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[Elios83]

No this time he's not taking names but giving hints..about Revolution.

He says they can't reveal anything concrete at the moment beacuse they would let their competitors know too much.
He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative.
He does not confirm online support but says Nintendo wants to create the feeling of a 'coummunity'.
They will introduce their console next E3.
Reggie says to beat Sony three things are needed:
1)Offer an innovative experience
2)Coming to the market at the same time
3)Gain the best third party support.

Edit:
Source:Reggie interview on EGM reported by Gamefront.de
He also confirms Mario 128 for Gamecube.

 

[teiresias]

He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative.

*sigh*

 

[kikonawa]

wireles joypads, that's their revolution?

 

[Screenboy]

Reggies on GAF!!111


Reggie = Elios83!

Spoiler

source = your ass?

-SB

 

[gofreak]

He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative.

Yay!

Do you really see yourself still using a joypad to play games into the future? It needs to start changing now. I don't think many disagree that interface needs to change, so lamenting Nintendo's moves in this direction imo seems to be a prejudgement of their implementation before they even reveal it. Being concerned about how they might do it is one thing (I have them myself), but don't make your mind up until you see it yourself.

 

[bobble]

Good luck.

 

[Solid]

REGGIE IS MY HERO! PRE-ORDERS REGGIELUTION!

 

[Prine]

Dont know how they will achieve 3.

 

[Elios83]

Reggies on GAF!!111


Reggie = Elios83!

Spoiler

source = your ass?

-SB

LOL
Source:Reggie interview on EGM reported by Gamefront.de

 

[Deg]

'Now you can plug into your monitor directly.'

teh invention. :lol

 

[AirBrian]

Reggie says to beat Sony three things are needed:
1)Offer an innovative experience
2)Coming to the market at the same time
3)Gain the best third party support.

Well, it's a good sign that they at least recognize the need for third-party support.

 

[fse]

No online? omg. :lol

 

[Koshiro]

3)Gain the best third party support.

 

[callous]

*sigh*

I'll see that sigh and raise it with a hanging head.

 

[DSN2K]

he's right, the only way Nintendo can compete is to not.

do something complete different and give people a 2nd option to the main console(xenon/PS3).

 

[SantaC]

No this time he's not taking names but giving hints..about Revolution.

He says they can't reveal anything concrete at the moment beacuse they would let their competitors know too much.
He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative.
He does not confirm online support but says Nintendo wants to create the feeling of a 'coummunity'.
They will introduce their console next E3.
Reggie says to beat Sony three things are needed:
1)Offer an innovative experience
2)Coming to the market at the same time
3)Gain the best third party support.

how about giving us a SOURCE?

 

[Kon Tiki]

Three step plan to world domination.

1)Offer Nintendo Characters to 3rd parties
2) ???
3) Become the Console leader next gen

 

[The End]

He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative.

Jesus Christ

Nintendo for 3rd Party in '07

 

[ge-man]

No online? omg. :lol

Laugh if you want to, but I doubt online is going to be a key factor in the next generation except for hardcore gamers.

I don't see what the big news is with this quote--this is the same thing they have been saying forever in a day. However, it's still going to generate a huge thread bashing and flames in spite of that fact.

 

[Kon Tiki]

how about giving us a SOURCE?

LOL
Source:Reggie interview on EGM reported by Gamefront.de

How about reading the whole thread.

 

[Crispy]

Well, it's a good sign that they at least recognize the need for third-party support.

I seem to remember they also said this before the launch of the gamecube, I hope this time they will really gain enough support.

 

[DJ Demon J]

I wholeheartedly agree with Nintendo on the need for new methods of gameplay....touch screens aren't it, however. At least, not poorly-implemented, rushed to market touch screens. Maybe Reggie means that Revolution will come with Wavebirds standard? That would be an innovation I'd get behind.

 

[ge-man]

I also would like to know why people are getting hung up on the thing about plugging in a controller--it's not like Reggie said they Nintendo would be exclusively using motion sensors or holograms.

 

[SantaC]

How about reading the whole thread.

it was not in his original post. How hard is it to include it there?

edit: he fixed it.

 

[Broshnat]

Go Reggie go!!

 

[Kon Tiki]

Reggie also says: "I'd love to see the series[Super Smash Bros] on the DS, with wireless play capabilities, it could be huge fun."

He also says Revolution will be tangible at E3. "What we did last year with the DS. We let people see it, touch it, get a strong reaction to it. Certainly that's what we are looking to do with the revolution."
Which e3? No idea.

 

[mj1108]

I also would like to know why people are getting hung up on the thing about plugging in a controller--it's not like Reggie said they Nintendo would be exclusively using motion sensors or holograms.

I think what Reggie means is that the controllers would be wireless (ala Wavebird).

 

[ge-man]

I think what Reggie means is that the controllers would be wireless (ala Wavebird).

That's what I think too, but most reactions to what he's saying in this thread seem be based on the assumption that they going all out with some radical input design.

 

[Deg]

It makes sense for them to not come out early if they really do mean they will be adding new features.

 

[haunts]

Playing games online is always more fun than just playing alone.

On the other hand, I dont know how well a lot of Nintendo titles would work online.

Id like to see advance wars online, though.

As far as no controller, maybe they will have something like POWER GLOVE 2k5.. or a stylus you attach to your forehead or something...uhh..

