Nintendo Revolution Controller Revealed Created 19 years ago2005-09-16 11:31:10 UTC by jaardsi jaardsi

Created 19 years ago2005-09-16 11:31:10 UTC by jaardsi jaardsi

Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 11:31:10 UTC Post #135128
"At the Tokyo Game Show, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has revealed what the Nintendo Revolution controller looks like. The new controller is a radical departure from traditional controller types. Has Nintendo struck gold with their new controller design? The reviewers seem to think so. It should be interesting to see how gamers react to Nintendo's new innovation." -Slashdot
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IMHO they're digging their own grave. There's a reason why consoles are controlled by pads, not joysticks or remote controllers.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 11:32:23 UTC Post #135130
Thats looks like a fuckin TV remote! lol :
Agreed with Jaardsi.
Daubster DaubsterVault Dweller
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 11:53:25 UTC Post #135133
Well, This means that Nintendo is going to make weird party-games. No-one will spend long gaming-sessions with that tv-remote.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 12:43:01 UTC Post #135134
God...that grave is dug. O.o

No one is actualyl gonna wanna use that to game.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 13:05:00 UTC Post #135136
I'd guess they have actually had people playtest it, so it can't be as bad as it looks.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 13:11:42 UTC Post #135137
I saw this earlier today, and I wonder; Are they completely nuts? Wtf is that?

Nintendo is trying so hard to be innovational these days, it's like they don't give a fuck about how it works practically, as long as it's original. :roll:

They try so damn hard. I've liked Nintendo since I was little, but lately I've started to actually despise them. I mean, what the fuck did they smoke before coming up with that controller? The analog stick is actually on another controller. So we're supposed to use 2 controllers to play now...geez..
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 13:15:16 UTC Post #135138
I saw that thing last night and I thought to myself "What kind of drugs would make someone design something like that?" Maybe you have to be on drugs to use it :
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 13:24:14 UTC Post #135141
Ok, it might be nice for sword and fishing games, sort of like an Eye Toy thing. But that's really not the controller with which I'd like to play a Zelda or a racing game. I dont really care since I wasnt planning on getting that console, and now I'm even more convinced.
Maybe a PS3 if there are enough good games for it. Otherwise it'll just be PC forever.
They will probably have to make a more traditional controller later on, when they see that a lot of gamers will find this too strange.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 14:53:53 UTC Post #135147
Who cares what it looks like? Nintendo is going down.

From the DS to the Gamecube, both were terrible.

IMO, nintendo is gonna sell Revolutions, then come up with something else, then file for bankruptcy.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 16:02:18 UTC Post #135149
You found the gamecube terrible?

I have it and I'm still enjoying it.

Gamecube is great for playing with your friends.

It rocks! Final!
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 16:07:37 UTC Post #135152
Yah, its ok for the first 4 hours.

After you get passed "Super Smahs Brothers: Melee" and "MOH" series, its just over...

Those are the games that basically kept up gamecube.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 16:37:03 UTC Post #135159
Are you forgetting Resident Evil? That was the best series on Gamecube. Super Smash Bros doesnt even come close to it.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 16:52:30 UTC Post #135163
What about the Metroids?
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 16:55:10 UTC Post #135164
I actually find Mario Party and Mario Kart the best for playing with friends, regardless of the traditional happy and colourful nintendo style. The 3 vs. 1 battles in Mario Party are great. But it does get kind of boring after a while.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 16:59:09 UTC Post #135165
Whoa! That controller looks like utter crap. Im not going for the nitendo revolutions. Not that i was planning too..
38_98 38_98Lord
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 17:07:58 UTC Post #135166
Oh ayh, the Metroids were pure pwange, too.

But thats only like what, like 8 games total? Its just not popular.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 17:36:54 UTC Post #135170
Thats not the real Revolution controller, its either a hoax or the DVD remote.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 18:10:31 UTC Post #135177
No, it's the real one. I checked in multiple sites.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 18:51:17 UTC Post #135185
Well in that case goodbye Nindento, we knew ye well.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 19:19:40 UTC Post #135188
Yes, from your sucky Gamecube to your not looked forward to DS.

You will not be missed.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-16 20:26:59 UTC Post #135191
Gamecube doesnt suck. Neither does the DS. Its outselling the PSP and PS2 combined.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 00:59:07 UTC Post #135202
Guys, is it only me that sees the possibilities with this thing? The remote works by simply moving and twisting it around. You can also plug a control stick into it, which makes it perfect for FPS games: left controls movement, remote controls aiming, similar to a mouse. That particular attachment is rumoured to come with the console, so you don't need to pay for it. Also, other attachments (unknown) are planned for it.

Also remember that the Gamecube controllers can plug into the Revolution, and that remote can be turned on its side, NES style (to play NES games, obviously).

Nintendo planned for the Revolution to be accesible to anyone, which explains the controller. Personally, I think its quite innovative and should suit FPS games perfectly: loads better than using a control pad. I definately want to try it out before I buy though. Apparently its very sensitive to movement.

This controller definately intrigues me. Unfortunately, most of you aren't aware of Nintendo's strategies which is why you're mocking it. Besides, how can you bash something you haven't even tried yet?
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 01:23:58 UTC Post #135208
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If you dont like theres always the classic configuration.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 01:29:43 UTC Post #135209
Whoa! Neat.
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 04:01:41 UTC Post #135214
Well said, Ant ? and I think the idea of having two completely seperate controllers, one for each hand, is neat. Who holds their controllers with one hand?
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 06:02:51 UTC Post #135218
I don't really like the idea of having 3 or more controllers lying around the house for each player.

