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Bear with the OP, he's learning a lot today. It's a lot to take in all at once.
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Just held the WiiU controller for the first time...
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pizzapizza64
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I used it today as well. It felt great, awesome dpad, and very ergonomic. I honestly don't know how people's opinions can be so different.
I honestly think it's one of the most comfortable controllers I've held. Reminds me of the Gamecube controller, the way it just melts into my hands, except it's got the buttons and clicky sticks that the Gamecube was missing, plus a d-pad that doesn't suck. Size wasn't an issue, and I forgot the buttons were below the right stick after playing for only a few minutes.
IrishNinja
Member
ghost protocol thread
EightBitNate
Member
Why didn't you keep it?
metalslimer
Member
Sold.
According to Nintendo like 3 hours I think. They really cheaped out on the battery.
MrCookiepants
Member
Better too big than too small. Sometimes my freakishly large hands struggle with the Dualshock 3.
It's said to last between 3-5 hours (depends on the brightness of the screen) and takes two and a half hours to charge. However, you can continue to use the GamePad while it is charging. The Pro Classic Controller has an 80 hour battery life. By the way, the GamePad uses a lithium-ion battery and the controller weighs 1.1 pounds (500g).
There really isn't just one possible width that is possible for your hands to be resting comfortably in your lap. And it isn't because of that non-existing value that video-game controllers are the size they are. They just haven't had anything to put in the middle of the left and right side before. There weren't scientists in ergonomics and human physiology that said "The only practical size for a video-game controller is THIS! Any wider would be insanity!". That didn't happen.
metalmania4evr
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I thought the gamepad was pretty light, and it felt great to hold. I was pretty impressed by the screen as well, super crisp and bright.
reelbigtink
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Because, fellow Auburn buddy, a lot of people are going into this launch with negative preconceived notions about Nintendo and their console for babies. I also used the controller and it felt great.
Fox Mulder
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That's pretty shitty battery life. I'm guessing they'll include some awful two foot charging cable like everyone else too.
PapaEmeritus
Member
Beat me to it, was gonna post the video for I wanna know what love is, haha
davonaytor
Member
The pad has it's own separate wall charger, not sure how long the cable is, but at least you have the option of using an extension cord if you really want to.
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Held it myself for the first time today.
Comfy to hold, awkward to actually use though, especially the shoulder buttons.
Though.. I imagine an adjustment could be made with extended use.
Comfy to hold, awkward to actually use though, especially the shoulder buttons.
Though.. I imagine an adjustment could be made with extended use.
Criminal Upper
Banned
I thought it was extremely comfortable, and less heavy than a wiresless 360 controller.
OP, do you think you have to hold the GamePad in an upright position while standing in your house?
I'm confused.
OP, do you think you have to hold the GamePad in an upright position while standing in your house?
I'm confused.
Freezie KO
Banned
I used it. It's fine for a dual analog pad. Not better than the Wiimote + nunchuk though.
well it's just his opinion
And now I want to watch the Moulin Rouge cover of this song.
radioheadrule83
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Thread made for an opinion contrary to every opinion I heard at the two trade shows I've attended this year... oh you.
You're entitled to that opinion of course, but yes, I've held it - and it feels great. Surprisingly light (comfortable enough to hold in one hand), and has great rear-ergonomics.
For everyone who might not take to it so nicely, there's the pro controller.
You're entitled to that opinion of course, but yes, I've held it - and it feels great. Surprisingly light (comfortable enough to hold in one hand), and has great rear-ergonomics.
For everyone who might not take to it so nicely, there's the pro controller.
I'm really going to miss the freedom afforded by separate controllers for each hand. One of Wii's truly great unsung innovations.
;_;
There's nothing quite like sitting on an armrest chair, nunchuck resting on the left and wiimote on the right.
pizzapizza64
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Auburn people always have the correct opinions, I've found.
Jason's Ultimatum
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Came back from Wal Mart to pick up a few things, and I saw a demo station. No games were playable, but yeah, this thing is huge. The plus side is even though I have tiny hands, I can hold it fine, but just in general, the damn thing is almost as big as the console.
soulassssns
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Someone has little girl hands.
It''s big but not heavy. Lift some freakin' weights dude.
High Five!
They actually had it in my Walmart today, surprisingly enough.
I didn't really think to use the controller (since for whatever reason my station had no demos on it whatsoever) but based on my short experience the touch screen is pretty damn good for finger-use. Much better than even the 3DS screen.
I didn't really think to use the controller (since for whatever reason my station had no demos on it whatsoever) but based on my short experience the touch screen is pretty damn good for finger-use. Much better than even the 3DS screen.
Pseudo_Sam
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What the hell, there's a thread exactly for this.
Exactly.
For.
This.
Exactly.
For.
This.
agreed, but I will also give a big welcome back to the fact i can finally place my arms wherever I want to while playing
sergioalb64
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I want an 'official' Wii U Gamepad pouch at launch; any ideas? By 'official' I mean made specifically for it. Hopefully not from GameStop; don't do that anymore.
Don't worry. Pikmin and CoD have you covered. You can play with the Wii Remote and also do stuff on the pad at the same time!
Cjdamon042
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Touched it, held it and played it at the Eurogamer Expo. I was actually surprised at how light and comfortable it was to hold despite its size.
Hi five!
Dear Zen Pinball 2 Devs please add PlayStation Move Support ok thanks goodbye!
but hopefully Sony is planning a DualMoveShock controller for the PS4.
Hah, that's true, although it's also the reason I prefer gyro to IR pointing.
Indeed. Hopefully devs won't abandon the Wiimote+nunchuk combo as time goes on.
God yes. To both.
22 days! ARRGH! Wait is insane!
I get the battery life issue. But I'd assume it would be a quicker charge and mor convenient to charge with an A/C adapter you can plug in anywhere (next to your couch)
Alex
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It'd be easier to charge in use just going from the front of the machine, traditional style, rather than having to run to a wall unit, IMO. Also, I really dont need any more shit to plug in. :lol
RelentlessRolento
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I just grabbed one at Best Buy and have to say I was mostly looking at the lower screen the whole time. I almost prefer it was just the lower screen since I prefer handhelds