Nintendo Revolution NOT to support HD gaming.

Why is everyone so crazy about this? I can appreciate an HDTV just as much as the next person but come on. If people actually took a step back they would realize that Microsoft and Sony are more than anything trying to sell you the next big format as well as higher price equipment.....so you have to go and rebuy everything you already own because this is so much better. I don't have a Movie Theater in my house but that doesn't mean I wouldn't watch a movie at home on a DVD player or a VCR for that matter. If everyone is that concerned about the picture quality they can't be enjoying their games very much.
 
[quote name='rodeojones903']I wonder if this will effect their 3rd party support.[/QUOTE]


That is the number one issue.

3rd party already think Nintendo is always one step behind, because they are, and how will this look to the 3rd party developers.

Plus we have to remember the people here are fanboys so yet again the general gaming crowd heres this and will go "My PS3 kicks the GayCube 3 to bits, the Gaycube 2 doesn't even support HD". Sure the peopel is a dumbass, but the majority of common gamers are and their word of mouth spreads.
 
I think oleander summed it up quite nicely. Still, I'm planning on buying a new HDTV before I get married next April, so it's kind of disappointing that my Revolution games won't look as nice and shiny as my XBox 360 games will.

On the other hand, the price difference between the Rev and the 360 will probably be phenomenal. If the 360 launches at $360, as predicted, I can see the Revolution launching around $199. Hopefully, no high-def support means that most Nintendo games will keep a price point of $40 or $50, while 360 titles will go for $50 and $60. Then you'll have to take into account the composite cables you'll need to buy if you want 720/1080 support on the 360 (unless the system comes with them, which I doubt). Overall, the cost of owning a Revolution could be up to $300 cheaper than an Xbox 360. And I can't imagine how much the PS3 will cost, but I'm noy buying one anyway so I'm not very concerned about it.

Again, like oleander said, 360 for the pretty games, Revolution for the innovation/nostalgia factor.
 
Oh no! Teh Graf-X will suxor?

I game on a tv I bought from Wal-mart for about $270 and my games are still crisp and pretty with the standard Red White Yellow configuration. At this rate, I think I might get to S-Video by 2008 and HD by 2014, so it is of no consequence to me. I can see how this would be a minor problem for others though.
 
I find this somewhat weird. Nintendo has stated that the Revolution will have a VGA out feature yet they are not suporting HD. It just seems very weird.

While I don't see this really as a Bad move it is a weird one.

I personally don't see HDTV takeing over 50% of the market for at least another 5 years and by then we'll be moving on to another console. HDTV won't be taking off till 1. you can pick one up for $100 at Wal-Mart and 2. There is a REAL good reason for every buddy out there to own one. And I mean a REAL good reason. Not just the fact that you get a better picture.

HD suport I don't think is going to be a real selling feature till Next Next Gen. Right now its going to be gimicky again like HD suport was this Gen. Why should Nintendo waste the money to add suport to something that only like 8% of the market is going to use. (Note: I don't know what the curent % of HDTV Owners is, Last I knew it was around 8%)

If Nintendo truelly doesn't suport HD next Gen I really don't see it hurting them at all. I don't see them loseing any 3rd party suport or sales. People who really care about the games are still going to buy it.

And really if you deside not to buy a Revolution because it doesn't have HD suport that is a very sad, lame and pathetic reason. Which also makes me think you were Never going to buy it in the first place. And if thats how your going to act I don't want you buying one anyway. So quit your bitchen.
 
well I hope it means they will atleast support 480p (considering thats not Hi-def) . I wish they would have support it cause atleast when I play my cube games with progressive scan on easily makes the game more enjoyable .

why well because its clearer , nothing is blurry its like when you put on a pair of glasses for the first time the world becomes clearer. But alas thats ok that they dont . It wont make me stop from buyin it ofcourse but as long as they support progressive scan ill be happy .

on a side not im curious as to how much money does it actually cost a developer to add Hi-def support .
 
