Nintendo Wii: The Next Generation Nintendo Console

*note: if there are any misinforming stuff, just post the correct text and I'll change the post* Wii - pronouced like "wee" It's about GAMEPLAY here. - Sorry about the neglect of news, but here it is

Release date/Price: November 19, 2006 at $249.99 dollars Source from Nintendo: http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articl...7Sc0b&page= More info on Wii: http://wii.com/en_US/ - for example different channels

The Americas will lead the worldwide launch on Nov. 19. Wii will be sold as an affordable, mass-consumer product at an MSRP of just $249.99. The price includes one wireless Wii Remote controller, one Nunchuk™ controller and the groundbreaking collection of five different Wii Sports games on one disc, which anyone can play using simple movements, experienced or not. Every Wii console includes another distinctive feature: a series of on-screen “channels” that make up the Wii Channel Menu, which makes the console approachable and customizable for everyone, from the most avid gamer to people who have never played before. The Wii Channel Menu is the starting point for all of the console’s functions. The “channels” offer a gateway to a rich variety of entertainment options. When connected to a TV, the Wii Channel Menu offers a simple interface, letting users pick games to play, get news or weather, view and send photos or even create playable caricatures of themselves to use in actual games. Additional functions allow users to redeem Wii Points and download classic games to Wii’s Virtual Console™. The variety of options available through the Wii Channel Menu motivates both gamers and non-gamers to turn on Wii’s power every day. Wii is creating worldwide excitement with its unique control system, an inventive, first-of-its-kind controller whose position can be detected in a 3-D space. The new controller allows users to pinpoint targets in games or move through the Wii Channel Menu with precision and ease. This intuitive control system will be understood immediately by everyone, regardless of their previous experience with video games. With this one small controller, Wii makes games both easier and more intense than anything previously experienced. For example, in the Wii Sports tennis game, players swing the Wii Remote like a racket to hit the ball, as in real life. They can add topspin or slice the ball just by angling their hands and wrist like they would in a real match. “Wii reinvents games for the devoted player,” says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “But more importantly, Wii breaks the wall separating players from non-players by delivering the best game experiences for the most affordable price. We believe the next leap is games for the masses – young and old, gamer or non, alone, with a friend or with the whole family.” Fils-Aime made his remarks in New York, shortly after Nintendo executives in Japan announced Wii will launch there on Dec. 2. Between launch day and Dec. 31, Wii owners will enjoy a robust lineup of 30 software titles, with selections for everyone from video game veterans to newcomers. Some top Nintendo launch titles include Wii Sports, a compilation of tennis, baseball, golf, bowling and boxing; The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess; and EXCITE TRUCK™. While publishers are free to set their own prices for games, first-party Nintendo titles will have an MSRP of $49.99. Wii’s self-loading media bay also can play the entire library of more than 530 Nintendo GameCube™ titles from day one. Third-party developers around the world have lined up to provide unprecedented support for Wii. “I believe the Wii will attract new and casual gamers to the world of interactive entertainment,” says Larry Probst, Chairman and CEO, Electronic Arts. “It’s a fun, easy and economical system that will become a bridge to gaming for mainstream audiences. At EA, we are putting more support behind the Wii than any Nintendo hardware launch since the Super NES.” “The Wii is changing audience interaction, opening up whole new experiences that have never been possible in video games,” says Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc. “With the instinctual control of the Wii Remote, Nintendo is advancing the gaming experience to the broadest audience of gamers. Activision is excited about the launch of the Wii and the opportunity it offers. So much so, we plan to have five titles available at launch – our strongest lineup ever for a new console. We have more development resources devoted to the Wii than to any previous Nintendo platform. The Wii is likely to have a profound impact on the size, growth and overall opportunities for the video game market.” “The Wii control scheme opens up unexplored areas for our talented teams to innovate when creating games,” says Laurent DeToc, President of Ubisoft North America. “It’s invigorating for us. We believe that it will help create a new level of interest in video games and engage more players around the world.” Additional information about the list of Virtual Console games and the pricing structure will be revealed in the coming weeks. For the latest details, please visit the official website at Wii.com.

