Countdown To Revolution... Again

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The Electronics Entertainment Expo is still more than 165 days off, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from preparing for the big show. In an unprecedented move, the company today sent out a "save the date" press reminder for its pre-E3 2006 show -- the same event where full disclosure on its next-generation console, codenamed Revolution, will take place.

"You're probably just starting to plan your time for 2006. With a mere 165 days to go (give or take), it's time to start thinking about next year's E3. Nintendo is most certainly thinking about it. So pencil us in," the company wrote in an official mass-mailing to media. "You'll hear all the incredible details about Nintendo's upcoming games and hardware, including our next home console, codenamed Revolution. You won't want to miss it. See you there."

The event will take place on May 9, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, according to the publisher.

Historically, mailings like this arrive only a month or so prior to the actual E3 events, and thus we're positively puzzled and simultaneously excited to learn that the Big N is already gearing up for its Revolution blowout.

Nintendo of America has indicated on several occasions that more information on Revolution will be forthcoming on a regular basis beginning early next year.

It's still a little early, e3 is months away, but that hasn't stopped the building of hype and high anticipation of more Revolution news. It seems that finally, Nintendo ahve decided to reveal the Revolution. What I am hoping for most is some ingame videos, confirmation of more games, any other unknown functions of the controller, and a price and release date. Lol, yeah I guess that about all there is to know, except for the technical specs, which for some reason I am uninterested in.

As long as the games are unique, and provides graphics superior to the Gamecube's, that is sufficient to gain my support. Oh and, Wi-Fi, low price, and Nintendo's most popular lineup of games ready at launch, is nice too :D.