Revolution Unveiled!!!! - Page 3

xpitbull · 16-09-2005, 06:06 PM

You know what guys, you convince me. I know i said that the controller looks horrible, but i think i'll give it a chance. I posted that because im used to the "regular" controller, but we need to start thinking outside the box

Diamond · 16-09-2005, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Father Campfire

A lot of people on here are being fanboyish and writing it off before they have even tried it out. Would you write of the next ferrari if they made it retro looking, would write of the 360 if say it microsoft had said were adding a keyboard and mouse as the new controller and the old controller desgined has been scrapped?

well this is what some developers have said

Ok, after reading this article (where is it from?), I may have second thoughts. I'm actually interested now... lol.

If it's really better than a mouse as they say, they will gain a lot of 3rd party support back for FPS's in my opinion.

George · 16-09-2005, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamond

Ok, after reading this article (where is it from?), I may have second thoughts. I'm actually interested now... lol.

If it's really better than a mouse as they say, they will gain a lot of 3rd party support back for FPS's in my opinion.

Its from IGN they have a bumch of interesting ones including hands on

ColdSpyder · 16-09-2005, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Acquiesce 360

do you know what it does though?

if so, fair enough

but if you think you just use the button interface, go back and read about it and watch the vid

btw for those, theyre also releasing a 'normal pad' for retro games and multiformat games

no i dont know what it does im gonna go back and read it... i know it looks weird now but i guess i could get use to it... no matter what tho im gonna buy ps3 and the new nintendo when it comes out... ive already got 360 paid for so i got that i guess you could say...

Diamond · 16-09-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fishwood

Its from IGN they have a bumch of interesting ones including hands on

Ahh K thanks, I'll search for some of them when I have the energy to try and leave these forums.

MH_prophet · 16-09-2005, 08:58 PM

I urge everyone to read IGN's Revolution Controller FAQ to clear up any misunderstandings as to what exactly it does and does not do.

DeadOneWalking · 16-09-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MH_prophet

I urge everyone to read IGN's Revolution Controller FAQ to clear up any misunderstandings as to what exactly it does and does not do.

Great link! Had a nice read and although I was not against the controller from the start, it makes me feel even better about the controller.

Diamond · 17-09-2005, 12:01 AM

LOL no way, they're using an Xbox-like controller add on.

In that case, I may pick up a revolution after all. (second to the 360 of course)

And only cause their system is dirt cheap. Otherwise I wouldn't even consider it. 1 expensive beast is enough. I'll wait until it goes down a lot though.

Diamond · 17-09-2005, 12:11 AM

I just thought about this. I always wanted a shooter where you could not only shoot either gun (like halo 2) but aim with both of them as well. I know there's been attempts but they were poor. I saw on the FAQ you could use 2 controllers. Maybe that's the answer to what I was looking for?

COME ON guys you know that would own. Alright. I'm giving it the big props. I'm gonna say IF Nintendo comes out with any appealing shooters to me where you can dual wield and go online with it, I'll buy the revolution~

Night Owl · 17-09-2005, 12:17 AM

Ah, looks cool for a remote, but other than that, a horrible approach on next gen stuff...

Diamond · 17-09-2005, 12:56 AM

Come on dude, think about it. Duel weilding controllers. Dual aiming in shooters. Now if the Rev gets a good online service & community that'd be the ****s!

Yeah I know, I'm letting hype get to me. I'm over shooting that, probably.

Maybe 360 should have dual light gun FPS's for live. (Only if the light guns are shaped like Covenant Plasma Pistol's though!).

Blank · 17-09-2005, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Night Owl

a horrible approach on next gen stuff...

Really? It's a better approach than just a more powerful console, like what Sony and Mirosoft have done.

A standard pad mock-up by IGN.

Father Campfire · 17-09-2005, 05:06 AM

that pad kind of reminds me of the old N64 pad. This could be the way forward for controllers and future gaming, as nintendo have said this could revolutionise the industry. I bet sony and microsoft are taking note of this and thinking of ways they might incorperate this technology at some point in the future.

Blank · 17-09-2005, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Father Campfire

I bet sony and microsoft are taking note of this and thinking of ways they might incorperate this technology at some point in the future.

I wouldn't be suprised if Sony incorporated the Rev's features into the PS3 controller.

Bionic Commando · 17-09-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond

I just thought about this. I always wanted a shooter where you could not only shoot either gun (like halo 2) but aim with both of them as well. I know there's been attempts but they were poor. I saw on the FAQ you could use 2 controllers. Maybe that's the answer to what I was looking for?

You should go play Lucky and Wild in the arcade. Dual-wielding AND driving!

I must admit, I was sceptical in the beginning. If the remote had been the only control method, I may have been naysaying Nintendo. But the fact is, there's expansions for regular gaming. As Satoru Iwata said himself: "Developers can choose to base their games on the revolutionary method, or they can use the standard pad". Think about it. It really is the best of both worlds. Games that are exclusive to the Revolution will stay on the Revolution, but third-party games will also work on it.

I personally cannot wait for it. I never expected anything like this, I didn't even think it was possible. I can safely see this sort of control method becoming the industry standard of the future, or at least being a part of it. The detachable side means developers can make anything they want, and have a controller tailor made for their design.

A few things Nintendo said months ago were that:

A.) The new controller is based around Mario 128. Just like the 64 controller was based on Mario 64.
B.) "People will look at it and be puzzled, but once they play it. They'll understand"

As Peter Molyneux said: "There is a line at the end of the book 'Game Over' and it is: 'Never underestimate Nintendo'. That is all I can say about the controller."

Eothein · 17-09-2005, 02:23 PM

Well like most poeple when I first saw this I was a bit miffed but after doing a bit of research I love it and I can't wait to try one but there is one tiny problem and that is: What about the poeple with small 15 inch TVs who usualy play in their bedrooms and not on the 32 inch widescreen TV downstairs, wioll the Revo work as well as on a small screen as oposed to a big one?

Blank · 17-09-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Eothein

Well like most poeple when I first saw this I was a bit miffed but after doing a bit of research I love it and I can't wait to try one but there is one tiny problem and that is: What about the poeple with small 15 inch TVs who usualy play in their bedrooms and not on the 32 inch widescreen TV downstairs, wioll the Revo work as well as on a small screen as oposed to a big one?

I'd expect it would, yes.

Diamond · 18-09-2005, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blank

I wouldn't be suprised if Sony incorporated the Rev's features into the PS3 controller.

What's UP with that? Why does Sony always copy everyone else and try to make it better? I can't think of one thing Sony has made so far that wasn't a rip of somebody elses idea.

A new system comes out with the analog stick?
Sony: Oh yeah? We'll make double!

New system comes out with vibrating controllers?
Sony: Oh yeah? We'll double that too and call it dual shock!

A new system comes out with 4 player support?
Sony: Oh yeah? We'll make it 7!

Microsoft comes out with ****ty boomerang controller called "Sidewinder" that nobody likes but...
Sony: Oh yeah?...

(I think you get the idea)