Nintendo Revolution Deel 27: Almost there

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Als je IGN aan tafel zegt met Perrin Kaplan, vice president van de marketing en corporaite affairs divisie van Nintendo of America, dan krijg je interessante uitspraken. Zo ook vandaag.

IGN ging namelijk in op het innovatieve aspect van de Revolution controller. De vraag was of de competitie niet makkelijk deze innovatieve ideeën tot zich kunnen nemen en er een kopie van kunnen maken binnen hun eigen console.

Kaplan bevestigd hierop nog eens dat de controller innovatief wordt. Er wordt gewerkt aan iets wat voor een unieke gameplay ervaring moet zorgen. Het doel is dan ook om niet alleen een unieke controller te hebben, maar een nieuwe manier van gamen te introduceren. Of dit anderen ook inspireert om creatief te zijn blijft uiteraard afwachten. Wel wordt ervoor gezorgd dat alle rechten beschermd worden van het prodct, zodat anderen er niet mee aan de haal kunnen.

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Op dinsdag 13 september 2005 15:05 schreef mikando18 het volgende:
Redenen waarom de Revolution misschien wel niet op de TGS te zien is.
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Denk zelf trouwens dat ie maar wat gaat lullen over dingen die we al wisten en dat we ergens in oktober alles te zien krijgen tijdens een zelf georganiseerde conferensie.

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Op dinsdag 13 september 2005 16:38 schreef Tomasso het volgende:
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I am going to be on holiday this week - just when the Revolution will be presented. Talk about perfect timing, eh? Anyway, I´m leaving the day after tomorrow - and no, it´s not to Tokyo, if you are asking - so I guess this will be the final word before the Revolution will be revealed, most likely during Iwata´s speech before the TGS. This is why I want to use this post to summarize all key points we have been discussing here during the last three and a half months. As it´s a summary, I won´t back up everything I write or link to sites. You can find all the details in the relevant posts below. I will also finally abandon all fine journalistic tradition and plainly state my opinion and pure belief in this piece. It´s just a few days until we all get to see who was right, so I might as well ;P

THE EVIDENCE

* The console stand: It´s slanted, which must be more than a mere design feature, because it makes the console more likely to be knocked over. In my mind, this would suggest that the console is ´pointing up´ at the player. This would in turn suggest some kind of direct interaction, more specifically a data exchange, between console and controller, e.g. some kind of projection method.

* The size: The console will be tiny. This could point towards the plain hardware being not much more powerful than the GameCube. If so, the method of viewing could be the revolutionary ingredient. In fact, there has been a reliable source stating recently that a portable GameCube was at least considered by Nintendo a few years back. The Revolution could be that. At the size of three DVD cases stacked, it will be a fairly portable device anyway. And given some kind of 3D projection, even a portable Revolution would still compete with the other home consoles.

* The GCN controller ports: This is one of the weirdest details about the Revolution. The console would only need the old controller if the new controller was something completely different. Either you can only use the new controller only with some games, or the new controller utilizes a technology that some people might want to get a rest from.

* Nintendo quotes: There will be fewer buttons, games will be cheaper and easier to develop. Again, this would suggest less hardware power and some kind of new input technology.


DEVELOPER´S QUOTES

* "Nintendo is waking up."

* "You will be very pleasantly surprised."

* "Never underestimate Nintendo."

THE HYPE

* Nintendo ON: I will finally come out and admit that I have never been convinced that the Nintendo ON clip was fake after all. My interview with Pablo threw up more questions than it answered, the same must be said about the 1up feature. The clip was just too well produced to have been done by one guy in a week. And even if it was done in a week, why did the otherwise excellent clip end so amateurishly? Why does the ON logo resemble a logo Nintendo trademarked in the late eighties and renewed since then? I believe that it´s likely that Nintendo was somehow involved in the clip. I don´t think the ON helmet is a final product - or was ever intended to be one. For that, its looks are just too far off from the console. But I do think this was meant to be an indicator of what the Rev would deliver. It was meant to generate hype and it worked a treat.

* Adverts: All fake.

