Nintendo Rev Controller revealed

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:58 am

At around 3-4am GMT the new Ninty controller will be shown at the Tokyo games show.

Im staying up because im excited to see what this bloody thing is about - ill post details as i get them *taps into the EDGE leads*

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:09 am

http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/651/ ... mgs_1.html

ok there it is - dont ask, I have no idea what it is...

Professor Smooth · Post by **Professor Smooth** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:18 am

So it's a remote control that not actually remote...

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 3:20 am

took me some time but this is bloody clever. im to tired to explain right now, but if u press on ign they have awrite up, its really pretty smart (not sure on the desing) but the aplication is very clever.

Post by **Computron** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:55 am

5 Points granted for uniqueness of design.

10 points deducted for taking a product that works best in one piece, and splitting it in half...

Just outsource the job to Apple and let em design the controller. They'll probably end up with a controller that is ergonomically perfect, light and can hold 4gigs of music.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:17 am

What the [composite word including 'f*ck'] is that?

I am very disappointed.
Before I saw those pics I was all "I am gonna buy the Rev, before I buy the Ps3".
But now I am leaning more towards "[composite word including 'f*ck'] it. The rev can lick my balls".

I ******* hope you get the option of buying a real control.

"You'll be able to play SNES and N64 games on the Rev".
Where are the shoulder buttons?

Sorry for being so pissie.

adam.creighton · Post by **adam.creighton** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:50 am

Yes, it does look weird, but I don't think we should judge it untill we see how it is used in the games, no doubt it won't be too long before Shigeru Miyamoto stands on stage and shows us his new Mario game, then we'll see how the controller is applied. Personally, I'm excited about the possibilities, I find myself ignoring consoles altogether at the moment, the GBA gets all my attention. I think the games industry needs something new, not the same genres with better graphics. And no, I'm not a Nintendo Zealot.

Brendocon · Post by **Brendocon** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:32 am

Computron wrote:Just outsource the job to Apple and let em design the controller. They'll probably end up with a controller that is ergonomically perfect, light and can hold 4gigs of music.

That you'll need to download specific software to be able to use?

I like the thing. It's a neat idea. Not read through everything on it as I don't really care, but the notion of an IR controller for a console is just, well... blatantly obvious, really.

Post by **Kaylee** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:11 am

It's basically a 3D mouse then. nice. Might make the casual user almost forget they're playing the same plumber bouncing round moving blocks for the 37th time

Shame it doesn't look slightly more ergonomic, I dread to think how much muscle ache that thing might cause if you played it solid for a couple of hours (im guessing gripping your TV control solid and jabbing buttons on it for 120 minutes would be a pretty good parallel).

3D mice are something I've always thought would be of best use on PC's, especially for design, but they've never really taken off outside of specialist system setups within corporations.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:14 pm

I think the idea is cool - it deff makes me want to use it.

a few points.

I think the concept is cool - I dont like the design
Interesting it is - does it scare of joe public
and
Nintnedo isnt this what you copied? - http://www.gyration.com/gyroremote.htm

Professor Smooth · Post by **Professor Smooth** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:29 pm

Supposedly you can still use Gamecube controllers. Though I've yet to see that backed up by anything.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:04 pm

id asumy that they would create a lil adapter on the bottom - has anyone seen the video of it in use, thats quite crazy.

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Fri Sep 16, 2005 11:48 pm

What the..!

How the..! {twists and turns little gadget}

Ok, anybody notice it seems to be built to use modules for new functions? Sorta like an evolution on the port that was on the N64 controller, where you added rumble, memory or other thingies.

Must read more now.

AND: IMMMMMMMMMMPYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

You 50ft evil monstrousity!! You did it before me!! BEFORE ME! Agghh... how could I let this happen?!

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:46 pm

posting from Gran Canaria here

I am both excited and confused. The possibilities with the tech are fantastic, I think it looks cute but I´m still confused as to how it works. the write up on IGN is really good.

Gamecube pads can actually plug into the side of the rev,but Nintendo have also revealed there will be a pad shell/cradle, which OI expect will be similar to the VMU and Dreamcast pad.

I think some really unique games can be made with this set up, and it will be awesome for FPS, the thought of Metroid is very exciting. Punch out using the pad to swing a punch, monkey ball using the tilt sensors, Pikmin with the mouse type set up....

Fair play to them for trying something different. It is quite clear how much they wish to distance themselves from Sony and Microsoft now. If they can continue to make great games and be profitable, then why not

Death's Head · Post by **Death's Head** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:33 pm

There's some cool pictures in this Newsarama thread, showing mocked up possibilities for the controller.

http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread. ... adid=43547

I can't wait for this - the less I become interested in 'normal' videogames, the more Nintendo appeal to me.

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:43 pm

Sweet. Must. Look. At. Video. Now.

Mind is racing with the feel of a 3D starcraft with this controller and 3d-glasses.

OH, and Shigeru Miyamoto and his dev-teams are GODS.

Tired Tracks · Post by **Tired Tracks** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:38 pm

Its certainly different. I can see most third party developers only making use of the shell that changes the remote/wand into a more standard controller.
Nintendo will hopefully make a lot of games that support the actual purpose of the innovation, and lead the third parties into implementing it slowly.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:48 pm

over on the edge forum alot of talk has gone into how a FPS would work using the controller... no one can work it out.

Im happy, and excited, and at the same time i still see it as 'novel' - id like to see some games next.

Post by **Best First** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:06 pm

i don't get it.

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 4:12 pm

Think of it like an eye toy....but with a controller with buttons to wiggle around instead of your hands.