On June 08 2011 03:45 neoghaleon55 wrote: I think they're really confused on what the fuck they're doing. The controller is too bulky for the core gamers, you cannot play shooters on that wiipad. and it's too bulky for the casuals, too no real innovation to motion controls really...I just don't get it what's the damn point ipad's already out and it does all that lol
I'll have to disagree with the shooters on the wiipad.
If my photoshop skills were good I would put how a sight zoom would look awesome when playing COD or any FPS... maybe on MultiPplayer you will get tired after playing 2 hours but what I like the most is that the feeling of holding a weapon will be better because it's heavier.
And honestly, you won't need to put the wiipad near your face if you are not shoting down the sight or using a sniper scope.
And WTF with the ipad analogy... can you switch from your TV to ipad in a instant ? can you shoot stuff to your TV through the ipad ? Can you use the ipad to see the map, inventory or other usefull stuff that are used on RPG games with your consoles ?
On June 08 2011 04:51 LazerApe wrote: i want to know the specs, lets face it, if its just equal to the ps3 or xbox 360 they are going to get raped by xbox 720 and ps4 which wont be to many years, and then the hardcore will be abandoned again.
and the price will be pretty high.
The xbox 720 and ps4 will get raped by PC's, and that doesn't stop them from coming out with their systems. The PC also get's every single game that the xbox and ps get. Your theory is flawed. Nintendo upgraded the hardware, because there currently is no reason not to. Widescreen hq televisions are common now (compared to hq and bluescreen years ago). Graphics don't make a game hardcore. In fact no one has given the qualities of a hardcore game.
The PC will always be ahead of any console ever made simply because it has constant flow of new hardware that replaces all outdated ones. Consoles are made for a more specific gaming/entertainment experience. They are also meant to attract the large amount of gaming crowd that prefer a joystick or rather are not able to spend 1000 USD on a super rig. Nintendo is playing catchup yeah, but it doesn't really matter as long as they have the software to back it up. So I think Nintendo has a good chance to bring in some PS3 and 360 owners but it will require a good price point and a solid stream of 3rd party support.
I love Nintendo games. Since I own most consoles, I don't really care about 3rd party ports since I can play them on other systems (although some 3rd party exclusives would be cool). The problem with the wii is that it looks absolutely terrible on my TV. Not just subpar compared with my ps3/360/PC, but terrible.
Wii-U will fix that. I don't really care if games look amazing, they just need to be passable, and it will be that 5 years download the line (10 will be pushing it). It will provide some cool new experiences so it will be more than worth the purchase unless it's outrageously expensive.
On June 08 2011 04:51 LazerApe wrote: i want to know the specs, lets face it, if its just equal to the ps3 or xbox 360 they are going to get raped by xbox 720 and ps4 which wont be to many years, and then the hardcore will be abandoned again.
and the price will be pretty high.
The xbox 720 and ps4 will get raped by PC's, and that doesn't stop them from coming out with their systems. The PC also get's every single game that the xbox and ps get. Your theory is flawed. Nintendo upgraded the hardware, because there currently is no reason not to. Widescreen hq televisions are common now (compared to hq and bluescreen years ago). Graphics don't make a game hardcore. In fact no one has given the qualities of a hardcore game.
The PC will always be ahead of any console ever made simply because it has constant flow of new hardware that replaces all outdated ones. Consoles are made for a more specific gaming/entertainment experience. They are also meant to attract the large amount of gaming crowd that prefer a joystick or rather are not able to spend 1000 USD on a super rig. Nintendo is playing catchup yeah, but it doesn't really matter as long as they have the software to back it up. So I think Nintendo has a good chance to bring in some PS3 and 360 owners but it will require a good price point and a solid stream of 3rd party support.
There is no point in having super rigs. You can easily build one for $600-700 and run everything on high to perfect settings. You can slowly upgrade it as needed. No reason to pay over $200 for a new graphics card/CPU/motherboard. Super rigs are just luxury items.
PC parts have came down in price and you don't need the brand new things. Why buy a 6970 when radeons 5770 will do just fine. Why buy an i7? A phenom x4 will do great.
The only pros I see for console is: - friends/family can play on the same station - motion games (casual favorite)
Xbox and ps are just as expensive when you add in the extras. 250gb hdd, kinect, multiple controllers, online subscription (xbox), rockband/guitar hero accessories. The thing is. They can only do 10% of what a pc can do.
Same reason I won't buy a tablet. My laptop> any tablet and my iPhone is the same thing but smaller.
Just not a fan, even with hardware upgrades. My rig > the value of playing consoles.
Dunno what to say about the wii u.. I can only wait for what games come out. Nintendo has lots of experience with dual screen setups since they have had the ds for so long but I will be dissapointed if game developers only use the second screen for maps and inventory instead of really innovating.
I doubt the controller will feel that bulky. People got used to having the wiimote and nunchuck being further apart then a normal controller and the old wiimotes will be compatible with the wii U so i cant see it being a problem.
