[Definitive] Nintendo Wii Thread

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Grand Master

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interesting patent found very recently.. --> http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser...&RS=AN/Nintendo

could this be connected with the N-Rev..?

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It doesn't look like anything special. It looks like they found a mathematical way to convert RGB in a frame buffer to the YUV component output and are going to have a chip that does it, so the programmer may only have to worry about RGB colors. It may be something along those lines.
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*bump*

Found this interesting, Revolution placed third in the Top 20 list by CNET (even though it's not released.)

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It's second now :)

Just read that Zelda is confirmed for Revolution. Nintendo is already working on it. Check cube-europe for more info.

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holy crap, they want the final version to be smaller than the one at E3? I want to know what they are gonna do! cause that is DAMN small.

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its very possible.. you seen pictures of the MAC Mini right?

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http://www.buckshot.myby.co.uk/Mac/IBMM.JPG

Grand Master

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holy crap, they want the final version to be smaller than the one at E3? I want to know what they are gonna do! cause that is DAMN small.

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It's a Revolution in miniaturization!

I wonder if it will be smaller or just as small as my PS2 slim. That thing is barely bigger then a DVD case. I am going to guess that the Revolution will be larger then the slim PS2 by one DVD case width.

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It's a Revolution in miniaturization!

I wonder if it will be smaller or just as small as my PS2 slim.  That thing is barely bigger then a DVD case.  I am going to guess that the Revolution will be larger then the slim PS2 by one DVD case width.

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The ps2 slim is about 2-2.5 dvd cases tall I think. I stacked them next to mine a few weeks back when my original ps2 broke and I had to buy a new one just to see if that's how small the revolution would be.

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I hope they don't go the way off good ol' sega...I loved my dreamcast *cries*

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Well, I think the dreamcast died due to the fact that you could pirate every game for it.... and it had bad timing. Nintendo isnt going anywhere for awhile.

Grand Master

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Well, I think the dreamcast died due to the fact that you could pirate every game for it.... and it had bad timing.  Nintendo isnt going anywhere for awhile.

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Well, that, and the fact that developers didn't want to develop for it (got cold feet because of the Saturn), and also the pressure of producing a system to tackle PS2 and NGC, but rushed it out to early imo. Don't get me wrong, it's a great system, and having had almost every SEGA console (bar the obscure ones and all the little revisions), I couldn't be more pleased with it. Oh, except it was a bit loud...

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Well, that, and the fact that developers didn't want to develop for it (got cold feet because of the Saturn), and also the pressure of producing a system to tackle PS2 and NGC, but rushed it out to early imo.  Don't get me wrong, it's a great system, and having had almost every SEGA console (bar the obscure ones and all the little revisions), I couldn't be more pleased with it.  Oh, except it was a bit loud...

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I know its a great system, I love it... when I find games for it at EB theyre only 5 bucks a pop ;D

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Well, I think the dreamcast died due to the fact that you could pirate every game for it.... and it had bad timing.  Nintendo isnt going anywhere for awhile.

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You can do that with PS2 and Xbox as well, and they haven't died....A mod chip is a very small investment, usually much cheaper than a game. Once you buy one, all you need is a DVD burner and you can pirate any game you want, be it by downloading it, or by copying rented/borrowed games.

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-bYtE,Aug 17 2005, 19:40]Personally I but all my consolegames. For the PC I have started getting originals too. I must say it feels better owning a game than pirating them. I will never mod my console for getting free games. Original is always sthe best.

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I see your point. However, being a person who makes backups of all his games, I know just how easy it is to pirate a game. I like owning them too...Many people, however, either can't affor the games or just don't want to pay for them.

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Damn Nintendo, such a tease (IGN):

GC 2005: Revolution Teasing Continues

More on its mystery, wi-fi, and, well, the elderly.

August 17, 2005 - Nintendo's GC 2005 press conference entitled "Expand the Definition of Gaming" opened with a teaser trailer that cited its past home console accomplishments. The trailer flashed a series of slogan-esque claims that went as follows: "expanding the definition of mobile gaming" with the Game Boy, "power" with the SNES, "possibilities" with the N64, "gaming experience" with the N64 rumble pack, "gameplay" with the GameCube, "wireless" with the Wave Bird, "functionality" with the GBA, and "how to play games" with the DS. It ended with a question, "So what exactly is the definition of gaming?"

The answer, "Please don't ask us. Because we will always expand the definition of gaming." Finally Revolution appeared with only the numbers 2006 -- its release year -- painted over it.

Bernd Fakesch, spokesman and General Manager of Nintendo of Europe, opened with a speech that highlighted the company's commitment to innovating with games. Much like with the Revolution's unveiling at E3 this year, the enthusiasm for wi-fi gaming possibilities was echoed here too.

Fakesch said, "In the console market, beginning in 2006 our wi-fi capable flagship Revolution will set new landmarks. By 'expanding the definition of gaming' we don't only mean an advance towards new limits of gaming, but also to new potential players. We want to win over new people and inspire them, those who have never thought about taking a controller into their hands -- more girls, young women, adults, and also elderly players. Certainly in the process we won't neglect the fan community. Germany needs new kinds of games and Nintendo is certainly the company that is best-suited to supply them. We hold a unique position in the market. We are among the worldwide leading hardware manufacturers and at the same time we are among the leading software developers. And that's both for handhelds and home consoles. Additionally, we have decades of experience where we have focused our entire know-how on the content of games and gaming fun."

He finally added, "What are the new games of the future really going to look like? The titles of our innovative Nintendo DS give an idea of this."

What we discerned from this is that, indeed, the company wants to continue to offer fresh gaming experiences, much of which will involve wi-fi play but, additionally, gaming for really old people. This, admittedly, perplexes us. The elderly can, at times, barely feed themselves and this isn't the kind of gaming most, let's say, Smash Bros. or Zelda fans would really want. So, we are certainly very interested to see what Revolution has in store to provide such a wide range of gaming.

Later during the conference Nintendo brought up Revolution again, noting that it will be the next big thing and, again, very much wi-fi enabled. It seems the company can't not talk about wi-fi now that it's got the ball rolling. Interestingly, Fakesch said Revolution will have "a large number of novelties." The "novelties" translation, we speculate, may have actually referred to add-on services or peripherals. When asked for more information, he said, "The only thing I can tell you is that very soon there will be important news about Revolution."

Ending the Revolution topics he finished by saying, "We're all wondering what the Revolution controller will look like, but I think right now we should focus on discussing our current products."

Assuming Nintendo holds true to its promises, we'll be hearing more in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for that. In the meantime, you can spend your time daydreaming about Revolution's mystery, the controller, and fragging little girls and old people over wi-fi.

Someone should find that opening movie, I am interested in seeing it. And I for one look forward to demolishing senior citizens in Super Smash Brothers online.

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