Nintendo/Revolution Press Conference

Jonbo298 · 09-19-2005, 03:57 AM

If enough people bitch about the fact there's no improvement to fps in N64 games, Nintendo may do something about that since people are paying for it

Canyarion · 09-19-2005, 11:13 AM

Does anybody know how the 'pointer' works? I think it contains 3 transmittors that are being 'read' by the thing you put on your TV. But my question is, does it have to get a visual? Is it like infrared, where anything in it's way will break the connection?

I highly doubt it, but why then does that pointer have that glassy thing on the front? Why will we have to place the reader on or near our TV and why isn't it just built in the Revolution?

It's funny that the pointer doesn't even contain ANY gyroscopic technology.

Jonbo298 · 09-19-2005, 12:06 PM

It uses bluetooth signals. It has a shorter range then say...the Wavebird controller but you shouildnt be like more then 30 feet away from TV anyways

Null · 09-19-2005, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyarion

Does anybody know how the 'pointer' works? I think it contains 3 transmittors that are being 'read' by the thing you put on your TV. But my question is, does it have to get a visual? Is it like infrared, where anything in it's way will break the connection?

I highly doubt it, but why then does that pointer have that glassy thing on the front? Why will we have to place the reader on or near our TV and why isn't it just built in the Revolution?

It's funny that the pointer doesn't even contain ANY gyroscopic technology.

im rather confused on this myself.... i just read something a bit ago and the site said...

"A glossy section of the top of the controller houses a transmitter--much like any remote would have--that was used extensively in the demos we saw. The signal from the unit is picked up by sensors you'll place near your television, which will then reflect your actions on the screen. "

isnt that pretty much exactly how the powerglove worked?

im hoping that site is just mistaken. (bout placing sensors near your tv i mean)

DarrenMcLeod · 09-19-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

im hoping that site is just mistaken. (bout placing sensors near your tv i mean)

Nope. Most every place says that there'll be a sensor you put near your TV, but no design has been shown as the design for it is not final.

Jonbo298 · 09-19-2005, 04:44 PM

Read above please

BreakABone · 09-19-2005, 05:43 PM

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?op...=1084&Itemid=2

Well, I think this is a good read. Like the title states, there is some skepticism and what have you, but there is also a lot of praise for Nintendo, in atleast trying to think outside the box.

Null · 09-19-2005, 07:24 PM

well its not just about them thinking outside this box. this is something they almost have to do. if they just release another console like 360 and ps3, and try to compete that way, more then likely it would just end up like it is now. somehow they have to take a risk (good or bad) and go a different route.

DeathsHand · 09-19-2005, 10:45 PM

Uh oh, guys!
Someone has already stolen Nintendo's innovative idea!

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And so on...