Despite the trend toward high-definition gaming, the Nintendo Revolution won't be HD, a move that may alienate gamers with high-end sets - especially since the competing next-gen consoles will offer a crisp widescreen alternative. This isn't too surprising since the GameCube initially included an HD port, but when gamers didn't buy it (in part because the required cable was only available in a dark corner of Nintendo's online store), they removed it from later hardware. However, the good news is the Big N has shown growth by abandoning its stance that there's no market for online console gaming, and its Wi-Fi Connection network - now active on the DS - is a nice middle ground between the centrally managed Xbox Live and Sony's roll-your-own approach. Nintendo also revealed plans to incorporate parental controls into the Revolution, so grownups can limit their kids access to its darker offerings. Baby steps...
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