Nintendo Revolution

[Adam Y.]

Has anyone seen the new controllers for the revolution?? I have to say Im quite impressed especially with the GBA games that actually use a similar control scheme. Nintendo Revolution I can imagine how goofy I will look using it though and now my mother will never have to worry about controling the game.

[Nick Bailey]

In my opinion, Nintendo had a very difficult task when designing a controller because of the retro game downloads. They had to make a controller that would play games all the way from the NES to Gamecube. No an easy feat. So I say that Nintendo did a great job with the controller. Go Nintendo!

[JoeXIII'007]

First words to come out of my mouth were "What the?!" Never has such a controller existed in video game history (except for at the arcades and Virtual Boy). Nonetheless, I'm quite impressed by the product of Nintendo thinking. They definitely have my money on its console now.

[Adam Y.]

Originally Posted by nbailey512

In my opinion, Nintendo had a very difficult task when designing a controller because of the retro game downloads. They had to make a controller that would play games all the way from the NES to Gamecube. No an easy feat. So I say that Nintendo did a great job with the controller. Go Nintendo!

I believe that the Revolution will be able to use Gamecube controllers in addition to the special controls.

[JoeXIII'007]

Originally Posted by Adam Y.

I believe that the Revolution will be able to use Gamecube controllers in addition to the special controls.

Ahhh... That theory is probably right on. In fact, that's probably why their shipping wireless controllers with the Revolution. I mean, why would they need another complicated but intuitive control scheme when they still have the Gamecube controllers.

[Brian Lesser]

IGN's Main controller article... http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651275p1.html
IGN's newest controller article... http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651559p1.html

Due to the backwards compatibility that Nintendo plans to add to the final product, they also decided to make an add-on that will work for the Gamecube games. Pretty nice idea, might I add. As IGN said, the mock-up that THEY (IGN) created is only based on what they were told.

But lets go with a prediction I made up. This has to do with the controller based on looking at it sideways so that the D-Pad is on the left side. Look familiar? Yup. You guessed it. Because of the plans Nintendo has for being able to purchase older games online, you will be able to play any purchase NES games just like you played them when they first came out.

[Michael Hill]

I guess the new remote controllers (lawl) are sensitive to tilt (as in they know what direction they are pointing). I don't like this. What happens if you have to like go to the bathroom or something or do some small task? You would start doing a nose dive. I don't like the new controllers. Game Cube controllers 4TW.

[Ian Curtis]

I applaud Nintendo for making us go "What the?!". They seem to have a history of innovation and I hope it works for them. I mean my PS2 controller is almost exactly an early PS1 controller and practically a PS3 controller. Not much change. An Xbox controller is essentially a Xbox 360 controller. An NES controller is not a Super NES controller which is not an N64 Controller which is not a Gamecube controller which is most definitely not a Revolution controller. Plus now you don't need to put down the controller to consumer an ever-necessary caffeinated beverage.

[sanddrag]

I don't understand what is so great about making a game controller in the shape of a TV remote. Actually, it seems kind of dumb to me. When they make a full body suit with 200 sensors that is affordable by the public then I'll be impressed.

[Eric Scheuing]

I guess this is one of those things where "only time will tell" or something cliche like that.

[JoeXIII'007]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

I don't understand what is so great about making a game controller in the shape of a TV remote. Actually, it seems kind of dumb to me. When they make a full body suit with 200 sensors that is affordable by the public then I'll be impressed.

But consider that a body suit that's affordable is a loooonggggg ways off, so please don't and I wouldn't go to that extent in using that as a reference to what is great.

What I would really think about is the good of all the sensors on what is essentially a stick. Star Wars games made for this could be WONDERFUL when doing Jedi battles (light saber in your hand), sword fighters and fighters in general will get a nice reality boost (makes me think of that SEGA Genesis foot pad they had for fighters, except this time the power is in the hand). There are endless possibilties to what it could do. Baseball, tennis, you name it, you can probably use the controller to emulate bats, rackets, etc.

In short, sure its the shape of a TV remote, but look at what the controller can do vs. what your TV remote can do. TV remote: Change channels, rewind, eject, nothing really. Revolution Controller: much much more.

[Matt Leese]

Originally Posted by JoeXIII'007

First words to come out of my mouth were "What the?!" Never has such a controller existed in video game history (except for at the arcades and Virtual Boy). Nonetheless, I'm quite impressed by the product of Nintendo thinking. They definitely have my money on its console now.

Ever been in a CAVE? (It's a virtual-reality room where they project images on the walls and the floor) It uses a very similiar controller for navigating through it. It was the first thing I thought of when I saw it.

Matt

[Aburame Shino]

The controller for the Revolution both scares and confuses me. While it is cool that you'll be able to play wirelessly, the design of the machine just seems awfully clunky to me. At least it has attachments like these.

[Greg Marra]

Originally Posted by Aburame Shino

The controller for the Revolution both scares and confuses me. While it is cool that you'll be able to play wirelessly, the design of the machine just seems awfully clunky to me. At least it has attachments like these.

This is a mockup, this is not a product from Nintendo, IGN produced the mockup.

I understand that the Revolution will have Gamecube controller ports on it anyways, so you can either plug in your old GCN controllers or even your wavebird, if you want to keep everything wireless.

Does this thing run on AA's, or use some internal battery? I might need to stock up...

[Kristian Calhoun]

Originally Posted by Greg Marra

This is a mockup, this is not a product from Nintendo, IGN produced the mockup.

I understand that the Revolution will have Gamecube controller ports on it anyways, so you can either plug in your old GCN controllers or even your wavebird, if you want to keep everything wireless.

Does this thing run on AA's, or use some internal battery? I might need to stock up...

yes, the controller "shell" as they are calling it will allow the rev. to play gcn games more easily. however, the ign picture is only a mockup as has been previously stated. and if you have seen pics of the rev. the side will have a flap that opens up with gcn controller ports and memory card slots.
as a proud member of the nintendo community forums, i am happy to say that the entire community galdy accepts your support of the big N! They have dared to go into unventrued territories, and have stated many times before that they they do not want the revolution to be compared to the xbox 360 or ps3. the new controller will please both new and old gamers alike with its innovative gameplay features. creating and designing a wireless controller with motion sensor capabilities such as "point and shoot" and a port that allows it to change to a "nun-chaku" design is truly an amazing feat to accomplish. the port will also allows other add-ons in the future, which will also enhance gameplay features.
as for using batteries, i believe that it is going to be charged, but am not 100% sure on that, so dont quote me. afterall, the wavebird used batteries.
that is all!