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01-31-06 | 06:43 PM
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I'm 23 and am just as much into games ever as I've ever been. One thing I seem to do every few years is take a break from gaming for at least a few months. Eventually, something new grabs my attention and I come back refreshed. I always spend far more time reading, anyway, so burnout never becomes that big of an issue.
02-01-06 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisKnudsen
Actually not really in my opinion. Such things remind me that I am 23 and I will still be playing video games when I should be doing something better with my time. I am pretty bi-polar when it comes to video games. Part of me thinks its just good times while another part thinks it is just a waste of time. I am like that with movies, too. By the way, did you see that picture of Reggie holding the revolution controller and calling it his boomstick? I think everyone should revulate themselves after seeing that picture. People who pick sides on a videogame war and want to argue over a system are sad folk to me.
02-01-06 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffdsmith
They have no reason to, most of their stuff is stolen from other blogs and such. Consider the Zelda footage they posted recently. They provided a direct link from Hyrule.net, that is a no no. Hyrule.net responded by putting an alternate video up that said whoever linked you to this is a jerk, please go to our site for download.
02-01-06 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
That's great! I've got mixed opinions on their site. They are definitely a great resource for Nintendo news but the site seems to be run by kids. They've posted every fake-as-hell Revolution screen as a news item with "this might be a rumor" and have posted some irrelevant info that only "All Your Base" type kids would really care about. I listened to one of their podcasts talk shows and they all used code names and one guy insisted that Mario was pronounced as "Merio" and wouldn't say it any other way (ignoring the fact that the character has vocalized his name dozens upon dozens of times by now). It's hard to take the site seriously so far because of some of these things. Hopefully, the site will grow up as the people that run the site do as it could be a great daily news site.
02-02-06 | 07:21 AM
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Putting it on here because someone else will probably do it any ways (gonintendo.com):
Famitsu poll shows bright Nintendo future
February 2nd, 2006
Famitsu took the time to poll 113 retailers, 47 developers, and 370 gamers about what they see in the future of video games. The poll questions are as follows…
Most anticipated gaming machine of 2006
1. PS3 - 53.7% of the developers, 56.9% of the retailers, and 46.3% of the gamers
2. Revolution - 41.4% of the developers, 43.9% of retailers, 45.8% of the gamers
3.Xbox360 - 2.4% of the developers, 1.7% of the retailers, 7.9% of the gamers
Number 1 gaming machine of 2006 (Developer’s pick)
1. Nintendo DS - 49.9%
2. PS3 - 16.7%
3. Revolution - 10.0%
4. PSP - 5.0%
5. Xbox 360 - 1.7%
Number 1 gaming machine of 2006 (Retailer’s pick)
1. Nintendo DS - 38.3%
2. PS3 - 31.5%
3. Revolution - 12.3%
4. (TIE) PSP/Xbox 360 - 1.7%
Overall Top Platform (gamer’s pick)
1. PS3 - 40.3%
2. DS - 32.6%
3. PS2 - 11.8%
4. Revolution - 11.5%
5. Xbox 360 - 2.5%
6. PSP - 0.3%
(article states to keep in mind that gamer’s decision may have been based off of what they THOUGHT would be the number one selling system, not what they planned to purchase.)
More good numbers than bad for Nintendo, and it looks like DS and Revolution are taking up a lot of mindspace in the gaming world. Lots of great info in that poll.
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February 2nd, 2006
Famitsu took the time to poll 113 retailers, 47 developers, and 370 gamers about what they see in the future of video games. The poll questions are as follows…
Most anticipated gaming machine of 2006
1. PS3 - 53.7% of the developers, 56.9% of the retailers, and 46.3% of the gamers
2. Revolution - 41.4% of the developers, 43.9% of retailers, 45.8% of the gamers
3.Xbox360 - 2.4% of the developers, 1.7% of the retailers, 7.9% of the gamers
Number 1 gaming machine of 2006 (Developer’s pick)
1. Nintendo DS - 49.9%
2. PS3 - 16.7%
3. Revolution - 10.0%
4. PSP - 5.0%
5. Xbox 360 - 1.7%
Number 1 gaming machine of 2006 (Retailer’s pick)
1. Nintendo DS - 38.3%
2. PS3 - 31.5%
3. Revolution - 12.3%
4. (TIE) PSP/Xbox 360 - 1.7%
Overall Top Platform (gamer’s pick)
1. PS3 - 40.3%
2. DS - 32.6%
3. PS2 - 11.8%
4. Revolution - 11.5%
5. Xbox 360 - 2.5%
6. PSP - 0.3%
(article states to keep in mind that gamer’s decision may have been based off of what they THOUGHT would be the number one selling system, not what they planned to purchase.)