* Seriousgamer007: Completely fake. No affiliation to anything. Not even to puberty, I guess.

* Pictures of the console in people´s living rooms: All fake. Iwata most likely won´t even show a working prototype during his speech. Games will most likely be running off a dev kit.

POSSIBLE TECHNOLOGIES

* Pressure-sensitive pads: An interesting idea, but nothing huge. Also, there was no conrete evidence fo this technology. I don´t think so.

* Gyroscopes: I treat this technology as a given. Nintendo´s deal with Gyration, Inc. is a pretty good indicator here, though the full amount of involvement has not been disclosed.

* Heat pads: A nice idea, but nothing revolutionary. Again, no concrete evidence.

* Haptics: A patent found in early July suggests haptic feedback. But believing in gyroscopes makes me think that haptics would just be too much. Nintendo cannot include everything. The standard controller can cost no more than $40, I guess.

* Augmented Reality (AR): A real possibility in my opinion. And contrary to popular opinion, this technology is not too expensive to be implemented. While prototypes cost up to $10.000, low-level implementation for the mass-market could cost well below $100 per controller.

* Virtual Reality / Stereoscopic 3D projection: This technology is similar to AR. So the above point about costs is equally valid with regard to this technology. There is no cooperation between Nintendo and eMagin, but there may very well be a cooperation with P.O.C. I rate stereoscopic 3D a likely contender. It´s revolutionary, it allows for gaming with fewer buttons and need not put off newcomers, depending on the implementation.

* Neural input / Brainwave controller: The mood sensor, as developed by Neurosky is a possibility and could be quite fun: Relax before you cross a narrow bridge. Stuff like that. If you are thinking of actually steering objects with your thoughts, I must disappoint you. There is no way this could be implemented in a competitive videogame console.

CONCLUSION

Finally, I expect a gyroscopic controller but I also strongly believe in the possibility of some kind of projection method as an optional extra, most likely stereoscopic 3D projection. In particular, I don´t think that goggles would be Nintendo´s weapon of choice. I think that there will be some kind of plate of glass the visuals will appear on, either integrated into the controller or, more likely, the console itself. Haptics, mood sensors, heat or pressure-sensitive pads are all a possibility, but the basic controller can only feature a maximum of two of these. I vote for gyroscopes. Haptics are the second most likely option, I guess.

I expect the release date will be later than some rumours have made us believe. Dev kits went out in June or July. Some developers were still not in the know until August. I know this for a fact. Hence, I don´t see any way the Revolution could launch before autumn 2006. Most likely we are looking at a release between August and December. I expect the console to be priced at $299 because the actual hardware will not need to be very powerful by comparison (given that there will be some kind of 3D projection). An additional stereoscopic projection system would be around $100. It´s certainly a possibility. Now let´s wait and see if I´m right.

http://nintendo-revolution.blogspot.com/

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Q : Visor???

A : Nintendo are working on a visor, but it will not be for Revolution. It will be used in conjuntion with other hardware. Nintendo feel that the market isnt ready for this right now so dont expect this anytime soon. For starters its very expensive technology to produce and would come at a high price for consumers.

Q : How will games look compared to rival consoles???

A : Simplely better, the technology created for Revolution means little effort can be made to achieve amazing visuals. To compare them to other consoles it would be on the same level as PS3. Although Revolution can achieve better textures and lighting so slightly higher.

Q : Why would Nintendo release three of there triple AAA titles for launch, that doesnt make sense, just admit your a complete fake!!!

A : Your right it is not Nintendo's usual tatics, Nintendo will have these games finished for Revolutions launch. Each of the three games Nintendo is releaseing has something different for all types of gamers, Nintendo are simpily launching a console that will appeal to as many gamers as possible and Besides being good news for Nintendo fans it also makes good business sense to release games that can have appeal to a wider audience. Nintendo's management has changed. The company is no longer run by complete business men, it really is being managed by gamers at heart. With Revolution I believe we will see the birth of a new Nintendo. As for I being a fake, well your welcome to believe or not...the internet provides you all with the ability to express your own thoughts. Embrace that.

