*Confirmed* N5 Backwards Compatible

DimHalo · 12-25-2003, 10:44 PM

looks good but i'm going to go with the consensus and wait for some more concrete evidence

Canyarion · 12-26-2003, 04:51 AM

I've worked for GC Network. :eek: WhiteStar set it up. It's a terrible site!!

gekko · 12-26-2003, 09:45 AM

Oh ya, and if this thing is indeed backwards compatible, Nintendo is stupid. It was a stupid idea before PS2 came out, and it proved to be a stupid idea after PS2 was released. Why copy it?

I know Xbox won't do it, since some saves cannot be copied off the HD without illegal devices. And although it's possible to create something to move your saves, it's too complicated to the common consumer, so it just won't happen.

Now, let's see if Nintendo makes a smart decision.

Jonbo298 · 12-26-2003, 10:10 AM

Its better to backward compatible things now then it was 5 years ago because graphics aren't going to have the big jump we saw from the PSX/N64 to the PS2/GC/XB. But if Ninty can throw it in without losing too much money, go ahead. The "mainstream" consumer buys things because of the extra's that it has.

Jason1 · 12-26-2003, 08:11 PM

I dont see why it wouldnt be backwards compatible...I mean, its really not a big deal to me, but I dont see why it wouldnt be compatible with Cube games at least.

Null · 12-26-2003, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gekko

Oh ya, and if this thing is indeed backwards compatible, Nintendo is stupid. It was a stupid idea before PS2 came out, and it proved to be a stupid idea after PS2 was released. Why copy it?

I know Xbox won't do it, since some saves cannot be copied off the HD without illegal devices. And although it's possible to create something to move your saves, it's too complicated to the common consumer, so it just won't happen.

Now, let's see if Nintendo makes a smart decision.

smart decision would be to do it. they need it. I got 10 that says Xbox 2 will do it.
People wont give a flyin flip if they can get thier saves off, it would mean they already have an Xbox and wouldnt need the backwards compatibility. So its not meant for them. It would be a feature that would draw more people because everyone who didnt have an xbox, gc, ps2, could play the games they always wanted to for cheap without bying the old system.

only downside for MS and Nintendo would be the controller issue because im betting both would like to change certain things on thier controllers.

it was a great thing for PS2, and one of its selling features. ppl who had a PSX could get rid of it and still keep the games. ppl who didnt could have a chance to play em. Plus the graphics are getting to a point where its not a huge downstep anymore to be playin the older systems graphics.

gekko · 12-26-2003, 09:51 PM

No one does that though. If you have money, you already own the original system. If you're short on money, and you have $50, you're going to buy a new game, not a game that came out 3 years ago that you missed. It's only a good idea on paper, no one actually does that.

The only thing backwards compatibility is good for is saving space on your shelf. And even that idea is shot when PS2 has issues with some games, and with Xbox you can't move saves.

Backwards compatibility was one of the failed ideas of this generation. Don't expect to see it come up again.

Jason1 · 12-26-2003, 09:58 PM

But it works with the Gameboy...

Ginkasa · 12-26-2003, 11:07 PM

But what about people who have to sell their old consoles to help pay for the new? I'm sure they would rather be able to do that and still play their old favorites along with their new ones.

Is there a site somewhere or something that gives proof as to whether backwards compatibility was a success or failure? It seems it would be better to have proof of it rather than just both sides of the deabte spouting off arguments with nothing to back them up...

*shrugs and walks away*

Null · 12-27-2003, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gekko

No one does that though. If you have money, you already own the original system. If you're short on money, and you have $50, you're going to buy a new game, not a game that came out 3 years ago that you missed. It's only a good idea on paper, no one actually does that.

The only thing backwards compatibility is good for is saving space on your shelf. And even that idea is shot when PS2 has issues with some games, and with Xbox you can't move saves.

Backwards compatibility was one of the failed ideas of this generation. Don't expect to see it come up again.

ppl do tho. i know you dont. personally i dont. However i do use the backwards compatiblity, after i got My PS2, i gave my Playstation to my young cousin whos parents wont let him go out and spend the money on game systems.
And i will do the same, giving him the PS2 once i get my PS3.

i've seen message boards of ppl who love it that get to go out and buy old games. yes if you have $50, you can go out and buy a new game. However some see it as they have $50, they can go out and buy 5 older games. Its all about choice, people LOVE the idea of freedom, and being able to do something if they wish. This helps in sales whether they use it or not.

If its going to jack up the system price a whole lot it might not be worth it. but if its a simple thing, hell thro it in. thoes things on paper really help when ppl are deciding what to buy. PS2, able to play DVD's and PSX games. you dont think both thoes helped? doesnt matter if they're overly used, they were an easy way to help it out at start. Thats a good thing for them.

One Winged Angel · 12-27-2003, 01:22 AM

Backward compatibility is genius. I never owned a PS and now that I own my PS2, I've been enjoying PS games along with my PS2. I don't how you can say it's a bad idea.

Vampyr · 12-27-2003, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gekko

I just hope Sony doesn't listen to it's fans, because if they do, my god, you'll probably hear me praising Microsoft.

If Im not mistaken, thats one of the dumbest things I've ever heard. Funny, I thought that pleasing the customer is what a buisiness is all about? If practically everyone wants the controller to be like it is, and practically everyone wants backwards compatibility, then why would Sony deny them that???

Null is right. Its A LOT better than nintendo, doing to their systems what they want the customer to want.

NOT listening to their fans is really stupid. Its absurd. Give the people what they want. Why would they do otherwise?