I don't want one. Actually, I would go so far as to laugh if I ever saw anyone use it. Ha Ha Ha...

I also don't think this controller looks or handles like a gun.

This thing is tiny. Think of it as the gun barrel, as mounted on an add-on gun grip.

Me too.

Here is a video showing the controller being used. Looks like alot of fun.

http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/651/651334/vids_1.html

Ok, I'm sold. And I want one. Now.



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I <3 how the author oh so selectively ignores mentioning such a gimmick-riddled device by the name of Nintendo DS. Maybe because so far, it's delivered the goods. Saying Revolution will fail is pure speculation at this point...I myself am very skeptical, but until I've tried it and seen how it's incorporated into some quality software(which none of has been revealed yet), I can't say for sure...:o

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IMO this is Nintendo's "final shot" at the gaming world and if revolution fails we may be seeing Nintendo go the ways of Sega.

Except Sega is software only now and Nintendo will still have it's utter dominance over the handheld market with GBA and DS, which is where it rakes in most of it's revenue. Of course, that too can change over time.

This comment was edited on Sep 17, 09:42.

Some more info:

"Q: What does the conventional controller cradle/shell do?

A: This add-on makes it possible to play Revolution games in a more traditional manner. The shell is designed to look and function like accepted "regular" controllers, such as the Wave Bird. After its bottom casing is removed, the Revolution's free-hand-style remote is inserted into a gap in the middle of the controller shell. Gamers can then use the shell as they would a traditional controller, with a notable difference: the pointer remote's sensory functionality remains active. As a result, gamers get the best of both worlds: more buttons and two analog sticks along with motion-sensing operations. In a Revolution version of Madden Football, gamers might be able to use the combo to control players with the shell's analog sticks and execute pinpoint passes with the pointer's improved accuracy."

I'm gussing the shell will also come with the console (or at least it should do), and I wouldn't be surprised if it was based on a GC controller. With this, cross platform/traditional controller based games wouldn't be an issue.

However, I'd be disappointed if anyone ported an RTS/FPS and failed to implement the pointing functionality etc. Mind you, I think most titles would lose some serious kudos in reviews for not implementing any of the more obvious Revo features in their cross platform titles.

Edit: Thinking about it, if devs do implement the Revolution's features into their cross platform features, it could mean that the Revolution versions may be better than their Xbox360/PS3 counterparts. Of course, a lot of that depends on the Revolution's graphics capabilities, something we haven't seen yet.
This comment was edited on Sep 17, 04:14.

Here is a video showing the controller being used. Looks like alot of fun.

http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/651/651334/vids_1.html


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I can't believe all the negative comments from people who have never even played the thing. Everyone thought the DS would suck too, and it seems to be doing awesome and has some really clever games. I think this is going to kick ass, and I'm probably going to prorder it.

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Well, Nintendo's always had a touch of class when it comes to usable controllers. And I really don't see this new thing being any different. Until you try it, don't knock it.

nintendo has made a superior input device than the mouse. The negative reaction by some is due to lack of understanding and imagination. The analog stick on current controllers has always been a feeble compromise for a mouse. Im looking forward to the revolution.

When I first brought home my NES, my father sat down to play with me, looked at the joypad, made a funny face, and said: "This thing looks ridiculous. It doesn't even have a stick on it. How am I supposed to play with this?"

Nuff said.

When I'm playing games with my friends, I could really give a damn how it looks. People usually aren't watching me anyway, they're watching the TV.

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Part of the problem is that we are so used to the controller paradigm that we almost feel violated to see something so far outside of the paradigm. For me, just looking at the pictures, I think I would feel like a total doofus holding thtat contraption while staring intently at a TV screen.

Maybe it's my age, but I feel self-conscious enough just playing games with my wife around. I might never hear the end of it if she ever catches me with that ridiculously idiotic-looking controller in my hands!

Oh well, not that it's ever stoped me before.

We are being lazy with the terms we use, but we know how it works and how stupid it will make us look while using it.

It makes controlling most games much harder and it will only excel in games designed around it. Of those games, how many of them will be simple, gimmick titles? And just imagine having to act out all your moves - talk about a pain in the butt and being tedious.

Ray, I respect your opinion and all but with all due respect, I'd lay off bashing this controller anymore (and your proclaiming of knowing exactly how it works) until you've spent some actual time playing with it. I'm not sure why you're so intent on convincing people that this thing is crap, but play with it before passing judgement. Personally, I'm not impressed with the Xbox360 and micro-transactions, but I'm going to lay off critiquing it at length until I see how it works in person. Anyone who is going to bash Nintendo for this and priase Microsoft for Halo needs to be shaken around some.

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here is my idea:
http://photobucket.com/albums/a235/jensen404/?action=view&current=revocube.jpg

Those would be a big improvement.

I particularly like that the 4 buttons instead of 2. I can't understand why they would take those buttons away...

BF2 Fanboy and Valve Hater.

The would have been much better off just adding a large attachment that made it into a more traditional controller.

That's coming too... probably like a Wavebird with a big remote shaped hole in the middle.

here is my idea:
http://photobucket.com/albums/a235/jensen404/?action=view&current=revocube.jpg

This comment was edited on Sep 16, 19:16.

Tumbler, I don't think you read all the way through

Just noticed that analog attachment thingy, wow, just when I thought it couldn't get any weirder...

The would have been much better off just adding a large attachment that made it into a more traditional controller.



BF2 Fanboy and Valve Hater.

On IGN they had developer reactions, and EA said they were very excited to use the new control method for their SPORTS games...

Listen, if EA makes games for the revolution, most other developers will also.

And hey, lets face it, this way the revolution will get a lot less ports of crappy games since they'll have to actually redesign them.

I will get a ps3 for the mainstream games and a rev for some ingenious ones.

Wouldn't it be more realistic if you couldn't hold a gun's aim on a single pixel?

I don't think that a loss of accuracy is a plus, even if it's more realistic. Especially, if there exists more accurate controllers out there and you're playing against people using them. I also don't think this controller looks or handles like a gun. Still, its accuracy hasn't been proven or disproven to me yet and I can only get a vague idea by holding up a TV controller in my hand.