Mister Jack Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 At least they got rid of that horrible 3DS analog nub. Seriously, that thing is a piece of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorgiShinobi Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Some people have noticed that it looks like the controller is being recharged. Not a big surprise since it would be absolutely and appallingly ridiculous to still rely on AA batteries. I'll give it a shot. After all, the N64 controller looked like a complicated mess, but there was some method to its madness. What bothers me is how the right analog is above the buttons. That will take some getting use to as for years the "adjust camera" stick has been below. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnstableArk Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 At least the Start/Select buttons seem to be in a better position than the original design. I can imagine reaching for those things becoming very annoying very fast. And while I don't mind the 3DS' analog pad, sticks are always better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Heat Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I wish I could be more excited about the Wii U, but its big selling point seems to be 'will actually get go ports of games you'll have already bought on the PC/360/PS3' in conjunction with 'awkward control scheme again!'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRan Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I wish I could be more excited about the Wii U, but its big selling point seems to be 'will actually get go ports of games you'll have already bought on the PC/360/PS3' in conjunction with 'awkward control scheme again!'. Not to mention the first couple of years Nintendo most likely milking the whole "Look! Mario in HD!" "Look! Metroid in HD!" thing instead of actually working on new IPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 They'd be doing that regardless. Then couple years in after a firmware update: "New Super Mario Bros Wii HD 3D". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 What was Nintendo's most recent new IP? Pikmin? I guess there's Wii Sports, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wii Music..... . . .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 They have a couple new IP's on the 3DS eShop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnstableArk Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Quite a bit of news from their Pre3 video feed. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/171695/Nintendo_reveals_Wii_Us_Miiverse_new_hardware_specifics.php They made a quick explanation of the changes and redesigns of the tablet controller(officially called the Wii U GamePad), which has clickable buttons, a TV remote function, and an NFC read/write field(that blank square). They also revealed the Wii U Pro Controller, a wireless traditional controller that's pretty damn similar to the 360's controller shape, but keeps the layout of the GamePad. And following a deliciously cheesy skit, they offered some details regarding their online infrastructure, which seems to adopt a lot of social networking features and player notes/comments (something slightly reminding me of Dark Souls' warning messages), among other features, in something they call The Miiverse. Still a lot left to be said until Tuesday's press conference. This is only a taste. An appetizer, if you will, to the 3-course meal that is e3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4: Gritty Reboot Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Liked what I saw today. Look forward to seeing more this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/03/nintendos-bizarre-wii-u-zombie-shooter-commercial-must-be-seen/ So you can video chat with strangers? How long until we start getting news reporters of ding dong flashers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnstableArk Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 For children, well, Nintendo'll more than likely offer parental controls. They did so on the Wii and 3DS, only makes sense to continue. As for adults, that's all on you. You go in knowing the risks, just like all realms of the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbassman39 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 So seeing that the WiiU offers a pro controller, I wonder in a few years how many multiplatform developers will ignore the tablet and just have games identical to the PS3/360 versions? I find it interesting that the WiiU's most interesting feature is going to probably be ignored, but only time will tell I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 It'll be like the 3DS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorgiShinobi Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The Pro Controller is a smart move, but did they have to keep the layout of the GamePad? Buttons where the right analog has always been? I think I could get use to the GamePad, but on a traditional controller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 No different than getting used to the d-pad being down where the left analog pad had been when the Xbox was introduced. I still maintain that every controller should have 4 modules, one each for the d-pad, each stick, and the face buttons, that you can rearrange however the hell you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 That would increase both the cost of the controller, the complexity of the manuals and also lead to increased breakages. You get the bonus of selling replacement modules for $10 a pop, but the downside of being the4 ones with the controllers that can end up costing $100+ over it's lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Well maybe not every controller, but it'd be nice if there were like premium (or "pro" controllers, perhaps?) that had the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 http://www.madcatz.com/mlg/360_controller.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Yes, like that but with the face buttons too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted June 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 The face buttons? Do we call different parts of a controller "the face"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 "Face buttons" = ABXY. Those are locked in place on that controller, there's no module for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmbGApm1uN4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Soo the Wii U is coming out on.,.I don't know when, and it'll cost I don't know how much, and it'll have Arkham City for it. Asymmetric innovating multiplayer social U stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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