A statement from today reaffirmed Big N's plans to use as the platform from which to unveil their 'Revolution' console, successor to the GameCube. A spokesperson also confirmed that Ninty will be releasing their new system within the same time frame as and Microsoft, making for one heck of a showdown.

"In terms of PlayStation 3, 'exhibited at E3' and 'coming to market' are two very different things," commented a European PR head today on Eurogamer.net. "What we've always said is that we'll be releasing Revolution in the same timeframe as the others. What that timeframe will be is very up in the air at this point."

With expected to beat Sony and Nintendo to market with a debut for the 2 around late 2005, and Sony having already all but confirmed releases globally throughout 2006, it is easy to estimate the time frame Nintendo are working with.

This said, they are known to be plotting their own path with new gaming hardware, as demonstrated by the handheld, and the Revolution does promise to focus on innovation - rather than just graphical power - in a similar fashion. What is for sure is that we'll know more next spring. When Microsoft will show their hand remains a mystery however, with some experts suggesting this September's expected X04 event to be the launching pad for next-generation news. More as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge

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  1. j Unregistered 5 years ago

    i really exited to find out what this is all about. Will the controller be a touch screen screen with buttons on it when needed? there are so much posabilitys

  2. Irychemis Unregistered 5 years ago

    No, there are no plans for screens on the controllers, but expect the Revolution to bring virtual-reality gaming to a level never before imagined. And no, I'm not talking about strapping a visor to your head or something as ridiculous as wiring crud to your brain. This will make people actually want to play virtual-reality games. And yes, traditional gaming will stay also, you could see them implemented together.

  3. Irychemis Unregistered 5 years ago

    No, there are no plans for screens on the controllers, but expect the Revolution to bring virtual-reality gaming to a level never before imagined. And no, I'm not talking about strapping a visor to your head or something as ridiculous as wiring crud to your brain. This will make people actually want to play virtual-reality games. And yes, traditional gaming will stay also, you could see them implemented together.

  4. sunny Unregistered 4 years ago

    then whats an estimate when ps3 is comin out

  5. Eric Unregistered 3 years ago

    "Unphased" is not in the dictionary. Did you man "unfazed"?