Nintendo Wii (codename Revolution) revealed

[Lindy]

They said they're not going to focus on graphical enhancements, and I read on IGN that the Revolution was 2-3 times more powerful than the GameCube, while the PS3 is 30-35 times more powerful than the PS2.

You forget that the GC was already way more powerful than the PS2, and don't try and say it isn't true, just compare RE4 on the GC to RE4 on the PS2, the PS2 version has half the number of polygons since they had to pretty much rebuild the game for the PS2.

Add in the fact that the PS2 has a lot of "jaggies" in games (yes, I am aware that God of War looks near perfect, but you're forgetting it DOES have slowdown), long loading times, compare that to near-perfect graphics on the GC and (near) instant loading.

The Revolution doesn't HAVE to be 373257329 more times powerful than the GC since the GC was already almost as powerful as the Xbox, the PS3 however has a LONG way to go over the PS2 to catch up.

[YukiKiro]

that's great. but nintendo has been behind the curb for a while now. they need to start pulling some tricks from their hat fast. hopefully in addition to all the downloadables, there is going to be online gaming with at least voice capabilities, because bothe the ps3 and xbox 360 have voice and camera compatabilities. not only that, but it's going to have to pull some other tricks out as well, and the external dvd drive (i'm sure its sold seperatly) isn't a plus where the other two have internal dvd drives and have had them for the past 6 years. as much as i don't like nintendo's line of in home consoles as of late, i'd hate to see these guys end up like sega.

The Revolution doesn't HAVE to be 373257329 more times powerful than the GC since the GC was already almost as powerful as the Xbox, the PS3 however has a LONG way to go over the PS2 to catch up.

you don't watch the press conferances from e3 do you? the ps 3 is MUCH faster than you think. 300 million transistors, we're talking multiple systems, including the xbox, gc and ps2, with the current high speed of computers today, all put together. that is one fast mother pucker and it has loads of other features, if you want, i'll send you the link to the page for the press conferance so you can see just how much more powerful the ps3 really is.

[omnitarian]

New Revolution rumor: Miyamoto supposedly says in a recent interview that the Revolution will retail for $129.99 and that the downloadable NES/SNES/N64 games will be absolutely free. I'm desperately waiting for confirmation.

[Tidus Andronicus]

see! XD thats where Nintendo has it right! low cost!! And if they are serious about the free downloadable games! ^___^/ then thats just amazing! there are so many nice games on the old systems!

Now if only we had proof this was true! lol

[Agent Proto]

If downloads are free, then I can't wait! There are so many N64 games I haven't tried that I would love to play, and I can get to finally play through Paper Mario! =D

[omnitarian]

Turns out the rumor was false. The downloadable games will not be free, although we still have no idea how much they will actually cost, or how they will be distributed.

It's very obvious that Nintendo expects their console to much cheaper than the competition's, but $130 is very unlikely.

[KentaRawr!]

Darn. I wish they were free...

Though, they will probably be pretty cheap. They are old Nintendo Games, after all.

[Tidus Andronicus]

I'm hopeing they'll be between 99cents and $4, I wouldn't expect anymore than that. lol
99cents for real old games, $3 or $4 for N64 games... maybe. lol
Also, price difference compared to quality, like popular games from Super Nintendo might be $1.50-$2.00 or the most popular N64 games would be the $4 lol.

But its up to Nintendo! I trust them, cause they usually always price things decently.

[KentaRawr!]

Hmm, maybe not 5 Dollars for N64 games. Maybe more like:

1-3 Dollars for NES Games.

5-8 Dollars for Super Nintendo Games

10-15 Dollars for Nintendo 64 Games.

But of course, 5 Dollars for Nintendo 64 Games would be pretty good. For the Customer anyways.

[Tidus Andronicus]

I just think, considering they are so old, that Super Nintendo games shouldn't be more than 5. LOL even though some are real good.

[black orb]

New Revolution rumor: Miyamoto supposedly says in a recent interview that the Revolution will retail for $129.99

>>> Even if this isnt true, $130 US dollars is a fair price for a console..

[Xalioniaf]

Great. This would allow people to play awesome games like Super Metroid on their thingymabob. It should be a low price. I gets me a blue one.

[Zeldy]

Booyeah *dances* The Revoloution looks so sexy.. =O

[Nakor TheBlue Rider]

If downloading games was more than:

-$2 for nes
-$5 for snes
-$10 for N64

Then i highly doubt The success of the whole download thing... I mean really you can go Download Emulators and Roms of nes and snes games in like 5 mins for free.

personally id rather see prices more like:
$1 for nes
$2-3 for Snes
$5 for N64

I think this is reasonable considering you are not getting a cartridge or a physical copy of the game, just a download.

If the system is cheap and the downloadable games are reasonably priced I would get the new Nintendo.

[Excelsior]

I think this is reasonable considering you are not getting a cartridge or a physical copy of the game, just a download.

dude, cartridges are retarded for so many different reasons, so id much rather have a downloaded version of the game then a cartridge.