*Confirmed* N5 Backwards Compatible

[gekko]

Why don't I want it, same reason I didn't want it on PS2, it just took a few years for everyone else to realise it's worthless. When journalists look back on this generation, it will be looked at as a failure, along with Microsoft's first controller, Gamecube's Z-button, Gamecube's discs, and PS2's launch.

First reason not to have it, it's not needed. The people who already own the system can go back and play the games they already own, on the system they already own. News flash, it's already paid for, you are not losing anything by keeping it. Selling a system like PSX when a new backwards compatiable system was just released is going to get you even less money than normal, so why bother? Just hang on to it. Now for the people who didn't own that system, by the time it's successor has been released, the system is pretty much the price of the game. Especially this generation with Gamecube, it could easily be $49.99 when the new system comes out. For the few people who will actually go back and buy old games, they can buy the damn system, too. Most people will not go back and play their old games on a regular basis, and if they do once or twice, good for them, but it's not reason enough to include backwards compatibility.

Second reason not to include it is that it hinders innovation. Look at Xbox, DC, and N64, they all have a multi-feature port on the controller, which is also used for memory cards. What if Sony or Nintendo wanted to do that? Oh wait, they can't. They have memory card card ports on the system that read, well, memory cards. Sony worked around this by adding USB ports for their accesories. Is that the best way to do? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, you're stuck with those damn memory card slots. And say Nintendo decides that they want to include a HD next generation, but still have memory cards for transfering and backing up saves. Say they wanted to use an existing format, nothing proprietary. Say they decide they want to use SD cards, and they just wanted to add a little slot in the controller that you could stick it in. Well they can't exactly do that, because they're stuck with that big fat memory card port from the previous generation. Same if Sony wanted to use their memory sticks. You have the same problem if you want to make radical changes to the controller.

And the third reason not to include it, it costs more money. You think the new Nintendo system will just magically read Gamecube discs? Think again. You'll be paying for a second laser to be included, and then not all the hardware will be compatiable. If the OpenGL used in Gamecube is different than what they use in the new system and they're not compatiable, you will have problems. And if I remember correctly, Sony had to include a PSX processor into PS2 because PS2's processors require unique coding and PSX games won't run on it, even though it had more than enough processing power to handle the game.

If they want to throw in extras, don't put in something when you're entire current userbase already owns in. Put in something that most people don't have yet, like HD-DVD.

[Null]

the memory card senerio makes no sence. they can use whatever they like. for some very ODD reason saves are such a big issue to you. who the hell cares about a damn save? the old games will save on whatever sony wants em to. if they want to work it so the old games save on a differnt mem card. they can. if they want to make em save on the HD, they can. it can be done. they arent stuck with a certain memory card slot or anything.

the controller issue is right. which is what i said MS and nintendo will have that problem because i think they both want to make changes. Sony doesnt have that problem and if sony wants they can add a slot on the controller. that doesnt harm anything.

the cost as i've already said, if its too much to do it may not be worth it. but they have to weigh the price of that vs the money it would bring in. because believe it or not people DO like backwards compatibility and DO use it.

[gekko]

Sony could develop it so that the games save onto a different medium, but you're still stuck with the old **** because people have previous game saves that you have to support.

Sony doesn't have that problem, because they're too stupid to realize a modified 15 year old controller design isn't the best. I'm hoping they're smart enough to change it this generation, but they probably won't.

[Canyarion]

Cyrax please use '.' and ','!!! Thanks.

I don't think controllers should have all analog buttons. I mean who misses them on the Cube? Who uses them a lot on the others??
Perhaps they should make half of the buttons analog, to keep the price down.

BC would be nice and I think it can be done. Perhaps they could sell an adapter to convert your old GCN files to N5 ones...

[gekko]

They're not analog, they're pressure sensetive. I've yet to play a game where they're helpful. GT3 pissed me off when you let up on the button and next thing you know you're being passed up. And I think there was an Xbox game (NFL 2K3?) where the button had to be pushed down real hard before it would read, so a lot of times people just tapped it and it didn't read. Pretty much a useless feature.

Clicking joysticks on the other hand, perfect for FPS.

[Canyarion]

I hate it how in some games you have to press GCN's L and R buttons ALL the way down, for an digital effect! Like in 1080 Avalanche, in the beginnening it makes your left finger hurt. Oh yeah, Zelda TWW has it too.

[Null]

Originally Posted by gekko

Sony could develop it so that the games save onto a different medium, but you're still stuck with the old **** because people have previous game saves that you have to support.