Im actually glad that nintendo genuinely cares about backwards compatability. After sony ditched ps2 support on ps3 and is only allowing digital psp games on the pspvita I will gladly take what nintendo gives with its 3ds and wiiu
I just got back from the convention not too long ago, I'll write my report tomorrow since today wasn't really a noteworthy day of trying anything insane
On June 08 2011 02:30 SnK-Arcbound wrote:Incase no one has watched any movies from the past 40 years, touch screens, and multiple screens are the future. Any people here with more than one monitor for their computer? Would people use an LCD keyboard?
I'd love to have a flat touch keyboard that wouldn't take up much real estate. And given technology it could probably be smaller too since you could hide the number pad, arrow keys, Pg Up, etc and just have one touch control on when to access them. Plus customizable layouts, so more ergonomic or more standard.
Why the fuck hasn't this become standard yet? Seriously.
Cause if you're like me and lean on your keys while you play/game, you'd end up with text like
On June 08 2011 07:04 Cush wrote: Honestly, i thought that nintendo was going back into the hardcore gaming scene. But I guess I was wrong because the wii u look terrible to me. -__-
I disagree. From what I've heard, the Wii U is a definite leap in hardware performance compared to the PS3 and Xbox 360, and the controllers have a TON of gameplay potential. Also, I heard that Nintendo is planning on making third-party development easier on the Wii U, which will encourage more developers to port games to the Wii U.
Also, it seems that EA is planning on making/porting a Battlefield game onto the Wii U. Considering how amazing BF3 had looked at E3, I think this is a fantastic move, especially since a BF3 port would look downright gorgeous on the Wii U.
The only thing I'm worried about is if the Wii U is entering the market too early and possibly with too many weak gimmicks. If Sony and Microsoft announce new consoles next year, Nintendo will inevitably fall behind in the console race unless they've acquired solid developer support and have comparable hardware. Otherwise, I'm worried about a second Dreamcast fiasco.
impressions so far: - battlefield 3 looks better than I thought (didnt think i'd ever be impressed by single player stuff from it, but that tank battle was pretty cool) - wii U looks dumb (AND HOW MUCH WILL CONTROLLERS COST? LIKE 100$?) - vita looks way less lame that I thought it'd be - ninja gaiden 3 looks awful - brothers in arms 4 makes me want to cry and wake up from this nightmare - far cry 3 demo was pretty underwhelming but good news that it exists i guess - uncharted 3 looks pretty slick as expected - really sad that there's no MGS rising or last guardian at all - twisted metal boss battle looks awesome, new version of sweet tooth also awesome - gotham city imposters looks dumb - arkham city really cant hold my interest at all :\. the beat-em-up stuff is all theyre showing of it and that stuff is just as horrible as it was before - it's hard to find more than 60 straight seconds of gameplay of operation raccoon city, but i THINK it looks cool? - I wish there was more coverage of dragon's dogma. that game looks dope
I also really wish I could see some new footage of bioshock infinite and any footage of the new hitman. the write-ups about them at gamesites make them seem really cool, but that doesnt mean anything unless I can actually see it myself :\
On June 08 2011 04:51 LazerApe wrote: i want to know the specs, lets face it, if its just equal to the ps3 or xbox 360 they are going to get raped by xbox 720 and ps4 which wont be to many years, and then the hardcore will be abandoned again.
and the price will be pretty high.
The xbox 720 and ps4 will get raped by PC's, and that doesn't stop them from coming out with their systems. The PC also get's every single game that the xbox and ps get. Your theory is flawed. Nintendo upgraded the hardware, because there currently is no reason not to. Widescreen hq televisions are common now (compared to hq and bluescreen years ago). Graphics don't make a game hardcore. In fact no one has given the qualities of a hardcore game.
The PC will always be ahead of any console ever made simply because it has constant flow of new hardware that replaces all outdated ones. Consoles are made for a more specific gaming/entertainment experience. They are also meant to attract the large amount of gaming crowd that prefer a joystick or rather are not able to spend 1000 USD on a super rig. Nintendo is playing catchup yeah, but it doesn't really matter as long as they have the software to back it up. So I think Nintendo has a good chance to bring in some PS3 and 360 owners but it will require a good price point and a solid stream of 3rd party support.
There is no point in having super rigs. You can easily build one for $600-700 and run everything on high to perfect settings. You can slowly upgrade it as needed. No reason to pay over $200 for a new graphics card/CPU/motherboard. Super rigs are just luxury items.
PC parts have came down in price and you don't need the brand new things. Why buy a 6970 when radeons 5770 will do just fine. Why buy an i7? A phenom x4 will do great.
The only pros I see for console is: - friends/family can play on the same station - motion games (casual favorite)
Xbox and ps are just as expensive when you add in the extras. 250gb hdd, kinect, multiple controllers, online subscription (xbox), rockband/guitar hero accessories. The thing is. They can only do 10% of what a pc can do.
Same reason I won't buy a tablet. My laptop> any tablet and my iPhone is the same thing but smaller.
Just not a fan, even with hardware upgrades. My rig > the value of playing consoles.
Yes, thats true. It all comes to a matter of preference in the end.
Dunno if that means Wii U (god what a stupid name.. Nintendo U wouldn't even be so bad) or much much later. I think MS expects Kinect to extend the 360 life cycle for a few years and PS3 was supposed to have a 10 year life cycle so we could be in for quite a wait.
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