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Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: rad4Christ on September 15, 2005, 09:20:10 PM
Title says it all:

http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,688...html?tw=rss.TOP (http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,68869,00.html?tw=rss.TOP)
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: ANeM on September 15, 2005, 10:15:38 PM
Uh.. wtf.
They make what I consider the most confortable, natural feeling controller to date with the Gamecube, then go and throw it all away...
Exactly how is half a controller and a TV remote innovation?

I can't even imagine how they would expect one to play something like Metriod prime on that thing.

Edit: I just had to say that.. upon further inspection, it would appear they already have that mostly worked out. Curse you nintendo!
Though, they failed to mention how one might change weapons in the demonstration.. It was done by the c-stick on the gc, and that controller definitely does not have a c-stick..
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: A Boojum Snark on September 15, 2005, 10:30:21 PM
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Also, as announced at E3, the Revolution will be backward-compatible with GameCube software, controllers and memory cards.

Despite the fact I probably won't buy a revolution, I'd have to say if I did I would just go buy a GC controller to use. :p
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: ANeM on September 15, 2005, 10:35:34 PM
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Also, as announced at E3, the Revolution will be backward-compatible with GameCube software, controllers and memory cards.
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That doesn't mean you will be able to use GC controllers to play Revolution games though.
I mean, look at the PS2. Its compatible with PS1 dual-shock controllers, but for most games they will not accept them, regardless of the fact that from the outside they look exactly the same. I understand Nintendo isn't sony and such, but at the same time, the jump from the GC to the revolution controller is pretty big compared to from the ps1 to the ps2 controller. I doubt the game developers will bother putting the time into making their games compatible with the GC controller.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: duherman on September 15, 2005, 10:59:01 PM
My friend just showed me it, it looks like a vibrator to me. But the system looks awesome.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Leaderz0rz on September 15, 2005, 11:10:06 PM
That is by far the WORST designed controller EVER made.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Bryan on September 16, 2005, 07:09:36 AM
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My friend just showed me it, it looks like a vibrator to me. But the system looks awesome.
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Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: lolfighter on September 16, 2005, 08:59:15 AM
Not true, Leaderzorz. Not BY FAR, at least. It only managed to narrowly beat the N64 one.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 16, 2005, 03:01:55 PM
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That is by far the WORST designed controller EVER made.
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i beg to differ (http://www.gamer-talk.net/feature46.html)
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Manta on September 16, 2005, 05:34:20 PM
I'd like to see first-person shooters using that.

Personally, I don't like the design. It's not because I fear change or anything; I think it's really innovative. I just don't think I'd like the feeling of waving my hand around in the air, as that's exactly what I hate about the way some people play console games. I just want to be comfortable and sit without having to move anything but my thumbs (and my feet, when I get up to get a drink).

Honestly, I'd just stick with a good, comfortable controller. In one piece.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Malevolent on September 17, 2005, 12:40:41 AM
New Info (http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651559p1.html)

Looks like it will also be able to function basically the exact same as the current GCN controller with some extra capabilities. Nintendo hasn't thrown sensibility completely out yet.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: bacon_flaps on September 17, 2005, 09:59:20 AM
I love all you guys for just looking at the picture and going "omfg sucks lol nintendo sucks"








note: love may really be disgust at nerds being superficial when it comes to a ****ing console controller
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Fewlio on September 17, 2005, 12:12:28 PM
Well, at least it isn't too hueg to use....
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Leaderz0rz on September 17, 2005, 01:18:12 PM
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I love all you guys for just looking at the picture and going "omfg sucks lol nintendo sucks"








note: love may really be disgust at nerds being superficial when it comes to a ****ing console controller
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Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: lolfighter on September 17, 2005, 07:38:35 PM
Had you actually taken the time to read our replies, bacon, instead of flinging your sarcasm around like so much poo at the ape grotto, you'd have noticed that we were being slightly more sophisticated about our commentary than you seem to believe.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 17, 2005, 10:54:35 PM
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Well, at least it isn't too hueg to use....
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a hueg battleship 'xbox' is incoming!



