Wizard Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 (edited) REVOLUTION RENAMED THIS WEEK? Revolution's real name to be revealed at GDC? Plus, those residual rumours of a June release re-examined 16:33 Over in the US of A (we hesitate to use 'good' or 'old'), the annual Game Developers Conference is starting to get into full swing and we've got a couple of juicy Nintendo rumours for you to chew over this afternoon, concerning the big N's next-generation machine. First up is a strong whisper that the Revolution's real name will finally be confirmed this week at the show, probably as part of Nintendo president Saturo Iwata's keynote speech on Thursday. Long-standing Nintendo watchers will know that each console the company produces labours under a codename during its development period, and so it's assumed that Revolution won't be the final name. According to our sources, this week will be the week when the Rev finally gets its new moniker, but what it might be is still anyone's guess. We'd welcome your suggestions in the forum below, so delight, dazzle and tantalise us with your insight - and since the announcement will probably come on Thursday, if you come up with a corker, there's still time for Nintendo to change its mind yet. The other persistent rumour which has been doing the rounds is that Nintendo may launch the Rev as early as June. It's a fair old long shot this one, comparable to us suddenly being called up by Sven for the England World Cup squad on the strength of a good five-a-side game at the weekend. However, its shelf life has been slightly extended by Akiteru Itoh from Japan's Media Create. Speaking to BusinessWeek, Itoh said, "There are rumors that the Revolution could be released as early as June. If that happens and Nintendo sells around one million units, Sony could have a harder time catching up." We mention it not because it's true, but because it's an interesting quote. However, you can cover us in strawberry jam and call us Susan if Nintendo launches the Revolution (or whatever it's called by then) in June. Still, what a magnificent prospect to contemplate and what a massive coup it would be if it'd managed to keep that one under wraps to astonish a waiting world. Now that would be the biggest GDC surprise of all. CV&G Web Edited March 21, 2006 by K`dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Wow. June? I doubt that, seeing as the PS3 has been delayed again. But it's fun to dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucandrake Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Didn't they recently start manufacturing rev's or was that a rumer proven false? If this happens, I see no hope for ps3. Especially if it sells (which I have no doubt in it selling in high numbers for it's cheacp price). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I'm not sure about the failure of the PS3, but I know both these systems will pwn the XBox 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucandrake Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) I'm not sure about the failure of the PS3, but I know both these systems will pwn the XBox 360. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You sound so much like a fan boy . Edit: Doesn't it cost $900 to manufacture a ps3? Edited March 22, 2006 by Drake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 It costs alot period 360s lose I think it was 150 bucks per unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_cinder Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Why not June? Final dev kits were sent out like a month or two ago, Nintendo is very certain of their hardware components (They've already unveiled the controller) and they're now demo'ing it in playable form and possibly giving it it's retail name at the same time.I say June is possible, but mostly unlikely because nobody launches at the very end of a quarter. I say July, maybe August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_cinder Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 http://www.revolutionreport.com/articles/read/352 Oh so sexy Revo is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I must say it is the best looking of all the systems, but that could just be a concept design. That happened with the DS: Prototypes were sent out for demos and the final product looked different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 I must say it is the best looking of all the systems, but that could just be a concept design. That happened with the DS: Prototypes were sent out for demos and the final product looked different.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Actually, it didn't differ much from the prototype. It ended up being more sleek and round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucandrake Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 It's still a kick ass system. I still plan on buying it. As long as nintendo keeps that low price promise on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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