The Revolution Controller has finally been anounced

[Sage Of The Wise]

http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651320p1.html

What do you guys think? The idea is great, but it all depends on how they decide to use it, I hope it works out.

[Lord_Ehrgeiz]

Controller acts like a mouse in real-space 3D.

isn't it too far?? i mean that people with bad 3d orientation will die with this thing in hands...

[RentACop]

It looks retarded. But, of course, a few months ago I would've told you that the DS was a retarded idea as well which just goes to show I talk out of my ass a lot. I am expressing reservation as to how this will effect cross-platform games, it looks like it could cut itself off from a lot of games...and simultaneously ensure it gets a lot of exclusives. But again, the ass thing.

[CJ]

Uhh, creative, but...it would be a bit difficult to play games with, well that is just my opinion.

NINTENDO CHANGES THEIR CONTROLLERS TO MUCH, ALL OF THEIR CONTROLLERS ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, BUT IT IS SO WORTH IT BECAUSE ALMOST ALL OF THEIR GAMES ARE FUN.

[Forerunner]

Whatever you say. To me it's just a control. Stick a game in the console, stick to control in my hands, and I';; whoop ass at whatever it is... unless it's one of those real life simulation racing games.... I just cant get the hang of them.

[Greatchickenman]

I still say nintendo DS is a retarded idea...

[HolsteinCow]

A remote control as a game control.

That definately caused a revolution... in my stomach.

[Belthazar]

I know i'm gonna get a nod from impossible when i say this, this new controller might make zelda games more fun. But im still not sure whether revolution has created agood enough impression so far.

[Sarcasm]

This will make RTS games possible without them being horribly retarded...!

[Forerunner]

I have no reason, no experience, and no justification but...

I still say nintendo DS is a retarded idea...

...for some reason I agree with this.

[Sage Of The Wise]

Well, the rev is supposed to be able to use gcn controllers too, many some games will just use that if need be. I can't tell if the controler is ingenious or just plain stupid, but my gut tells me to trust Nintendo on this one. Oh, and there are alot better articles on the controller now then the one I linked, that was just the only one up at the time.

[Belthazar]

Did any article you read say when the expected release date will be?

[Sage Of The Wise]

2006, thats all I know.

And for those who are complaining about its "uniqueness":
It's easy to believe that third parties could be alienated by this device. However, the good news is that Nintendo has thought of that potential drawback and taken measures to address it. The Big N has developed a conventional controller shell that, according to executives, looks more like a Wave Bird. The "pointer" remote can be inserted into this shell so that more traditional games can be enjoyed as they always have. Obviously, it will be this shell that enables players to experience Super NES and N64 games on the platform. The even better news is that because the sensory functionality of the device remains operational even when it's in the shell, games like Madden could actually be expanded. Imagine, for instance, having access to all of the controls of a standard controller plus 3D movement options. Icon passing just got a whole lot easier.

[Impossible]

That page Sage linked to was kind of bad.
http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651301p1.html - This has all the pictures and basic info.
http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651275p1.html - This is the hands-on stuff.
http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/651/ ... ids_1.html - And this is the video, which shows some of the potential.

A few random, unrelated things:

I don't want to swing around a remote to play Zelda. Do you have ANY idea how exhausting that will be?

FINALLY, RTS games are actually possible on consoles.

Nintendo might refuse to make Mario Paint DS, but... WHAT IF WE HAD 3D MARIO PAINT?! ...Is that even possible?

ALL IMPRESSIONS OF THE CONTROLLER so far have been positive. I just think that's worth mentioning. The people who have actually USED it, loved it. Metroid Prime 3 will undeniably be FUCKING AWESOME.

The whole two-part controller thing will take some getting used to. I like having an even amount of weight on the left and right, that's why symmetrical controllers (in shape, not buttons) work. Will this still be comfortable?

You will be able to get SHELLS of SNES, N64 and GCN controllers, and place the remote thing inside them. So developers can continue to make games with the GameCube controller if they want, but making use of the 3D space thing. Or just make multiplatform games for the GCN controller, which is still compatible with the Revolution. Keep in mind, having a mouse for a console is one thing. THREE DIMENSIONAL MOVEMENT DETECTION is a whole new ball game, and sounds Nintendorgasmic.

I have a whole rant about what my main problems with the controller are, but I'll save it for later. For the most part, it looks awesome, but it needs a rechargable battery as well. And apparently, Super Mario 128 (whatever they end up calling it) is heavily centered around use of the controller... I wonder what that means...

[Sage Of The Wise]

That page Sage linked to was kind of bad.

Yeah, I said that, but it was the only one I knew of that was up at the time.

I don't want to swing around a remote to play Zelda. Do you have ANY idea how exhausting that will be?

I don't think the whole game would involve swinging it around, maby just boss battles or somthing.