W i i - Famitsu reported that Nintendo's senior management director Yoshihiro Mori has confirmed the price of Wii, the console will cost 25000 yen (US$222) in Japan. The price is about 1/3 of PS3 and less than half of Xbox 360. - Nintendo plans to ship 6 million units of Nintendo Wii worldwide by the end of financial year of 2006, and they expect to ship 17 million units of software.

Other Game titles: Source: Wii http://wii.nintendo.com/software.html http://revolution.ign.com/articles/706/706630p1.html May 9, 2006 - Nintendo of America released an official list of upcoming Wii titles and in doing so revealed several previously secret projects underway for the console. Here is the list: Activision Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam Marvel: Ulatimate Alliance Call of Duty 3 AQ Interactive Boxing Action Atari Dragon Ball Z Budokai: Tenkaichi 2 Atlus Trauma Center: Second Opinion BANPRESTO Family action game Buena Vista Games Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action Disney's Meet the Robinsons Capcom Resident Evil series D3Publisher SIMPLE series Original Action Game Eidos Title TBD Electronic Arts Madden NFL '07 Medal of Honor Airborne EPOCH Title TBD From Software Action Game Genki Title TBD Hudson Bomberman Flight game JALECO Title TBD Koei Sengoku Action Konami Elebits - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWo_Etwt7z0 'Soccer game Majesco Bust-a-Move Revolution Marvelous Interactive / Natsume Harvest Moon Heroes Legend of the River King original simulation Mastiff Mr. D Goes to Town Midway Games The Ant Bully Happy Feet Milestone New vertical scroll shooting game New Action Game MTO Character Action game SAN-X All-star Revolution Namco Bandai Final Furlong Mobile Suite Gundam Digimon One Piece Ulimited Adventure New action game New RPG Tamagotchi Title TBD Nintendo Disaster: Day of Crisis Excite Truck - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QEKeDyiYSQ Fire Emblem Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Project H.A.M.M.E.R. Super Mario Galaxy Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess WarioWare: Smooth Moves Wii Sports -Wii Sports: Airplane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I83QobRJV-k -Wii Sports: Baseball http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0UEa9A0HK0 SEGA Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EkTDYVxvxU Sonic Wild Fire SNK Metal Slug Anthology Spike Necro-Nesia Jawa Square Enix Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors Taito Turn it around! Let's go by train! Cooking Mama -Cooking with International Friends- Tecmo Super Swing Golf Pangya The Game Factor Title TBD THQ Avatar: The Last Airbender SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab Disney/Pixar Cars TOMY Action Game Battle Action Ubisoft Open Season Rayman Raving Rabbids Red Steel Vivendi Universal Games Title TBD Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Title TBD

Online Access like DS It's not online play like you would see for Xbox LIVE or PS2, but this is like the DS. You enter in a Friend Code and that's how you would connect. There is no centralized hub so adding in people if your way of really connecting. http://revolution.ign.com/articles/707/707865p1.html

Controllers Left Nunchuck Controller -- http://wii.nintendo.com/controller.html Features: * built-in speakers INSIDE the Wii-mote -- http://revolution.ign.com/articles/706/706147p1.html * motion sensors * includes the capability to sword fight, swing (bats, racquets, clubs, paddles), jab, shake in the game Right Retro Controller * still can play the regular controller without the motion sensors Wii Light Gun - Source: IGN http://revolution.ign.com/articles/707/707077p1.html

What is the Nintendo Revolution? This is Nintendo's 5th console after the NES, SNES, N64 and Gamecube. The name "Revolution" is the codename for it. With a unique remote controller, it's suppose to be a revolution in the video-game industry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_revolution). What is this unique remote controller? It's shaped like a T.V remote with two sensors in the front and back of the controller. Due to its shape it can suited for both left and right handed people. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_revolution). Here are some of the possibilities of the controller: http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651224p1.html

What other features are there?: *Sophisticated Design. The new console is approximately the size of three standard DVD cases stacked together, and it was displayed in a variety of prototype colors at E3. The console will come with a sleek silver stand allowing it to be displayed vertically or horizontally. *Backward Compatibility. Revolution will play all of your favorite Nintendo GameCube games. An innovative self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. You can also equip a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content. *Huge Historic Library. Revolution will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). *Big Names. Nintendo announced that new franchise properties will be added to current super-star franchises including Mario, Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Donkey Kong and Metroid. *Wi-Fi Freedom. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment using Nintendo's newly announced wireless gaming service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. (http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=5aa8631e-d4a0-45d9-a88c-e5931b807091)

