Revolution Unleashed

By: Justin Pinter

Not much info on the Revolution has been released ever since last years E3. So far, all we have been told is that it will be backwards compatible and provide online gaming for most of its past and future titles. Some key features of the Revolution's design include the following:

•  “ Sophisticated Design . The new console is approximately the size of three standard DVD cases stacked together, and it was displayed in a variety of prototype colors at E3. The console will come with a sleek silver stand allowing it to be displayed vertically or horizontally.

•  Backward Compatibility . Revolution will play all of your favorite Nintendo GameCube games. An innovative self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. You can also equip a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content.

•  Huge Historic Library . Revolution will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

•  Big Names . Nintendo announced that new franchise properties will be added to current super-star franchises including Mario, Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Donkey Kong and Metroid.

•  Wi-Fi Freedom . A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment using Nintendo's newly announced wireless gaming service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.”…from Nintendo

It seems Nintendo has learned from other consoles when it comes to online and backwards compatibility, as well as adding a touch of “revolution” with the new innovative controller that has broken 20 years of game controller tradition.

Until Nintendo says more though, it's hard to tell how the system will hold up against the rising Xbox360 and the behemoth PS3.