Q : When will Revolution be Released??? And what price will it come for???

A : It will be released in the first quarter of 2006, I know the date but I cannot confirm it with you as there is only a certin amount of people that actualy know. Price of Revolution as yet to be confirmed but its being suggested at around the 200 mark.

Q : How does Nintendo's Wi-Cam work, are we to believe that it will stream live video at 4 million pixels. I fink not!!!

A : As now no it will not stream at that rate, however in less than two years it will be a totally different case. You will be able to take videos/pictures, save them to Wi-Cam's internal memory or SD card then send that file wirless or threw Nintendo Wi-Fi. It is also capable of playing old NES titles which Nintendo will make very clear, Nintendo are always willing to expand there games to there new platforms and they certinly will be doing that with Wi-Cam.

Q : Why are Nintendo bothering bringing out another console that will fail!!! Nintendo should stick to what they know best!!!! *Kiddies Games* Nintendo doesnt have the ability to create anything of importance!!!! PS3 RULES the gaming world!!!!

A : *laughs* Im guessing you are a PlayStation fan? Nintendo are launching there next generation console next year so i guess you wont be happy =) As for Nintendo not having the ability? Well I consider you havnt done your studies youngman. The facts are there, remember this! At one time nobody in the gaming industry believe that sony could create what they did, not even Nintendo. You have to give them credit for the Original PlayStation even if all there controller ideas were borrowed, My point is that Sony cannot keep this up. They choose to stay on the same path and not take risks which I believe will result in the downfall in PS3 sales. But only time will tell, please do tell me what your opinion is of Nintendo after TGS?

Q : Do you expect us all to believe that GTA is coming to a Nintendo console, even if Nintendo are changing their image I doubt this would happen.


A : Many people believe that Nintendo's consoles are only for little children, this is however not the case. Most Nintendo gamers are actualy between the ages of 20 and 30years of age. Many surprising things always happens within the gaming industry, history will prove that right. RockStar are to bring the originals to Revolution threw Nintendo Wi-Fi service, They are also in the early development stages of bringing an exclusive version of GTA for the Revolution. Weither or not you choose to believe me, much of what im telling you will be announce shortly.

Q : August 27th, Shenmue 3 - 2 - 1 Article. Can you shed some light on this please?

A : Of course, Sega plan on releaseing two versions of Shenmue. The first will be standard and will come with Shenmue 3, the secound will be Special edition and come with shenmue 1, 2 and 3. Sega want to make Shenmue 1 and 2 also available threw Nintendo Wi-Fi which will stream onto your Revolution.

Q : Will Revolution be at TGS and if so will Nintendo unveil anything new?

A : I think we all know it will be by now *laughs* Nintendo will announce the Revolutions final name at TGS, they will reveal the finished console design and go in-depth with the systems controller and head-set. Specs also will be told at the show and a video presentation of Nintendo's newest games are planned. Nintendo is also allowing other developers working on Revolution games to show their work at TGS too. So it will be a busy day for all.

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They are also in the early development stages of bringing an exclusive version of GTA for the Revolution. Weither or not you choose to believe me, much of what im telling you will be announce shortly.

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Op dinsdag 13 september 2005 19:29 schreef nikk het volgende:

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Dude...

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A : I think we all know it will be by now *laughs* Nintendo will announce the Revolutions final name at TGS, they will reveal the finished console design and go in-depth with the systems controller and head-set. Specs also will be told at the show and a video presentation of Nintendo's newest games are planned. Nintendo is also allowing other developers working on Revolution games to show their work at TGS too. So it will be a busy day for all.

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Op dinsdag 13 september 2005 19:31 schreef King_of_cubes het volgende:

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Ga jij eens buitenspelen

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Op dinsdag 13 september 2005 19:38 schreef Gamedemon het volgende:

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hoe nintendo op het moment overal mario instopt, en je ziet zo'n nieuws bericht dat er een speciaale versie van GTA komt dan kan je die soort reakties verwachten, en wie weet heb ik het nog goed ook