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Amazons [devkit?] controller revealed by Brazilian FCC [Up: Additional Images]
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zackmorris
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Reminds me of the classic controller for the wii
silver.tongue
Member
Ugly, but it does hit some right notes.
Size of the controller and overall shape (looks 360-like).
I still can't believe this is going to be a thing though (amazon console).
Size of the controller and overall shape (looks 360-like).
I still can't believe this is going to be a thing though (amazon console).
That is LITERALLY the devkit controller. If you think this looks visually bad, you should see the devkit.
And whoever took those images apparently didn't notice the "barcodes". Nice job announcing who you are to Amazon, guys.
EDIT: I should clarify that I know this because I've held one. I won't tell whose, but it's okay-ish comfortable. Handles are a bit small.
And whoever took those images apparently didn't notice the "barcodes". Nice job announcing who you are to Amazon, guys.
EDIT: I should clarify that I know this because I've held one. I won't tell whose, but it's okay-ish comfortable. Handles are a bit small.
Galactic Barret
Member
Offset sticks make it look like complete ass. Like, Ouya's is ugly and all, but this is a full-step uglier. That takes talent.
Chezzymann
Member
Correct stick placement and button labels.
Face button labels are incorrect though.
TheRealTalker
Banned
Looks like what would happen if a Wii classic controller got a battery pack and some grips
Actually they got the thumb sticks wrong.
Could you people try to just say "I like/dislike asymmetrical analogs." instead of making these not-so-clever statements about the sticks being wrong/right? It's okay to admit that it's a preference.
They're the same as the 360 controller, which is what it's clearly emulating.
They're the same as the 360 controller, which is what it's clearly emulating.
it got same battery holder as the wireless 360 controller so that will be uncomfortable as hell (it's why I use wired 360 controller).
Schweinehund
Member
Need to feel it up to appreciate it.
People more critical of this thing than Valve's controller.
People more critical of this thing than Valve's controller.
Haha. Whoops.
metsallica
Member
Not that I had an issue with the recent Prime price hike, but adding a gaming component to it would make the bump much easier to swallow for many. Offering something like a competent version of Onlive's PlayPack would probably get me to buy their console.
OldAsUrSock
Banned
They are not going to sell exclusively to the U.S.A so why would you cater to only one country? There are large amounts of Playstation fans all over the world and seeing as how the PS4 is selling more than the Xbox One, they should make it more like the Dualshock 4.
ElRenoRaven
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Controller doesn't look that bad to me. Kind of like a cousin of the 360 controller.
It's Amazon so think of Kindle Fire or Ouya. Games Amazon Studios/Double Helix will make will most likely be locked on the device, your android phone wont be getting anything.
vagabondarts
Member
It looks like a Chinese knockoff Xbox controller.
Might as well call it X-Bots
Or Z-Box
Might as well call it X-Bots
Or Z-Box
Graphics Horse
Member
Are you talking about the android back button?
Yeah, you're probably right.
PaulExcellent
Member
Is... is the D-Pad good?
NotMyRealName
Banned
no headphone jack
Better than the original 360 controller's, but don't expect to play any fighting games with it unless they fix it for the final controller (not that I think they're going to bother with that...)
ChiliManiac
Banned
I'm pretty sure those three lines on the far right middle buttons could actually be called out for copy right...those are the exact three lines on the Xbox One controller. Granted, the thing looks like complete ass.
Earthanoid
Member
I'm surprised it doesn't have a "Buy Now" button.
You don't go to the FCC (or its equivalents) with a prototype. If you change anything beyond something cosmetic, you have to file again.
Those top 3 middle buttons are the Android buttons. If MS had something against them they'd have sued Google long ago.
You don't go to the FCC (or its equivalents) with a prototype. If you change anything beyond something cosmetic, you have to file again.
Those top 3 middle buttons are the Android buttons. If MS had something against them they'd have sued Google long ago.
SuperSonic1305
Member
Looks like one of Batman's gadgets.
PS4 has like 6 million worldwide, 360 is at what? 80 million or so? This is such a flimsy argument. They do what they think works best. Might as well make a Wii Remote if you're just going remake what sells the best.
Pretty much
quickwhips
Member
Better than valves. Needs more shape up top though and on bottom.
BRocknRolla
Member
Not the prettiest controller, but it looks wholly functional (Quite like the 360, which makes sense given when it was likely developed.) I will remain interested, though skeptical, of this whole endeavor.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
What blows my mind is how many multinational corporations with a ton of cash can't seem to hire at least one competent industrial designer. Blows my fucking mind.
everyday math
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Whoops
RyanPierre
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"I don't know, just make it like the 360 controller. But give it an ironic early 90s vibe to attract the hipster demographic."
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