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Nintendo Revolution Game System Preview

Visitors of the 2005 E3 Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center were given a chance to get a preview of the next generation of gaming systems, most notably: Sony’s PlayStation 3, Microsoft’s Xbox 360, and of course, Nintendo’s Revolution system.

After receiving limited success with the GameCube, Nintendo is back at it again, this time with the Nintendo Revolution, a game system that Nintendo hopes will win them back some of the older-generation gamers who have been snatched up by the likes of PlayStation and Xbox.

Nintendo Revolution Game System Preview

One of the most exciting features of the Nintendo Revolution game system (and one that distinguishes it from its GameCube predecessor) is that it will be capable of playing DVDs. The GameCube system uses mini-discs, as opposed to both Xbox and PlayStation, which are DVD capable.

Of the three new game systems to hit the market, Nintendo Revolution is expected to be the last, with an estimated release date of late 2006. Because of this, Nintendo’s previews have not been as descriptive as those of PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.

Nintendo Revolution and Broadband

As opposed to the Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Revolution is expected to be online capable. Nintendo Revolution game system previews have indicated that they are embracing the wireless age and introducing a broadband Wi-Fi capability that has not yet been seen in a game system. Nintendo Revolution owners will be able to access a Nintendo network where they can play games against other Nintendo owners located anywhere in the world.

Nintendo Revolution online will allow users to log on and download all sorts of games dating all the way back to the original NES game system. It is expected that Nintendo enthusiasts will be able to play every NES, Super NES and N-64 game that was ever released.

Although the Nintendo Revolution units themselves will be Wi-Fi capable, users will still require an active Wi-Fi broadband connection, through which they can receive the necessary wireless signal.

Preview Nintendo Revolution Game System

Nintendo is not expecting to release their Revolution game system until late 2006, so at this point, there is not a great deal that is absolute in terms of the physical specs of the Revolution game system. Here is what we do know:

  • Will more than likely be available in different colors allowing for a more customizable game system.
  • Expected to connect to the Internet via a wireless broadband connection. (802.11b and 802.11g)
  • Storage capacity likely to include slots for multiple 512 MB flash memory cards.
  • Multiple 2.0 USB ports on the rear of the game system.
  • Backward capable: Nintendo Revolution will be compatible with Nintendo GameCube’s mini-discs, allowing GameCube owners to upgrade.

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