Scroby 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2005 Iwata: DS going online, Revolution to have built-in Wi-Fi Nintendo's next-gen console to sport built-in wireless connectivity, IBM CPU, and an ATI GPU; DS to go online later this year; new Zelda trailer and screens inside. After walking onstage, Iwata briefly talked about his background in game development. Then he whet loyal Cubers' appetites by showing a trailer for the forthcoming, still-untitled Legend of Zelda. The trailer (viewable here) showed the new, grittier version of series hero Link engaging in a series of The Lord of the Rings-like adventures, including battling orc-like creatures and visiting a cave full of ghostly warriors. The Legend of Zelda Check out the new trailer--or else! After the lights came back up, Iwata announced that, four months after its release, the DS is going online. Starting later this year, Nintendo "will provide users with a link to other players across the country or around the world," according to a statement from Nintendo. DS owners will be able to connect to Nintendo's online service, which will be free, from any wireless hot spot using the DS's wireless connectivity, and play other owners of the dual-screen portable online. He said Nintendo's online infrastructure for the device--like the servers--was "already in place." As further icing on the DS cake, Iwata also revealed that Nintendo is developing a new Animal Crossing title specifically tailored for online play. He also showed off the DS's offline Wi-Fi capabilities in a "spontaneous" eight-player Mario Kart DS game. Iwata also updated the audience on the DS's sales figures--over 4 million to date. Last but certainly not least, the at-times controversial executive Revolution. Confirming earlier rumors, Iwata said the device would have built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, "which will allow users around the world to connect with one another wirelessly." While he carefully avoided the word "online," Iwata implied that Nintendo will apparently reverse its long-standing policy of abstaining from online gaming with its forthcoming machine, saying it would have sort of the same Wi-Fi functions as the soon-to-be-online DS. He also said development kits for the device would be sent out by the time of the E3 expo in May, and that it would be backward compatible with GameCube titles. Iwata also let the audience peer into the guts of the Revolution, which he more elegantly referred to as the device's "technological heart." Like the next Xbox, it will be powered by a custom central processor from IBM, in this case code-named "Broadway." It will also sport a graphics card--code-named "Hollywood"--from ATI, which is also making the GPU for the next Xbox. "We're excited to be developing the graphics chip set for Revolution, which continues our long-standing relationship with Nintendo," said ATI president and CEO Dave Orton in a statement. By Tor Thorsen -- GameSpot POSTED: 03/10/05 11:31 AM PST Linkage here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Essa_Angelico Report post Posted March 11, 2005 Man I love all this information about the new consoles lately. I love the use of WiFi, this will mean that there will be no costs to play online or the subscription charge for games will be alot less for the revolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2005 Looks like Nintendo is actually doing the right thing with Revolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OSIcon Report post Posted March 12, 2005 The backwards compatibility with the Gamecube is good to hear. It is something I can live without but is nice to have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted March 12, 2005 So when is the Revolution actually coming out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted March 12, 2005 So when is the Revolution actually coming out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2005 I wonder if nintendo will have DS connectivity and make it the controller for some games. Nothing like having a $199 game controller to piss off a section of the fanbase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted March 13, 2005 My life would be over if they came out with an online capable Animal Crossing game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2005 My life would be over if they came out with an online capable Animal Crossing game. I'm hoping for an online Mario Kart or Smash Bros. game. THOSE would be fun to play online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2005 My life would be over if they came out with an online capable Animal Crossing game. Online Animal Crossing on the DS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2005 The Wi-Fi thing is no good for me either..I live out in the middle of nowhere and I doubt that the cows next door will be playing video games any time soon. Online is no good because my only option for broadband is satellite which is pretty much useless for games. I guess the answer is MOVE! but I cant do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2005 I'm pretty sure they mean it will have a built in Wireless NIC to connect wirelessly to your network rather than a costly game adapter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