 

[Gchaime]

If revolution knows what is good for it, it is better going to have a controller. I like sitting in front of a television with a controller in my hand. I want to use a standard controller to control (CONTROL!) the action on screen. I don't want to wave, clap or use telepathy like a retard at a tv-screen. CONTROLLER NINTENDO! CONTROLLER!

 

[The End]

yes, yes, built in wireless is fine, our fear is that Nintendo will forego the use of the controller entirely for an eyetoy-esque motion sensor.

 

[Elios83]

I forgot to say he confirms Mario128 on Gamecube (added in main post).

 

[sprsk]

well, atleast that confirms wireless controllers out of hte box.

 

[Jacobi]

They want do they same thing with Rev. this E3 like they did with the DS last E3 : Let the people touch the console, see it etc.
So there will be playable Demos...

 

[AirBrian]

I seem to remember they also said this before the launch of the gamecube, I hope this time they will really gain enough support.

True, but even though GCN and it's key franchises aren't as successful sales wise as their N64 counterparts, Nintendo has done some work to get more third parties on board. The key question is if those third parties will get on board with Revolution after some disappointing GCN sales.

 

[Barnimal]

stillborned. tsc tsc. revolution discs are risked.

 

[Link316]

He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative.

DS = controller for the Revolution

Reggie says to beat Sony three things are needed:
3)Gain the best third party support.

that's the problem, break out hits come from anywhere, like GTA, Halo, Splinter Cell, Dynasty Warriors, but unproven series are too risky for Nintendo and they only go after the safe proven bets like RE and MGS

 

[Sho Nuff]

I wish GC had shipped with the Wavebird, it would have made everyone else start shipping with wireless controllers (cries).

"He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative."

Something kind of tells me Nintendo isn't so good at predicting what consumers "want." (Runs away)

 

[Jacobi]

True, but even though GCN and it's key franchises aren't as successful sales wise as their N64 counterparts, Nintendo has done some work to get more third parties on board. The key question is if those third parties will get on board with Revolution after some disappointing GCN sales.

Well the NRev seems to be different from Xenon+PS3, while the GC was pretty much the same like the XBox+PS2.

 

[xsarien]

DS = controller for the Revolution

I doubt it. No console company would be so daft as to not include a controller with the system. What can be inferred - as best as you can infer from what I'm assuming to be an English -> German -> English translation - is that the Revolution controllers will be wireless (which is awesome), but may include something extra. Perhaps a touch screen, that way you wouldn't have people moaning when/if games like FFCC come out.

 

[Black_Mamba]

 

[border]

The real quote is:

"The concept of a home system today is defined as hardware that you tether to a box, and you are tethered to it via a controller; we think that's an old paradigm. We think the consumer wants much more innovative than that. Coupled with the concept of strong community and immersion into the gameplay, we think that's what we need to deliver..."

So the new system is....not tethered to a box (television) -- that means wireless video outputs! Revolution broadcasts RF video signal!

Oh, he also tries to use the "kick ass and take names" thing again. Get a new quip, will ya buddy?

 

[Lyte Edge]

OH MY GOD VIRTUAL BOY ADVANCE* HOLY CRAP






* = Now with three colors!

 

[ThongyDonk]

Revolution =
(1) DS type Controller (Wireless, programmable Controller can be formated by developers as to how they like it. (The lack of a + b buttons could be a touch pad panel and developers can put what ever buttons on there they like) Will still have analogue stick and c stick.

(2) Nintendo's own FREE online service

(3) Multimedia add on's (Own choice to pay for them)

(4) Large media discs

(5) I also think that the consolw will have some of the best looking visuals of any sytem

(6) Next to no loyalty fees. They don't need them from other companies as they have the stronger 1st party titles and make money back due to a larger installed base

 

[Do The Mario]

Do you even think NOJ have told reggie anything?


I would love to know how they are going to make communities, maybe low cost housing developments that Nintendo fans can move into. The communities can have giant mushroom houses and people will be forced to dress up as toads, koopa or Italian plumbers.

 

[Kon Tiki]

I doubt it. No console company would be so daft as to not include a controller with the system. What can be inferred - as best as you can infer from what I'm assuming to be an English -> German -> English translation - is that the Revolution controllers will be wireless (which is awesome), but may include something extra. Perhaps a touch screen, that way you wouldn't have people moaning when/if games like FFCC come out.

"Well, the concept of a home system today is defined as hardware that you tether to a box, and you are tethered to it via a controller; we think that's an old paradigm. We think that the consumer wants something more innovative than that."

 

[Drexon]

He says the concept of a console as a hardware where you plug a joypad in is old and consumers want something more innovative.

In Russia, controller plugs into you!

 

[ge-man]

Something kind of tells me Nintendo isn't so good at predicting what consumers "want." (Runs away)

Well no one can predict what's going to be big next. That doesn't mean that you give up and follow the leader. Had Nintendo done that, the history of video games would probably have been drastically different from today. It's hard to love their philosophy sometimes, but it has helped them more than it has hurt them in the long run.

 

[AirBrian]

Well the NRev seems to be different from Xenon+PS3, while the GC was pretty much the same like the XBox+PS2.

Which is why I hope Nintendo doesn't to something too radical to further alienate themselves from the mainstream.

But I think it's just wireless controllers (built-in rumble this time?) with maybe a touchpad instead of the rumored lack of A and B buttons. That isn't too drastic and could be very developer friendly. I can't wait for E3.