on inspection of the article mentioned by mal:
the rev controller looks like a dc controller getting raped by a remote control
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Malevolent on September 18, 2005, 10:16:53 AM
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Well, at least it isn't too hueg to use....
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a hueg battleship 'xbox' is incoming!



on inspection of the article mentioned by mal:
the rev controller looks like a dc controller getting raped by a remote control
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True, but IGN said it was just their mock-up. Nintendo hasn't actually shown what the Rev controller will look like in the modified GCN yet (but it will exist).

EDIT: Was supposed to be hasn't. Ooops.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: @gentOrange on September 18, 2005, 02:41:57 PM
Wow! The lack of imagination and plethora of idiocy on these forums never ceases to amaze me. If you took a moment to you know...think instead of say "lol sux lol!" maybe you'd see some potential here.

See the analogue joypad you can connect? Well thanks to that 'remote' being used for looking (point and look), they've just created a better system for FPS games than a keyboard and mouse . If any of you ****s actually read up on anything ever you'd hear about how intuitive it is to use and that it's simplicity is what's going to sell consoles.

God forbid anyone make anything that isn't the exact same as the competitors with minor shape differences.

Edit, it's really just leaderzorz and anem but you're all still ****s anyway.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: LowCrawler on September 18, 2005, 02:44:27 PM
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Wow! The lack of imagination and plethora of idiocy on these forums never ceases to amaze me. If you took a moment to you know...think instead of say "lol sux lol!" maybe you'd see some potential here.

See the analogue joypad you can connect? Well thanks to that 'remote' being used for looking (point and look), they've just created a better system for FPS games than a keyboard and mouse . If any of you ****s actually read up on anything ever you'd hear about how intuitive it is to use and that it's simplicity is what's going to sell consoles.

God forbid anyone make anything that isn't the exact same as the competitors with minor shape differences.

Edit, it's really just leaderzorz and anem but you're all still ****s anyway.
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QFT. the revolution will be nice
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: bacon_flaps on September 18, 2005, 02:49:55 PM
Mostly just Leaderz0rz with the unjustified hating, but I've seen plenty of people dismissing it, both in real life and in other communities, just because it doesn't look like the "standard" controller.

I bet you guys don't remember when the NES came out with its gamepad, and people thought that it was stupid and the joystick with the bulky buttons was the way things would always be.

Yeah, well they sure were right, weren't they!
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 18, 2005, 02:51:53 PM
most sony execs thought that the dualshock was the worst controller evar

edit: on a side note, people dislike change
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Fewlio on September 18, 2005, 03:09:13 PM
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they've just created a better system for FPS games than a keyboard and mouse
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Lies! You will never replace my mouse!
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Dirty Harry Potter on September 18, 2005, 03:28:10 PM
Not even with a new mouse :p ?
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 18, 2005, 05:00:08 PM
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Not even with a new mouse :p ?
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Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: lolfighter on September 18, 2005, 06:50:17 PM
This is "talk like a pirate day," not "try to sound like a cheap imitation of Maddox day," so why don't we all cool down a little and try something other than mudslinging for a change?
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: LowCrawler on September 18, 2005, 07:50:11 PM
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This is "talk like a pirate day," not "try to sound like a cheap imitation of Maddox day," so why don't we all cool down a little and try something other than mudslinging for a change?
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Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: lolfighter on September 18, 2005, 08:00:01 PM
Nice try there. For a moment, I almost bought it.

And if you're really not kidding, try googling it. Can't miss.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: SwiftSpear on September 18, 2005, 11:14:47 PM
I doubt it will be as functional as the current mouse/keyboard for practical movements...  but for knee jerk reactions players will probably get pretty frigging good at setting the crosshair on a target really frigging fast.  I'd love to try some FPS on that thing anyways.

