theway
14-06-2005, 11:38 AM
السلام عليكم ،،
هذا الموضوع للمهتمين الي يحبون يتابعون اخبار الجهاز ، شفت الخبر بـIGN للاسف للـInsider فقط ، لا تحزنون Theway متواجد لينقل الخبر :p ما عندي نفس اترجم لان بكرة اخر يوم اختبار و ما ابي اخربها فبكتفي باقتباس الخبر و بروح اذاكر ..:
Coming into May gamers all had their eyes trained on E3 hoping for a glimpse of what the gaming future would bring. It seemed certain that Nintendo would seize the moment, unveiling their new console to the masses and possibly restoring their waning glory. What we got was a slick, black box with a glowing disc drive. There were no tech demos, practically no system specs, and no launch lineup. So has Nintendo doomed itself? Should we all sit back and wait to see the next Mario game on the PS3? Or will Nintendo truly start a gaming revolution?
Nintendo has never been complacent following trends. The company behind Mario has always preferred innovation to imitation, even when the latter seems to make better competitive sense. When Sony came into the market with a system that read CDs, Nintendo stuck with cartridges and and threw in a weird, three-pronged controller for good measure. When the current generation of consoles went online Nintendo decided it would be best to stay offline (Phantasy Star excluded) and pushed GBA-Gamecube connectivity instead. With the Revolution Nintendo promises to buck the trend once more, but just how they plan on doing that isn't exactly clear. So the best we can do is look at the information that's been released and guess about the rest.
According to a press release given out at E3, "Nintendo's Compact Console Will Turn the World of Gaming on its Side." Besides offering up a cute pun regarding the Revolution's ability to sit vertically, the release outlines the features of the Revolution Nintendo feels will make their tiny black console a contender in the next round of the console wars. The first of these is the Revolution's "cool look."
Admittedly, Nintendo has taken a step in the right direction aesthetically. The Revolution's simple, industrial design looks more grown up (and just plain cooler) than its purple, lunch box predecessor. That said, its design might actually be a little too simple to attract consumers. The PS3 and Xbox 360 both sport more artistic designs with sexy curves and pretty lights. So far I've heard people say the Revolution looks better than the Gamecube while others say it looks like an old school external CD drive. While it is sad that many people will judge a console based on how it looks, it's reality. Whether the public takes a liking to the Revolution's design or not, its small footprint could prove problematic in the area of power. Being smaller makes it easier to fit the Revolution into your entertainment rig, sure, but it could also mean Nintendo's newest entry won't be able to compete with the PS3 and Xbox 360 graphically. Sadly Nintendo's E3 press release didn't offer much in the way of system specs to dispel the fear that the Revolution will be the next generation's graphical underdog. What Nintendo has said about their system is simultaneously encouraging and cryptic.
The Revolution will have 512 megabytes of internal flash memory. While not a ton of memory this is definitely a step in the right direction. It will free the user from dependency on memory cards, although the Revolution will also have a bay for SD cards, adding the option of expandability. Again, this is a move in the right direction. If the Revolution were to use some sort of new proprietary card Nintendo cooked up it would mean having to buy a new memory card that would only work with one system. SD cards can be used in PDAs, digital cameras, and a plethora of other devices, so buying an SD card means buying memory you'll get a lot of use out of. The next few tidbits of system specs are good as well. The Revolution will have two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. The USB 2.0 ports mean that the Revolution will likely support external devices. These could be anything from a keyboard to a webcam. Regardless of what Nintendo's got planned for these ports, their inclusion is a good idea because it adds options. Then there's the built in Wi-Fi support. Finally! After fighting going online for years Nintendo is finally ready to join the club. On top of having Wi-Fi connectivity out of the box, the Revolution will actually have a launch lineup including titles that will utilize that Wi-Fi connection. In addition to wising up on the online front Nintendo is also adding DVD support to the Revolution's list of features. Unfortunately DVD playback will require an attachment that must be purchased separately (a la Xbox). Even so, the option will be there. So far so good. Now here's where things start to get weird.
While Sony and Microsoft are releasing how much video memory and raw processing power their systems will have Nintendo is just giving out code names. The Revolution's main, IBM-developed processing chip is code-named "Broadway." And the ATI graphics chip set is code-named "Hollywood." That's seriously all we know. Nintendo's press release said these chips would "deliver game experiences not previously possible." This tells us absolutely nothing. Two pseudonyms for chips and a vague promise are not sufficient to illicit the kind of excitement Nintendo should be generating right now. With the Revolution set to release after both the Xbox 360 and PS3 Nintendo should be giving out more information to get fanboys and Nintendo newcomers salivating. In lieu of such information Nintendo has unveiled its "secret weapon."