The specs on the Revolution: Controls: Intuitive control for anyone using the physical motion of the main Wii Remote, which resembles a television remote control. Up to four Wii Remotes can be connected at once using wireless Bluetooth technology. The wireless signal can be detected within 10 meters of the console. Both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers include a three-axis motion sensor. The Wii Remote also includes a speaker, rumble feature and expansion port, and can be used as a pointer within 5 meters of the screen. The Wii Remote has a power switch, plus pad, A, B, Minus, Home, 1 and 2 buttons. The Nunchuk controller includes an analog control stick and C and Z buttons. The Look: Wii features a compact design that will make it a natural addition to any television setup. It can be displayed either vertically or horizontally. Color: TBA Media: A single self-loading media bay will play single- or double-layered 12-centimeter optical discs for Wii, as well as 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube&153; discs. Communication: Wii can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. This "WiiConnect24" service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if users do not play with Wii. Users can connect wirelessly using IEEE802.11b/g, or with a USB 2.0 LAN adaptor. Wii also can communicate wirelessly with Nintendo DS&153;. Virtual Console: Wii will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo® 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System® (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System® (NES). The Virtual Console also will feature a "best of" selection from Sega Genesis titles and games from the TurboGrafx console (a system jointly developed by NEC and Hudson). It also will be home to new games conceived by indie developers whose creativity is larger than their budgets. The Specs: Wii has 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi capability. A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory. Design was optimized with state-of-the-art processing technologies that minimize power consumption, keep the console compact and enable the "sleepless" WiiConnect24 mode. CPU: PowerPC CPU (code-named "Broadway") Made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, jointly developed with and manufactured by IBM. Graphics Processing Unit: Being developed with ATI Other Features: Four ports for classic Nintendo GameCube controllers. Two slots for Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards. An AV Multi-output port for component, composite or S-video. Source: IGN http://revolution.ign.com/articles/706/706256p1.html

Nintendo Wii FRIEND codes * How to find your friend code? Go to your MESSAGES (it's the envelope looking thing on your Wii Menu) Click your address book and you can find your own code there

I still find the controller's unique 'converter-like' shape quite amusing and I hope this system will do well on the market

trauma center for the revolution huh...that's gonna feel weird compared to the DS touch screen haha.

I'm so getting one. And the uniqueness of the ways to play should make this system orgasmic to play.

revolution will sell , due to it having a low price compared to ps3, and xbox360

Revolution should sell well.. and should do well in performances too. I don't think we hear too much of Nintendo disfunctioning -- only shortages ;]. But I can't wait to play this! The idea of Super Smash Brothers online or Mario Kart online in a whole kind of different style. Of course Mario Kart: DS has its unique way of playing and I heavily enjoy it.

Trauma Center, I think, will be great as well =D.. I want to say there probably will be a DS-Rev connection, but that's almost pointless if you have the game already. I hope Atlus develops more games for the Rev *cough* some RPGs *cough*.

It should sell well initially because of low prices then it should be the experience of it. Seriously if you're just lazy to get up and slash your favorite enemies or move as they move to your movement.. why would you want to play.. isn't that some kind of dream for gamers? To get in the game and play.. and although graphics can visually put you into that.. how about gameplay? We want graphics as much as the next, but personally I think Nintendo is doing fine as they are in graphics. The specs aren't as high as Sony and M$ -- it doesn't have Final Fantasy or Halo, but Nintendo offers what most of us played as kids right ^^? The idea to get up or moving your wrist can be "tiring" I suppose, but it would eliminate that kind of "why aren't you getting exercise" kind of bs. With that said it could cause some troubles in just being too active =P.

We see now how the 360 is doing.. here is what Japan thinks of the next-gen consoles:

Famitsu conducted a survey with developers, dealers and consumers regarding to current and next-gen consoles.

Which next-generation console will you be most satisfied with in 2006?

Developers:

# PlayStation 3 - 53.7%

# Revolution - 41.4%

# Xbox 360 - 2.4%

Dealers:

# PlayStation 3 - 56.9%

# Revolution - 43.9%

# Xbox 360 - 1.7%

Consumers:

# PlayStation 3 - 46.3%

# Revolution - 43.9%

# Xbox 360 - 7.9%

Which console will be No. 1 in 2006?

