Revolution to Feature Touch Sensitivity?

[Ikohn4ever]

Revolution to Feature Touch Sensitivity?


According to an EA spokesperson, the Revolution controller may have touch sensitivity. The only problem is no one knows what she means.

"The beauty of the new Revolution controller is that the possibilities for new game ideas are limitless," said Trudy Muller of Electronic Arts in an interview with NintendoRevolution.ca. "I'm sure that Nintendo already has a number of phenomenal design concepts built around 3D pointing or touch sensitivity for their first party games. Our developers are inspired and excited by the new controller's features."

She confirmed that she was indeed talking about the Revolution, saying that touch sensitivity "is related to what Nintendo may have in development for use around their Revolution controller."

Muller did not elaborate on how this touch sensitivity would be used, or whether she actually knows about this touch feature or was merely speculating. Nintendo says the Revolution has one more secret that they will reveal at E3, but they stated before the controller's unveiling that the controller would not include a touch screen.

http://www.nintendojo.com/infocus/view_item.php?1141008462

I just want to see this damn thing in action already and stop with all the wondering

[Reality's Fringe]

I think with all of these developers voicing support we've forgotten the crux of the situation; Mark Reign and the President of epic don't like it :cry:.

[SMMM]

I think with all of these developers voicing support we've forgotten the crux of the situation; Mark Reign and the President of epic don't like it :cry:.

They retracted their statements after actually recieving deleopment kits; although, their points still stand. The Revolution is bound to get a few a bunch of crappy, gimmicky games ala Elf Bowling. The Rev could possible be the next NES, if the developers actually put effort into it. BUT, like all their innovations, Nintendo has to showcase it with their own games to show other developers how it's done, which I have a feeling is what they've been doing instead of giving support to the now dead GCN.

[Rig]

May can't come soon enough.

[javeryh]

I just don't see how a touch pad or something would work on the controller. They keep stessing simplicity but not many of us have 3 arms. I can't wait to see what they have planned though - I have never been disappointed with a Nintendo system...

[botticus]

I just don't see how a touch pad or something would work on the controller. They keep stessing simplicity but not many of us have 3 arms. I can't wait to see what they have planned though - I have never been disappointed with a Nintendo system...
Only thing I could think is a touchpad in place of or similar function to a d-pad. It might allow you to do more with that one hand. You'd have your finger on the "trigger", thumb on the touch pad to move left/right/up/down and tap, other buttons accessible. It will probably actually not mean anything, but there's always the possibility.

[Blind the Thief]

May can't come soon enough.

fuck that. NOVEMBER can't come soon enough!

[Ecofreak]

fuck that. NOVEMBER can't come soon enough!

:imwithst:

;)

[Blind the Thief]

:imwithst:

;)

Hey, that wasn't very nice...I was just excited for the system, is all...I'm gunna go cry in the corner now.

[Foolman]

I just don't see how a touch pad or something would work on the controller. They keep stessing simplicity but not many of us have 3 arms. I can't wait to see what they have planned though - I have never been disappointed with a Nintendo system...

You don't have three arms, human.

[Strell]

You don't have three arms, human.

But do you have three legs like me, mortal?

[Survivor Charlie]

I always thought they would try something like the Gameboy Player on the Revolution. Project the DS onto a TV, and have the pointer act like the stylus.

[Strell]

I honestly think the interviewee was either confused about the Revmote -OR- was simply making a comment on Nintendo's innovation in interface technology in general, meaning he was referencing the DS.

I think the latter is the most likely.

[evilmax17]

Odds are that EA just misspoke, but I wouldn't be surprised if we eventually see Rev-DS connectivity comparable to GBA-GCN connectivity.

[1SwtDeception]

Odds are that EA just misspoke, but I wouldn't be surprised if we eventually see Rev-DS connectivity comparable to GBA-GCN connectivity.

I agree on that 100%. I'm HOPEING the Rev does that. The possibilities of touch pad on DS and all that fun stuff.. mic.. err pictochat?
And for the fact I bought a DS and not a SP... also DS lite c'mon just connect it.. lots of people own it anyways.

Is there going to be a Mario Party for DS?

Makes me wish for another Typing of the Dead kind of game. Anyways go Nintendo.

[Ecofreak]

Hey, that wasn't very nice...I was just excited for the system, is all...I'm gunna go cry in the corner now.

You did see the ;) under that sign, right. Indicating, you know, JK!