Not only will the Revolution be able to play DVDs and its own 12-centimeter optical discs, it will also play Gamecube titles and games from the NES, SNES, and N64. Users will be able to purchase games online and save them to the Revolution's internal flash memory or to SD cards. This is a neat idea, but it's not necessarily a system-seller. Nintendo has been playing the nostalgia card for a long time now and, even with old school games enjoying renewed popularity, the ability to download and play Banjo Kazooie isn't all that revolutionary. Touting classic game downloads as a "secret weapon" shows that Nintendo is banking on novelty to entice gamers as opposed to demonstrations of what will make their next system a real revolution. That brings us to the most grievous absence from Nintendo's unveiling of the Revolution: the controller.
When asked about the controller for the Revolution, creative visionary Shigeru Miyamoto says he can't reveal anything for fear it will be copied. He points to Nintendo's analog joystick and rumble pack, both of which are now video game staples. Thus the fear of imitation is not unfounded, but showing nothing gives way to something potentially worse than imitation: expectation. Nintendo's coy statements about the Revolution's controller being extremely innovative, combined with the fact that we haven't seen the controller yet means that all anyone outside Nintendo can do is speculate. Rumors of what the Revolution's controller will be swirl about the internet growing more and more spectacular with each passing day. Some say the controller will have a touch-screen like the Nintendo DS. Others say the controller will feature gyroscopic functionality, allowing the player to turn the controller like a steering wheel or point it like a gun. I've even read speculation that the controller will project holograms and buttons into the air surrounding the player. Now there's nothing wrong with creating a little buzz for a controller by being tight-lipped, but if Nintendo holds out too long they may end up doing themselves great harm. Sure the controller for the Revolution could be amazing, in fact the fanboy in me is almost certain it could be the coolest thing ever, but what if it isn't? What if all the rumors and ideas keep getting more and more fantastic until, when the controller is unveiled, the gaming public is let down? Personally I doubt Sony or Microsoft, upon seeing the Revolution's controller, are going to immediately stop what they're working on and set to the task of imitation. If anything these companies have succeeded thus far in the console wars by being different from Nintendo. Why would they change now? My point being Nintendo should show us something now.
Nintendo's strategy for generating hype about their next console isn't necessarily a bad one. It just might not be right for Nintendo. Were Sony to hold off releasing system specs or controller designs and simply say "Our next console will blow you away," they could get away with it. That's because Sony has solidified itself in the video game arena with its last two systems. Nintendo can't afford to be this cryptic. Sticking with cartridges while the rest of the world moved on to CDs drastically hampered the success the N64 could have enjoyed. Using their own proprietary discs instead of DVDs hurt the Gamecube, specifically with regard to third-party support. Remember when Killer 7, Viewtiful Joe, and Resident Evil 4 were supposed to be Gamecube exclusives? Me too. The Gamecube's lackluster sales and waning supply of new titles is pushing the system into an early grave. After The Legend of Zelda comes out at the end of this year what other big Gamecube titles can we look forward to? I'm not really sure. Nintendo needs to show gamers something amazing if it wants them to hold out for the Revolution after Gamecube titles stop coming. Otherwise they will lose gamers to the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Having said all that Nintendo's not out of the game yet. With a stranglehold on the hand held market and franchises like Metroid and The Legend of Zelda, this company's got a lot to work with. Nintendo just needs to be more forthcoming with the facts. Show us a tech demo with Link fighting something that looks unbelievably awesome. Give us some hints about the controller that will swing speculation in the right direction. If Nintendo's worried about being copied they should just put together a presentation for the Revolution featuring extreme close-ups of the controller and quick flashes of gameplay that will entice without revealing too much. It wouldn't hurt to say "The Revolution will be 10 times as powerful as the PS3 utilizing the 'Broadway' chip." Look how well the PS2 has done without living up to Sony's initial promises (Toy Story 2 quality graphics in-game anyone?). Nintendo saying that a system's power isn't what's important implies that the Revolution could be the weakest of the next three consoles. Sure the system looks pretty cool, and the Wi-Fi connectivity is nice, but Nintendo needs to do something to separate its system from the rest of the pack and it needs to do it soon. Until then here's hoping Nintendo's Revolution takes gaming to the next level and isn't just a pipe dream.