Developers:

# Nintendo DS - 49.9%

# PlayStation 3 - 16.7%

# Revolution - 10.0%

# PSP - 5.0%

# Xbox 360 - 1.7%

Dealers:

# Nintendo DS - 38.3%

# PlayStation 3 - 31.5%

# Revolution - 12.3%

# PSP - 1.7%

# Xbox 360 - 1.7%

Consumers:

# PlayStation 3 - 40.3%

# Nintendo DS - 32.6%

# PlayStation 2 - 11.8%

# Revolution - 11.5%

# Xbox 360 - 2.5%

# PSP - 0.3%

What is the expected retail price of PlayStation 3?

# Developers: 40,000 yen (US$339) average

# Retailers: 40,000 yen (US$339) average

# Consumers: 50,000 yen (US$424) average

What is the expected retail price of Revolution?

# Developers: 20,000 yen (US$170) average

# Retailers: 25,000 yen (US$212) average

# Consumers: 30,000 yen (US$255) average

(thanks to Ikohn4ever on CAG)

Although PS3 would be in the lead for the survey.. how Revolution and PS3 are similar is pretty interesting.

It's funny when they show that:

Which console will be No. 1 in 2006?

Consumers:

# PlayStation 3 - 40.3%

# Nintendo DS - 32.6%

# PlayStation 2 - 11.8%

# Revolution - 11.5%

# Xbox 360 - 2.5%

# PSP - 0.3%

But I like how it includes the sellers and developers -- I think they have their own sense of reality.

the ps3 to me just seems like an excessive waste of 400-600 dollars. until i have a big-old high def tv, i don't need shaq sweat. besides, the only game that looks good to me on ps3 so far is like... MGS4, and i can't even stand playing that series.

the ps3 to me just seems like an excessive waste of 400-600 dollars. until i have a big-old high def tv, i don't need shaq sweat. besides, the only game that looks good to me on ps3 so far is like... MGS4, and i can't even stand playing that series.

I think a lot of things tend to be a waste. But if you want a GAME to play .. a GAME system that plays GAMES I'd like that the most. Well HDTV.. someone buy it for me and I'll keep it. I don't think it's an ABSOLUTE necessity =]

I don't want to make this thread some kind of pre-next gen war, but I'm curious about PS3's pre-popularity.

But because Sony is going to come out with something for the next-gen does it neccessarily mean it would be as "great" as the PS2. I have to admit I thought the Gamecube was a little lacking in presentation and 3rd party supports, but because a system doesn't do well one generation won't always mean it will fail the next. Although it's hard to make that conclusion since Sony and M$ are "new" in the gaming business, but does quick conclusion that the Revolution is in last place from Sony and M$ is due to the lack of "insert mature genre here"? Is it because the Final Fantasy that "WOWED" America is capturing too much of the hype of fanboys/girls?

I mean Nintendo 64 is pretty great IMO then Playstation came out and received a good deal of recognition as well. See we know Nintendo has been doing so well before and just because it didn't do so well in one generation, doesn't mean it will "suck".

The 360 has a head start, but it doesn't appeal to all people. You can say they are probably doing well from its headstart, but you can only start and maintain it for a while. Although it's kind of irrevelant, but DS outsold the PS2 -- (I know you're dealing with a system that has been out for more years thant he DS and it's a handheld to a console -- http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=11832), but even a product with a headstart can be behind.

So people want to pay $400-$600 dollars for that? Is it because people just want to follow the crowd since it's "cool" since it's so awed about that you want teh gr34t3st m4Chine AliVEEEEerrr!1111!1!!!? I remember the PS2 is like the middle man so that's why it was popular before, but hey Nippon Ichi said he might leave Sony and go with the Rev and 360.. still want the PS3? I mean what I'm pointing is games are the ideal of buying a game. If they moved to another system -- you'd move there too right?

But what I'm wondering is the pre-popularity of the PS3.. what is this based on? Is it the PS2's "greatness" or what and it will be PS3's successor? I can see some of the goodness.. but it makes me wonder why so much of it is into the PS3? Is it just the technology + ideal 3rd party support + boomerrang controller + grill-like system + HDness that is gunna Bl0w maI MINDDDDdddzzz!122??

