Nintendo's announcement for Revolution console

[Xylob the Destroyer]

Backward compatibility: The new console plays all games from the current Nintendo GameCube generation. But there's more…

The secret weapon: The console also will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

Easy expansion: A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory.

Two disc formats, one slot: Instead of a tray, a single, innovative, self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. Owners will have the option of equipping a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content.

The specs: The system boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, wireless controllers, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment. Revolution’s technological heart, a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway," and a graphics chip set from ATI code-named "Hollywood," will deliver game experiences not previously possible.

the 'article' is pretty lite on tech specs....

they aren't screwing around on the backward compatability -- supports emulation for NES, SNES, N64, and plays GC games! nice 8)

i'm diggin' it's size and look. it's a sexy little beast!

http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=02ea1a40-ac09-4cdf-9548-91e5a4e78746

[Tool Man]

It's a nice idea, but it all depends on how much they're gonna charge for downloading old games.
Then again, someones bound to figure out how to run existing ROM's from an SD card.

BTW, I think it looks better without that white stand making it look all slanty.

[Xylob the Destroyer]

...someones bound to figure out how to run existing ROM's from an SD card..

'zactly
I already own many, many NES, SNES, & N64 cartridges, so if I were to do such a thing, it would be "legal".