Sony doesn't have that problem, because they're too stupid to realize a modified 15 year old controller design isn't the best. I'm hoping they're smart enough to change it this generation, but they probably won't.

but you dont have the support previous game saves. if they save on a new game you can start over. no ones going to give a **** as long as you can play the game. i not understanding where you get that the previous saves need to be transfered over. i never used any old psx saves on my ps2.

and no, sony is SMART enough to realize they have the best controller and shouldnt mess with it, controller works perfectly for most any games. which is why its basically the standard now if you go and look for a PC game pad, they all look just like the PS2's. Nintendo should have been smart enough to not drastially change so much from the SNES controller.

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by Null

but you dont have the support previous game saves. if they save on a new game you can start over. no ones going to give a **** as long as you can play the game. i not understanding where you get that the previous saves need to be transfered over. i never used any old psx saves on my ps2.

and no, sony is SMART enough to realize they have the best controller and shouldnt mess with it, controller works perfectly for most any games. which is why its basically the standard now if you go and look for a PC game pad, they all look just like the PS2's. Nintendo should have been smart enough to not drastially change so much from the SNES controller.

Agreed. Why change something that's prefect? The PS2 controller is perfect, it works perfectly for any game. Why mess with it?

I would like it if I could use my old game saves on the new system, but if I cant, I wont be that dissapointed, as long as I can play them.

I dont know about you Gekko, but after so many systems, Im going to get tired of storing all my old one's so that I can play games. For example, when/if the playstation 5 comes out...are you really going to want to store 5 systems to play your old games? I dont think so. It would be so much better to have all 5 systems in one.

A lot less of a hassle to plug them all up, too.

[gekko]

The only thing Sony's controller is perfect for is THPS. It needs analog buttons, and move the d-pad where it belongs. Sony, say hello to the 21st century. We no longer use the d-pad for 99% of games.

And Null, you obviously missed the numerous gamers who had Xbox's with HD failures, and either sold the Xbox, or the game because they didn't want to start over. Many gamers, including myself, don't want to play the game, we want to play OUR game. A lot of today's games (at least with Xbox) are online, and not all the games put everyone on an equal playing field. Don't even think about competing in MotoGP or MotoGP 2 unless you max our your bike stats. Want the good weapons in Ghost Recon? Earn them. Want to race as the Speed 12 in Project Gotham Racing 2? Get all Platinum medals, and there's about 100 of them. No one who has earned all Platinums in PGR2 would ever touch the game with Xbox 2 if they couldn't transfer their saves.

And when PS5 comes out, in the maybe 1 time in 5 years I'll play a PSX game, I'll hook the system up.

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by gekko

The only thing Sony's controller is perfect for is THPS. It needs analog buttons, and move the d-pad where it belongs. Sony, say hello to the 21st century. We no longer use the d-pad for 99% of games.

Actually, most of my friends that play video games prefer the D-pad. I prefer the d-pad myself in most occasions. Sometimes a game comes along that requires you to have a lot of maneuvarability, and in these cases I use the analog. But still, I wouldnt move the analog stick or the d-pad for anything. It feels good where its at. And besides, if they did want to move the location of the d-pad to make the analog stick more accessible, then that wouldnt be a problem. It would not affect backwards compatibility at all.

Originally Posted by Gekko

And when PS5 comes out, in the maybe 1 time in 5 years I'll play a PSX game, I'll hook the system up.

Maybe if you didnt have to hook it up, and it was as simple as putting a disk in, you would play it more than 1 time every 5 years.

[Null]

that was because they didnt want to start over on a CURRENT game, an old game is completely differnt. i dont play an old game to continue where i left off, by that time id of forgotten what was going on anyway. i play it to play the old game again. and yes, ppl who beat PGR2 would indeed start over 5 years from now if they wanted to play it once again. People are going to want to play it to remember it. in most cases by that time old saves get deleted anyway. no one cares man.

And your still only talking about ppl who already have the old console. theres many more who dont insome cases that want it. IF ITS NOT TOO EXPENSIVE TO ADD ON, IT HELPS THE CONSOLE. some it would cost way too much to do. on thoes it might not be worth it, as i've said.

and i hope to god sony is smart enough to realize not to move the d pad because it IS where it belongs, say hello to comfort Sony, we no longer need the main directional control at upper left. i LOVE that analog stick where it is, infact both of em are perfect. Its one of the most copied controller layouts and for good reason.