I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language.

Explanation:

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Powered Up -> PU -> peugh -> bad smell

 

5 minutes ago, AVCampos said:

I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language.

Explanation:

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Powered Up -> PU -> peugh -> bad smell

 

PLUTONIUM, sincerely from periodic people.

Edited May 18, 20186 yr by Omikron

If you think Powered Up sounds bad, people around here talk about engine efficiency in terms of Fuel Utilization 

1 minute ago, JGW3000 said:

Fuel Utilization

That sounds like America.

2 hours ago, AVCampos said:

I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language.

Nintendo got away with using the name "WII". I guess we'll get over "Pee You" pretty fast.

As you can see on this video , the buttons of the remote controller can be rotate (by 180° for sure)
Both remote doesn't have the same button rotation

 

On 5/18/2018 at 11:55 AM, AVCampos said:

I think whoever came up with the "Powered Up" name either doesn't know fans usually refer to the previous (Power Functions) system by its initials, or isn't that familiar with the English language.

Explanation:

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Powered Up -> PU -> peugh -> bad smell

 

Multinational company fun. Years ago, LEGO was coming out with a pencil holder set.  The folks in UK did the marketing blurb for Canada.  They wrote perfect for holding your pencils and rubbers. 

Rubbers are not erasers in Canada.

And let's not forget about SNOT, which is especially good for concealing unwanted studs.

Edited May 19, 20186 yr by suffocation

So much for backwards compatibility.

Does anyone know when this set will be available? 

Maybe I will venture into the Train theme a bit, to find out the details 

Too bad we don't see connection ports.

Is it confirmed that they are RJ or they can be like USB ports or something?

EDIT: It's Boost ports, right?

Edited May 22, 20186 yr by ibessonov

7 minutes ago, Jim said:

Does anyone know when this set will be available? 

July 1st.

7 minutes ago, ibessonov said:

Too bad we don't see connection ports.

There was a pic of batmobile were they are visible.

Just now, dimaks13 said:

July 1st.

Thanks, that makes sense. 

Regarding connectors.

There are gears to be seen in that picture as well for those who are scared of gears making a getaway in the future.

So, only 2 output ports at the back of the brick?

If yes, it mean Power up is not going to replace PFS for most of Technic sets. 

Edited May 22, 20186 yr by Timoonn

2 hours ago, Timoonn said:

So, only 2 output ports at the back of the brick?

If yes, it mean Power up is not going to replace PFS for most of Technic sets. 

Most of the technic sets use 1 motor and gearbox. One can use 2 battery boxes in very expensive sets like flagships. I assume linking could be done through the programming.

Edited May 22, 20186 yr by Omikron

Or it could mean the ominous doom of PF2 as we know it.  This does not bode well folks...

SBrick and BuWizz must be breathing a sigh of relief. But PU still has (I hope) the advantage of physical controls without needing the mobile device constantly connected.

4 minutes ago, AVCampos said:

SBrick and BuWizz must be breathing a sigh of relief. But PU still has (I hope) the advantage of physical controls without needing the mobile device constantly connected.

Compatibility will be a key element of their survival and success - I hope they'll find a way to use the future Powered Up physical controllers with their systems.

Promobricks.de posted some images of the new components from the 2018 train sets. The battery box/controller has 2 ports only and the train motor seems to be similar to the previous one except for the connector.

That white is not going to age well .

 

So the rotation is just for "cosmetic"? You cant control something with the rotation?