CNN Hands-On With The Revolution

The Game Over column over at CNN has a hands-on look look at the Nintendo Revolution and its unique little controller. From the article: "By adding an auxiliary thumbstick controller, I was able to play through a level of a retrofitted 'Metroid Prime 2' (a GameCube game). Confession time: When it comes to console shooters, I'm terrible. I can finish them, but I'm nowhere near as competent as I am with my mouse/keyboard setup for the PC. In the early stages of the 'Metroid' demo, it looked like this trend would continue, as I was all over the screen. By mid-way, though, I was better able to move and aim - and enjoyed the game far more than I did with the GameCube controller. ('Metroid' fans... well, you're probably already pretty excited.)"

Comments

Re:Nintendo had to do *something*...

[Anonymous Coward]

Insightful???

The only way in which Nintendo was bitch-slapped is Install Base. Nintendo still has higher quality games, more robust hardware, more innovative controllers, a hugely successful portable console line, and is much more profitable than either other company.

But of course, since they don't pay you to buy their consoles, they have a smaller install base, and are consequently still in business.

They didn't *have* to do anything to stay in the game. The fact that they chose to is the reason I am such a big fan.

Only console I'm seriously considering

[dogmatixpsych]

The Revolution is the only console I am even thinking about getting. Both Microsoft and Sony want to have their machines do everything (and are both bigger than the Revolution, which can fit just about anywhere, it is so small), Nintendo just wants their console to play games. The controller looks intriguing too, of course. Between quality of games, interesting controller, and lower prices, if any console maker gets my money, it will be Nintendo.

Re:so can't wait

[Digital Vomit]

I for one Can't WAIT until this machine comes out.

That controller looks Amazing.
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LOL! That's classic!

Re:We shall see, personally I have my doubts

[(A)*(B)!0_-]

Boy - you're wrong about a lot of things.

"The only people that look at it are the ones with kids in the lower grades. It is just not for adults."

Laughably incorrect. There may be a perception that the Gamecube is not for adults but that's quite different than it actually being the case. Do you think that RE4 and Eternal Darkness were games for kids?

"I haven't met a single non-gamer who turned to gaming on their own. ALL of them were turned by gamer friends."

Boy! Anecdotal evidence! That must mean something, right??! (It's sad how many people don't understand statistics but still act as if they do.)

"How many gamecube owners have the gamecube as their only console? I know that at least with both the DS and GBA that all the people I know who own one have at least got either a PC or a none nintendo console as well. No one I know has only a gamecube or handheld."

Oh boy! More statistical evidence based on that great sample set of 'people you know.' Guess what - that proves nothing and shows no trend whatsoever to anyone intelligent. Furthermore, even if the majority of Gamecube owners own another system - so what? If Nintendo can be the provider of a second console in enough homes, they will continue to turn profits. And furthermore, the untapped casual market is likely to not own any systems from the current generation so I don't even see what your point is in regards to the Revolution.

"What I fear will happen is that the games with the revolution will be considered to simple/dumbed down etc for the existing gamers to buy and therefore the necessary word of mouth will not be generated."

Well, in addition to not knowing anything about statistics, you also don't know anything about marketing.

"I have to wonder why Nintendo seems so desperate to attract a market that in the 2 decades of video games has still not be won over while possibly alienating (as they did with the gamecube) the established market."

Ignoring your poor English skills, there are people who play games but do not buy video game consoles. People who play Hearts, Popcap Games, Scrabble online, etc. are a huge market. I also don't see how the hardcore gamers were alienated by the Gamecube. The Gamecube has had some excellent games and has delivered the quality and enjoyment that Nintendo is known for. Hardcore gamers were turned off by what exactly? Mario games? Ah yes - the pubscent boys so unsure of themselves that they can only feel manly if their in-game character has tattoos. Those are a subset of the hardcore gamer market, and one who relies on mommy and daddy for cash. Oh nevermind, there's so much wrong with you and your nonsense. Go play your Xbox.