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| Topic Started: Mar 30 2006, 09:26 PM (36 Views) | ||
| Abyss of Borg | Mar 30 2006, 09:26 PM Post #1 | |
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credit: joystiq.com During a recent conversation with CNN (focused on cheaper game prices), Nintendo President Satoru Iwata suggested that the Revolution would support a multitude of storage options. Referring to the console's USB ports, Iwata confirmed that "practically any storage method can be used." The Nintendo Revolution will not feature an internal hard drive. Instead, the unit will utilize 512 MB of flash memory and built-in SD memory card support. In addition, Iwata's remarks imply that Nintendo intends to, ultimately, leave the best storage solution up to the consumer's discretion — a freedom that could give Nintendo an edge (in terms of consumer satisfaction) over Sony and Microsoft. For example, a quick search on Circuit City's website yields Seagate's 160 GB external drive for only $60 (with rebate). Compare that to Microsoft's $100, 20 GB 360 HDD (also manufactured by Seagate). No contest. Memory options will be important for gamers looking to stockpile the Revolution's Virtual Console titles. Iwata noted that aside from classic games, Nintendo plans to issue new titles through the download service as well. But does the storage freedom mean a loss of security for Nintendo? That is, will this decision increase the prevalence of homebrew apps, including emulators that already run all of those classic games, on the Revolution? It's a tough call. |
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| Sinion Kabe | Mar 30 2006, 10:11 PM Post #2 | |
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Could be a pro there for the Revolution. | |
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| Abyss of Borg | Mar 30 2006, 10:35 PM Post #3 | |
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Gonna be sweet in terms of home aps, the virtual console storage, and home media. Being able to hook up my external HDD or USB keys would be sweet. But if this is true everyone knows what most people will use it for. They'll just back up all their games onto their HDD so they don't have to put the disk in just like the original Xbox. Really opens the door to many awesome things. Because the PS2 has almost no storage options modders and hackers didn't bother with it. | |
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