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Well, I looked all through "Modern Systems" and we don't seem to have a Revolution thread yet! We have one for the controller and stuff, but not the console itself. So this thread can be for discussion of the console, it's controller, or anything else related. I'll start by tossing this out: http://joystiq.com/entry/1234000287071398/And stating that if it does launch at that price point, I'm having one on launch day.
 
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Awesome link, and great news at that! That's definitely one of the factors that I have to take into consideration when purchasing a newer console... AFFORDABILITY. Sure, it doesn't sound like much of a powerhouse technically, but everything does sound positive so far. Hopefully that final sentence/question can ring true in the future!
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If it is anywhere near two hundred dollars, and the games are promising, I'm getting it. Screw technical powerhouses. If I can't afford the damn thing, why the hell would I save up for it when I can easily buy the revolution?
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That is fantastic news. There's a 95% chance I was getting one anyway, and if it is cheap, it makes it all the better. It doesn't really matter if the graphics look as good as the 360 or not, i'm sure they'll still be good and it's gameplay what matters. Although good graphics are nice. :wink:
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I'm not sure what i think of this system yet. :?
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So if it only is going to cost $150, that means I can get it for $135! That makes me happy! Even if it ended up being $200, $180 wouldn't be a horrible price either. Discounts are good. :D
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Once I get 50 dollars (after Christmas since I'll be broke because of buying gifts for my family and friends), I'm reserving it. I would love it to be 200 dollars, but I think it will be 250...if not YAY!
 
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Super Mario Bros. NES in proper widescreen form, I'll be buying it for sure, although I'm wondering whats up with Nintendos anti-HDTV stuff, what do they see in the future that we can't?
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"nik" wrote:Super Mario Bros. NES in proper widescreen form, I'll be buying it for sure, although I'm wondering whats up with Nintendos anti-HDTV stuff, what do they see in the future that we can't? I think they see that all TVs also support SD resolutions (most people still don't have HD sets either), and that games will look just fantastic with higher resolution textures, better lighting, and physics. They also see that the only reason the Xbox 360 or PS3 need all the horsepower they have is to drive those crazy high resolutions. Further, the hardware required to drive those resolutions is the reason for the cost of the Xbox 360 and PS3. by opting not to go that route, Nintendo can produce a much more cost efficient machine. and win market share by being so much cheaper than the competition that there really is no competition. What are you going to do, spend $400 on an Xbox 360 (likely more on the PS3) or get a Revolution and a nice little stack of games for half of the cost of the other consoles alone?
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"NES-Luke" wrote:"nik" wrote:Super Mario Bros. NES in proper widescreen form, I'll be buying it for sure, although I'm wondering whats up with Nintendos anti-HDTV stuff, what do they see in the future that we can't? I think they see that all TVs also support SD resolutions (most people still don't have HD sets either), and that games will look just fantastic with higher resolution textures, better lighting, and physics. They also see that the only reason the Xbox 360 or PS3 need all the horsepower they have is to drive those crazy high resolutions. Further, the hardware required to drive those resolutions is the reason for the cost of the Xbox 360 and PS3. by opting not to go that route, Nintendo can produce a much more cost efficient machine. and win market share by being so much cheaper than the competition that there really is no competition. What are you going to do, spend $400 on an Xbox 360 (likely more on the PS3) or get a Revolution and a nice little stack of games for half of the cost of the other consoles alone? Do you have an HDTV? I bought a 32 inch Flat Screen last year it has component input but is not HD. :(
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"Bad Dog" wrote:Do you have an HDTV? I bought a 32 inch Flat Screen last year it has component input but is not HD. :( I have a cheapo little 20" tube, it has component, but only 480i. it was $100 CDN, and was only intended as a temporary set. I do intend my next set to be capable of at least 720p, as I plan to purchase an Xbox 360 when they iron out some hardware issues.
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"NES-Luke" wrote:"nik" wrote:Super Mario Bros. NES in proper widescreen form, I'll be buying it for sure, although I'm wondering whats up with Nintendos anti-HDTV stuff, what do they see in the future that we can't? I think they see that all TVs also support SD resolutions (most people still don't have HD sets either), and that games will look just fantastic with higher resolution textures, better lighting, and physics. They also see that the only reason the Xbox 360 or PS3 need all the horsepower they have is to drive those crazy high resolutions. Further, the hardware required to drive those resolutions is the reason for the cost of the Xbox 360 and PS3. by opting not to go that route, Nintendo can produce a much more cost efficient machine. and win market share by being so much cheaper than the competition that there really is no competition. What are you going to do, spend $400 on an Xbox 360 (likely more on the PS3) or get a Revolution and a nice little stack of games for half of the cost of the other consoles alone? I'd prefer the nintendo route, I'm enjoying playing my gamecube far more then I did my XboX, as much as I liked Halo and Halo 2. Pain to find a HD cable for the gamecube now though.
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This sounds like the same strategy they used for the NES. Affordable hardware, high quality games. They've been using that quite a lot for their handhelds, but have pretty much ignored this console-wise ever since the SNES days. They can't really control the market with the iron fist they once had, but it's just as well. If they still held onto it like they used to, owners of Nintendo consoles would miss out on some great 3rd party games.
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"CaptainEgo" wrote:This sounds like the same strategy they used for the NES. Affordable hardware, high quality games. They've been using that quite a lot for their handhelds, but have pretty much ignored this console-wise ever since the SNES days. Actually, the SNES and N64 were both very lacking in terms of raw CPU power. The GameCube is the only one they piled money into, and they obviously did it right, because even at it's current cost, they're making 15% per console. Whereas MS is STILL losing money on every Xbox sold.
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OK, NOW I'm getting excited! http://joystiq.com/entry/1234000250072077/Be sure to follow through to the original article and look at the examples of displacement mapping. I think we could be in for a MAJOR visual treat!
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If the Rev is really around 150$ I might get it much earlier than I originally planned. :o
I personally expected it to be around 200(-250)$. The cheaper the better. :)
I might even pre-order it on amazon Japan when it's cheap. :D
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I found a VG magazine talking about the Revolution. The Rev's new controllers will be in the shape of a TV contoller, I think thats kinf of weird but they did say somthing about using a regular format I think . . . .I hope :(
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"_NrG_" wrote:I found a VG magazine talking about the Revolution. The Rev's new controllers will be in the shape of a TV contoller, I think thats kinf of weird but they did say somthing about using a regular format I think . . . .I hope :( ... Did you bother to read the thread at all? the controller is common knowledge now, has been for months. It is like a TV remote, but it senses where it is in relation to the display. Sort of like the Power Glove.
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Just much better than the Power Glove. :)
Other rumors say that a "normal" controller will be produced in which you stick the "remote control".
I am so looking forward to more info about the controller and the system. MAYbe at E3 everything will be unveiled. :o
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"manuel" wrote:
I am so looking forward to more info about the controller and the system. MAYbe at E3 everything will be unveiled. :o
It better be unveiled! :x I can't stand the waiting anymore
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