More good numbers than bad for Nintendo, and it looks like DS and Revolution are taking up a lot of mindspace in the gaming world. Lots of great info in that poll.
Link
02-02-06 | 07:22 AM
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Famitsu Poll Looks Very Good for Revolution, PS3, and DS
A telling poll on expected price ranges, release dates, what’s most anticipated and more!
By Jordan Ringo - 02-01-06
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Famitsu is widely recognized as the number one gaming magazine in Japan. Their reviews are cherished by folks around the world and the interviews they score are always top notch. So when they decided to poll over 113 retailers, 47 developers, and 370 run of the mill gamers, many heads were turned.
While the PlayStation 3 was picked as the most anticipated gaming machine for 2006, it should be noted that the Revolution came in at an extremely close second place in most cases. The specific numbers placed the PS3 at number one by 53.7% of the developers, 56.9% of the retailers, and 46.3% of all the gamers polled. Nintendo’s Next-Gen console garnered 41.4% of the developers vote and 43.9% of retailers. Most notable, however, is the fact that the Revolution barely missed the PS3’s mark with 45.8% of the gamers selecting it as their most anticipated forthcoming console. The Xbox 360 picked up the rear with only 1.7% of the retailers, 2.4% of the developers, and 7.9% of the gamers.
Even still, the amazing momentum that the Nintendo DS has garnered over the past month has developers picking the handheld to be the number one system (new and old) of 2006 with 49.9% of the vote. The PS3 followed in second with 16.7% and the Revolution in third with 10.0%. The PSP and Xbox 360 followed in at 5.0% and 1.7% respectively. As far as Retailers are concerned, the DS will again take the number one spot with 38.3% of the retailers saying so. The PS3 placed second with 31.5% and the Revolution at third with 12.3%. Both the PSP and Xbox 360, in the minds of retailers, tied at the bottom with a meager 1.7% each.
What’s odd, though, when considering how closely gamers placed the Revolution and PS3 in the most anticipated poll category, was their numbers for the overall top item of 2006. The PS3 rounded up 40.3% of the gamers’ vote while the DS garnered 32.6%. The PS2 was next with 11.8% and the Revolution was fourth at 11.5%. Xbox 360 only managed to rake in 2.5% while the PSP couldn’t even get a whole percentage with a tiny 0.3%. Nonetheless, this section of the poll could just reflect what gamers THINK will be number one and not what they are expecting to buy themselves. The reason being is that the most anticipated section more reflects the specific gamers’ inclination to buy, while asking what they think will happen is just the gamers’ guess. As in all polls, question wording is one of the most important factors in getting telling results and even these results should be approached lightheartedly.
As far as pricing is concerned, both developers and retailers expect the PS3 to sell around 40,000 yen($339.82), while gamers top pick was 50,000 yen ($424.77). The revolution is expected by retailers, developers and gamers to sell around 25,000 yen (212.39) at the most followed very closely by 20,000 yen ($169.91) and 30,000 yen ($254.86).
The expected release date for both the PS3 and Revolution were polled as well. Both the developers and retailers chose December as the most likely release month for the PS3 while gamers chose May and July. Many developers and retailers also chose May and July, but an equally large percentage chose September. For the Revolution, most developers chose December, followed by November as their release month prediction. November was chosen by both retailers and gamers, followed closely by December. Some more pessimistic developers and retailers even expect that a delay until 2007 is likely in Japan.
While all of this information is interesting on paper, it will be more intriguing to see if any of these predictions turn out to be true. Much of these results will become clearer, come time for May’s E3 2006. Stick with Nintendo Now for all you Nintendo related news until then.
A telling poll on expected price ranges, release dates, what’s most anticipated and more!
By Jordan Ringo - 02-01-06
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Famitsu is widely recognized as the number one gaming magazine in Japan. Their reviews are cherished by folks around the world and the interviews they score are always top notch. So when they decided to poll over 113 retailers, 47 developers, and 370 run of the mill gamers, many heads were turned.
While the PlayStation 3 was picked as the most anticipated gaming machine for 2006, it should be noted that the Revolution came in at an extremely close second place in most cases. The specific numbers placed the PS3 at number one by 53.7% of the developers, 56.9% of the retailers, and 46.3% of all the gamers polled. Nintendo’s Next-Gen console garnered 41.4% of the developers vote and 43.9% of retailers. Most notable, however, is the fact that the Revolution barely missed the PS3’s mark with 45.8% of the gamers selecting it as their most anticipated forthcoming console. The Xbox 360 picked up the rear with only 1.7% of the retailers, 2.4% of the developers, and 7.9% of the gamers.
