Resident Evil: Revelations launches on February 7 in North America.
Resident Evil: Revelations uses the 3DS slide pad just like you'd expect
by David Hinkle 
on Oct 13th 2011 8:00AM
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Resident Evil: Revelations launches on February 7 in North America.
Reader Comments (66)
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:14AM (Unverified) said
I wonder how it will play?
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 11:28AM Hunter141072 said
@(Unverified)
I never thought i´ll see the day that the main goal of Nintendo with a portable console is to make it less portable.........
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I never thought i´ll see the day that the main goal of Nintendo with a portable console is to make it less portable.........
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:17AM baby sea tuna said
Great, so now I have to buy this stupid thing. Wish they could patch it into Mercenaries.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:49AM baby sea tuna said
@bm111
It was hard enough going back to RE4 and Mercenaries 3D after having that 2nd stick on RE5, if I have the choice, I'll take it.
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It was hard enough going back to RE4 and Mercenaries 3D after having that 2nd stick on RE5, if I have the choice, I'll take it.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:21AM A Sandwich said
@foxhound
I'm a gaming whore, so you can blame me for the redesigns. I bought a 3DS on launch and if they redesign it I'll buy that one at launch, too. I buy everything at launch, I just can't help it.
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I'm a gaming whore, so you can blame me for the redesigns. I bought a 3DS on launch and if they redesign it I'll buy that one at launch, too. I buy everything at launch, I just can't help it.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:32AM foxhound said
@A Sandwich
Haha, no one's faulting you, comrade. :] By a horrible fault of eccentric spending, I'm the same way.
Especially with the PSP. I wish I could tell you I was lying when I say that I bought seven of them... 3 for myself, 2 for my brother, 1 for mom, 3 for friends. I think I "single-handedly" kept the PSP going in 2005-6. But, only the last one was at retail cost... the rest were on sale. x_X
1) Imported a JPN PSP-1000 for me; sold via eBay when PSP-2000 released
2) Brother's b-day gift PSP-1000; traded-up when new PSP-3000 came out
3) See #1; bought on CraigsList via funds of import PSP eBay sale
4) Mother's Day gift PSP-1000
5) PSP-2000 CraigsList bought; then bricked horribly in media hacking, resold on eBay(yes, the buyer was aware prior to sale!)
6) See #2
7) "MGS:PW Big Boss" edition PSP; missing/stolen (I think TSA *took* it)
Yep. Craziness.
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Haha, no one's faulting you, comrade. :] By a horrible fault of eccentric spending, I'm the same way.
Especially with the PSP. I wish I could tell you I was lying when I say that I bought seven of them... 3 for myself, 2 for my brother, 1 for mom, 3 for friends. I think I "single-handedly" kept the PSP going in 2005-6. But, only the last one was at retail cost... the rest were on sale. x_X
1) Imported a JPN PSP-1000 for me; sold via eBay when PSP-2000 released
2) Brother's b-day gift PSP-1000; traded-up when new PSP-3000 came out
3) See #1; bought on CraigsList via funds of import PSP eBay sale
4) Mother's Day gift PSP-1000
5) PSP-2000 CraigsList bought; then bricked horribly in media hacking, resold on eBay(yes, the buyer was aware prior to sale!)
6) See #2
7) "MGS:PW Big Boss" edition PSP; missing/stolen (I think TSA *took* it)
Yep. Craziness.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:49AM bm111 said
@baby sea tuna
Idunno, after experiencing touchscreen aiming in MP Hunters and other games, I don't think I can go back to wobbly waving my reticule in the general direction of an enemy using an analogue stick. These days I buy the PC version of any non-handheld game that requires precision aiming, for that very reason.
At least... I would assume Revelations would have touchscreen aiming as an option...? Well, not that it matters much, since this isn't an action shooter game, thankfully.
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Idunno, after experiencing touchscreen aiming in MP Hunters and other games, I don't think I can go back to wobbly waving my reticule in the general direction of an enemy using an analogue stick. These days I buy the PC version of any non-handheld game that requires precision aiming, for that very reason.
At least... I would assume Revelations would have touchscreen aiming as an option...? Well, not that it matters much, since this isn't an action shooter game, thankfully.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 2:29PM baby sea tuna said
@TX2
I'm pretty sure that RE5 Gold had Move support patched into it. Unless you meant the PSN version of 4.
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I'm pretty sure that RE5 Gold had Move support patched into it. Unless you meant the PSN version of 4.
Posted: Oct 15th 2011 1:41PM Kade Storm said
@foxhound No! I kept it running as well. 5 units!
. . .I was doing too many drugs.
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. . .I was doing too many drugs.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:17AM Gooblechev said
I love Joystiq's humor. Best video game blog ever.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:28AM Pure Black World Tendency said
I had a strange dream of buying a purple and orange colored 3DS last night.