Nintendo, unlike everyone else's consoles, had me sold for one at launch. Now, I question whether I will. If the Revolution doesn't support at least 480p over component I'm not buying. It's indicative of Nintendo's thinking. I'm not hooking up my damn Revolution with a standard s-video cable, it's 2005 for fuck ing sake. Just wait, probably no digital 5.1 either, probably DPLII again. fuck that.

It's annoying enough they yanked the progressive support from the cube...our cube is dying and I will have to track down a used one, in person, so that I can verify it has the port.

For you people going on like those of us with HD are rich...a very good Sanyo 30" WS or 32" 4:3 HDTV is available @ Walmart for less than $698. Most 42"-60" CRT RPTVs are between $1k and $1500 these days.

My 800x600 (480p in widescreen mode) Infocus X1 projector cost me $999 2 years ago, and now can be found on the used/refurb market for like $500. I need at least 480p.

HD is gaining market penetration quite quickly as prices drop. This is a moron move on Nintendo's part.

And as far as "saving money on development"... Bullshit. It doesn't take that much programming to throw in a couple more resolutions. The real issue is having hardware that can handle 1280x720 or 1920x1080. Apparently Nintendo will skimp on the video card/cpu power - this is why the aren't supporting it. To be cheaper.
 
So this may sound stupid but...going back to the switchover to Hi-Def channels. You'll still be able to watch it on non hi-def TVs won't you? I figured you just wouldn't get as good a picture but I'm not really sure about this. Can anybody clarify?
 
Once you really get to play some stuff on a HD set its truly is hard to go back. BUT the xbox 360 will come with a vga cable, Iv read, so you will be able to hook it up on your computer monitor for full HD capabilities. I got one of those vga HD adpaters for xbox and Iv noticed such a enhancement that I lug my huge monitor every where I want to play. But the advantage it gives is truly something. You can see farther and the colors are much better. I would take a small 17" computer monitor w/vga HD adapter over a 30" rca cable tv anyday of the week and in multiplayer the true advantage would shine through. You could pick up a badass flatscreen monitor for MUCH less than a HDTV. Just get some time on a system with some HD and youll see what all the fuss is about.
 
[quote name='Mistik']So this may sound stupid but...going back to the switchover to Hi-Def channels. You'll still be able to watch it on non hi-def TVs won't you? I figured you just wouldn't get as good a picture but I'm not really sure about this. Can anybody clarify?[/QUOTE]

Yes, most HD boxes can downscale and chuck out a standard 480i signal via svideo or composite cables. Before I had my projector in house I got an HD OTA tuner. I ran it out to my 27" TV. Talk about a pretty SD picture. Perfect reception over the air, better than DVD :D
 
[quote name='David85']Will this stop the Nintendo fanboys from buying the system? No, but the point is to create a new crowd. Nintendo can no longer live on their crowd because it shrinks more and more as the years go on. But they don't care, they still think they are numbe rone, they aren't they are in last. Like some people said, it's not like Nintendo has to make people make HD games, just have the opinion. Of course this can all change in a year considering Nintendo has proven over and over again that they don't have anything really done with the REV.[/QUOTE]
I don't think Nintendo is in trouble. True, they're in last place. But they're a very profitable and successful last place. They've of course pulled incredible sales with the GBA, the DS isn't doing too shabby, and they've almost always had a profit on the Gamecube. In fact, if I remember correctly, until 2004, they had gone 60 some years being in the green. Nintendo is here for keeps, at least for the time being. They're a multi billion dollar with plenty of dough in the bank to compete. That is, compete on their own terms, not against Sony and Microsoft.
And the HD issue? Aw, c'mon, it's like Xbox Live being broadband only. It's great and everything, it's sure better then dialup users slowing down matches, but when you think about it, there just isn't enough people with broadband. Same thing with HD.
 
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