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Wii U Pro Controller announced - X360pad design, no screen, "for multiplatform games"
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famousmortimer
Banned
I think it looks rad. I hate the 360 controller because of the offset sticks. It makes no sense. Glad nintendo was smart and kept the sticks symetrical. I think using those sticks and the shoulder buttons/triggers will be great. Might be the best FPS controller around.
I also think that the dpad-button symmetry was important to them.
May be awkward for games where you use the right stick only sometimes... like an action game.
I also think that the dpad-button symmetry was important to them.
May be awkward for games where you use the right stick only sometimes... like an action game.
The original Duke Xbox Controller was rather similar to the Dreamcast controller. The S pad replaced that, and the 360 controller replaced the S pad.
People are getting confused as to what's based on what.
CadetMahoney
Member
I think everyone is just giving Nintendo a pass here. Don't know why, but there you go.
I think everyone is just giving Nintendo a pass here. Don't know why, but there you go.
It's the best controller design, period. Nintendo recognising it does not require forgiveness.
HocusPocus
Member
I like the 360 controller the best of any controller I have used before, and that one for WiiU is a good looking controller. Glad to see them move in that direction. Looks like we have a new standard design for controllers when it comes to gaming.
That's how the placement started. Dreamcast Windows CE -> Xbox 1 controller -> Xbox 1 controller improved on -> 360 controller.
All that's really different is that there is another analog stick there.
cartman414
Member
Hope it's there to sample at the show.
Because it sounds like it'll be the perfect PC controller once someone creates an adapter + drivers.
I think it's generally a case of fixing what ain't broke. Well, mostly, in that this one should actually have a decent d-pad (yes!), and the lower positioned buttons to evade lawsuits.
Plus, it's a practical move, since it's part of a ploy for 3rd party multiplatform games.
Because it sounds like it'll be the perfect PC controller once someone creates an adapter + drivers.
I think everyone is just giving Nintendo a pass here. Don't know why, but there you go.
I think it's generally a case of fixing what ain't broke. Well, mostly, in that this one should actually have a decent d-pad (yes!), and the lower positioned buttons to evade lawsuits.
Plus, it's a practical move, since it's part of a ploy for 3rd party multiplatform games.
It makes sense that the Duke was based on the DC controller. MS had a part in the Dreamcast since it ran Windows CE as an OS.
Unregistered007
Banned
Dual Shock all the WAY.. LOOK @ THE STICKS... JUST LOOK.....LOL
Guilty Bystander
Banned
Why always the shittiest D-pad possible? Just copy the damn PS Vita D-pad ffs. This also refers to the Wii U tablet.
If as a company you copy a design then at least make it just as good not worse.
If as a company you copy a design then at least make it just as good not worse.
I Stalk Alone
Member
I see you have an agenda against nintendo. tell us how you really feel. What will make you feel better? Choice should be encouraged.
All the controllers are the same to me for all devices I own, a way for me to control the game and I should have choices in what method I can use in whatever game I want. Some people here must have trouble talking and walking at the same time here with the way they are carrying on.
Also how is it copying when Nintendo also had a more similar analogue stick layout to the xbox 360 when the gamecube was out. Nintendo has now used all possible layouts. It is not a who copied who but having all layouts available for use. Third parties will release different layouts if people want those. Honestly you are just hating for no reason at all other than hate for a company and it is a shame really.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Analog placement looks good. Since the dual stick control scheme became... well pretty much standard I've been wondering why someone hadn't tried twin sticks in the dominant position.
Honestly it looks like some 3rd party dev said "Can you just make a 360 controller for us?" and Ninty went "Sure."
I like it, but I'm not much of a shooter player.
Honestly it looks like some 3rd party dev said "Can you just make a 360 controller for us?" and Ninty went "Sure."
I like it, but I'm not much of a shooter player.
Dark_AnNiaLatOr
Member
I think the 720 controller will be the 360 controller with the raised dpad.
thiscoldblack
Unconfirmed Member
I love that they followed the Xbox 360, arguably the most comfortable pad this generation, but the button layout shouldn't be there.. The buttons are, in most cases, used more frequently and should be more accessible. At first instance, it seems like a bad idea. I'll look forward to use it and see for myself.
gaming_noob
Member
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
Inferno313
Banned
I don't understand why everyone is whining about the stick placement. It's the same in relation to the 360 and it's D-pad nearly. I've never had trouble hitting the d-pad on the 360. (Aside from the fact that it's so mushy)
Nintendo: Look at these awesome motion controls!
Hardcore: Get that waggle shit outta here! I want something with 2 analog sticks!
Third-parties: Motion controls are hard! I want something with lots of buttons!
Nintendo: Look at our Wii U Pad! It does everything: dual analog, touch screens, buttons, you name it!
Hardcore: It looks too big!
Third-parties: Touch screens are hard! Can't you make it simpler?
Nintendo: Fine. What the fuck do you want from us?
Third-parties, Hardcore:
Nintendo: Done.
Hardcore: Shameless!
Hardcore: Get that waggle shit outta here! I want something with 2 analog sticks!
Third-parties: Motion controls are hard! I want something with lots of buttons!
