Noone expected the gamecube to be able to keep up with even the PS2 in terms of GF
Um... I did. The GCN was always going to be more advanced than the PS2.
As for which of the next three, I imagine I'll stick with Nintendo simply because I don't like the marketing for the other two. Gaming isn't supposed to be cool, it's something I do instead of going outside in any particular month.
As far as comparison goes I'll reserve judgement until they actually come out. Arguing on the basis of a company's marketing announcements is pretty stupid.
Has anyone noticed that all these prototypes are silver? That really turns me off. Silver isn't a good colour for plastic.
specs are there to argue too radix, but i agree, its still stupid to argue
on that note, things have changed since earlier today, im actually *considering* getting the revolution now that i have discovered that super smash brothers will be a launch title AND online. and because it is going to be less powerful than the other two systems, it will be cheaper. so who knows, i might end up with all 3 this time around
I meant that we don't know anything about the systems other than what's been announced. Not knowing the architecture or seeing it in action makes the specs pretty useless, and the companies will always try to put their on spin on things anyway. Remember all those stupid fucks runnning around saying the Apple G4 was going to be faster than a Cray? Those are the ones that listen to marketing.
For the record, the XBox360 does not have a dedicated physics co-processor. A crafty programmer, however, could designate one of the three processing cores to handling physics and nothing else -- although the chip is not specificly optomized for such a task.
Did you watch the Microsoft E3 Press Conference?
Did you watch the OurColony unveiling video?
Have you read the official specs on the Xbox website?
Have you been living under a proverbial gaming-related rock for the last week?
I have a feeling you can only answer yes to one of those questions. Trust me, I know my shit.
no need to get defensive, my misunderstanding was completely legitimate, there was no sarcasm behind my last post, i was *asking* if i misunderstood something, and i guess i did
ps3 isn't only silver, they have white and black. microsoft did a survey for their design and found that people like silver, shiney glass, and organic shapes.
i'ma wait and see until they are all out to decide, but I think xbox360 will do a shitload better than the first one.
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Oh and "also the revolutions "Online" is so far only the capability of downloading the past generations-the last 20 years-of nintendos games."
check yo self, before you wreck yo self!
Nintendo's online service will not only include the ability to download NES, SNES and NG4 games but its also confirmed to be able to download additions for REV games such as levels, characters e.t.c ala XBOX 360.
ALSO online gaming with the Revolution is to be FREE, no monthly payments like the XBOX live subscription . but for third-party games 3rd party developers have the choice to make there games to be payed for online or not but as said so far the first-party games online will be FREE. Also it has built-in WIFI straight out of the box and will act as a modem from what i understand.
Two confirmed launch games for the Rev are none other then Metroid Prime 3! and also the new Super Smash Bros. which will have ONLINE play, now thatll be damn cool.
Revolution pictures: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_7l.jpg http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_6l.jpg http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2005/revo/large_img/revo_8l.jpg http://www.1up.com/media?id=1897379&type=lg
(these are prototypes but the final one has been confirmed to be even SMALLER)
Also confirmed the REV will play DVD's and have compaitability with GCN games aswell as 4 GCN controller ports, although the REV's controllers have confirmed to be wireless and there is rumours going around that there will be "gyro" controls where youll actually be able to feel things, say if link is trying to pull a lever down in the game there will be force acting against the joystick as if you actually are pulling the lever down, this is one of many rumours.
Nintendo have chosen not to show off the controller yet and they do have something planned for the controller.
Also SD memory cards are compaitable, and theres a built-in 512MB flash drive.
the CPU is nowhere near as powerful as XBOX 360 and PS3 but i dont think thatll be a decider at all.
Square have said that theyll be supporting REV online, and FF:CC will be released on REV from what i understand.
With SSB and Metroid Prime 3 being launch titles, aswell as FREE online play (so far stated), downloadable 20 years worth of nintendo content of NES/SNES/N64 (a price hasnt been said but i doubt ittl be free), bacwards compaitability with GCN games and controllers, plays DVD's and the big yet to be revealed thing that is said to "Revolutionise the way we play games" plus more.
Overall ill definatly be getting a Nintendo Revolution, my next choice would be a PS3. Im really anticipating what Nintendo has in store for this big secret that will give the REV a leg-up on the competition, and the REV's design is super sexy and sleek
Also talking about the new zelda there bringing back cuccos, fishing and lots of other stuff. link will be able to turn into a wolf from what i understand and itll be based around interacting with animals, ive seen many new screenies ones such as link getting helped by.............MONKEYS!!! oohhh yeah.
None of the other consoles' games can even competite with the zelda series. Nintendo simply owns the better games. sony and microsoft just takes all the ea games that all other consoles have anyway.
uh Crystal Clear (H.E.S)... you just quoted my quote from another person, it was that legendkpr guy who said "also the revolutions "Online" is so far only the capability of downloading the past generations-the last 20 years-of nintendos games." i proved him wrong in the paragraph under that quote. so please, direct your generic urban slang elsewhere
oh and aggggge = resident daily click dumbfuck. i dont even think i need to explain why, its pretty apparent
Lol sorries chicken, i just skimmed through the forum topic and didnt even realise.
Finally got that bitch of a Zelda-trailer downloaded (why does Quicktime with .MOV have to be so cruel and make movie sizes crap for 56kers) and DAMN some of that was really unexpected, it showed a part of the story id never seen before. Link turning into a wolf is damn cool, the rowing looks sweet, like the idea of the animals helping him out, and best of all that big charge down at the end.
But yeah back on topic, Nintendo really seems to be stepping up this upcoming-gen, hope theyll continue to bring out some more solid software after the release of some of their big release titles, some more thrid-party support hopefully might come in this gen.
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I'm surprised people are worried about the appearance of the new consoles. What a console looks like isn't something I'd even vaguely consider when buying it.
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. but for third-party games 3rd party developers have the choice to make there games to be payed for online or not but as said so far the first-party games online will be FREE. Also it has built-in WIFI straight out of the box and will act as a modem from what i understand.
