Pre-Pre-E3 Wii thread

Originally Posted by Lukage

But who the crap can afford a HD TV? If you can, you're probably too old to be playing video games.



Codename Revolution says:

"Standard and Enchanced Definition support for SD, ED, HDTV and Computer Monitors"

But maybe its got all those hidden ports like on the Cube.

Don't play the "no one has a HDTV lol" card, it just doesn't work. HD will get pretty popular pretty soon, and it will be a big deal to many people.

That said, I personally don't give a shit about HD, and I think that the Rev is going to fucking rule (especially if it releases at 99-149).

My biggest concern right now is the virtual console support. How well will Nintendo support it, how much, and who will they get on board are all topics that can turn the console from a good idea, to fucking paradise.

- WraithTwo -

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Solis

Oh, and on that note, have they said if you'll be able to use Revolution's wireless connections as a LAN connection? It would be pretty handy if you would be able to set up multiple Revolutions in close proximity without a wire connecting them for LAN play.

I'm nearly 100% sure that Iawata said that they will be able to connect wirelessly for LAN play all the way back at the '05 E3 adress. IIRC, he also said that some games would have a download play so that you could LAN with one disc, much like you can with the DS.

- WraithTwo -

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Holy shit, best console name ever.

The sad part is that I'm not joking, even though I'm not sure why.

- WraithTwo -

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Honestly, its certainly not worse than the uncreative piles of shit known as the "GameCube", "XBox", "Playstation" or "Game Boy". Instead its different from the norm in video game consoles, and sounds more like a consumer product (IPod comes to mind first, as well as similar examples that aren't as stupidly obvious as we are used to).

You must admit that it not only fits Nintendo's strategy, but whether or not you like it, people will talk about it.

- WraithTwo -

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

I need a "touching your Wii is good" T-Shirt.

Now.

- WraithTwo -

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by SketchTheArtist

Yeah, I heard about this 'Top Secret Revolutionary Thing' and it really intrigues me.

All I know, is that Nintendo copyrighted a system with cameras and a projector where the player will be IN the game. Literally. But I'm pretty sure it won't be it. Maybe the next generation of systems.

Honestly, that sounds a little too gimicky for what they are trying to accomplish. How would that change gaming, and how would that enhance your gaming experience?

It just doesn't fit with what they've been trying to do.

- WraithTwo -

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

BTW guys, the Wii is so awesome that it has inspired me to waste a couple of minutes in paint....



As if the DS's own slogan wasn't bad enough....

- WraithTwo -

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Technophile

If you were trying to make it look phallic you almost got there. If you think of it as going in the other direction, the DS screens look like buns and the Wiimote looks like....well, it's about to penetrate.

D'oh.

Oh well, better luck next time (or not).

- WraithTwo -

-EDIT-

I dunno, but something tells me that the last secret doesn't directly have to do with the controller. However, whatever it is will probably secure Nintendo into a good position on this race if it is anything near the controller.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by SketchTheArtist

Sort of, but based on what I've been told, you'll have a 3D representation of objects and obstacles around you using the projector.

Wow, I was basically thinking "Eyetoy" but that actually seems really cool, especially if they don't directly put "you" in, but simply map your movements for the character on screen.

Still don't think that it's very likely, but I don't think that I'd be too disappointed if it was true.

- WraithTwo -

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Technophile

Here's an article suggesting that Wii's last major secret may be the fact that it uses "Augmented Reality". I don't really understand how it's working. In the video, it looks like the demonstrator just generates holograms within his hand outta thin air. (It's also worth noting that this video is old and has been around before. However, I don't think it was linked to Nintendo until now). A bit farfetched (Then again what about Wii isn't farfetched), but an interesting read.

too good to be true?

If that became so, I'd almost be ready to say that Nintendo has this generation.

I've been looking forward to a low price tag, but I don't know how much I'd pay for THAT. One realisation that I had was that whether the secret was this or not, it's probably just as impressive, considering what has been said.

- WraithTwo -

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by surasshu

Metroid Prime kind of rocked no matter where you live though, but you're right, they don't like first person games. But neither do I (at least on consoles), so that's okay by me. =D

I really hope that Sadness isn't all "7th Guest"-FMV like the first two screenshots suggest, cause even though I loved that game, it's 2006 now and we've passed that station around 1994. I do really like the style of the third screenshot though, although I'm not sure what's happening there... Looks exciting anyway!

I am really hoping that a Wii version of Metronome will be announced, cause I've been excited about that game anyway, and I think the Wii controller can really add something to the game.

Fixed.

I refused to play Prime for two years, saying that it was horrible because Metroid should never be 3D. Then I played the game, and I must say that as far as Metroid goes, Prime 1 and 2 are second only to Metroid III.

- WraithTwo -

EDIT: There, really fixed. And I agree, sorry for bringing up a stupid debate of taste. I'll stop now

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.