18 replies to this topic

[angelo07stang]

http://www.ign.com/a...h-panorama-view

[TheUltimateWaddleDee]

How much do you wanna bet that North America is going to get Apple Maps?

[Gamejunkie]

How much do you wanna bet that North America is going to get Apple Maps?

I don't know if you're being serious or sarcastic. That obviously isn't going to happen as the Apple Maps App is a proprietory IP of Apple.

[TheUltimateWaddleDee]

I don't know if you're being serious or sarcastic. That obviously isn't going to happen as the Apple Maps App is a proprietory IP of Apple.

It was sarcasm, and a cheap attack on Apple Maps for how much it sucks.

[reef7009]

Be great if it doesnt FREEZE

[alan123]

that panorama looks pretty neat

[Triggy1987]

This will be really cool. I'm not a massive google maps user, but every year or so when I go on holiday I love to check google maps to see the area ect ect. With this, I might not need to go on holiday now

[Gamejunkie]

It was sarcasm, and a cheap attack on Apple Maps for how much it sucks.

Fair enough. Apple Maps isn't great although I hardly ever used Google Maps on my iPhone so for me its not a big deal.

[SDDMN]

That's good, I suppose. I never used google maps before, so I don't know if I'm happy or uncaring about this.

[cannonshane]

I generally only use map apps when im on the road and need them, Really couldnt care less for them on a home console.

[Soul]

90% of google map users don't use it for navigation. They just use it to explore the world.

[One_Jay]

Google Maps this is a Gaming Console.
I fail to see a real benefit to having Google Maps on the System. It is not like the GamePad can be taking out of the house. obviously it is handy on a mobile device.

[Soul]

Google Maps this is a Gaming Console.
I fail to see a real benefit to having Google Maps on the System. It is not like the GamePad can be taking out of the house. obviously it is handy on a mobile device.

90% of google map users don't use it for navigation. They just use it to explore the world.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Why would you need this on a home console? On a portable one yeah but to me this is pointless......

[One_Jay]

Why would you need this on a home console? On a portable one yeah but to me this is pointless......

That is exactly my thoughts...

[SNES]

Why would you need this on a home console? On a portable one yeah but to me this is pointless......

It's about possibilities. The panorama view opens up new ways to see the world, sort of like a virtual vacation. There's the potential of integration into other services. Imagine wanting to meet with a friend from Miiverse or just curious to see where they live. Open up maps on the system, get directions, even just peer through the Gamepad to see their town. The 360 streetview is handy for gauging landmarks before programming it into a GPS device. If you have a large screen, you can look at larger areas, and more detailed close views.

It's pretty cool, it recognizes and capitalizes on one of the best aspects of the Google Maps (exploration), and it looks like fun. Plus, it also illustrates that Nintendo has a working relationship with Google (which is a good thing), and nothing precludes this from coming to the 3DS. Imagine looking up directions on the Wii U, scoping out the location, and then transmitting it to the 3DS to have the directions on the go. Granted, it's not likely to replace smartphones, but it shows the potential of the idea and what directions Nintendo is exploring, as well as the partnerships they're engaging in.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

It's about possibilities. The panorama view opens up new ways to see the world, sort of like a virtual vacation. There's the potential of integration into other services. Imagine wanting to meet with a friend from Miiverse or just curious to see where they live. Open up maps on the system, get directions, even just peer through the Gamepad to see their town. The 360 streetview is handy for gauging landmarks before programming it into a GPS device. If you have a large screen, you can look at larger areas, and more detailed close views.

It's pretty cool, it recognizes and capitalizes on one of the best aspects of the Google Maps (exploration), and it looks like fun. Plus, it also illustrates that Nintendo has a working relationship with Google (which is a good thing), and nothing precludes this from coming to the 3DS. Imagine looking up directions on the Wii U, scoping out the location, and then transmitting it to the 3DS to have the directions on the go. Granted, it's not likely to replace smartphones, but it shows the potential of the idea and what directions Nintendo is exploring, as well as the partnerships they're engaging in.

Yeah I suppose, you argue a very good point there, I never thought of it like that...............................

[Joshua]

Perhaps that 8-Bit game that Google once put onto it would be on the Wii U version?

[Insanity_Boi]

This function looks pretty cool. Was also cool that some of Iwatas footage was in Waikiki and some underwater shots. I think I'll be using this alot.