Revolution to Feature a Hard Drive?

**Lp Chris XII** · 10-26-2005

HUGE rumor here, would be EXCELLENT if it's true!!!

Apparently, Nintendo has previously stated that all downloadable games will be stored on flash memory cards.
Strange.

We came across this patent today, filed in February 2004 and renewed only recently. Here, have a read:

"An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the primary system security features are incorporated into a video game system expansion device having a hard disk drive.

"The security system does not rely on the relatively insecure video game system. The present exemplary embodiment focuses security control in a disk drive/mass media controlling engine which is physically disposed within the expansion device housing as close as possible to the hard disk drive and the downloaded video games and other data it is designed to protect. Security features are incorporated into, for example, a disk drive controlling processing engine to provide security features which extend far beyond simplistic password systems which have heretofore been utilized in conjunction with disk drive controllers.

"In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the disk controller also incorporates an encrypting engine which encrypts in accordance with a highly secure encrypting algorithm. A further level of security is provided in the illustrative embodiments by partitioning the hard drive into various partitions whose security/accessibility is tightly controlled. Each application program, e.g., a video game, has a predetermined number of private partitions, including a read only encrypted partition."

Bit long winded isn't it? Here's how we translated it:

A console will include a hard disk and communication capability (internet). It'll have a security system and the ability to download stuff onto it.

Sounds like it could be the Revolution. But might apply to the GBA or DS 2. We tried to get hold of Nintendo, but alas could not get comment at time of going to press.

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This would be incredible! First a worldwide launch, now a standard HDD?? Nintendo never ceases to amaze me...

**ozone** · 10-26-2005

If it were to have a HDD, it would have to a small one (possibly a MicroDrive?) to keep the price low for the casual gamer and to keep it all in that tiny little package they call a Revolution.

**su37su** · 10-26-2005

hey If they do manage to put a 5-10 gb hard drive, it would be really nice touch by Nintendo since most of past Nintendo games have been from 50kbs-26mbs max(nintendo-N64).

**Lp Chris XII** · 10-26-2005

Yeah, a HDD for Nintendo would only have to be a couple gigs to store old Nintendo games, as cartridges had a very small storage capacity. I hope they do include a small HDD in it, it would definitely make the Revolution worthwhile. Although I'll be buying one regardless of the inclusion of a HDD.

**Lefein** · 10-26-2005

It never said it would be standard. In fact, the patent specifically identified an expansion bay on the console.

Sounds like you will be able to buy a hard drive for the revo, and that makes me happy (as long as it isnt $5 a gig!)

**Steroyd** · 10-26-2005

Originally Posted by Lefein

It never said it would be standard. In fact, the patent specifically identified an expansion bay on the console.

Sounds like you will be able to buy a hard drive for the revo, and that makes me happy (as long as it isnt $5 a gig!)

you crack me up Leifen

as long as it isnt $5 a gig!

you state that everytime someone mentions a hard drive.

That's great having a HDD for the revo would be a big boost to all three Nintendo, Sony and MS, because buying HDD would be like buying your average Memory card. (on the lines of publicising the importance of Hard Drives)

Just imagine if Sony and Nintendo had a Hard Drive standard

farfetched yeah, but that would be a humongous blow to MS.

**Fedos** · 10-26-2005

Originally Posted by Steroyd

Just imagine if Sony and Nintendo had a Hard Drive standard

farfetched yeah, but that would be a humongous blow to MS.

Like Phil Harrison said about Sega Rally having online play, "I'll eat my underwear if Sega Rally has online play," I'll eat my underwear if Sony includes a hardrive as standard with Playstation 3.

**skizofenic** · 10-27-2005

that would further make me want to buy the revolution. hooray for nintendo.

**Sypher57** · 10-27-2005

why don't they just add like a 40 gb hd because then I would have a ton of roms and I would have a ton of music on it ya know

**Steroyd** · 10-27-2005

Originally Posted by Sypher57

why don't they just add like a 40 gb hd because then I would have a ton of roms and I would have a ton of music on it ya know

Nintendo's motto seems to be.

Cheap and great for kids.

Nintendo would only have a HDD as standard if it's uber cheap.

**The Chocobo Kid** · 10-27-2005

Nintendo would only have a HDD as standard if it's uber cheap.

I feel the same about that. parent will buy it for there kids. something they can enjoy. this is great.

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