I'm glad they are still including the wavebird setup.  Not every game is a shooter or a fishing game.

I really can't wait to see what it adds to the next mario game :D

[edit] it IS an astetically hideous device though...
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Dirty Harry Potter on September 19, 2005, 08:18:16 AM
It could be interesting for MC-racing games, making the player tilting the controller like the motorcyclist has to do on his motorcycle :S

Also.... much better melee fighting :o, Light saber battles!
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: lolfighter on September 19, 2005, 09:11:40 AM
And if anybody is still pissed that we do not love the revolutionary revolutionarity of the Revolution controllermote, they can direct their hate at Scott of VGCats. (http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=165) He's probably used to it by now.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: @gentOrange on September 19, 2005, 05:42:34 PM
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This is "talk like a pirate day," not "try to sound like a cheap imitation of Maddox day," so why don't we all cool down a little and try something other than mudslinging for a change?
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It's also not "lolfighter sits on his high horse and assumes **** day". I understand that Maddox is the only person in the world justified in being angry and that's cool. But the horse, she is so tired of carrying you for this long :(
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: bacon_flaps on September 19, 2005, 06:58:35 PM
Dude I'm calling PETA.

P.S. actual sword swinging in future Zelda games = hot.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: lolfighter on September 19, 2005, 09:10:57 PM
Right. This is going nowhere.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Malevolent on September 19, 2005, 10:35:42 PM
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actual sword swinging in future Zelda games = hot.
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I agree. Forget Z-Targeting (although that was a good idea, don't get me wrong). There is nothing that would give you more control and accuracy than swinging the sword yourself.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: SwiftSpear on September 19, 2005, 11:26:08 PM
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This is "talk like a pirate day," not "try to sound like a cheap imitation of Maddox day," so why don't we all cool down a little and try something other than mudslinging for a change?
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It's also not "lolfighter sits on his high horse and assumes **** day". I understand that Maddox is the only person in the world justified in being angry and that's cool. But the horse, she is so tired of carrying you for this long :(
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It's just because he's smarter then you and everyone else.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 20, 2005, 02:32:00 PM
it's new. it's different. slashdot flames it to hell. the end.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Diablus on September 20, 2005, 02:39:22 PM
you may think it sucks, but it has the power to do THIS! (http://revolutionownsgates.ytmnd.com/)
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: SwiftSpear on September 21, 2005, 12:23:17 AM
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you may think it sucks, but it has the power to do THIS! (http://revolutionownsgates.ytmnd.com/)
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Wow, nintendo should just make that thier add right now.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Jefe on September 21, 2005, 12:29:38 AM
graaaaaaarrrr I am a cave man I fear change
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 21, 2005, 10:58:53 AM
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you may think it sucks, but it has the power to do THIS! (http://revolutionownsgates.ytmnd.com/)
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Wow, nintendo should just make that thier add right now.
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QFT
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Fewlio on September 21, 2005, 11:34:36 AM
Well, at least it isn't hueg liek xbox.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Vinegar Ninja on September 21, 2005, 01:39:15 PM
the reason its called a xbox 360 is thats the weight of the controllers they are gonna ship out.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: [JFF]Kirby on September 21, 2005, 03:10:01 PM
damn it people dont you realize.. theyre trying to make us exercise!!
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 21, 2005, 06:14:56 PM
driving a forklift is good for you?
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Niteowl on September 26, 2005, 01:30:34 PM
Damn, that IGN video makes it look sooooo friiicking cool. I might just buy a console when Revolution comes out.
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Black Mage on September 28, 2005, 05:16:06 PM
if only there was a way to pirate hardware...
Title: Nintendo Revolution Controller
Post by: Fewlio on September 28, 2005, 07:33:19 PM
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if only there was a way to pirate hardware...
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Enter Walmart. Break cabinet. Grab Console. Run.