The official N5 thread: speculate!!

Canyarion · 12-14-2003, 07:20 AM

Ok what do you think the next Nintendo SHOULD be, and what it's GONNA be???

I think it should have DVD playback and all the other media stuff.
The GCN controller has to be changed, the D-Pad has to be bigger. The 2 Z-triggers should be UNDER the L and R buttons, more comfy for shooting. Why not bring the 'select' button back? Just give it another name.
The graphics are gonna be alright, but they need enough time to dev some good launch games. Just bring out Too Human at that time. And the next Mario. And after that the grown-up Zelda.

I'm not sure if wireless will be standard... I'm afraid it won't.
Oh yeah, it should have a built-in HD and BBA.

I think that Nintendo might not use DVDs, but a newer system instead. It's risky though....

Vampyr · 12-14-2003, 11:13 AM

I think that the next Nintendo system, "N5" as its being hailed, just use the normal DVD size disc, and I think it should have a built in DVD player.

The system should also have a harddrive, and built in dial-up/bba.

I also think that the new system should have a slot that you just slide the game into. No lid or trays or any of that crap. By doing this, it will be a lot harder for dust to get to the lense.

I also agree with Canyarion about the Z button. It should be on the BOTTOM of the controler, in a position where you can sqeeze it like a trigger.

The next system should also be backwards compatible with the GCN.

Jason1 · 12-14-2003, 11:35 AM

N5 needs to be backwards compatable with GCN and have the GBPlayer built in. It needs large memory cards to be the standard. As for the controller, the z-button should be moved to where everyone else thinks it should be. As for the whole DVD CD player deal, a CD player would be nice, but a DVD player is definatley not a big deal to me. Although it probably is to a lot of people still, so whatever.

Jonbo298 · 12-14-2003, 11:36 AM

DVD Playback is not a necessity anymore because enough people own DVD Players anyways, so whats the point on wasting more money for a feature thats not really needed. Ninty could release a special N5 that includes DVD Playback like they did this gen., but 5 to 1 says it sells horrible if Ninty somehow does this because of said reason a few lines above.

But I'm hoping Nintendo includes a built in HD and a LAN/Ethernet Port. No need for dial up since its hard enough this gen to incorporate dial up players into an online game. Nintendo should include an online setup at the launch to at least keep in competition with the other companies.

Built in wireless ports MUST be there. If Nintendo can make it so the wireless controllers are able to be recharged and not need AA batteries, that would be the greatest thing Ninty could do for me.

Other then that, I'll reply here and there as people add new features that could be included and I'll give my input

Null · 12-14-2003, 11:44 AM

surprised more of you havnt said the backwards compatibility thing. that is something it heavily needs, we already knows sonys is. MS prolly will too.

also for the LOVE OF GOD, do not build in wireless ports, just make the damn wires longer like Sony's. there is no reason to have to buy batteries all the damn time just so we can get a pointless wireless connection. Not even close to being worth it.

DimHalo · 12-14-2003, 12:20 PM

I agree with Jonbo, DVD is definately not a necessity and would be a waste of money. I like the idea of the GBplayer being built in. Backwards compatibility definately and LAN ports. I don't think wireless controllers should be standard, many people don't like them. I don't really have any insightful ideas at this point, just giving my opinion on what others have said.

Jonbo298 · 12-14-2003, 12:30 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot about backwards compatibility

I would like that to be included.

And I always use my Wavebird(s) for anything I play. I like being able to sit anywhere and not have to worry about the cord or anyone tripping over it.

Vampyr · 12-14-2003, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

also for the LOVE OF GOD, do not build in wireless ports, just make the damn wires longer like Sony's. there is no reason to have to buy batteries all the damn time just so we can get a pointless wireless connection. Not even close to being worth it.

Agreed. I love my two Wavebirds, but I dont use them unless Im plaing with more than two people, because its hard to fit 4 people around a TV with all wired controlers. If Im just going to play by myself, I almost always use my wired controler.