Cerebral Assassin
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Yes, I don't see how it is possible to claim that the lack of analogue triggers doesn't make driving in games worse, it is a simple objective fact.
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Wii U Press Previews
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Yes, I don't see how it is possible to claim that the lack of analogue triggers doesn't make driving in games worse, it is a simple objective fact.
Windom Earle
Member
Hope you're kidding.
The Mana Legend
Banned
You don't get it. At all.
Everybody has reached pre-order limits (in NA), but if you want to go and try to get one on launch day I think you got a decent shot. I have had a pre-order since day 1 but I still asked Wal-Mart about their stock. They told me they weren't taking pre-orders (putting in layaway in their case) anymore, but that they should still have stock to sell when it releases.
Not really. ..but then again I've only ever played one racing game that used triggers and to be honest I loathed the control method. I've only really enjoyed arcade racers. Does touch screen acceleration not work then?
Omg you are unbanned
What up, everybody. So 9 days, eh? Hard to believe we're so close.
Are we going to get an OT for the launch or is that not allowed?
btw, the game case color seems to have turned out way better than expected! I was worried it was going to be bright blue like in the promo images.
Well....yeah? I understand it's not for everybody. It's minus one sale, I doubt they care.
Windom Earle
Member
Touch screen controls are usually bad, especially if things get sensitive. Try SM64 DS screen controls or GTA3 iOS. It's clumsy and unprecise. Especially with the WiiU Controller not being multitouch, you would need to press in relatively hard I assume.
I think the lack of analogue will be fine for most arcade racers, but it is a problem for Sandbox games and Sims.
For some games it will be better (e.g. something like Dark Souls), but I don't think it's a good decision overall.
Cerebral Assassin
Member
It would be unintuitive & the lack of feedback would make it pretty much useless (the only possible way I can think of is for the two sticks to act as the Accelerator & Brake, & to use motion for steering, which would have its own issues).
Gianni Merryman
Member
I haven't checked this thread for a while, so upon reading now updated OP, could someone clarify to me, is there any confirmation in 3 days' time we'll be reading first NG3 and ZombiU reviews from major websites/magazines - IGN, Gamespot, etc. -, in 5 days those of NSMBU and NLand, and in 8 days all the rest?
I can't wait, probably there is going to be some meltdowns when some low scores show up, but we'll have eventually a better insight into Wii U's offerings at launch.
edit: welcome back, Guek!
I can't wait, probably there is going to be some meltdowns when some low scores show up, but we'll have eventually a better insight into Wii U's offerings at launch.
edit: welcome back, Guek!
Using my earlier example, it really doesn't matter in arcade racers. You're either putting your full weight on the pedal or you're in last place.
Sounds like a good solution as well. Not ideal but it would be a solution.
Sorry
Sounds like a the Nintendo-version of achievement whoring to me
"No cheevos? No play!"
"No activity log? No play!"
^^
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I've heard (on GAF) that ZombiU has an embargo until the 15th, but Rich has said their IGN ZombiU review won't be up until the 18th. Everything else you mentioned is correct.
yea apparently the embargo was pushed back or something.
though there'll probably be more print leaks out of Europe or something
What up, everybody. So 9 days, eh? Hard to believe we're so close.
Are we going to get an OT for the launch or is that not allowed?
btw, the game case color seems to have turned out way better than expected! I was worried it was going to be bright blue like in the promo images.
amagad, he is back !
now there are still some others left (it would be cool if those who didn't do very bad things could be unbanned with conditions to participate
) and the WUST family will be ready for launch !Don't hesitate to pay a visit to this topic with some infos on the Wii U Pawa !
I Stalk Alone
Member
What up, everybody. So 9 days, eh? Hard to believe we're so close.
Are we going to get an OT for the launch or is that not allowed?
btw, the game case color seems to have turned out way better than expected! I was worried it was going to be bright blue like in the promo images.
That horrible bright blue came from PR sending out .TIFF images (or the color format that this file type uses), I believe. When I used the press kit images from the Nintendo site and uploaded them to Giant Bomb they turned into the same ugly mess. I had to open the .tiff source images in photoshop and save them as JPGs with RBG colors (I think) in order to preserve the proper color.
Thanks, I'll try to go over there on day one at midnight and see how lucky I get.
KillerTravis
Banned
Can we leave the analog trigger discussion out of this thread? I wanna read press impressions, not some arguments about boring racing games.
Yes, please. People feel strong enough about the discussion it could carry a thread of its own.
Agreed. The issue has been discussed to death in the various Wii U speculation threads over the last year and a half anyway.
amagad, he is back !
now there are still some others left (it would be cool if those who didn't do very bad things could be unbanned with conditions to participate
Don't hesitate to pay a visit to this topic with some infos on the Wii U Pawa !
While people are being encouraged to visit other threads, perhaps you might mosey on over to this one and chime in (re: SIMD/AltiVec/VMX/etc.).
