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The Revolution is Coming Mid-2006?

Posted by Zonk on from the mario-for-the-people dept.

GameIndustry.biz is reporting that the Nintendo Revolution is slated to arrive in Mid-2006. The information comes from a key supplier. From the article: "This is the first solid evidence that the Revolution platform is still on track for a mid-2006 launch. The console is expected to debut at a pre-E3 conference next Tuesday, but it's still not known just how much will be on display - with sources close to Nintendo suggesting that only a pre-recorded video of "next-gen footage" may be shown."

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  1. a few things: by muel · · Score: 3, Insightful

    1) the day Nintendo matches the schedule of their hardware supplier for a release date will be a cold day in hell. Not to say that this isn't necessarily true, but this estimate has to be based on the timeframe Nintendo has issued for the RAM. Who's to say that such a date isn't only for Japan, or only for the USA, or perhaps an extra-early due date for MoSys to make sure they get their goods ready in time for the REAL Revolution release date? not the best timeframe to rely on.

    2) recent reports have pointed at an "earlier" release date for the PS3 as well; is this to say that XBox 360 is actually forcing the hands of Sony and Nintendo? years ago, nobody would've ever predicted that, but perhaps people are finally beginning to fear MS's momentum in the console industry. now THAT is the point of this article. very interesting and exciting to see MS keeping everyone on their toes.

    1. Re:a few things: by frikazoyd · · Score: 2, Insightful

      You know, it is very interesting. I remember reading interviews with Iwata, stating that Nintendo intended to release their next console before the end of 2005, with the intent of beating the other console makers out of the gate. Now, we see Microsoft about to release their console just in time for the post-Turkey shopping craze, and Sony and Nintendo in the background spinning their gears like crazy?

      Bottom line, I think that the Japanese video game contenders got the wind knocked out of them by focusing on a pre-sprint portable frenzy, and it gave Microsoft the time to catch the other companies with their pants down. Now all that remains to be revealed is the starting lineup of games each console will offer. Will E3's promises of some amzing Nintendo or Sony game delay sales of the X-Box? It will be an interesting year, I'll tell you that.

  2. Nintendo just realizes the truth by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    Nintendo probably is just recognizing the reality of the situation; that is, because of their smaller market share outside of Japan, their impact in the media covering E3 will be much smaller than either the PS3 or XBox360. What they're possibly trying to do by showing "in game" footage is to stop rumors on poor graphical performance (and possibly demonstrate a more "friendly" potential launch line-up).

    Let's face it, being that Half-Life 2 was beautiful on pretty average hardware (that is on medium settings it still kicked ass) all three upcomming consoles will have impressive graphics.

    Now Nintendo may have realized that launching a system with Super Monkey Ball and Rogue Leader to apeal to the masses may not have been such a great idea. I personally suspect that Nintendo's movies will demonstrate a new Super Mario game, and a handful of "mature" games that will all "launch with the system".

    It would be nice if they were playable, but the main question is "Does it matter how a game plays 12-18 months before it is released?".