AceBandage
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It's seeming less likely that it'll support more than one, but we'll see.
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Rumor: New Wii U controller (analog sticks)?
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It's seeming less likely that it'll support more than one, but we'll see.
Mushroomer25
Member
The only reason I doubt that the square is NFC, is that on phones that already have the device, it doesn't have anything like that. You just hold the phone up to whatever you want to scan, and it works.
Perhaps it's just there for looks. Tell the kids to put their magic toys on that square, just so its' out of the way.
Yet there's a similar one on the bottom-right corner. The mysteries deepen.
Perhaps it's just there for looks. Tell the kids to put their magic toys on that square, just so its' out of the way.
Yet there's a similar one on the bottom-right corner. The mysteries deepen.
And this makes me happy. I'm not going to question the controller anymore.
Now we sit and wait for leaks regarding their online and OS.
Do tell me old chap. Have you actually gotten the controller in your hands and played with it?
AceBandage
Banned
Monster hands?
The one on the bottom protrudes and is obviously another button.
What for, I don't know.
Why won't it support more than one controller out of a sudden? Did I miss something?
Also, what about the new handles?
ColdBlooder
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bloodforge
Member
It could just be an unused button cutout on that particular prototype that won't be there on the retail units.
The E3 model was amazingly comfortable. It looks so unwieldy but it melted right into my hands.
Always-honest
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no he didn't
Hot Coldman
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AceBandage
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The most telling thing is that it seems the Audio DPS can only support 7 channels (5 for surround sound and 2 for the controller).
But, like I said, we'll see.
I just hope that it's actually rechargable and doesn't use AA batteries or anything.
Should be an obvious thing, I know. But analog sticks should have been as well, so you never know...
ColdBlooder
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AceBandage
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It's rechargeable.
Monster hands?
The one on the bottom protrudes and is obviously another button.
What for, I don't know.
did not know there was a book shelf behind it lol....That work...I guess. Still not preferable.
weeman_com
Neo Member
Ok if its a newer iteration of the Upad what is the small square button in the lower right corner for? It's just sitting there with no detail, looks odd to say the least.
Lets, just hope that IF this is the final design that they will refine the ergonomics a bit.
I just wonder why they would remove such functionality :/
Seriously, now I'm really hyped!
ColdBlooder
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Sync button is the most logical answer. They have so many space, so they could place such a button directly on the controller.
AceBandage
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Remove?
Was it ever confirmed that it was added?
I've heard it was rumored, but didn't know if anyone got a source to actually say it was true.
I mean, it's always possible that it could support more, but at the same time, it just isn't something I would count on.
The one under the screen looks like an actual button you can press, the one under the dpad people are guessing that it's the NFC spot.
AlphaTwo00
Member
That square is going to be the orange port of the Wii U isn't it?
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
I call fake.
Or... at least old.
The E3 versions looked more polished design wise and that logo doesn't have the blue part.
Aesthetically, it looks much worse.
Plus, why goes it seem even wider in that pic?
Or... at least old.
The E3 versions looked more polished design wise and that logo doesn't have the blue part.
Aesthetically, it looks much worse.
Plus, why goes it seem even wider in that pic?
Doesn't seem likely that they will support it. A shame too IMO
AceBandage
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So it contains the holographic projector?
weeman_com
Neo Member
True, though they typically made is red to differentiate it from other buttons. Just to fool proof the instructions manual. It could be the button to retract gameplay from the TV to the Upad itself. June cannot come faster!
I heard from pretty a credible source that there was a demonstration, which allowed the use of two Wii U pads simultaneously, at Nintendo last fall. That source can be considered trustworthy; I had not believed it before that either.
That's gone too. See the quoted post.
Why won't it support more than one controller out of a sudden? Did I miss something?
Also, what about the new handles?
Sammy Samusu
Member
No, you need Pikmin 3.
Also, what about the new handles?
Yeah I mentioned that too on the last page. It looks MUCH more comfortable than the almost completely flat backside they had before in my opinion.
nordique
Member
Looks absolutely amazing.
Now we know what the Gearbox President meant when he said to Gamespot in the Aliens CM interview about this being the best Nintendo controller yet.
I can believe it. Look at how awesome those sticks look! And no more 8-pronged octagonal "fence" anymore.
Now we know what the Gearbox President meant when he said to Gamespot in the Aliens CM interview about this being the best Nintendo controller yet.
I can believe it. Look at how awesome those sticks look! And no more 8-pronged octagonal "fence" anymore.
AceBandage
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Yeah? Then I suppose it's very possible. It would be nice, I'll admit (even though I don't do local multiplayer much these days).
ColdBlooder
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Ergonomics. Looks alot more comfy this way!
Agent X
Member
Comparison of the two layouts.
The new one is a definite improvement.
ColdBlooder proposed that it could be a sync button, so that's one possibility. I think something like that might be tucked in a more out-of-the-way spot, though.
It could be used for some other unrevealed auxiliary function, such as to turn off the screen (if it's not being used, such as when a game is paused), or as a microphone button to start a voice chat or initiate a voice command.
How much do you think these controllers retail for then? If they allow the use of more than one Wii U controller then they have to sell it on retail stores.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I was wondering the same thing...
Anyway, I really like the new design, though I wonder why they placed the analog sticks above the dpad and face buttons? It seems a little uncomfortable/awkward.
There wasn't a demostration with two Wii U pads simultaneously. The info was at documents NoE's representatives and distributors got at the meeting last August.
But the demonstration indeed had wireless controllers.
weeman_com
Neo Member
TBH, I dont care if it supports more than 1 Upad because it will more than likely only be me playing this system in my house, no multiplayer either. Except for online. If I was for playing this system with other people it would be the usual session of taking turns, so 1 Upad is enough for that!
TheUnknownForce
Member
Then there is the survey that showed two people playing with their U Tablets at the same time.
I think they got it to handle 2 at once, though they might be able to stream to 4 if they don't push the system power at all, like in a really basic game a la "Measure Up" from their tech demos.
H_Prestige
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Anafuckinglog sticks