magik Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 (edited) A concept image of how the Revolution controller touch-pad would work: By Aussie-Nintendo Article From: NintendoRevolution.ca Could a touch sensitivity pad on the Nintendo Revolution controller be the final secret?touch sensitivity Nintendo Revolution Buried within our EA interview yesterday, EA spokesperson, Trudy Muller made an interesting comment regarding the Nintendo Revolution controller “The beauty of the new Revolution controller is that the possibilities for new game ideas are limitless. I'm sure that Nintendo already has a number of phenomenal design concepts built around 3D Pointing or Touch Sensitivity for their 1st party games. Our developers are inspired and excited by the new controller's features.” Initially we thought she might have been referring to the Nintendo DS touch screen, but after clarification, Muller said she was referring to a function of the Nintendo Revolution controller. “[touch sensitivity] is related to what Nintendo may have in development for use around their Revolution controller.” Explained Muller. So what does touch sensitivity actually mean? One theory is that the controller well have a panel similar to that of the DS. By using this touch panel on the controller, you can move the cursor item on the television screen in almost the same way the Nintendo DS functions. Other theories invovle the contoller having an additonal attachment which will inovle touch sensitivity. Perhaps this is the final secret that Nintendo has been guarding so closely? Edited February 25, 2006 by magik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyroteknikz Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Final secret?! Come on Nintendo. Feed me! This is why I think Nintendo will be #1 this time around. I am waiting for Nintendo to use the final bullet of info on this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted February 25, 2006 Veteran Share Posted February 25, 2006 I don't think a touch pad would work so well. I know that, at least when I game, I rely on being able to feel the physical buttons to know where my fingers are and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunny_pharmer Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 ya it would feel a bit weird tocuhing the touch pad instead of actual buttons on the controller however it would look really cool adn seems liek a neat idea =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecaveman Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 virtual d-pads NEVER work, they are pain to use, I have tryed many on my PDA... if they would add a touchpad to the NR they would use it in similar way as it's used on the DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User6060 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 when i play games, hardly ever i might add, i hover over buttons and such and feel where they are so i can watch the screen and not stare at my controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayMan2K Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Perhaps the 'touch sensitive' capability is describing the controller's ability to determine how tight a user is holding the control, what buttons their fingers are on and how hard they are pressing the buttons? An OLED/LCD touch panel on the Revolution controller makes no sense because the currently known form is said to be near final... and it doesn't have a touchpad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinamNiLVED Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Perhaps the 'touch sensitive' capability is describing the controller's ability to determine how tight a user is holding the control, what buttons their fingers are on and how hard they are pressing the buttons? An OLED/LCD touch panel on the Revolution controller makes no sense because the currently known form is said to be near final... and it doesn't have a touchpad. I think what that idiot at EA was trying to say was either A) Pressure sensitivity, which current generation consoles already have or B) She mean't the DS not Revolution when talking about touch sensativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTETHISACCOUNT Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 And I think you're weird. Honestly, that concept image is NOT going to work. Your palm belongs in that area. It would be a burden to try and get your thumb to reach that low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macro Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 And I think you're weird. Honestly, that concept image is NOT going to work. Your palm belongs in that area. It would be a burden to try and get your thumb to reach that low. I think you are supposed to hold the controller sideways, then it works. I don't think this is actually what they are using either, also the title of this thread is misleading because the article doesn't clearly say anything as to what the final secret will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted February 26, 2006 Author Share Posted February 26, 2006 I think what that idiot at EA was trying to say was either A) Pressure sensitivity, which current generation consoles already have or B) She mean't the DS not Revolution when talking about touch sensativity. I guess you didn't read the article: Initially we thought she might have been referring to the Nintendo DS touch screen, but after clarification, Muller said she was referring to a function of the Nintendo Revolution controller.“[touch sensitivity] is related to what Nintendo may have in development for use around their Revolution controller.” Explained Muller. :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Didn't Iwata specifically say there would not be a touch panel/screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seta-san Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 what about using the DS as an optional controller. the n-ds does have wireless functions after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbandonedTrolley Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I can't see how that mock up would work as they have already shown the design of the remote/controller. Would love to know what they are up to though. Can't wait for its release over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanser Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 If they keep saying the Revolution will be priced competitively, then surely adding a touch screen will increase the price alot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted February 26, 2006 Global Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2006 keep trying nintendo.. your not finished yet.. but releasing this... device, already senses failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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