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Bear with the OP, he's learning a lot today. It's a lot to take in all at once.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498326
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498326
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.
According to Nintendo like 3 hours I think. They really cheaped out on the battery.What type of battery life are we expecting from the gamepad?
What type of battery life are we expecting from the gamepad?
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.I don't have any problems holding a textbook open for long periods of time, but that doesn't mean it's a practical size for a video game controller.
It probably just takes getting used to, I'm sure they've tested this extensively to get the right screen size vs. controller size ratio. But it's an obvious and legitimate gripe and it's silly for people to get so defensive about it.
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.
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).
like a virgin touched for the very first time.
That's pretty shitty battery life. I'm guessing they'll include some awful two foot charging cable like everyone else too.
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.
this topic... backfired?
like a virgin touched for the very first time.
I used it. It's fine for a dual analog pad. Not better than the Wiimote + nunchuk though.
I'm really going to miss the freedom afforded by separate controllers for each hand. One of Wii's truly great unsung innovations.
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.
God damn that thing is huge. I cannot imagine playing anything for an extended period of time with it. Has anyone else played it yet? What are your impressions of the controller.
I'm really going to miss the freedom afforded by separate controllers for each hand. One of Wii's truly great unsung innovations.
I'm really going to miss the freedom afforded by separate controllers for each hand. One of Wii's truly great unsung innovations.
I'm really going to miss the freedom afforded by separate controllers for each hand. One of Wii's truly great unsung innovations.
I'm really going to miss the freedom afforded by separate controllers for each hand. One of Wii's truly great unsung innovations.
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
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!
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Dear Zen Pinball 2 Devs please add PlayStation Move Support ok thanks goodbye!
but hopefully Sony is planning a DualMoveShock controller for the PS4.
I played with the wii u for the first time today and was really impressed! Loved the design and all in all I went from a won't buy to a want to buy. Looks very quality and fun.
The only qualm I have with it is the battery life, just way too low, especially when you apparently can't even tether it directly to the machine.
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)