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Protoman Blues · **Reply #125 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:56:07 PM

Curses! If it's not at X-Mas time, I might actually have to buy it instead of my usually B-Day/X-Mas gift!

Protoman Blues · **Reply #126 on:** April 27, 2011, 05:57:11 AM

More rumors!

- once again, no more friend codes,
- console will be designed around the concept of connecting, sharing, and gaming with others
- big online presence
- stream video of games being played to other peoples' machines
- could lead to joining up with that person's game for online play

Pyro · **Reply #127 on:** April 27, 2011, 06:03:48 AM

Now this is getting interesting. Any talk of its price point yet? I'm a bit of a miser and my Wii is currently collecting dust so it'll be useful to know if I decide to buy one.

On that note, I have they manufacture enough units to keep up with demand. I remember having to stand outside to wait for the local Future Shop (Best Buy, only more Canadian) to open when they had an incoming shipment. Eighteen months after release.

Protoman Blues · **Reply #128 on:** April 27, 2011, 06:07:21 AM

My guess is it will be $250-$300.

Pyro · **Reply #129 on:** April 27, 2011, 06:09:07 AM

Now if they announce a Pokemon MMORPG, then I'm sold.

Kieran · **Reply #130 on:** April 27, 2011, 02:39:07 PM

Yeah, right.

Protoman Blues · **Reply #131 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:35:07 PM

Like I said, if they ever do it will break the bank wide open.

DjKlzonez · **Reply #132 on:** April 27, 2011, 10:31:52 PM

These new rumors sound like something that came out of Valve... but i better keep my expectations on the lowest level.

Protoman Blues · **Reply #133 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:12:41 AM

The rumors that dreams are made of...

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- Nintendo are planning a full reveal of the console, controller and 1st/2nd party games at E3.

- The console is confirmed to be backwards compatible with all Wii/Gamecube titles, and all your VC games will be transferred over once you link your credit card to the system.

- Many 3rd party developers have development kits who are supposedly hard at work to have something to show (and play) at E3.

- 3rd Parties were involved with the development of the console, with requests for what specifications they’d like to see. As of now (which could change) the system runs of a custom built IBM triple-core CPU and has 2gb RAM. The graphics chip is a custom built Radeon R700 chip.

- There is an internal SSD. Size is unknown at this point.

- It will run natively at 1080p.

- The new controller slightly resembles a Gamecube controller with a large LCD screen in the middle of it. The controller is light for its size and looks like a tablet with Gamecube-like prongs to the side. It has dual analogue sticks, face buttons, d-pad and shoulder buttons. No triggers were on the device.

- The screen on the controller is indeed a 6″ LCD high resolution (reported 640 x 960 pixels) display. However, Nintendo said in order to keep battery life manageable, the controller doesn’t have any hardware to produce graphics itself. The image is simply a video stream directly from the console.

- The controller uses rechargeable lithium ion batteries. Size of the battery is unknown.

- The Wiimote can be used and a new model of Wiimote will be released with the console. This new controller will have overhauled internals allowing for much more precise movement tracking than even the Wiimote Plus had.

- The Project Cafe system development kit is not representative of the final console design. The console is smaller and resembles the Japanese/European SNES models.

- Nintendo have told developers that their online system will be ‘the best online experience’ that’s available on consoles. The whole idea of the machine is to be connected to the internet 24/7. It’s being targeted as an online/social console. Friend codes are gone, but no word on whether the online service will be subscription based.

- The Pokemon RPG is the title Nintendo will be showing off their online experience with.

- As reported by other sources, Nintendo is targeting this console to the hardcore gamers once again.

- Nintendo is planning on some sophisticated inter-game communication between the 3DS and the console. Nintendo didn’t explain what they’re planning on.

To be shown at E3:

Nintendo:
- Pikmin 3 (playable, launch title)
- Pokemon RPG (video, launch or near launch title)
- Super Mario Bros title (playable)
- Star Fox (playable)
- Smash Bros 4 (playable)
- Mario Kart (video)
- Zelda (tech demo)
- Metroid (tech demo)
- New IP (video)

Rockstar Games:
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (video)
- Grand Theft Auto “New Title” (video)

Ubisoft:
- Rayman Legends (playable)
- Red Steel 3 (playable)
- New IP (video)

SquareEnix:
- Final Fantasy XV

Capcom:
- Resident Evil (video)
- Megaman (video)
- Monster Hunter (video)

EA:
- NBA ’13 (video)
- NFL ’13 (video)
- NHL ’13 (video)

Activision:
- Modern Warfare 3 (video)

Konami:
- Metal Gear title (video)
- Winning Eleven (video)

Namco:
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (playable)
- Soul Calibur 5 (video)
- Pacman Rebirth (video)

AHAHAHAHA. I mean, no way this is all true, but man o' man!