Crazy dream. I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the NES days...
Crazy dream. I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the NES days...
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:41AM squallgengar said
Son of a bitch...
Well, now I guess I'll be waiting to buy this until after the almost guaranteed 3DS redesign with this built in. I'm not gonna use a damn attachment to have a second circle pad. I wanna say this'll show me for being an early adopter but I'll probably buy the first Vita model too. I'm a consumer whore. :(
Well, now I guess I'll be waiting to buy this until after the almost guaranteed 3DS redesign with this built in. I'm not gonna use a damn attachment to have a second circle pad. I wanna say this'll show me for being an early adopter but I'll probably buy the first Vita model too. I'm a consumer whore. :(
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:58AM baby sea tuna said
@foxhound
...but won't respect you in the morning.
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...but won't respect you in the morning.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:15AM A Sandwich said
@baby sea tuna
.... unless you get out early leave without saying goodbye. Then it will want you more than ever.
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.... unless you get out early leave without saying goodbye. Then it will want you more than ever.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:46AM Acosta02 said
Guys, you don't have to use the slide pad. You can just aim like in any other DS shooter ever. Not a big deal.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:55AM foxhound said
@Acosta02
But... It *is* a big deal when it's a feature that should be standard these day(in reference to dual analog control). :\ Hence why people jumped all over Sony's shaite for not putting one on the PSP, yet they featuring games that would normally use two sticks... i.e., PEACE WALKER and RESISTANCE. :(
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But... It *is* a big deal when it's a feature that should be standard these day(in reference to dual analog control). :\ Hence why people jumped all over Sony's shaite for not putting one on the PSP, yet they featuring games that would normally use two sticks... i.e., PEACE WALKER and RESISTANCE. :(
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:00AM baby sea tuna said
@foxhound
I think God of War:Chains (and I assume the other PSP one) was the only game to really nail the dualshock-to-single-nub translation with its "roll" mechanic. Basically everything else that wasn't specifically designed for the PSP's control scheme could have benefitted from a second stick.
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I think God of War:Chains (and I assume the other PSP one) was the only game to really nail the dualshock-to-single-nub translation with its "roll" mechanic. Basically everything else that wasn't specifically designed for the PSP's control scheme could have benefitted from a second stick.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:19AM foxhound said
@Tommy758
EDIT: " yet they feature* games that would". Stupid auto-correction.
Anyway, I was surprised enough that Nintendo offered the "25 games free" thing for early adopters. Giving them a free slide pad? That's midnight-madness style crazy. If they did that, maybe we can start demanding a better online interface and integrated Nintendo Points Card accounts(instead of having an account for the Wii, WiiU and DS consoles).
@baby_sea_tuna
Agreed. Once I got over the initial "you better learn the control scheme quick due to the sharp GOD OF WAR learning curve" anxiety, I really ended up enjoying CHAINS OF OLYMPUS... possibly as my favorite-to-play game in the series.
PW was used an example only because it was so damn irksome to play toward the end without a 2nd analog. Targeting a fast moving Metal Gear was painfully annoying with face-buttons. I'm so eager for the HD collection due to the game finally getting the functionality it should've had from the start. Perhaps with online play too, Kojima? *_*
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EDIT: " yet they feature* games that would". Stupid auto-correction.
Anyway, I was surprised enough that Nintendo offered the "25 games free" thing for early adopters. Giving them a free slide pad? That's midnight-madness style crazy. If they did that, maybe we can start demanding a better online interface and integrated Nintendo Points Card accounts(instead of having an account for the Wii, WiiU and DS consoles).
@baby_sea_tuna
Agreed. Once I got over the initial "you better learn the control scheme quick due to the sharp GOD OF WAR learning curve" anxiety, I really ended up enjoying CHAINS OF OLYMPUS... possibly as my favorite-to-play game in the series.
PW was used an example only because it was so damn irksome to play toward the end without a 2nd analog. Targeting a fast moving Metal Gear was painfully annoying with face-buttons. I'm so eager for the HD collection due to the game finally getting the functionality it should've had from the start. Perhaps with online play too, Kojima? *_*
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:45AM Acosta02 said
@foxhound
The DS has always had dual analog substitute by using the touch screen for camera controls or aiming or what have you. I agree that it'd be pretty nice to have the second stick when we get the next 3DS, but my comment is mostly in reference to all the people who think that you have to buy the slide pad to play Resident Evil.
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The DS has always had dual analog substitute by using the touch screen for camera controls or aiming or what have you. I agree that it'd be pretty nice to have the second stick when we get the next 3DS, but my comment is mostly in reference to all the people who think that you have to buy the slide pad to play Resident Evil.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:46AM sammo21 said
So I guess it is confirmed that I won't ever be buying any 3DS games if the all start picking up this trend? I knew I should have saved my money...