Even still, the amazing momentum that the Nintendo DS has garnered over the past month has developers picking the handheld to be the number one system (new and old) of 2006 with 49.9% of the vote. The PS3 followed in second with 16.7% and the Revolution in third with 10.0%. The PSP and Xbox 360 followed in at 5.0% and 1.7% respectively. As far as Retailers are concerned, the DS will again take the number one spot with 38.3% of the retailers saying so. The PS3 placed second with 31.5% and the Revolution at third with 12.3%. Both the PSP and Xbox 360, in the minds of retailers, tied at the bottom with a meager 1.7% each.
What’s odd, though, when considering how closely gamers placed the Revolution and PS3 in the most anticipated poll category, was their numbers for the overall top item of 2006. The PS3 rounded up 40.3% of the gamers’ vote while the DS garnered 32.6%. The PS2 was next with 11.8% and the Revolution was fourth at 11.5%. Xbox 360 only managed to rake in 2.5% while the PSP couldn’t even get a whole percentage with a tiny 0.3%. Nonetheless, this section of the poll could just reflect what gamers THINK will be number one and not what they are expecting to buy themselves. The reason being is that the most anticipated section more reflects the specific gamers’ inclination to buy, while asking what they think will happen is just the gamers’ guess. As in all polls, question wording is one of the most important factors in getting telling results and even these results should be approached lightheartedly.
As far as pricing is concerned, both developers and retailers expect the PS3 to sell around 40,000 yen($339.82), while gamers top pick was 50,000 yen ($424.77). The revolution is expected by retailers, developers and gamers to sell around 25,000 yen (212.39) at the most followed very closely by 20,000 yen ($169.91) and 30,000 yen ($254.86).
The expected release date for both the PS3 and Revolution were polled as well. Both the developers and retailers chose December as the most likely release month for the PS3 while gamers chose May and July. Many developers and retailers also chose May and July, but an equally large percentage chose September. For the Revolution, most developers chose December, followed by November as their release month prediction. November was chosen by both retailers and gamers, followed closely by December. Some more pessimistic developers and retailers even expect that a delay until 2007 is likely in Japan.
While all of this information is interesting on paper, it will be more intriguing to see if any of these predictions turn out to be true. Much of these results will become clearer, come time for May’s E3 2006. Stick with Nintendo Now for all you Nintendo related news until then.
02-02-06 | 07:24 AM
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Rumored games from digipen school that might be playable on the Revolution (gonintendo):
Bounce Bounce Fun
The Chronicles of Brute Hardcastle
Cubed
Narbacular Drop
Operation: Stop Core
Overload
Project Zeit
RumbleBox
Sombrero Ninja
Speed Trip
Zombie Farm
Animalien
Bacon Pirates In Space
Ivars Adieu
Polaris
ReLevelEd
Shattered Core
Snatch
Super Squirrel
TCubed
Atmosphere
BEMPU
Damage Control
Geo Warfare
Hyper Air Rally
Momenta
Nano Terra
Orblitz
Panopticon
Sea of Chaos
Titanium Snail
Vinnies Little Virus
Nix
Blitzahn
Kisses
RS-6
Scavenger Hunt
Catalyst
Meurte Mechanica
SalientCease Fire 2021
Desert Derby
Insecticide
Project Mayhem
Rock Station
Sphere
Sonace
TankWars
Thanatos
ThelemaIce WarsFishbawl
Frokey
Snofree
SOPAV
SpireTaTaMahata
Vektor Space
Xenowar
Crazy CrossBontãgo
Drop Drop
Fight Zone
Six String
Starfall
Trick Shot GolfKataki
WasteAn Auspicious Adventure
Bob and Frank
Eve of Ragnarok
How to kill the dead
Orbis
VarianceCommando Attack SubBlackHole
Dimension Burst
T.H.U.G.S
ValenceMantis
Mall Monster
Scrapped
GeodeDragonKingdom
HeistBLITZ
Dark
Disco
Dragonworld
Eviction
Insecticide
Neptune
NetCom
Quack
RoachesCubo
Gorgoth
Obsolete
Puzzles
Starbatt
Takuma
Team3D
YarsGL
conundrm
cycles
edb
kickball
slotmachmonkey18
Arkoss
Moebius
Avatars
MatrixAttack
Squadron BlackopsMotor Town
Take-N-Break
SAPFA2GTA
The Capricorn DocumentWyrmCapture The Dude
GenJox
The Chronicles of Brute Hardcastle
Cubed
Narbacular Drop
Operation: Stop Core
Overload
Project Zeit
RumbleBox
Sombrero Ninja
Speed Trip
Zombie Farm
Animalien
Bacon Pirates In Space
Ivars Adieu
Polaris
ReLevelEd
Shattered Core
Snatch
Super Squirrel
TCubed
Atmosphere
BEMPU
