davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
it just goes to prove they're not above doing the same thing when push comes to shove. time to shout it from the rooftops, IMO, so people can shut the fuck up about "copying" other console developers.
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Wii U Pro Controller announced - X360pad design, no screen, "for multiplatform games"
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it just goes to prove they're not above doing the same thing when push comes to shove. time to shout it from the rooftops, IMO, so people can shut the fuck up about "copying" other console developers.
Some people seem to be forgetting that all the buttons on this controller, are on the GamePad. Any game played with this controller is playable on the GamePad too, since that's the default.
This is just a more convenient way of playing games that don't use the screen or motion controls.
This is just a more convenient way of playing games that don't use the screen or motion controls.
Haunted
Member
God, don't jinx it.
They wouldn't dare shame us with the 1997 design again, would they?
Hot Coldman
Banned
Yes, yes they would.
LightofRohan
Member
Like it's been said a billion times.
Please be bundled! It's a buy from me if it is! If not, there will be too many weird compatibility issues.
Please be bundled! It's a buy from me if it is! If not, there will be too many weird compatibility issues.
nckillthegrimace
Member
You're reading too much into it. I presume it's going off of the "Classic Controller Pro" nomenclature.
Manmademan
Member
lol. If sony announced the PS4 controllers looked like this the first 500 posts would be nothing but LOL SONY COPIES AGAIN
Well, Nintendo just solved that problem of the Wii U only supporting 2 Wii U controllers.
This controller is the tablet controller without a screen, that's why the sticks are where they are.
Personally, I like it. The stick position will take some getting used to, but I'll adjust.
This controller is the tablet controller without a screen, that's why the sticks are where they are.
Personally, I like it. The stick position will take some getting used to, but I'll adjust.
EmCeeGramr
Member
yeah but the sticks will have grooves on them
Probably, yes. It's a shame too, there's a lot to improve.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
Ha ha, actually, the layout of the controller basically seems to say "we know you bros only play FPS games so here's the pad explicitly optimized for FPS twin stick shooters".
Which is true. Movement and aiming on aligned analog sticks. Triggers and shoulder buttons for most common functions. D-pad and digital face buttons in a secondary position for less critical functions.
Xbox controller is the best
not going to lie, I thought there was a PS3 controller and a white and black xbox controller
Everyone will be pleased as long as you give them OPTIONS. If somebody preferes dual-analog, so be it. If somebody else likes to use the Wiimote/Nunchuck better - alright!
It's all about options! It doesn't make sense to make ONE specific control sheme mandatory, especially IF you have the options (different controllers available, millions of Wiimotes already there in the households...).
Just please everyone. Give them options. Problem solved.
The fact that there will be multiple control mechanisms available for the Wii U (balance boards, classic controllers, Wiimotes/Nunchucks, WiiU gamepads) is FANTASTIC, simply FANTASTIC!!
That way you can enjoy certain generes to it's fullest!
It's all about options! It doesn't make sense to make ONE specific control sheme mandatory, especially IF you have the options (different controllers available, millions of Wiimotes already there in the households...).
Just please everyone. Give them options. Problem solved.
The fact that there will be multiple control mechanisms available for the Wii U (balance boards, classic controllers, Wiimotes/Nunchucks, WiiU gamepads) is FANTASTIC, simply FANTASTIC!!
That way you can enjoy certain generes to it's fullest!
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
That tells you what kinda reputation Sony built lol..
Metalmurphy
Member
I hope they keep the d-pad and analogue placement -.-
Wouldn't mind the 360 shape though.
Shalashaska161
Member
If I were to guess this is their solution to multiplayer games that utilize controller functions that the Wiimote can't replicate. So stuff like dual analog sticks, more buttons, etc. Basically if I were playing CoD or something I would get the uPad and everyone else would get one of these.
Tallshortman
Member
They should have just copied stick placement, current stick placement looks awkward. I mean the GC had same stick placement as the current xbox controller.
Haunted
Member
LALALALALALALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU
maquiladora
Member
lolz sony lolz
patrickthehedgehog
Member
Just don't give me the DKC:R shit where I'm forced to use a particular type of controller.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
Why do I get the feeling that the face button position is ass on the WiiU60 pad?
Using the right analog and those buttons might be a problem.
The whole point of this controller is to be the Gamepad but without a screen. They kept the stick positions the same for that reason.
Metalmurphy
Member
Depends on the game, but most games have you resting on the face buttons, so this is gonna be a pain. Same for the primary Wii U controller.
EatinOlives
Member
I believe it's "dudebro"
And Microsoft has the dudebro demographic by the ass. Making a 360 clone isn't going to get an entire demographic to jump ship. I'm still struggling to see how this clone controller is getting any real excitement.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
they already had a reason, as it wasn't mandatory that they do utilise it. A controller not everyone has over the default uPad doesn't suddenly make it more likely that they won't just as devs weren't less likely to support the Wiimote because the CC Pro was made.
The boomerang will return
Hot Coldman
Banned
Oh and it'll have a rear touch panel
There is a power on button... guess for yourself.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
Also it's funny how anyone can copy the shape design of the 360 controller but MS can't use the D-Pad design of a Nin controller.
MS should have the right to patent their controllers shape design.. It perfection when held, really unfair tbh. Anyone can reap the benefit of the 360's controllers design it seems.
MS should have the right to patent their controllers shape design.. It perfection when held, really unfair tbh. Anyone can reap the benefit of the 360's controllers design it seems.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
So, does this mean the primary face buttons are now X and A? That sounds so weird, haha. Well, for a Nintendo controller, at least.
Ah, good point.
I believe it's "dudebro"
And Microsoft has the dudebro demographic by the ass. Making a 360 clone isn't going to get an entire demographic to jump ship. I'm still struggling to see how this clone controller is getting any real excitement.
Here's one.
The Wii U only supports 1 (or 2) tablet controllers. With this controller, we can play multiplayer games with 4 controllers that have the exact same layout.
Memento_Mori15
Member
Rather have the right analog stick and the buttons switched. At least the d-pad will be better
I Stalk Alone
Member
Why would that be? The controller is the same size you are extending your finger in the same way as you would if you placed the analogue on the bottom same movement in reverse. People are over thinking this.
I gues it is another new reason not to get the console. As if some needed a reason besides personal bias to begin with.
Jive Turkey
Unconfirmed Member
Look deep into your soul and know it to be true.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
What? How? Just cause of the triggers?
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
Megadragon15
Member
I always thought the Xbox controllers were partially based on Microsoft's own Sidewinder Pad.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Now that I think about it Iwata didn't mention the old CC or CC Pro in the "compatible with" speech.
Makes sense since those haven't clickable sticks, bummer tho I don't wanna buy 3 WUCP.
I wonder if only the remote Plus will be supported for motion controlled games (or remote with pkus attachment obviously). i hope so.
Makes sense since those haven't clickable sticks, bummer tho I don't wanna buy 3 WUCP.
I wonder if only the remote Plus will be supported for motion controlled games (or remote with pkus attachment obviously). i hope so.