The Nintendo Revolution Controller – Skepticism Meets Reality by Ron Swerdfiger
Well over the past week or so I have had plenty of time to sit back and take a critical look at the new Nintendo Revolution controller. Initially, when I first saw the teaser I was excited about the possibilities the new controller offered. However after some more reflection and further reading,... With a product like the Nintendo Revolution controller, apprehension and skepticism are natural, making this a critical time for Nintendo. ... “Of course, people will be able to plug their Gamecube controller right in and use that, but if they want, they can use the Revolution’s peripherals for...

Will Nintendo's Revolution Change the Way We Game? by April Whidden
With the launch of the Xbox 360 last fall and the promise of Playstation 3 set to launch by summer, Nintendo's Revolution has not gotten a lot of press. Maybe it's because it's predecessor, GameCube, has not enjoyed the popularity that Sony and Microsoft consoles have had in recent years. ... Perhaps the most exciting element for old-school players is that Nintendo is promising users the ability to download and play many games from the twenty-year history of Nintendo (theoretically all NES, Super NES and Nintendo 64 titles).

Wii Nintendo Games You Will Want To Play by Richard Davies
Wii Nintendo Games - A Revolution In Gaming The new kid on the block is the Nintendo Wii, with it's original games controller that really brings something new to the console gaming table. Because of these advances, it's also ensured the release of some original games that utilise this... The Best Wii Nintendo Games On The Market There is already a good range of Wii Nintendo games out on the market. ... Wii Controller - Get Out Of That Armchair With the advent on Nintendos' new controller, it finally means gamers have a good reason to get up off that couch and start moving.

Nintendo Wii, a Real Revolution? by John Gibb
After the release of the Xbox and PS2, in the highly competitive world of video gaming consoles it appears like Nintendo was pushed out of the game. Now, with the brand new Xbox 360 and the soon to be released PS3, Nintendo needs to definitely do something cool in order to keep up with the 2... The initial name of the project was Nintendo Revolution but later on, the guys at Nintendo decided to change it’s name to “Wii” (it’s pronounced we). ... Nintendo’s answer to this situation is the in-development-stages Nintendo Wii.

Nintendo Revolution Controller - Gimmick Or Innovation? by Ron Swerdfiger
I always find it amusing that the word "gimmick" is slapped on Nintendo innovations in gaming while companies like Microsoft and Sony who actually add gimmicks that have nothing to do with gaming such as media functions to play music and video never seem to be labeled with the same term With... Moreover Nintendo have taken many risks in developing technology, - light guns, power-pad, power-glove, Game Boy, virtual boy, DS, Nintendo 64 controller, etc. ... Some people feel that the controller lacks practically and will not be able to function effectively with games, while more harsh...

Video Games Game Cube-The New Revolution by Wycliffe Williams
Video Games Game Cube is another Nintendo creation. Nintendo are undoubtedly the trailblazers of the modern home video game. Their system, Nintendo Game Cube made its foray into the market just after Playstation 2 and Xbox debuted. Surely two difficult if not impossible acts to follow. ... • support four controllers • built-in Wi-Fi, allows you to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Wireless network • will have a "virtual console" that allows users to download practically any Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo, and Nintendo NES video game ever made.

Nintendo's Next-Generation Gamble by Alex H
Those who have read the slowly-developing news about the Nintendo Revolution know that the system is not what most would expect from a gaming system, but it is what many would expect from Nintendo. Building off the success of the Nintendo DS, whose popularity took many by surprise, the... Aside from Nintendo's own first-party titles, some question the possibility of playing traditional titles on Nintendo Revolution. ... It has been over 20 years since Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the United States and introduced to us the first modern gaming controller.

PS3 And Nintendo Revolution May Launch American Thanksgiving by Ron Swerdfiger
Could the Nintendo Revolution and the PS3 launch the same time? It’s beginning to look more and more likely. Both Nintendo and Sony have been less than forthcoming with any real concrete information. Rumors have set release dates anywhere from March to sometime next year. ... It would seem to delay the launch of either console to 2007 would be a marketing nightmare, no matter how impressive the Revolution controller is, or how powerful the PS3 might be. ... If both the Nintendo Revolution and the PS3 launch this thanksgiving they will not have the same luxury.

Nintendo Taking Market Share? by John Bravo
5: Shifting Media Man Nintendo needs to ditch mini-disks and cartridges and publish games on full size compact disks. It will help get rid of your “cute, fuzzy, little kid image.” 4: Deadline Driving for 8 Billion Red Coins Don’t hype up a game until you’re sure you can release it on time. ... Nintendo's Image Lost You need to fix your image, you have the 3-9 year old market cornered, and nobody can touch you, but now its time to graduate to the big leagues. ... If you want to survive and latch onto the adult audience I suggest buying a well-known franchise like Grand Theft Auto or...

Hardware Inside Nintendo Wii Reviewed and Explained by Aaron Brooks
Nintendos seventh generation gaming console was code named Revolution. It sought to becoming futuristic and including all conveniences like a wireless controller and Wii remote which has three dimensional functions. The Nintendo Wii also has Wii Connect 24 which can receive messages from the... • The Wii has four remote controller slots; one SD memory slot; two USB ports; one sensor bar port ;four Nintendo game cube controller ports; two Nintendo game cube memory card ports; WiFi 802.11.b/g wireless built in ports.