Hopefully that shell will be included with the console.

Third parties would be reluctant to take advantage of it if it's not something every revolution owner has.

Unfortunately I don't think it will be and yes that could hurt the support from third parties.

However, it sounds like a requirement for the downloadable SNES and N64 games and I think those will be very popular so I think it will sell well enough to attract third parties.

Super Monkey Ball + Revolution controller = OMFG

*twitch twitch* *vomit*

I can't wait to try out the Konami code with this thing.

okay so how is this going to work with 3rd party games? like lotr and xmen legends type games?

Wouldn't they have to redo the entire game to adapt to the controller?

If the controller does turn out to suck, I think that they might cave in and go with a normal controller after enough people demand it. Like the gba sp

Read the thread; this has been asked (and answered) several times already.

Given that Nintendo made analog, wireless and touchscreen control relevant to the industry where so many others had failed, I'm willing to bet that they're going to make this controller work. I can't imagine they won't have a killer app lined up at launch, too.

As far as third parties go, Nintendo told most of them to fuck off a long time ago, and I hope this is it for the remaining shovelware houses out there. If the DS is any indication, the big companies are going to support this and attempt to take advantage of its potential. Hell, I'm already salivating at what a Mizuguchi could do if he gets inspired. After the N64, no one with any sense has bought a Nintendo console for its third-party content, so I expect this not to matter much. It's pretty rare at this point if a ground-up multi-console title is anything but the most generic nonsense, anyway.

Granted, this could be a spectacular failure, particularly if Nintendo doesn't have a bunch of games that show us why this was necessary, and not just innovation for the sake of innovation. At this point, though, I have zero interest in the endless mission packs and genres that dominate modern gaming, and this looks like it could be right up my alley.

Can I get an amen?

Strong agreement. I think it would be silly not to include this with the baisc console.

yeah duh, sorry

and I agree that shell should come with it.

Did they mention the press confrence how much the download of classic games will cost?

Nope. I'm willing to bet you will get 5 or so free games to download at launch though.

BTW, I'm keeping track of the questions asked for the FAQ which I expect to update this weekend sometime.

Keep in mind that they said the final design is still to be determined. I wouldn't expect much to change (maybe one color choices) but it might not look exactly like the model they showed at TGS.

I was not even thinking of getting the Revolution, but after seeing the controller I probably will get this to go along side the PS3.

I'll go with this once it hits the $150 range, it did look pretty cool once I've seen that video.

This is a mock up by IGN of the possible appearance of the "sleave" unit. I personally think Nintendo may go back to a standard A/B/X/Y layout rather then use the GC's.
http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/...026412-000.jpg

Now that idea is sweet as hell. You can't argue against that if they release something official like it. Still would be nice packed in the box.

:lol: Nice. That would rock if they brought it back for some game, or allow it on the classic Contra d/l. You know how much faster you could input it now with this control? It's just too funny thinking about it.

I'm digging that ice blue that IGN mocked-up. Very cool. Also note the two actual analog sticks instead of the 'C' stick. That would be a step up
I'm betting this wil NOT be included. Why? Cost? No. They want you to use the new controller, including this will just be a crutch. If you don't get the hang of the new controller right away and that is sitting right there... well the temptation would be too great.

Good to see all the positive feedback from the developers, now it would be nice to see them put there money where their mouths are and pony up a bunch of games(exclusives?) for the system.

Now, not sure what to say about this other than - rotfl. Make sure you have your speakers on.

So why isn't this thread a sticky yet? There is now enough info to warrant it.

360. Live :p.

As more detail comes out about this it seems more practical, and I imagine some games will use the features to make minor gameplay enhancements while other games will be designed entirely around the new control style. Pretty much like the DS.

Anyway, large numbers of people have already been trained to use a remote as a game controller, see those games on international flights ;).

That was a good read and some really cool ideas! thanks for posting the link.

That is a really cool article by IGN. I am just getting more and more excited for this damn thing to be released.

where is the joy stick going since its attached?


I am sorry i think this is the dumbest controller. they just dumbed it down for idiots, they said the regular controllers on ps2, xbox etc are too complicated!? WTF?

what you gonna do for say fighting games? wave your arm around? even for first person shooters, i dont want to wave the controller around to look around.

The joystick isn't attached to the controller, it's an attachment that plugs into the bottom of it, you'd unplug that (or any other attacments) to put the controller into the sleeve as diagrammed.

Looking forward to the downloadable games, among other things :D
Not sure which ones will be available and which won't, I keep reading "every game ever made" by Nintendo, does that mean every game developed by them specifically, or as a publisher, or what? :confused:
In which case no Goldeneye etc *cries*