و لو مثل هذي المواضيع ممنوعة ارجوا من المراقب اغلاقه .. و اسف على الازعاج :)
هذا الموضوع للمهتمين الي يحبون يتابعون اخبار الجهاز ، شفت الخبر بـIGN للاسف للـInsider فقط ، لا تحزنون Theway متواجد لينقل الخبر :p ما عندي نفس اترجم لان بكرة اخر يوم اختبار و ما ابي اخربها فبكتفي باقتباس الخبر و بروح اذاكر ..:
Coming into May gamers all had their eyes trained on E3 hoping for a glimpse of what the gaming future would bring. It seemed certain that Nintendo would seize the moment, unveiling their new console to the masses and possibly restoring their waning glory. What we got was a slick, black box with a glowing disc drive. There were no tech demos, practically no system specs, and no launch lineup. So has Nintendo doomed itself? Should we all sit back and wait to see the next Mario game on the PS3? Or will Nintendo truly start a gaming revolution?
Nintendo has never been complacent following trends. The company behind Mario has always preferred innovation to imitation, even when the latter seems to make better competitive sense. When Sony came into the market with a system that read CDs, Nintendo stuck with cartridges and and threw in a weird, three-pronged controller for good measure. When the current generation of consoles went online Nintendo decided it would be best to stay offline (Phantasy Star excluded) and pushed GBA-Gamecube connectivity instead. With the Revolution Nintendo promises to buck the trend once more, but just how they plan on doing that isn't exactly clear. So the best we can do is look at the information that's been released and guess about the rest.
According to a press release given out at E3, "Nintendo's Compact Console Will Turn the World of Gaming on its Side." Besides offering up a cute pun regarding the Revolution's ability to sit vertically, the release outlines the features of the Revolution Nintendo feels will make their tiny black console a contender in the next round of the console wars. The first of these is the Revolution's "cool look."
Admittedly, Nintendo has taken a step in the right direction aesthetically. The Revolution's simple, industrial design looks more grown up (and just plain cooler) than its purple, lunch box predecessor. That said, its design might actually be a little too simple to attract consumers. The PS3 and Xbox 360 both sport more artistic designs with sexy curves and pretty lights. So far I've heard people say the Revolution looks better than the Gamecube while others say it looks like an old school external CD drive. While it is sad that many people will judge a console based on how it looks, it's reality. Whether the public takes a liking to the Revolution's design or not, its small footprint could prove problematic in the area of power. Being smaller makes it easier to fit the Revolution into your entertainment rig, sure, but it could also mean Nintendo's newest entry won't be able to compete with the PS3 and Xbox 360 graphically. Sadly Nintendo's E3 press release didn't offer much in the way of system specs to dispel the fear that the Revolution will be the next generation's graphical underdog. What Nintendo has said about their system is simultaneously encouraging and cryptic.
The Revolution will have 512 megabytes of internal flash memory. While not a ton of memory this is definitely a step in the right direction. It will free the user from dependency on memory cards, although the Revolution will also have a bay for SD cards, adding the option of expandability. Again, this is a move in the right direction. If the Revolution were to use some sort of new proprietary card Nintendo cooked up it would mean having to buy a new memory card that would only work with one system. SD cards can be used in PDAs, digital cameras, and a plethora of other devices, so buying an SD card means buying memory you'll get a lot of use out of. The next few tidbits of system specs are good as well. The Revolution will have two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. The USB 2.0 ports mean that the Revolution will likely support external devices. These could be anything from a keyboard to a webcam. Regardless of what Nintendo's got planned for these ports, their inclusion is a good idea because it adds options. Then there's the built in Wi-Fi support. Finally! After fighting going online for years Nintendo is finally ready to join the club. On top of having Wi-Fi connectivity out of the box, the Revolution will actually have a launch lineup including titles that will utilize that Wi-Fi connection. In addition to wising up on the online front Nintendo is also adding DVD support to the Revolution's list of features. Unfortunately DVD playback will require an attachment that must be purchased separately (a la Xbox). Even so, the option will be there. So far so good. Now here's where things start to get weird.
While Sony and Microsoft are releasing how much video memory and raw processing power their systems will have Nintendo is just giving out code names. The Revolution's main, IBM-developed processing chip is code-named "Broadway." And the ATI graphics chip set is code-named "Hollywood." That's seriously all we know. Nintendo's press release said these chips would "deliver game experiences not previously possible." This tells us absolutely nothing. Two pseudonyms for chips and a vague promise are not sufficient to illicit the kind of excitement Nintendo should be generating right now. With the Revolution set to release after both the Xbox 360 and PS3 Nintendo should be giving out more information to get fanboys and Nintendo newcomers salivating. In lieu of such information Nintendo has unveiled its "secret weapon."