Also, on the topic of triggers, I would have preferred a XBox360-style trigger with perhaps about a third less travel and a Gamecubey digital click at the end. Best of all worlds.
davidsaurus
Member
May have been bad choice of words on my part. The DualShock 3's L2/R2 trigger have more resistance than a 360 pad's triggers. Also when pushing them, you're pushing them slightly downward instead of inwards (which in conjunction with their convex shape could potentially make your fingers slide off). Sluggish was probably the wrong word to use there. They simply don't feel as responsive to me (I played a lot more FPS games with the DS3 than I have played with a 360 pad so far this gen - though not because of controller preference).
To be fair, we were able to play F1 games without digital inputs on N64/PS1/PS2.
Btw, are you fellow GB duder davidsaurus that I have in my steam friends list and who continually helped me with certain steam purchases?
I would indeed be that guy
I'm just not sure how they will pan out without analog triggers but dirt & f1 are sort of confirmed for some point down the line so we'll see.Here's hoping for awesome Wii U homebrew that allows to do this in a more comprehensive fashion than any Nintendo solution would ever permit.
ball's in your court come November 17, hackmii team <3
Gemüsepizza;44185123 said:
And didn't they also say "So Mario Kart will just have a stop and go now?". :\
What up, everybody. So 9 days, eh? Hard to believe we're so close.
Are we going to get an OT for the launch or is that not allowed?
btw, the game case color seems to have turned out way better than expected! I was worried it was going to be bright blue like in the promo images.
Holy crap Guek, I thought you were perma'd. Welcome back.
when has it not?
anothercreativename
Banned
I think it's completely up to personal opinion. I went with the base model because I really don't have anyone to play Nintendo Land with. The game looks awesome and I think it's going to be a really fun game but it's not a single player game. I also don't really care for the extra accessories, I don't plan on buying digital games so I won't really need the discount they give, and I can just plug in an external drive if I need more HD space.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Get Basic if:
A. You don't want NintendoLand
B. Aren't going to buy much digitally
C. Don't care for the extra storage
D. Don't care for the stands included
All of the above for only $50 more makes the Deluxe the much better deal realistically though.
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
If I were you I would go Deluxe, especially if you're interested in Nintendo Land. Since you're not planning on using it much, you could buy all your games digitally. That way you could buy some eShop games using the points you gain from the digital promotion.
Rush2thestart
Member
So what has been the general impression of the Wii U for the gaming press? Intersted to see how they feel about the console now that they have it in their hands. I'm not expecting overwhelming praise (I never do for a Nintendo platform), but it would be interesting to see if they're more positive about the console than before they didnt have it. I imagine sites like Giantbomb will be, unsurprisingly, negative.
Yeah the digital promotion would fit me better as I am a digital whore on PC. It's never translated to consoles though for some reason.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Well, I've just noticed IGN's Wii U survey - the results of which will almost certainly be used for an "OMG! Wii U still Kiddy" article.
IGN Survey said:
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/09/the-wii-u-and-you
Some positively surprised with some elements but also lukewarm receptions to features or the state of things all mixed together. The fact that the online part gets patched in next week for the press and all the embargoes we really don't have any useful impressions that differ much from preview impressions.
Was kinda hoping it used the same PSU as the Wii, but I guess it needs a bit more power. Ah well.
Honestly it doesnt look like a bad deal if you mainly want the white console and dont want Nintendoland. You can always expend the memory in other ways and it seems to have little else extra in the Deluxe. Im not sure if it has an HDMI cable though but those are super cheap.
shadyspace
Banned
It does.
All HDMI all the time. In every box. H-D-Mothereffin-I
They're really pushing for consumers to see their stuff in HD.
Considering that the question is slanted to either make you a M-hating gamer, someone who thinks that it's still 1995 and Nintendo doesn't get M-rated content or a fanboy, with NO option for "maybe, depends on which games".... yeah, this is some juvenile bullshit, IGN.
fabricated backlash
Member
I still don't buy the 80 hours runtime of the pro controller. I just don't.
Smiles and Cries
Member
hey guys! Did we talk about this feature?
Auto-Shutoff
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/09/wii-us-scary-automatic-shutoff-feature
I guess it is best to know it is there and turn that sucker off... I love walking away from my RPGs on pause would hate to have not known about this. Glad you can turn that option off.
Auto-Shutoff
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/09/wii-us-scary-automatic-shutoff-feature
I guess it is best to know it is there and turn that sucker off... I love walking away from my RPGs on pause would hate to have not known about this. Glad you can turn that option off.
Nintendo is usually really conservative with their battery estimates, so I have no reason to not believe them.
The rumble is quite weaker than the 360 and the GamePad's so I can believe it.
Yeah Im glad I know about it too because I pause my games a lot and go do other things.
Does it actually have rumble at all? I thought it didn't.
(@BlackJace) Ah, thank you
No problem. Hell, I'll take weak rumble than no rumble at all.