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Revolution Least Expensive Next-Gen Console
exdeath writes "Today, one of Nintendo's most public faces said the Revolution
will stand out from its competition for a reason besides its innovative controller: price.
Speaking to CNN/Money correspondent Chris Morris Reggie Fils-Aime, executive vice president of sales and marketing,
predicted that the Revolution would be cheaper than both the Xbox 360
and the PlayStation 3. How low will Nintendo go? It's hard to tell.
Microsoft is selling two Xbox 360 SKUs--the no-frills $299 core Xbox
and the $399 standard model with hard drive and wireless remote. In his interview with Morris, Fils-Aime also reiterated that the
Revolution will not support high-definition televisions. 'What we'll
offer in terms of gameplay and approachability will more than make up
for the lack of HD,' he said. Both Microsoft and Sony are making much
of the 360 and PS3's HD capabilities. Fils-Aime also implied that the DS will see redesigns, just as the Game Boy Advance has."
Kids want fun games, not necessarily photo-realistic graphics. And even Penny-Arcade was talking about "Blue Sparks" despite having Xboxes, so there is something to be said for great gameplay.
The Original NES was for kids. So this isn't really a deviation from their game plan. I believe it was only the N64 that started to rear its head up to the older generation...
This is a wise move. Let the already well positioned PS3 and Xbox360 battle it out for the Young Adults; Nintendo will clean up in the youth market and get respect from the YA market if they have the quality games.
In the future, I would want to not be isolated from my friends in the Space Station.
No, I don't play kids games because I spent my time with them and I'm bored with them. I'm not saying that some people don't enjoy these games, I'm saying that I don't really care for them any more. I didn't imply that others wouldn't find them enjoyable.
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That's right, but they do have a history that leans towards a strong disposition towards developing more kid's titles than anything else. Perhaps that appeals to you, it doesn't to me.
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The point of my post was not to say that other people wouldn't enjoy them, it's that I wouldn't enjoy them. I've already done my round with those kinds of games, they don't do it for me. Why does everyone seem to have a problem with this? Did you even read the entire post?
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Wow, out of a pile of negative responses taking my post as some sort of personal attack, someone actually understands.
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Looked at the prices of HD and non-HD TVs lately? You're talking the difference between spending $150 for a standard and $1000 (minimum - All those sub $1000 sets have no tuner) for a set in the 27" range.
Non-HD sets are *cheap*. HD sets will be a luxury-only item for years to come.
Well, given Sony's recent behavior, and Microsoft's continuous behavior, it's a no brainer that I'm getting a Nintendo.
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Wow. State one opinion about your own preference that doesn't follow the herd, and suddenly you're an ignorant troll. Slashdot truly is a magical place.
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