G4 has shown a revealing interview with Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata. Topics covered included Revolution's graphics and developer's enthusiasm for the new controller!

Regarding how advanced the Revolution's technical capabilities would be and whether the console would support High Definition, Iwata said there would not be a discernible difference between Revolution and its rivals on standard televisions. Confirmation the Revolution will have graphics up to the Xbox 360 and PS3's par?

The Nintendo president reiterated the company line that Nintendo feels mainstream appeal is far more important than graphical prowess, as current non-gamers have no interest in the visual quality of current games.

But what about those gamers for whom graphics are everything? Iwata says Nintendo are working to make sure that as well as a PS3/Xbox 360, that class of gamer will also want a Revolution, because of the unique gameplay experiences only it can provide.

Iwata mentioned initial reactions from publishers and developers when they showed the controller off to them. Apparently, some Western firms were wary of the freestyle controller, but changed their minds on the creation of the nunchuck attachment.

He said Nintendo has been approaching publishers and developers with gameplay concepts, and suggesting how their various established franchises could benefit from Revolution's controller. "Without exception," he said, all third parties responded positively to "concrete proposals." He remained coy on any specific collaborations, but promised many familiar titles for a large launch line-up "in 2006."

To conclude, Twilight Princess' delay was mentioned. Iwata again apologised, but insisted Nintendo would keep its promise and deliver the game next year for Gamecube - it wouldn't just be held back for Revolution. Because for Zelda Revolution, he hinted, the franchise's possibilities would be expanded upon...