The Revolution is Coming Mid-2006?

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."

Comments

I see a problem

[Joe the Lesser]

I was to understand that the revolution wouldn't be televised, so how the heck can you see the game you're playing???

Re:I see a problem

[Lynxara]

Yes. Remember, Slashdot is where old jokes go to die.

a few things:

[muel]

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.

Re:a few things:

[frikazoyd]

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.

Launch

[mrbaggs]

Anyone who thinks big N or even Sony for that matter would release a major system before the holiday shopping season is a fool. It'll be 4Q 2006 at earliest.

Re:Launch

[dtfarmer]

Yeah, that falls under 4Q. Sept-Dec.

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Uh, thanks for the reminder, I keep forgetting that the last quarter is the 4-month long one. Now which quarter is the short 2-month long one, again?

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Re:Turning In To A Two Horse Race

[frikazoyd]

First of all, I'm wondering what X-Box 360 specs you were looking at. Secondly, we don't really have concrete, announced specs on any of the three consoles, so your argument has no real base. Third, do you honestly think that the most powerful console of this generation isn't going to have a loyal following at least as large as the current one? Do you not think that the thirst the PC gamer has for console games catered to their taste is going to last for a second console?

I may not like the X-Box myself, but I recognize that PC gamers like their X-Box games here in America, and that the X-Box caters to a very large niche. I don't think Microsoft is going to be dumb enough to sacrifice any sort of power, or risk the image they have worked so hard to garner. You're living in a dream world, and as sad as I am to say it, I'm truly afraid that Nintendo can either do incredibly well, or incredibly bad with their new "innovation". People know the difference between a gimmick and a truly revolutionary enhancement. And, Nintendo is very capable of both. I just hope they don't put all their betting money on a gimmicky horse that looks strong in the stables.

Re:UGH

[NanoGator]

"Nintendo 64 was a whopping failure."

Yeah, they only sold 30 million N64s sold a few million copies of Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time. I can't believe they still have billions in the bank.