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With the low cost of flash memory and the avaliability of hard drives smaller than your hand, Nintendo better come up with a new storage strategy or they're definately on the way out. That company is so non-innovative it makes my brain hurt just THINKING about buying any of their junk.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
We already know they will support SD memory cards. 1Gb for 50USD a pop around the launchtime of Rev. This should be enough for plenty a SNES-game.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
I would feel bad paying for more storage for gamesaves though.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
But wait, there's more;
If they decide to support it, you could always stream whatever data you want across a home network; something MS only lets you do if you own a Media Centre PC (which no-one does), and unlike MS, Nintendo includes WIFI, and doesn't charge you $100 extra for the privaledge.

As for non-innovative: Do you understand what's going on here?

Nintendo may actually be showing us a usable, Sofa-friendly 3D interface device. Why the F*** has it taken so long for MS to pioneer an equivalent system for the PC? We've had the F***ing retro 2-dimensional mouse and operating system for 20 YEARS NOW, and it ISN'T sofa friendly. How much DO MS spend on R&D? All it seems to come up with are google rip-offs.

...End of Rant]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/The only way that i would even consiter a Revolution would be if they got serious about being "next gen" and showed off some impressive games, and after the rumors of the specs of the revo, i dont think that will be happening netime soon. That and if there was an option to have a regular controller instead of this remote crap. Motion sensor be dammed, it doesnt matter what the thing has in it if it isnt comfortable.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
The 360's HDD is also $99 alone and $399 if included with the system. While the Revolution is being estimated at $199 with 512mb of flash memory (which is more than enough for what it's going to be used for) and WiFi out of the box. Can't really complain about that. And if you do - it has an SDcard expansion slot. And from what i've been checking into SDcard prices - 1GB = $50. Can't say the same about Sony's memorystick. Plus there are 2 USB2.0 slots for further expansion.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
Expect the unexpected!..................at Nintendocom.

This is Nintendocom and welcome to *you*!]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
512MB is a good idea, especially as flash memory that small is currently very cheap and reliable for mass production. The USB ports had to show up on one of the next gen consoles considering practically every body owns a USB compatible flash drive, mp3 player or camera. Read only is bollocks, who wants to use a pc to manage things when you could just as easily do it from the sofa.

As far as specifications on the next-gen consoles go, i'd rather see some innovation rather than better graphic repition. There's nothing that annoys me more than FIFA X. I'm an owner of an xbox (well I was before I sold it on ebay to buy a PSP), and I loved that console. Shame the controller was just a better version of the PS2 controller which was ripped straight from the Nintendo 64. I love it that Nintendo take risks, more than usually pull them off. Why doesn't Sony and especially MS take a look into this? Three cores is impressive, but someone can make double, triple quadruple that. What about the amazing controller, small simple design, out of the box wifi.

Whatever, i'm impressed by everyone, but i'm undecided who's best. ATM it's Nintendo.

PS. You're all crap at spelling.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
They aren't going to get caught up in the hardware wars with Sony and M$. Nintendo is all about the gaming EXPERIENCE. People get so caught up in megapixals, storage space, Blue-Ray, etc that they forget how many of the Playstation and Xbox games are complete CRAP!

I bought a GameCube for my 8 year old son and he has a ball with some of the old 8-bit Nintendo games. I've owned and sold two Xbox consoles now... the GameCube is a keeper.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
Still, 512 is enough for anyone who has played a rom before and knows the sizes. I just hope Squaresoft jumps aboard.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
#21 I've couldnt agree more. Nintendo got a mysterious 'magic touch', that M$ and Sony will never have. I also sold my Xbox, PS2 and PSP, but the GameCube and the DS will never leave my hand :)]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
Some of their firsts in controllers include a patent on the classic cross control directional pad, first to use a rumble pack, first to implement an analogue stick as we know it today, first to implement shoulder buttons, and of course their Revolution controller. How about that little thing called the Gameboy that launched the portable console game market?

Sure not all things Nintendo touches turns to gold. Things like ROB and the Virtual Boy failed but they were also attempts at innovation. The Power Glove doesn't count as it was made by Mattel. That's the price of trying to innovate, there will be failures. You just hope the successes outweigh the failures.

Tell me of an action RPG that was as innovative and fun as the original Zelda at that time. Tell me of a side scroller that was as refined and fun as Super Mario Bros. at that time. Tell me of an adventure game as fun and innovative as the original Metroid at that time. How about Super Mario 64, arguably one of the best games ever and the first to show how to do a proper 3D action platformer. Mario Kart created a whole new sub genre for racing games. How about the party game genre created by Nintendo with Mario Party? It's rediculous how many gaming concepts were copied by the games industry as a whole from games or gaming concepts developed by Nintendo.
]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
24 Mb = 3 MB

Same goes for N64 where the very very biggest game (RE2) was 512 Mbits = 64 Mbytes. But wait, most of these games used primitive compression, and if you ever look at a WinRARed ROM you find they get even smaller.

To #9:

Really? I've been looking all over for that factoid, and i swore i read it could only stream data if you have at least one MCPC on your network, which did actually make sense if you're trying to push MCPC's. What does extender mean precicely? that you can use 360 as a remote PVR?]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
But according to Wikipedia, 'Super Metroid' was the largest game available for the SNES at the time (94), but I don't know when Street Fighter and Donkey Kong was released, so I choose to believe you :)

Here is the link anyway:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Metroid]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/"PSP + Firmware 1.5 + Emulator = Way Better Deal"

This may be a better deal, but it's not a legal option. And a pound is actually about $1.75 right now. I could be wrong, but I don't think it's been over $2 recently. Another thing, if you ask an English guy how much the thinks it will cost, he's not gonna say "A couple $1.75s". He's English, he thinks in terms of pounds.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
At a time where backwards compatibility for Sony's contollers is really important to them (PS3 doesn't support PS2 or PS1 controllers) and MS's controller is set in stone, it's all the more important - hence why Nintendo waited to show theirs until it was too late for MS to redesign.

As for PSP emulation, you can almost take bets on when the newest firmware will be cracked wide open: it's virtually the law. In fact I think the UN is ratifying the legislation as we speak.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/Dec 19th 2005 2:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/http://www.engadget.com/2005/11/10/with-the-nintendo-revolution-launch-anythings-possible/
It seems the Xbox 360 will stream PICTURES AND MUSIC from any PC, but will only let you play VIDEO (WMV at that) off of a Media Centre PC (www.kotaku.com). I don't see there being any techinical or logistical limitation that would prevent this, which leaves only one possibility: they don't want you to do it. Not without paying more anyway.

I know no-one's gonna read this. I just thought I'd put it here for posterity]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:31AM