New Nintendo Revolution pic!
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Aug 1st 2005 at 11:00AM }
According to our informant, this image represents "a component of the Revolution's interface". Nope, not the revolutionary controller, but some other unknown device… thoughts? And by the way, the source for this image is a person that is "very reliable, and is connected to DigiPen and Nintendo"—if that's worth anything to you.
[Thanks, echo_machine]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
E.V @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
looks like a chair...or a catscan [sp?] machine 0_o
Peter Anderson @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
There is no question that this image is a CG render. It's not a photo - so whatever it is, if it is indeed real, this is a render of that design, and not a photo of a physical object. As we die-hard Nintendo fans continue to speculate as to the functionality of the Revolution, it's easy to believe in images or statements from people who are 'close to Nintendo.' And as much as I'd like to believe in some of these concept designs, the truth is we're probably not going to know too much until Nintendo decides to unveil something. So as for this image, I think it's just another render that really doesn't have any meaning. But let's keep speculating! It's fun!
Sam @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's a mailbox!
Domino @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Revolution is a skee ball game?
emel @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
its a nintendo bed pan
OmegaSupreme @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Its a tongue attachment, so you can taste things in the game.
Ru @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's a holographic display and interface.
Morgon @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Oh sweet, Nintendo's making their very own Roomba!
Ryan @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
This is not a fake.
I've seen this device before, and I can assure you that it's genuine. Is it a controller? Is it related to gyroscopic technology?
Is it related to 3D touch???
In Novint, you will find the answer.
Chris Weber @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
a blown up picture of the revolution WiFi adapter?
sanitarium @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
its clearly a seat with a band that goes around your waist, like a roller coaster chair!
delerious @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Mmmm, DVD adapter that's to go on the inside? Maybe a WiFi connector to connect with the DS?
SetupWeasel @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's the FARGATE! Goes far, get it? It has nothing to do with that movie or the syndicated series based on the movie. WE WILL NOT BE SUED!
sasha @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
thats the thingy that you stick yo penis in, then it explodes
norebonomis @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
omg omg omg what is it?
Tracy-Mark Gorgas @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It looks like a vacume cleaner.
thriftstore @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
WHATEVER IT IS, WE ALL KNOW IT'S INFERIOR TO ANYTHING ELSE NEXT-GEN.
joseph @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It has to be teh usb 2.0 attachment for people with out wireless router
SupaDawg (Chris) @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
thanks for that thriftstore, that was very intellegent. And the caps sure got your point across.... moron.
Chris Norman @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
"Oh sweet, Nintendo's making their very own Roomba!"
Arguably, Nintendo made the very first Roomba - the Chiritori was a remote-controlled vacuum cleaner that was recently featured in the Warioware games.
And does attending Digipen make you a pro on Nintendo's corporate going-on now? Damn - next time I whip together a render with a glowing-blue something on it, I'm going to flash my credentials as a founding member of the Nintendo Super Fun Club. I've got the Nintendo Power pin to prove it!
Not Impressed (Dmitri) @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
ITS A TANNING BOOTH
pspimp @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
You are all wrong, it is meant to be held thhe other way, so the logo is upside-down to everyone except the user. The device is called a Nin-Taco.
Flavio @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's a device for hologram projections.
Jason @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
If you look closely you can spot some imperfections (the gaps on the left and right), so there's a good chance this is not a render. Perhaps it is a foam lap-board type thing for arcade-style controls? You could mount various controllers onto the out-of-frame area at the top.
Tim @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
I don't see what it's supposed to be. When I see it, the only thing I can think of is Emperor Kuzco's Palace from The Emperor's new groove.
Flavio @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
I think it may also be a chair. A joystick-chair that you control with your ass.
Not Impressed (Dmitri) @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Maybe its a sub-woofer? lol
Iced_Eagle @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's a hat used for tribal rituals.
optimiss @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
The joker who photoshopped this has come forward and confessed. It is definitely fake. There is the original thread where this appeared at newgrounds.com.
Oh well, fun while it lasted.
Lectoid @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Introducing the Nintendo Syban/Symbian... (at work, can't verify spelling) You know what I mean.... If you don't...
Trapp @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
I still want my Nin-Taco.
echo_machine @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's not fake, jackasses. Read the damn post.
norebonomis @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
have you ever seen those battery recharging mouse pads that charge batteries jusy by resting on a surface? maybe this charges the rev's vr goggles.
burdman @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Looks like Nintendo's finally moving into the medical supplies business. Question is, why would I want to get a catscan while I'm playing my Revolution?
norebonomis @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
have you ever seen those battery recharging mouse pads that charge batteries jusy by resting on a surface? maybe this charges the rev's vr goggles.
daddy @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
i have in ze biloot
K-Balls @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Diaper changing station for Nintendo gamers?
Malici0uz @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
THERE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A LEAK TODAY...READ MORE HERE!
http://forums.nintendo.com/nintendo/board/message?board.id=revolution&message.id=317923
psiven @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
This pic has nothing to do with Novint. Novint is not in bed with Nintendo. Get over it.
osmosisprime @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's ROB 2.0 for use with Super Gyromite!
TJ @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
I love how even a mock up story can have the N haters out in force.
Ah the decication of fanboys.
Their loss I suppose.
Jeff @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It boggles the mind that you waste space on this crap.
BuzzSaw @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's a turntable and if you put load up Abbey Road by The Beatles and play it backwards at slow speed, it says "Paul is dead."
chill @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Its a I.D checker!
Viola @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
It's not a render!
Open it in photoshop and mess with the levels and you can see some interesting structures in the black area.
Weird....
Ross @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
This picture clearly shows the next generation in food. It is the Nintendo Taco.
Mr. Pointy @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Could be the controller recharger.
MrNibbles @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
HMmmm @ 9 (ryan)
Novint.. interesting!! the new 3d controll/force feedback system.. but i dont see how the novint system will be compatible with old nintendo games?!?!! cant imagine mario working well with that at all....
for those in the dark about novint, check here
http://albuquerque.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2005/02/14/daily15.html
its possible Ryan, the release date looks promising for inclusion into nintendo... wonder if anyone could find out if Novint and Nintendo are dealing together.... hrmmm
ray gunn @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
No doubt, that has been photoshopped. The little black 'pockets' have the same shadow on them in each location. Plus look how dark the left side of the ring is to the right, that's to hide the shadow, which if you look VERY closely at nub in the lower left corner, its 'mirrored' and the other three left side pockets have been completely blackened out.
looks pretty good otherwise. kudos!
ethan1134 @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM
Yeah... this is fake. came from the Newgrounds forum, dude who made it already said it was fake.
Link:
http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/topic.php?id=316575&page=2
for the lazy:
"Haha I fooled all you dumb bastards, lol.
HARDY HAR HAR!
Well, maybe not all of you.... but some of you.... come on -- you were fooled.
But it really isn't a 3D model. I actually used a real photo and just photoshopped the hell out of it, lol. Sorry if I actually got anyone worked up. Just a joke."