Update from RevolutionReport.com:

In a recent interview with gaming site Jeux-France, Nintendo of France's Marketing Director Mathieu Minel discussed the company's launch plans for its next-generation console, code-named the Nintendo Revolution.

First, Minuel stated that the Revolution controller is similar to a touch screen in terms of interactivity, but in regards to recent speculation about touch screen functionality, there is no indication of any touchpad for the system.

[David85]

And for the fact I bought a DS and not a SP... also DS lite c'mon just connect it.. lots of people own it anyways.

That is the dumbest thing I have heard in awhile.

There are less than 7 million DSs sold. Nintendo would live to sell tens of millions of Revs, having the DS connect would fail even greater than the GC-GBA.

[Strell]

That is the dumbest thing I have heard in awhile.

There are less than 7 million DSs sold. Nintendo would live to sell tens of millions of Revs, having the DS connect would fail even greater than the GC-GBA.

I believe figures stand at around 13 million around the world. I heard 5 million in the Japan, 3 million in Europe, and another 4 million in the USA. Given other countries and the rate at which it is selling (out) around the world, it's doing phenominally well. At any rate, it's well over 10 million by now, period.

As for the connectivity to the Rev, it probably has greater protential purely based on the fact that it would more than likely be completely wireless. I'm sure buying extra cables caused a lot of issues with peopel accepting connectivity.

Not sure why you feel the need to insult people making suggestions when you're the one making baseless remarks.

[Friend of Sonic]

I believe figures stand at around 13 million around the world. I heard 5 million in the Japan, 3 million in Europe, and another 4 million in the USA. Given other countries and the rate at which it is selling (out) around the world, it's doing phenominally well. At any rate, it's well over 10 million by now, period.

As for the connectivity to the Rev, it probably has greater protential purely based on the fact that it would more than likely be completely wireless. I'm sure buying extra cables caused a lot of issues with peopel accepting connectivity.

Not sure why you feel the need to insult people making suggestions when you're the one making baseless remarks.
I fucking hate David85. He was pissing me off with all of his comments on the board, so I AIMed him and fucked with him and posted the log. Anyway the important part is I hate David85 and my frothing rage owns you all.

[shalo_green]

i read an article (http://revolution.qj.net/Nintendo-of-France-Dishs-Out-Some-Revolution-Info/pg/49/aid/5340)that quoted France's Marketing director of Nintendo. he said that the controller is similar to a touch screen in terms of interactivity and utility. So it's not really touch screen huh?! contrary to the rumors that touch screen may be the Revolution's secret..

[1SwtDeception]

I believe figures stand at around 13 million around the world. I heard 5 million in the Japan, 3 million in Europe, and another 4 million in the USA. Given other countries and the rate at which it is selling (out) around the world, it's doing phenominally well. At any rate, it's well over 10 million by now, period.

As for the connectivity to the Rev, it probably has greater protential purely based on the fact that it would more than likely be completely wireless. I'm sure buying extra cables caused a lot of issues with peopel accepting connectivity.

Not sure why you feel the need to insult people making suggestions when you're the one making baseless remarks.

I'm just not worthy of his "ingenius" mind because yea there are less than 7 millions DS... when the DS came out in the first year. But his knowledge simply isn't up to speed. I agree the DS sold over 10 million, more like 14.4 million .. unless CNN money is wrong. If something is sold.. wouldn't it mean it's sold to someone owning it? Yea they give it to store to sell, but damn even Nintendo sold out of the DS in Japan and had to apologize.

If you want to talk connectivity that's a different thing than owning it. So far only 3 online connection games are out with 1 million connection. That's small considering how many people own it.

The connectivity should be solid for the Revolution with the DS (a wishful thought). Knowing Nintendo .. they seem to use their resources pretty well.

[banpeikun]

What do the double chevrons (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/buttons/firstnew.gif) before a thread mean?

[Strell]

What do the double chevrons (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/buttons/firstnew.gif) before a thread mean?

Hovering cursor says "go to first new post."

[Tybee]

I honestly think the interviewee was either confused about the Revmote -OR- was simply making a comment on Nintendo's innovation in interface technology in general, meaning he was referencing the DS.

I think the latter is the most likely.

I agree. I think she was just describing the motion-detection controller in an unconventional way and everyone wigged out and thought she was talking about a whole new level of functionality. She's just saying the way you use the controller is like "touching," in that your movements are directly translated into the game.