before slagging it off... But if I still don't like it then I won't bother with a revolution.

[Girly hiyaz!~ Gamer]

Theres a similar poll on the BBC website,

BBC revolution poll (http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4251720.stm?)

Get voting people!

By the way I love the controller and I really cant wait to see what some of the more adventurous dev. companies can do with it.
lol @ all the Playstation fanboys giving it a miss.

[RE_volver]

WOW! Totally what i WASNT expecting but boy does it look good. No wonder game developers got excited when they were show this bit of kit. I bet many of them are already concocting new ways to interact with games. Once again Nintendo gives the games industry a good kick up the backside!

[legend_of_matt]

remember though its going to have add ons that can make it work as though it was a regular controller (2 handed design) and apparently there is more that nintendo has yet to reveal.

[Woz]

The only problem I see is how much are all all these add-ons gonna cost?

maybe we'll be able to by the two handed design controller thingy seperate...and then all the custom controlers will get packed free with the games. So space in houses will then become another problem.

[RE_volver]

You mean like this?

http://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/9E4U-OfEcZm_5f0L4KJgRh0O256ukg-h.jpg

[Tphi]

The fact they've got a standard controller shell coming too means everythings sorted.

I am very much looking forward to playing it!

[/ nando /]

..be honest.. how many of you have been grabbing one of the remotes in your house and waving it like a sword in front of the tv...

[Zelda_Rulez]

I know I like to throw mine around a lot. :hehe:

[Samohtas]

I can imagine how it would be to play zelda with it.
*Picking up a remote controller and waving it around* :awesome:

[Dani]

Am I the only person that thinks waving the damm "wand" around like a sword in Zelda would be absolutely stupid?

I look forward to possibile ways I can think of, of interacting with Nintendo's games and 2nd/3rd party games.

Though, I look forward to the ways I cannot think of more.

[the_tornado]

Well atleast there controller is more revolutioner then the one of Sony or Microsoft. should beat them enough with that, but I think that nintendo has really go insane with the controller, although I'm happy about how it looks. point is, I'm not a FPS fan, so only older games for me! ;)

[blacklight]

Nothing like I expected but I do actually like it! I think Zelda could work very well with it and be very fun. I hope we get some great third party games too!

The only thing is I don't see is it attracting a huge amount of new players to the industry, now people are going to get confused between standard controllers with the PS3 and 360 and this new type of controller with Revolution. :hmm:

[deano]

Excellent, can't wait to try it out. Looks like a lot of fun, something different.

[Mr. Bananagrabber]

What can I say? I want to sex it.

[Orbis]

It opens up a whole new dimension in gaming.

I find myself wanting to play games that never interested me before (i havent played a console FPS since PD for the N64, now theyre at the topof my list of what Rev games i want).

Only one draw back however;

I must remember not to throw the controller at the screen by mistake :hehe:

[GoonFace]

As Ronald McDonald said... "I'm lovin' it"

[Isaac]

fortune favours the daring ! or was it the brave?

[Edjamakated]

the strong...

[catsamurai88]

I saw it last night on GameSpot. I saw one of the pictures, it didn't register, I thought it was the DVD remote or something.
Then when I saw the screens, I won't deny I was disappointed. Then I went to a party, came home, then when I woke up I realised I was actually starting to like it.

I'm actually starting to be able to see myself playing it. That said, I will also be getting a 360, simply to enjoy games on a different level. They aren't really in direct competition, and a second platform will give me more room for choice

Some games would lend themselves to it better than others. Zelda would undeniably be weird without the analogue add-on. With the analogue add-on I'm quite pleased with it. Harry Potter games would lend themselves to it. (Think about it.) Metroid Prime 3 will be good.

I'm having real trouble restraining myself from writing ten pages or so on the possible merits.

While the mass-market may ignore this, I'm preoccupied with salivating with anticipation about Wario Ware: Revolution.

[GCTonyHawk7]

It will truely deliver some amazing, and unique games, and gameplay ideas. I just can't wait to see a game in action. :yes:

[Chrono]

the white looks awsome the controller looks awsome ITS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!