According to IGN, a major third-party source was quoted concerning
the Nintendo Revolution as saying (rather anonymously): "To be honest, it's not much more powerful than an Xbox. It's
like a souped up Xbox." Having 128MB of RAM will do that to you. "But it's the controller that makes the difference and
the controller is really nice."
Not only that, "third parties have been partially briefed by Nintendo representatives about the Revolution hardware,
its overall horsepower, and the Big N's plan for the console," and some have confirmed an earlier (mis)statement that
the Revolution will only be "two-to-three times more powerful than GameCube"—without
counting the Hollywood graphics chip, of course. IGN's other big caveat: these devs are still working with
"GameCube-based kits," revealing that nothing's set in silicon quite yet.
These devs don't want to identify themselves to the public, for obvious reasons, but matching hi-def resolutions has
never been the Big N's stated aim with its next-gen system. "Rather, the company hopes to make the console small, quiet
and affordable." Not being able to easily reuse assets from PS3, PC, and Xbox 360 games will hurt portability (and,
hence, profitability), but it is hoped that more original games will make their way to the system once it gains a
sizeable foothold in households worldwide.
[Thanks, TheMayor, Timpac,
kekleon64,
Playbomber, and
Buttonbasher]
Reader Comments (54)
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, we're all trying to make a brilliant point so we are hired as Big-Shot-VideoGame company consultants. I ask for Sony and to be relocated to Osaka asap. I also request two bukkake slaves.
Quite simple. 3rd world kiddos wont buy any next gen system. Welfare kiddos will probably get the
Gamecube/MarioParty 8 bundle at $79.99. Everyone else who really cares about VG's will enjoy all of them, cause they're known to be geeky freaks. And if you are a fanboy and/or will only get one out of all the nextgen cuties, then you are
a)mild poor
b)dont care that much about videogames
c)do care about videogames but have to pay for your meatholes.com membership.
Enjoy your games and Vayan con Dios.
Quite simple. 3rd world kiddos wont buy any next gen system. Welfare kiddos will probably get the
Gamecube/MarioParty 8 bundle at $79.99. Everyone else who really cares about VG's will enjoy all of them, cause they're known to be geeky freaks. And if you are a fanboy and/or will only get one out of all the nextgen cuties, then you are
a)mild poor
b)dont care that much about videogames
c)do care about videogames but have to pay for your meatholes.com membership.
Enjoy your games and Vayan con Dios.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
re john
I'm not necessarily saying that graphics are the most important thing, but if nintendo is all about gameplay, and that's what sells consoles, then why did the gamecube sell less than the XBOX?
There are many factors to be considered in that equation, most importantly is that MS has tons of cash to burn and can sell a big, powerful console at a loss. People will buy it for the power and value alone. Many reports say M$ lost 5 billion on the Xbox, while N made a profit. If the Xbox was a video game only company, they would be dead in the water.
I'm not necessarily saying that graphics are the most important thing, but if nintendo is all about gameplay, and that's what sells consoles, then why did the gamecube sell less than the XBOX?
There are many factors to be considered in that equation, most importantly is that MS has tons of cash to burn and can sell a big, powerful console at a loss. People will buy it for the power and value alone. Many reports say M$ lost 5 billion on the Xbox, while N made a profit. If the Xbox was a video game only company, they would be dead in the water.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Souped up Xbox?
You Mean Like the 360?
You Mean Like the 360?
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
BOOOOO!! who care if Nintendo isnt trying to create the next super computer! its a home console. And who cares about HD! i know i dont have a spare $5000 (Australian) dollars laying around for HD TV!
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