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BenSkywalker
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Do we have any radio frequency transmission enthusiasts or experts here?
I was trying to think of any way at all that something of this nature would be possible(at any point in time) and the only thing I could think of was an uber 'shortwave' radio signal, although even then it seems as if you would need a transmitter in the thousands of watts(not viable) and getting around the FCC would be nigh impossible. It wouldn't surprise me if Nintendo were trying to come up with something wireless, although I would expect it to show up in their portable market first(where cell phones are cutting in on their territory). Given the power limitations and the regulations surrounding transmitting I would be more then a little shocked if Nintendo had anything close to what is being rumored within the next five years, but more on a long term basis it would be interesting to hear if there was a viable situation for it to work. The first trans Atlantic wireless transmission was 100 years ago, I would imagine that we must be at the point now where this is a reasonable(if allowed is another matter) technology within the next fifteen years. Obviously transmission rates will be low(compared to BB anyway) and latency would likely be quite high.
I was trying to think of any way at all that something of this nature would be possible(at any point in time) and the only thing I could think of was an uber 'shortwave' radio signal, although even then it seems as if you would need a transmitter in the thousands of watts(not viable) and getting around the FCC would be nigh impossible. It wouldn't surprise me if Nintendo were trying to come up with something wireless, although I would expect it to show up in their portable market first(where cell phones are cutting in on their territory). Given the power limitations and the regulations surrounding transmitting I would be more then a little shocked if Nintendo had anything close to what is being rumored within the next five years, but more on a long term basis it would be interesting to hear if there was a viable situation for it to work. The first trans Atlantic wireless transmission was 100 years ago, I would imagine that we must be at the point now where this is a reasonable(if allowed is another matter) technology within the next fifteen years. Obviously transmission rates will be low(compared to BB anyway) and latency would likely be quite high.
why not a airwave connection with a limited possible length.
so if your friends bring their GC you could play with them without hooking the GCs together.
you could even play with your nearest neighbours.
things like this exists for PC, isn't it ?
IEEE 802.11 can go up to 150 meters indoor.
i think bluetooth current versions can't go so far.
i don't know wireless very much, so i don't know if it would be possible to implement it on the gamecube.
could the announce be the new wavebird that doubles the maximum length b/w it and the GC ?
so if your friends bring their GC you could play with them without hooking the GCs together.
you could even play with your nearest neighbours.
things like this exists for PC, isn't it ?
IEEE 802.11 can go up to 150 meters indoor.
i think bluetooth current versions can't go so far.
i don't know wireless very much, so i don't know if it would be possible to implement it on the gamecube.
could the announce be the new wavebird that doubles the maximum length b/w it and the GC ?
Ben you took the words right out of my mouth. Wireless BBA would only be good for close range GCs. There isn't anyone else near by to host the signal. Who would host the signal? Would they be willing to cut through all the red tape to secure a signal/channel fo Wireless BB?
Even if this were like wireless cellular services you'd still have major latency issues.
Even if this were like wireless cellular services you'd still have major latency issues.
Peppermonkey
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Legion,
He said "150 meters INDOOR", NOT 150 yards. Yards are 79.2 percent of the length of the meter
You didn't need to ask if you just read what he said dude. Anyway, I think that answers your last question.
Anyway, I don't know the validity of this part of the rumor.
Teasy, where did you get this information. Do you have some sort of link so I can investigate this. I only posted that Intensity Magazine said that Nintendo will announce a "technilogical breakthrough".
I doubt the "connection" rumor is true, since I didn't think Nintendo was going to focus on connectivity (across gamecubes) this generation.
He said "150 meters INDOOR", NOT 150 yards. Yards are 79.2 percent of the length of the meter
You didn't need to ask if you just read what he said dude. Anyway, I think that answers your last question.Anyway, I don't know the validity of this part of the rumor.
Teasy, where did you get this information. Do you have some sort of link so I can investigate this. I only posted that Intensity Magazine said that Nintendo will announce a "technilogical breakthrough".
I doubt the "connection" rumor is true, since I didn't think Nintendo was going to focus on connectivity (across gamecubes) this generation.
He said "150 meters INDOOR", NOT 150 yards. Yards are 79.2 percent of the length of the meter
I saw it and deleted it from my post.
And its ridiculous. Such a device would only work for close range as there is no long distance broadcast
. This is hardly Technological breakthrough.I am sticking with Vince on this one.
It seems we are generating some rumors here ourselves
.I think everyone here does.
CaptainHowdy
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Qroach said:
it already exists, its called a Digital PCS phone...
I am not saying this device is ready, but think back(or websearch back), there were some seemingly meaningless reports a while back that now start to make sense.
Nintendo's new partnership with Cable and Wireless(thought at the time to only be for thier webhosting, I mean,if that was the ONLY service the planned on using, why not go in as just another customer?)
Nintendos Partnership with Gyration - who is best known for breakthroughs in wireless and motionsensing technology
Peppermonkey
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I'm wondering if Nintendo actually did the research for the so called "technological breakthrough", or did they have other companies research it. If Nintendo did the research, I won't expect them to have something that incredibly far-fetched hardware wise. They might have some sort of software that does things in a way that we never thought of... I personally will just wait until the 10th before I make too many assumptions.
Nah, even if this tech was impossible it'd still be more likely then the Zelda rumour
Glonk
This is not a claim from me, so don't act as if it is. This is nothing more then a rumour, it may be a joke yes, but that is for everyone here to decide not just me. I'm not qualified in this area to decide that for everyone else (I know nothing about wireless tech). Which is why I posted it here (in the appropriate thread) so that people in the know on this subject can discuss how likely or unlikely it is and decide for themselves if its true or a joke. I thought I made that clear.
Peppermonkey
I saw this posted on the IGN forums. The think the link in that post was to another forum, but it might be interesting for you never the less. I'll find the thread again and get the link for you and post it tommorow, I don't have time to do it now.
Teasy said:Nah, even if this tech was impossible it'd still be more likely then the Zelda rumour
Given the Legal Resources of Nintendo (to make sure that Zelda remained in their hands) vs. the Technological Resources of Ericcson, Qualcom, Motorola, et al. (for Nintendo to beat with their Uber Wireless connectivity) I think you're off base here. Let's look at your rumor (the one you're repeating) once more with some emphasis added by me.
Teasy said:
1> There's no limit to how many can be connected which is better than Cellular already. It almost sounds like each GCN is acting as a hub of some sorts.
2> The bandwidth is free (But someone has to pay for it somewhere). Guess the cost of Cell Towers, one of the reasons why using Cell Phones aren't free.
3> And you can play across an entire country! So coverage is fairly massive considering that there is no infrastucture in place to support this unlike Cell towers. This also touches upon Ben's FCC comment.
So I'd have to say that given a choice between Human Error (allowing Zelda to slip through their hands) & Alien's working for Nintendo (a company that didn't even design the GCN by themselves!) coming up with something approaching your rumor, I'd choose the former.
But like I said, I've LOVE to be surprised. Imagine the spin off technology, free data transfer across a network of GCNs spanning the globe!
Peppermonkey
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it was ATI that designed the Flipper (the graphics chip)
IBM designed the CPU (whatever its name)
and a couple other companies for the RAM and other stuff
IBM designed the CPU (whatever its name)
and a couple other companies for the RAM and other stuff
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