Technology-wise since the PS3 is made with Blu-ray technology and is up to date with the HD stuff. I find you can get the real thing for better. On the forum board apparently from "Variety" magazine from a CAGer.. I don't remember (probabaly edit it later) how the PS3 is the "poor man Blu ray player".. reminds me of the Hummer and the Honda Element..(Element -- poor man Hummer). But wow personally I don't see a need for all of that -- new way for gameplay is fine with me =]

I'd probably get the PS3 for the thought of "I got most of the systems, I might as well get this one to complete it"-- except I don't own an Xbox or a 360 and won't plan on ever.

Nippon Ichi saying that they might go to the 360 or Revolution gives me even more reason to stay away from the PS3 and go with the Revolution... I'm glad that they're thinking of leaving Sony... I fear if they stay with Sony for too long, they'll follow Working Designs to the graveyard.

Nippon Ichi saying that they might go to the 360 or Revolution gives me even more reason to stay away from the PS3 and go with the Revolution... I'm glad that they're thinking of leaving Sony... I fear if they stay with Sony for too long, they'll follow Working Designs to the graveyard.

That would be a pity =[ I liked Lunar Story. What I like is Nintendo is developing a new idea.. giving developers new ways to interact between the games and gamers. I'm hopeing it doesn't fail.. afterall Nintendo is presenting and giving well.. a sufficent amount of information about the Rev =] and they really haven't lacked that whenever new items comes out (think DS ;]). So it should be wise that Nippon Ichi is going towards the Rev.

Let's add a new addition to the list of possible 3rd party support shall we?

CAPCOM: http://www.cubed3.com/news/4701

Quick News: In Jeux-France's latest exclusive interview with Capcom, it is reiterated that Phoenix Wright's Producer Minae Matsukawa is interested in bringing games to the Revolution, just as she stated in Nintendo's UK Official Magazine last month. The chances of a sequel on the new system seem to be getting stronger and stronger.

(Thanks to Reality's Fringe on CAG)

Thanks to instantnoodlez

I remember this article of:

"Miyamoto Confirms Twilight Princess Revolution Functionality"

http://www.revolutionreport.com/articles/read/341

"What Happens when you play Zelda on Rev"

http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/3/15-31

(read it all-- Thanks to daroga CAG )

"Hmmm....one word: boomerang."

"In addition to this information, a reliable source on Gaming Age Forums has revealed that you'll be able to use the new controller to aim the bow & arrow while riding the horse. This makes absolute sense since you'll be able to simply point and shoot with the new controller. Other uses, like the grappling hook, or sword fighting seem plausible as well. "

Now now gamers do you know what this article means?

Revolution can handle Unreal Engine 3

Posted Jan 28th 2006 1:15AM by Christopher Grant

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Revolution, Microsoft Xbox 360, First Person Shooters

Game developer Midway revealed in a job posting that they were looking for a designer for a next-gen first person shooter using the ultra powerful Unreal Engine 3. The game is being developed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and...

...wait for it...

...wait for it...

...Nintendo's puny-wuny, wimpy, wittle Wevolution Revolution! Here's where the Nintendo fanboys cry out in unison, "Told you so! The RS will be just as powerful as anything else out there, except more so!" We understand that claims of the Revolution being 2-3 times as powerful as the Gamecube still means it'll be one powerful little box but let's keep things in perspective.

Middleware packages, especially ones like Unreal Engine 3 that have a large PC client base, are designed to be scalable. In other words, sure it will run on the Revolution, but don't expect it to have the eye candy turned up to 11.

That being said, this is promising news for any hopes of seeing games ported to all three next-gen consoles. Developers who use software like Epic's engine will not only save themselves from reinventing the graphics wheel every game, but they'll also find it easier to scale their app across all three next-gen platforms, making us happy gamers.

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/01/28/revoluti...nreal-engine-3/

It won't be least powerful as you'd think it to be =] or how the numbers put out.

I am looking forward to the release of the Revolution. I wonder what the true name of this new console will be. In my opinion, I like the name 'Revolution' as a codename. They should keep it as that for a name. I'm pretty sure this was the same case with GameCube. [shrugs]

I loveee the controller. I wonder how easy it will be to control it. It looks so interesting.

