I think I figured it out. To continue on the bongos and stylus themes of innovation, while making it interesting for a mother, they will use a NEEDLE AND THREAD controller. Think of all the innovative sewing, knitting, darning, etc games that could be made!!! Nonstop ACTION!
It was announced today that IBM will be making processors for Nintendo's next generation console. So that means IBM will be involved in developing the processors for all 3 next-gen consoles. Sony obviously has its own thing with the Cell processor, but what about Nintendo and Microsoft. Is it possible that they have basically decided to team up (against Sony)? It is possible that they will both use a PowerPC-type processor on their next console, as well as an ATI graphics core. Could it be that a) they are going to develop one XBox/Nintendo console, or b) that they will make their hardware so similar that porting a game from one to the other would be child's play? Option a) seems very intriguing to me. There would be no question that I would get the XBox/Nintendo console over the PS3-- especially if I could play both Gamecube and XBox games on it.
Also, in an interview with Denis Dyack of Silicon Knights, he said "...it wouldn't surprise me if sometime in the future there is a collaboration [between console makers]. It doesn't mean that there's a less-competitive environment, but it would mean that everyone could worry about making good content instead of the technology. And I think that would be a huge positive shift for our industry." Denis Dyack is very close with Shigeru Miyamoto, and is likely to have some insight and input on Nintendo's plans for the next generation.
But one big problem with the Saturn/Dreamcast was backwards compatibility. You can't play Saturn games with the Dreamcast.
So you've spent over $400? The console was probably $150 or less. But if they made controllers and GB-GC connectors backwards compatible as well, then it wouldn't be as much of a problem for you, would it? Maybe they would also build a GB Player and BBA in, plus built in hard drive for game storage.
I can't really see a fan of Nintendo being upset with more powerful hardware, especially if there is BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY. This is a key factor I think for a new Nintendo console to have a chance of being successful, no matter when the release. Otherwise, there is no chance of it being competitive vs Sony and Microsoft.
I don't think a Gamecube 1.5 would stand a chance. I think they should go all the way with a kick-expletive next-gen system for holiday 2004. They would definitely have a decent-sized game library by the time the PS3 comes out.
The hardware will be outdated by then, but they could release another system within 1-2 years of the PS3/XBN release. That would still be about 4 years between consoles.
I do agree that if Nintendo doesn't make the RIGHT moves, they could be forced out of the console business. If all they do is simply follow Sony's lead, they are dead. They have to not only hold onto their niche, but reach a larger fanbase as well. Maybe a 1st or 2nd party line of sports titles?
Nintendo is best known for first and second party software, so I'm sure there are plenty of games in development with its close friends (Too Human).
Furthermore, as long as their next console is backwards compatible, they can continue to bring out third party software on the new console, so they will stay competitive with Sony and M$.
Besides, Nintendo has planned from day 1 to be the first out with the next-gen console. Why not REALLY early, and maybe even release another console a year after the PS3, XBN are released?
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I think I figured it out. To continue on the bongos and stylus themes of innovation, while making it interesting for a mother, they will use a NEEDLE AND THREAD controller. Think of all the innovative sewing, knitting, darning, etc games that could be made!!! Nonstop ACTION!
It was announced today that IBM will be making processors for Nintendo's next generation console. So that means IBM will be involved in developing the processors for all 3 next-gen consoles. Sony obviously has its own thing with the Cell processor, but what about Nintendo and Microsoft. Is it possible that they have basically decided to team up (against Sony)? It is possible that they will both use a PowerPC-type processor on their next console, as well as an ATI graphics core. Could it be that a) they are going to develop one XBox/Nintendo console, or b) that they will make their hardware so similar that porting a game from one to the other would be child's play? Option a) seems very intriguing to me. There would be no question that I would get the XBox/Nintendo console over the PS3-- especially if I could play both Gamecube and XBox games on it.
Also, in an interview with Denis Dyack of Silicon Knights, he said "...it wouldn't surprise me if sometime in the future there is a collaboration [between console makers]. It doesn't mean that there's a less-competitive environment, but it would mean that everyone could worry about making good content instead of the technology. And I think that would be a huge positive shift for our industry." Denis Dyack is very close with Shigeru Miyamoto, and is likely to have some insight and input on Nintendo's plans for the next generation.
What does everybody else think?
But one big problem with the Saturn/Dreamcast was backwards compatibility. You can't play Saturn games with the Dreamcast.
So you've spent over $400? The console was probably $150 or less. But if they made controllers and GB-GC connectors backwards compatible as well, then it wouldn't be as much of a problem for you, would it? Maybe they would also build a GB Player and BBA in, plus built in hard drive for game storage.
I can't really see a fan of Nintendo being upset with more powerful hardware, especially if there is BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY. This is a key factor I think for a new Nintendo console to have a chance of being successful, no matter when the release. Otherwise, there is no chance of it being competitive vs Sony and Microsoft.
I don't think a Gamecube 1.5 would stand a chance. I think they should go all the way with a kick-expletive next-gen system for holiday 2004. They would definitely have a decent-sized game library by the time the PS3 comes out.
The hardware will be outdated by then, but they could release another system within 1-2 years of the PS3/XBN release. That would still be about 4 years between consoles.
I do agree that if Nintendo doesn't make the RIGHT moves, they could be forced out of the console business. If all they do is simply follow Sony's lead, they are dead. They have to not only hold onto their niche, but reach a larger fanbase as well. Maybe a 1st or 2nd party line of sports titles?
It could be a new console. Think about it...
Nintendo is best known for first and second party software, so I'm sure there are plenty of games in development with its close friends (Too Human).
Furthermore, as long as their next console is backwards compatible, they can continue to bring out third party software on the new console, so they will stay competitive with Sony and M$.
Besides, Nintendo has planned from day 1 to be the first out with the next-gen console. Why not REALLY early, and maybe even release another console a year after the PS3, XBN are released?