Damage Control
Geo Warfare
Hyper Air Rally
Momenta
Nano Terra
Orblitz
Panopticon
Sea of Chaos
Titanium Snail
Vinnies Little Virus
Nix
Blitzahn
Kisses
RS-6
Scavenger Hunt
Catalyst
Meurte Mechanica
SalientCease Fire 2021
Desert Derby
Insecticide
Project Mayhem
Rock Station
Sphere
Sonace
TankWars
Thanatos
ThelemaIce WarsFishbawl
Frokey
Snofree
SOPAV
SpireTaTaMahata
Vektor Space
Xenowar
Crazy CrossBontãgo
Drop Drop
Fight Zone
Six String
Starfall
Trick Shot GolfKataki
WasteAn Auspicious Adventure
Bob and Frank
Eve of Ragnarok
How to kill the dead
Orbis
VarianceCommando Attack SubBlackHole
Dimension Burst
T.H.U.G.S
ValenceMantis
Mall Monster
Scrapped
GeodeDragonKingdom
HeistBLITZ
Dark
Disco
Dragonworld
Eviction
Insecticide
Neptune
NetCom
Quack
RoachesCubo
Gorgoth
Obsolete
Puzzles
Starbatt
Takuma
Team3D
YarsGL
conundrm
cycles
edb
kickball
slotmachmonkey18
Arkoss
Moebius
Avatars
MatrixAttack
Squadron BlackopsMotor Town
Take-N-Break
SAPFA2GTA
The Capricorn DocumentWyrmCapture The Dude
GenJox
02-02-06 | 07:26 AM
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Those are great numbers for Nintendo, and very bleak ones for Microsoft. Ouch. Does that mean Nintendo has the "buzz?" 
02-02-06 | 08:44 AM
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Considering that the PS2 is above that of the Revolution for overall system of 2006, I would say there is still a significant challenge ahead in getting in all gamers minds, even Japan. Go figure, with no game info what the heck are people supposed to get excited about?
The controller and download possabilities are begining to lose their luster, Nintendo should inject some new life soon to interest thriving.
The idea of digi-pen games is cool, and certainly supports Nintendo's idea of catering to indie-developers in addition to the mega-houses. Hope it comes through.
The controller and download possabilities are begining to lose their luster, Nintendo should inject some new life soon to interest thriving.
The idea of digi-pen games is cool, and certainly supports Nintendo's idea of catering to indie-developers in addition to the mega-houses. Hope it comes through.
02-02-06 | 09:32 AM
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I was just thinking about it, what are the possibilites of them making new Nintendo, Super Nintendo, etc. games that you can download? Man, that would make this system have a longer shelf life than some people might expect.
02-02-06 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisKnudsen
I was just thinking about it, what are the possibilites of them making new Nintendo, Super Nintendo, etc. games that you can download? Man, that would make this system have a longer shelf life than some people might expect.
02-02-06 | 10:57 AM
#713
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With all this talk of downloading old system games why hasn't there/isn't there a mention of Gameboy games?
02-02-06 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
With all this talk of downloading old system games why hasn't there/isn't there a mention of Gameboy games?
02-02-06 | 12:46 PM
#715
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
There hasn't been any mention of GB games through the Virtual Console thus far.. and while it's possible I'd imagine they'd probably release another GBA player or allow the one for Cube to work with the new system.
02-02-06 | 05:46 PM
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Those are some amazing results for Nintendo. The high ratings for the DS don't surprise me really based on how well the DS has done in the last 12 months. The low ratings for PSP and 360 are a little suprising. Looks like next gen will definitely be at least a 2 horse race.
02-03-06 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris_D
Those are some amazing results for Nintendo. The high ratings for the DS don't surprise me really based on how well the DS has done in the last 12 months. The low ratings for PSP and 360 are a little suprising. Looks like next gen will definitely be at least a 2 horse race.
02-07-06 | 11:22 AM
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Revolution won't be revealed until E3, says Fils-Aime
Ellie Gibson 13:55 07/02/2006
Microphone and camera peripherals a possibility
Nintendo of America's Reggie Fils-Aime has announced that there's still plenty of surprises in store as far as the Revolution is concerned, adding that nothing is likely to be revealed before this year's E3.