Not only will the Revolution be able to play DVDs and its own 12-centimeter optical discs, it will also play Gamecube titles and games from the NES, SNES, and N64. Users will be able to purchase games online and save them to the Revolution's internal flash memory or to SD cards. This is a neat idea, but it's not necessarily a system-seller. Nintendo has been playing the nostalgia card for a long time now and, even with old school games enjoying renewed popularity, the ability to download and play Banjo Kazooie isn't all that revolutionary. Touting classic game downloads as a "secret weapon" shows that Nintendo is banking on novelty to entice gamers as opposed to demonstrations of what will make their next system a real revolution. That brings us to the most grievous absence from Nintendo's unveiling of the Revolution: the controller.
When asked about the controller for the Revolution, creative visionary Shigeru Miyamoto says he can't reveal anything for fear it will be copied. He points to Nintendo's analog joystick and rumble pack, both of which are now video game staples. Thus the fear of imitation is not unfounded, but showing nothing gives way to something potentially worse than imitation: expectation. Nintendo's coy statements about the Revolution's controller being extremely innovative, combined with the fact that we haven't seen the controller yet means that all anyone outside Nintendo can do is speculate. Rumors of what the Revolution's controller will be swirl about the internet growing more and more spectacular with each passing day. Some say the controller will have a touch-screen like the Nintendo DS. Others say the controller will feature gyroscopic functionality, allowing the player to turn the controller like a steering wheel or point it like a gun. I've even read speculation that the controller will project holograms and buttons into the air surrounding the player. Now there's nothing wrong with creating a little buzz for a controller by being tight-lipped, but if Nintendo holds out too long they may end up doing themselves great harm. Sure the controller for the Revolution could be amazing, in fact the fanboy in me is almost certain it could be the coolest thing ever, but what if it isn't? What if all the rumors and ideas keep getting more and more fantastic until, when the controller is unveiled, the gaming public is let down? Personally I doubt Sony or Microsoft, upon seeing the Revolution's controller, are going to immediately stop what they're working on and set to the task of imitation. If anything these companies have succeeded thus far in the console wars by being different from Nintendo. Why would they change now? My point being Nintendo should show us something now.
Nintendo's strategy for generating hype about their next console isn't necessarily a bad one. It just might not be right for Nintendo. Were Sony to hold off releasing system specs or controller designs and simply say "Our next console will blow you away," they could get away with it. That's because Sony has solidified itself in the video game arena with its last two systems. Nintendo can't afford to be this cryptic. Sticking with cartridges while the rest of the world moved on to CDs drastically hampered the success the N64 could have enjoyed. Using their own proprietary discs instead of DVDs hurt the Gamecube, specifically with regard to third-party support. Remember when Killer 7, Viewtiful Joe, and Resident Evil 4 were supposed to be Gamecube exclusives? Me too. The Gamecube's lackluster sales and waning supply of new titles is pushing the system into an early grave. After The Legend of Zelda comes out at the end of this year what other big Gamecube titles can we look forward to? I'm not really sure. Nintendo needs to show gamers something amazing if it wants them to hold out for the Revolution after Gamecube titles stop coming. Otherwise they will lose gamers to the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Having said all that Nintendo's not out of the game yet. With a stranglehold on the hand held market and franchises like Metroid and The Legend of Zelda, this company's got a lot to work with. Nintendo just needs to be more forthcoming with the facts. Show us a tech demo with Link fighting something that looks unbelievably awesome. Give us some hints about the controller that will swing speculation in the right direction. If Nintendo's worried about being copied they should just put together a presentation for the Revolution featuring extreme close-ups of the controller and quick flashes of gameplay that will entice without revealing too much. It wouldn't hurt to say "The Revolution will be 10 times as powerful as the PS3 utilizing the 'Broadway' chip." Look how well the PS2 has done without living up to Sony's initial promises (Toy Story 2 quality graphics in-game anyone?). Nintendo saying that a system's power isn't what's important implies that the Revolution could be the weakest of the next three consoles. Sure the system looks pretty cool, and the Wi-Fi connectivity is nice, but Nintendo needs to do something to separate its system from the rest of the pack and it needs to do it soon. Until then here's hoping Nintendo's Revolution takes gaming to the next level and isn't just a pipe dream.
و لو مثل هذي المواضيع ممنوعة ارجوا من المراقب اغلاقه .. و اسف على الازعاج :)