I was hoping that this would come out before September, but at around the holiday season is pretty good too. I think I shall ask my mom to buy this for me as gift. Whoooooo!

I am so excited!!!!

The revolution looks like alot of fun. I think it can and will outdo Xbox360. However, I really don't think the Revolution is the system for Nintendo that will put it at the top like back in the old days.

I'm not really sure about what the games on Revolution are going to have, but that's because nothing has really stood out yet since there isn't many previews of stuff. Maybe after this year's E3 I will change my mind. Thus far, the only reasons I want the Revolution is because of its interesting controller and being able to download alot of old games.

I'm a fanboy for more serious looking games (graphically and storyline) which is probably why I haven't been too interested in Revolution. I'd rather save that 300$ for PS3, and since I know my friend will buy the Revolution anyways. (He's a hardcore nintendo fan )

Also, 3 times the gamecube power is not much to praise about. That is still far behind the PS3, even the Xbox360.

I'm still looking forward to playing my friend's Revolution though. But not planning to buy one since PS3 will have so many titles that I favour =p

Rumors:

REVOLUTION MIGHT RELEASE IN JUNE or as early as June

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/696/696881p1.html

Rumors:

REVOLUTION MIGHT RELEASE IN JUNE or as early as June

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/696/696881p1.html

That would be great! Leave Sony in the dust!

It should sell well initially because of low prices then it should be the experience of it. Seriously if you're just lazy to get up and slash your favorite enemies or move as they move to your movement.. why would you want to play.. isn't that some kind of dream for gamers? To get in the game and play.. and although graphics can visually put you into that.. how about gameplay? We want graphics as much as the next, but personally I think Nintendo is doing fine as they are in graphics. The specs aren't as high as Sony and M$ -- it doesn't have Final Fantasy or Halo, but Nintendo offers what most of us played as kids right ^^? The idea to get up or moving your wrist can be "tiring" I suppose, but it would eliminate that kind of "why aren't you getting exercise" kind of bs. With that said it could cause some troubles in just being too active =P.

i don't see how people are complaining about this? when playing with standard, even wireless controllers, i still find myself moving my arms all over the place and i don't think the revmote would be that much different. i mean, who sits absolutely still, not moving their controller from their lap at all, when playing games unless you're a robot or are playing an extremely boring game?

also, even though revolution graphics are sub par to those of ps3 and 360, it's still twice as powerful as the gamecube, which means it'll produce current gen. xbox graphics. is that really that bad people? c'mon, the graphics will still be excellent, even if you can't see the sweat roll off some pixel's face.

nah, revolution isn't going to release in june since that's when nintendo is going to release the final versions of the revolution development kits. wishful thinking though. =P

i don't see how people are complaining about this? when playing with standard, even wireless controllers, i still find myself moving my arms all over the place and i don't think the revmote would be that much different. i mean, who sits absolutely still, not moving their controller from their lap at all, when playing games unless you're a robot or are playing an extremely boring game?

also, even though revolution graphics are sub par to those of ps3 and 360, it's still twice as powerful as the gamecube, which means it'll produce current gen. xbox graphics. is that really that bad people? c'mon, the graphics will still be excellent, even if you can't see the sweat roll off some pixel's face.

nah, revolution isn't going to release in june since that's when nintendo is going to release the final versions of the revolution development kits. wishful thinking though. =P

haha people DO complain how they wouldn't want to get up or flick their wrist! For some reason I don't get why people don't like this? I know it's a very subjective matter. But really you get to move the sword as your wrist does or whatever! haha you reminded me of people who play car racing games.. they would tilt their controllers as they're steering. It's really funny. But yea it brings up a good point of people DO move around! This makes it easier to move.

I think I recall that the GC was stronger than the PS2 (although it didn't have DVD capabilities) but then again I could be wrong. The graphics on GC yes. ARE NOT THAT BAD!

Nooo Rev has to release early! I want to waste my summer before college T.T! Sadly this is a short post because I get to go away from the computer.. for once.

and yes! dammit leave Sony in the dust! haha it's nothing against them. It's the hype on them =P

I'm tired of hearing people complain about the controller... They always give stupid excuses for not liking it... I think some of them dislike it because they've never seen anything like it before and its something new and innovative... Something those Nintendo haters never experience...