Too gimmickly (and ugly).
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 06:42:29 UTC Post #135221
http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/article/651/651559/understanding-the-revolution-controller-20050916041026412-000.jpg
this shape/build reminds me of the dreamcast controller. Highly under-rated that console was.
38_98 38_98Lord
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 06:44:45 UTC Post #135222
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Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 06:49:43 UTC Post #135224
Hmm...I think that controller looks awful to be honest.
It may not be just a tv remote, but using tv remote for gaming = Impossible, and fair enough, if you have that controller to plug it into, then it is possible, but the controller looks terrible.

And I agree with jaardsi.

And personally, I think the only game I'd like to come to other consoles (xbox/xbox360 Ahem) is the F-zero series.
I loved that on the N64, and it looked sweet on the Gamecube, but that is the only good thing about gamecube me thinks.

I think Nintendo is gonna be going pretty soon to be honest, even though I like them from the N64, which I still keep in my house and play when friends come round, but I think the launch of the Xbox360 and PS3 are just going to destroy them.
And I think Xbox/xbox360 are going to come out on top, as more and more people are moving towards xbox as...well, it is just simply better.

But I can't say how it is gonna happen with PS3 and Xbox360, as I obviously haven't tried them.

But me thinks Nintendo is gonna go pretty soon. :
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 07:05:32 UTC Post #135227
The only things Nintendo were good for were

1. Zelda : Ocarina of Time
2. James Bond : Goldeneye
3. MarioKart 64
4. Super Mario

The rest was pretty appauling
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 07:21:29 UTC Post #135228
You didn't like F-Zero X? :o
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 07:45:59 UTC Post #135229
1. Zelda : Ocarina of Time
2. James Bond : Goldeneye
3. MarioKart 64
4. Super Mario

What he said //

I like the design very interesting : I would never play Resi games with it though :glad:
Habboi HabboiSticky White Love Glue
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 08:40:27 UTC Post #135232
just replying to what j3r3my said up their a bit but i saw in a gaming mag that my mate showed me that ps2 is out selling gamecube and DS
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 11:59:52 UTC Post #135255
Ohh shut up, i think it is neat, if you get the shell it will play like an old system, with the light gun feature still. So that is one up on the other systems. If you don't like it don't buy it simple.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 12:13:21 UTC Post #135259
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 13:33:12 UTC Post #135271
Well, i guess with all of that, it could be a potentialy good controller.

potentially...
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 13:34:38 UTC Post #135272
Conkers bad Fur Day - N64
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 14:08:43 UTC Post #135277
wth did that come from, conkers?

but i do agree with the smoothness, they should have made it more like the analog stick adapter.

Fun Fact!: Did you know Nintendo was the first to introduced the analog stick. Then 10 months after sony revised their controller because of the revolution. Stupid Sony, get your own ideas.

power glove, Gameboy camera, DS, they actually did invent the dance mat, but didn't realease it or it didn't do well.

Nintendo has always been inovative, lets just hope that this works.
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 16:29:53 UTC Post #135314
Conkers Bad Fur day a game on the n64 possibly the best game on the n64 ever. So damn funny!!!
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 16:40:29 UTC Post #135317
1st, The Gamecubes R Ace!Me Got one , Got F-zero Gx (Gkid should)
Turok Evolution , Mario Sunshine , Metroid P.1 , Metroid p.2 and Mario party.Metroid Is Ace
No-ones played it so People say it's crap (When it's NOT)
2ndly What The Hell Have Nintendo Done ? A Remote Which is sensitive to movement ?!? I would Plug me Camecube Controller in the port!

3rdly, The games Will be good like MP3 , And some zelda game. This forum ain't going anywhere so I'll Not reply again :heart: :nervous: :quizzical:
Instant Mix Instant MixTitle commitment issues
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 16:50:29 UTC Post #135320
so I'll Not reply again
THANK GOD!
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-17 17:00:57 UTC Post #135324
...To this Thread (Gotcha then Spag - Ya wee Stinkin' Maple Tree)
Instant Mix Instant MixTitle commitment issues
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-18 06:17:59 UTC Post #135434
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-18 06:30:22 UTC Post #135435
hehe ZL :)
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-18 21:31:53 UTC Post #135603
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Posted 19 years ago2005-09-18 21:36:24 UTC Post #135605
WHOA! That looks exactly like the key board my brother uses!

It sounds annoying :

All clicky and shit.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-19 01:27:24 UTC Post #135619
Clicky keyboards are good.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-19 03:26:04 UTC Post #135633
Nah.. but semi-clicky keyboards are :)
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-19 06:47:13 UTC Post #135654
Damnit, am I the only coherent Nintendo fan here? :(

Nintendo are extremly innovative: they came up with a lot of stuff that's being used today. The dancing mats, for example, were made for the NES and weren't released widely, but they did well in Japan. Most of the stuff that Nintendo invents isn't released outside of Japan, so we don't know about most of it.
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 19 years ago2005-09-19 07:19:18 UTC Post #135656
Don't forget the rumble pack. There wouldnt be a Sony Dualshock without that one. Although the dualshock is a bit better imo.

Back in the 16 bit era, I always found the Sonic games much more entertaining than SuperMario, so I had a Sega instead of a SNES. With the next generation, I used to play Tomb Raider and racing games, and Nintendo didnt have much to offer in that area. When the dreamcast, ps2 etc. came out, I was actually hugely dissapointed with the graphics, because there had been rumors that it was life-like. All of the consoles had serious aliasing issues, and a computer fitted with a good geforce or ati (even a geforce2) could do the job better.

I have a couple of friends who are huge Nintendo fans, so I can still get to play Zelda, Mario Kart, Mario Party and other good Nintendo games :)
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