Nintendo: Look at our Wii U Pad! It does everything: dual analog, touch screens, buttons, you name it!
Hardcore: It looks too big!
Third-parties: Touch screens are hard! Can't you make it simpler?
Nintendo: Fine. What the fuck do you want from us?
Third-parties, Hardcore:
Nintendo: Done.
Hardcore: Shameless!
Yoda
Member
I wonder if this will be boxed with a WiiU w/o the tablet to lower the initial box cost. Granted the tablet is the main innovation of the WiiU, they could appeal to core gamers between the launch of Wii and the launch of the HD twin upgrades... This is all dependent on them getting strong third party support.
I can't definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
gaming_noob
has baby hands
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TheNatural
My Member!
Oh jeez, some people need to shut the fuck up up with the who ripped off who stuff. 360 controller basically reversed the dual shock controller which the first version ripped off the N64 controller joystick.
There's nothing new now, there's just one standard control scheme for a controller, with different positions of the buttons and joystick alternatives that don't mean much.
There's nothing new now, there's just one standard control scheme for a controller, with different positions of the buttons and joystick alternatives that don't mean much.
blame space
Banned
his hands are all clear and red around the outside.
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
Lobsterboy!
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Yeah.
I mean if your hands are the size of a three year olds I could definitely see an issue. But you don't have problems reaching the 360 D-Pad do you Mr. noob? Then I doubt you'd have a problem with this.
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
Who the fuck holds a controller in those types of positions? Like honestly, the angle and placement of the hands and fingers are just so fucking awkward and not correct at all.
jediyoshi
Member
If you think it's the layout scheme, you may be missing the point.
Jzero
Member
Apparently gaming_noob does
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
Needs the colored outline guys.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
lol wut
Unless you're Dr. Zoidberg's baby I doubt that's how it's going to play out
AtomicShroom
Member
So, an Xbox 360 controller with a kick-ass D-Pad and softer, flatter face buttons? Which also doubles as a classic controller? Hallelujah!
Dreams-Visions
Member
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
lol? is this what your hands look like grabbing a 360 controller?
let me guess: 3DS d-pad is perfect for you.
grimshawish
Banned
You press buttons less than you use the analogue in most games these days
Whilst this is a great scheme for fighting games (d pad easy access).
Face buttons have been replaced by the triggers/shoulders/analogue click.
The 360 shows its possible to use that area of a control quite easily along with the left analogue. Which will be the main use for most non-dual games.
Don't really see a problem but we'll know more from E3 booths.
Whilst this is a great scheme for fighting games (d pad easy access).
Face buttons have been replaced by the triggers/shoulders/analogue click.
The 360 shows its possible to use that area of a control quite easily along with the left analogue. Which will be the main use for most non-dual games.
Don't really see a problem but we'll know more from E3 booths.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Oh how I wish this was the standard controller for the Wii U. Please Nintendo, go back to not having stupid gimmicks!
It rubs me the wrong way seeing as this is gonna be the Wii Us equivalent of the classic controller from the Wii. Meh.
It rubs me the wrong way seeing as this is gonna be the Wii Us equivalent of the classic controller from the Wii. Meh.
ThatCrazyGuy
Member
Doesn't look comfy to me. Hopefully get to hold it at E3 in a few days.
The GamePad has every feature of this controller. What's the problem?
Don't get the logic of those assuming this will be a pack in. Since when do consoles come with a free second controller? The thing does everything the U GamePad does, sans screen. You'll have to suck it up and pay the $40. Unless you have an existing classic controller for Wii, that will probably work too via wii remote.
There's a simple way to test this, grab a 360 controller and pretend its this controller and see how it fits with your hands.
Its not going to be 100% perfect, but its damn close.
I like how people really think they're the first to point out that the controller is too big for their hands. Like they really think this whole time Nintendo just built the thing and never had anyone hold it!
It's like back before the Wii release when people said "Hold your arm up straight for fifteen minutes. Wii is unplayable!" Morons.
It's like back before the Wii release when people said "Hold your arm up straight for fifteen minutes. Wii is unplayable!" Morons.
Guilty Bystander
Banned
How is a 4 point D-pad better than a full 8 point D-pad?
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
Haha your hands cant be that small! Plus, are they claws?
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Just throw another analog stick under the dreamcasts buttons..I spy.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
Reality check time.
Concave analogs are better (360)
Joystick placement is still better (360)
Face button placement still better (might have better face buttons than 360 though) (360)
A better D-pad and the ripped off 360 shell (how original) is all that's new. Not to mention the trigger (L + R) travel distance seems horribly limited, look at the pics... Is that how far they will really depress to? To the top of the controller itself? Are you kidding?
It's not similar.
DC controller hugged hands in, on the 360 controller you hug the controller out for one. I don't even understand how some of you think they are similar lol..
lololol
Criminal Upper
Banned
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
playing fighters on pad, lol
Well, the DC controller was the one that introduced this combo:
Too bad it didn't have a second analog as well.
lol
Oni Link 666
Member
I can definitely see a problem when playing FPS when your thumb and index are so close together. Fire trigger and look-around analog so close = accidental shots fired.
LMAO! Seriously.