Align · **Reply #134 on:** April 28, 2011, 02:48:44 PM

Triple core? How unusual.

Police Girl · **Reply #135 on:** April 28, 2011, 02:59:58 PM

I'm liking what I'm hearing, again, no way in hell can it all be true but DAMN!

Would really like it if the VC game transfer is legit, that way I won't really have a reason to keep my Wii hooked up unless its for Homebrew.

Dual Analog Sticks on a large Gamecube type controller? Here's hoping they aren't as shoddy as the one analog stick on the Gamecube controller. (As in, hoping it won't wear out and become complete garbage.)

Solar · **Reply #136 on:** April 28, 2011, 04:55:41 PM

Ok, now THAT'S just too good to be true. Won't believe it until I see it.

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all your VC games will be transferred over once you link your credit card to the system.

How would that even work? =/

Flame · **Reply #137 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:13:15 PM

What if we bought our games with Wii points?

Police Girl · **Reply #138 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:23:28 PM

Quote from: Flame on April 28, 2011, 05:13:15 PM

What if we bought our games with Wii points?

What I think they meant is linked up with your Club Nintendo Account. Which would make more sense.

VixyNyan · **Reply #139 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:25:06 PM

Club Nintendo account is a better idea. Since I have like 120+ games registered on it. ^^;

Solar · **Reply #140 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:32:17 PM

That would make the most sense. It'd still screw me over though =/

Waifu · **Reply #141 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:39:35 PM

Man, I barely beat Brawl and now a smash 4 is coming up? I cannot take it anymore! I hopwe they still support Wii online games or else I going to use Homebrew. I am not sur eif my warranty is up already.

Solar · **Reply #142 on:** April 28, 2011, 06:43:49 PM

I REALLY wouldn't get excited about that yet. Until it's proven otherwise just consider it as a fanboy's perfect wishlist.

Police Girl · **Reply #143 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:38:39 PM

Quote from: Solar on April 28, 2011, 06:43:49 PM

I REALLY wouldn't get excited about that yet. Until it's proven otherwise just consider it as a fanboy's perfect wishlist.

What kind of perfect wishlist includes annual sports games and COD?

The other stuff, sure, but EA and Activision are stale as ever.

Align · **Reply #144 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:49:38 PM

adds to believability

Solar · **Reply #145 on:** April 28, 2011, 10:58:31 PM

Quote from: RMZX Anarchy on April 28, 2011, 10:38:39 PM

What kind of perfect wishlist includes annual sports games and COD?

The other stuff, sure, but EA and Activision are stale as ever.

The one that wants to stay slightly credible. Even then those just make it more unbelieveable considering it says they'll be announcing the '13 titles before even finishing the '12 ones. Hell, it's not even just announcements, it says there'd even be footage, why would they work on those games before even finishing their predecessors?

Kieran · **Reply #146 on:** April 28, 2011, 11:18:03 PM

Because it's really just the same game with minor tweaks every year.

Police Girl · **Reply #147 on:** April 28, 2011, 11:58:36 PM

Quote from: Align on April 28, 2011, 10:49:38 PM

adds to believability

Quote from: Kieran on April 28, 2011, 11:18:03 PM

Because it's really just the same game with minor tweaks every year.

And the people still throw down $60 for a game that is the same exact thing, but when they zoom in on the players faces you can see sweat! Oh my god it has to be bought because its marginally more realistic!

MW3 would probably be "With one new weapon and a new single player campaign that will last 20 minutes!"

Anywho, back on topic. I hope that new Megaman game for Cafe is legit. Can't go wrong with more Megaman.

Flame · **Reply #148 on:** April 29, 2011, 12:10:20 AM

I hope they actually call it the nintendo Cafe.

That way i can say "Im gonna play some cafe"

It would just sound so bizzare

OBJECTION MAN · **Reply #149 on:** April 29, 2011, 12:20:18 AM

Quote from: Solar on April 28, 2011, 10:58:31 PM

why would they work on those games before even finishing their predecessors?

As a former Activision employee I can tell you that's nothing new. I've seen a case of THREE sequels being worked on before the game even released.

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