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 8:46AM jocaju said
Please Revelations, come to Vita as well. This game is the only one that would make me buy a 3DS, but I don't really want, specially if you have to buy this ridiculous looking attachment.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:19AM A Sandwich said
@jocaju
I don't know, I think the 3DS has a pretty robust future ahead of it, especially as it's not my only gaming console. There are a stream of great-looking 1st party games coming down the pipe and 3rd parties will eventually figure it out, just like they did with the DS. That being said, I'm also getting a Vita for sure.
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I don't know, I think the 3DS has a pretty robust future ahead of it, especially as it's not my only gaming console. There are a stream of great-looking 1st party games coming down the pipe and 3rd parties will eventually figure it out, just like they did with the DS. That being said, I'm also getting a Vita for sure.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:26AM ItsameMatt03 said
@jocaju
Wow really? Super Mario Land and Mario Kart come out soon and there's a huge lineup on the horizon.
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Wow really? Super Mario Land and Mario Kart come out soon and there's a huge lineup on the horizon.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 10:53AM Co said
@A Sandwich
I'm sorry I just don't see where Vita fits in anywhere. I can only see Playstation purists and elite tech junkies purchasing that device, and it becoming even more niche than PSP.
I don't doubt it will pack cool features and be a ridiculously robust device, however I don't see the mass appeal for it like an iPad or an Android phone. It ain't 2005 anymore.
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I'm sorry I just don't see where Vita fits in anywhere. I can only see Playstation purists and elite tech junkies purchasing that device, and it becoming even more niche than PSP.
I don't doubt it will pack cool features and be a ridiculously robust device, however I don't see the mass appeal for it like an iPad or an Android phone. It ain't 2005 anymore.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 11:08AM baby sea tuna said
@Co
For one, I agree with you. Vita is a nice piece of tech and all, but I think that after the initial launch push it is going to be crushed by the 3DS (which should gain a sizeable lead over Xmas, at least here in the US.)
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For one, I agree with you. Vita is a nice piece of tech and all, but I think that after the initial launch push it is going to be crushed by the 3DS (which should gain a sizeable lead over Xmas, at least here in the US.)
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:19AM ColorblindMonk said
It's a $20 addon that uses the infrared sensor on the 3DS (hence why you need a battery) that you can probably snap on and off. It's optional to use, but if you were fine with how the demo played on Mercenaries, then it's all about preference. There will be a redesign one of these days, but I don't see one in 2012. A second stick alone won't justify it.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 11:22AM ColorblindMonk said
@foxhound
I don't think a second analog stick is enough to justify a redesign to simply throw it in, and that's why we have the addon. Games should be designed around the controls unique to the system, not the other way around. The second circle pad is there for traditional play, but so far developers have not been taking full advantage of the 3DS's features, the touchscreen and gyro controls.
So far the 3DS isn't being fully utilized yet. I see numerous updates down the road that will add features like video capture. We can't be hasty to throw it away for a new design before we get the most potential we can from it, which is why I doubt we'll be hearing about one next year.
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I don't think a second analog stick is enough to justify a redesign to simply throw it in, and that's why we have the addon. Games should be designed around the controls unique to the system, not the other way around. The second circle pad is there for traditional play, but so far developers have not been taking full advantage of the 3DS's features, the touchscreen and gyro controls.
So far the 3DS isn't being fully utilized yet. I see numerous updates down the road that will add features like video capture. We can't be hasty to throw it away for a new design before we get the most potential we can from it, which is why I doubt we'll be hearing about one next year.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 12:40PM foxhound said
@ColorblindMonk
Not fully utilized? I'm confused because the same could still be said of the Wii not being used to even remotely close to its functional potential... and it's being undermined by the WiiU. I guess I'm just generalizing Nintendo out of personal views of their business habits historically. :\
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Not fully utilized? I'm confused because the same could still be said of the Wii not being used to even remotely close to its functional potential... and it's being undermined by the WiiU. I guess I'm just generalizing Nintendo out of personal views of their business habits historically. :\
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:42AM Dante G said
I think you missed some of those rapto...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 9:46AM Arctic Frog said
Just as I suspected, waiting for 3DS rev.2 would be a wise move.
Got burned on the horrible design of my first gen. DS.
Got burned on the horrible design of my first gen. DS.
Posted: Oct 13th 2011 11:27AM Nergy said
@Arctic Frog Actually a lot of people waited because Nintendo said that they'd revise the design quite early in it's cycle. The DSphat was always a test run to see if people took to the idea. Which they did, so they proceeded to make the revision. Nintendo have said from the start (before the 3DS was released) that a revision wasn't likely as they'd basically packed the 3DS with everything they could.
So with the 3DS it's either not going to happen or it'll be waaaaay later in it's lifecycle. Several years, possibly.
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So with the 3DS it's either not going to happen or it'll be waaaaay later in it's lifecycle. Several years, possibly.