Speaking to US magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly, Fils-Aime said: "Come [May], we'll disclose a lot more. After, we'll disclose even more, and right about the time of the launch, we'll disclose even more... I'm talking beyond the controller, the virtual console; all the different elements we'll be sharing all the way up to launch."
When asked whether the Revolution might make use of an EyeToy-type peripheral or a microphone, Fils-Aime said we "could certainly see all of that."
"Again, our orientation is, how do we push the gaming experience, the interplay between the player and the game? So all of the different elements that enhance that capability's use of a camera, use of the microphone, voice activation; all of that, certainly I believe, is fair game."
Fils-Aime went on to say that the Revolution's online network is likely to work in the same way as the DS's Wi-Fi Connection service, reiterating Nintendo's intention to create "an environment that is more friend and peer-to-peer based, versus simply, 'I wanna go take on everybody for certain types of games.'"
He did not rule out the possibility of a virtual console system that lets gamers download older Nintendo games and play them on a DS, saying: "We certainly never say never."
"My concern would be, how do you embed that on a DS [cartridge] in addition to the game to really make it effective? But we've said from the start that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is meant to be the service both for the DS as well as the Revolution. So could you see a merging of that technology at some point in the future? Certainly possible."
Chris
Revolution won't be revealed until E3, says Fils-Aime
Ellie Gibson 13:55 07/02/2006
Microphone and camera peripherals a possibility
Nintendo of America's Reggie Fils-Aime has announced that there's still plenty of surprises in store as far as the Revolution is concerned, adding that nothing is likely to be revealed before this year's E3.
Speaking to US magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly, Fils-Aime said: "Come [May], we'll disclose a lot more. After, we'll disclose even more, and right about the time of the launch, we'll disclose even more... I'm talking beyond the controller, the virtual console; all the different elements we'll be sharing all the way up to launch."
When asked whether the Revolution might make use of an EyeToy-type peripheral or a microphone, Fils-Aime said we "could certainly see all of that."
"Again, our orientation is, how do we push the gaming experience, the interplay between the player and the game? So all of the different elements that enhance that capability's use of a camera, use of the microphone, voice activation; all of that, certainly I believe, is fair game."
Fils-Aime went on to say that the Revolution's online network is likely to work in the same way as the DS's Wi-Fi Connection service, reiterating Nintendo's intention to create "an environment that is more friend and peer-to-peer based, versus simply, 'I wanna go take on everybody for certain types of games.'"
He did not rule out the possibility of a virtual console system that lets gamers download older Nintendo games and play them on a DS, saying: "We certainly never say never."
"My concern would be, how do you embed that on a DS [cartridge] in addition to the game to really make it effective? But we've said from the start that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is meant to be the service both for the DS as well as the Revolution. So could you see a merging of that technology at some point in the future? Certainly possible."
Chris
02-07-06 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpayroll
He did not rule out the possibility of a virtual console system that lets gamers download older Nintendo games and play them on a DS, saying: "We certainly never say never."
"My concern would be, how do you embed that on a DS [cartridge] in addition to the game to really make it effective? But we've said from the start that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is meant to be the service both for the DS as well as the Revolution. So could you see a merging of that technology at some point in the future? Certainly possible."
"My concern would be, how do you embed that on a DS [cartridge] in addition to the game to really make it effective? But we've said from the start that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is meant to be the service both for the DS as well as the Revolution. So could you see a merging of that technology at some point in the future? Certainly possible."
02-07-06 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
That would interest me more than the Virtual Console aspect of Revolution. I think it could be done by selling a completely rewritable DS card that can store and run the code needed to run the games (updatable if needed) as well as the games themselves. A 256Mbit card (the card size used for Mario Kart DS) could hold about 500 NES games (based on an average size of 512kbit) and about 20 games (based on an average size of 12Mbit). The chief issue would be piracy but I'd imagine that whatever they're working on to circumvent it on the Revolution would be likewise applicable to other usages.
02-07-06 | 05:41 PM
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I love the virtual console aspect of the Revolution, but if they let me put it on my DS, I'd go nuts. I remember them saying you could download games all the way up to N64 on the Revolution. Is this still in the cards?
02-07-06 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I remember them saying you could download games all the way up to N64 on the Revolution. Is this still in the cards?
Maybe even Genesis, saturn and turbographix16, though those are all rumors at this point.
02-07-06 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris_D
I doubt saturn just due to the size of the cd based games. Genesis and tg16 would rock though.
Chris