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[Tertullian]

It looks like it's made of that stuff. Like, really dense, solid foam? anyone know what I'm talking about?

 

[statham]

Stick placements and button letters match Xbox, Amazon buying Xbox division.

 

[Haunted]

True! But it's really ugly and looks uncomfortable...

This.

I will tell if it is comfortable or not when I will have one in my hands.

It's a good start, but I think it definitely needs longer handles.

 

[abstract alien]

Meh, even if it looked nice it would still be boring. More of the same shit since the 90's.

 

[coldone]

More i look at it.. may be it could work. It just looks ugly. But may be functional enough.

If the analog sticks and triggers are as good as 360, it may be very serviceable.

 

[SmithnCo]

Looks massively uncomfortable.

 

[legacyzero]

Ughhhh

 

[Kerned]

The Amazon smile should be centered, not the full name.

 

[BlockheadBrown]

I like it well enough.

 

[KHlover]

Looks Nintendo as fuck.

No it doesn't. Why so salty?

 

[m@cross]

Umm... ok

 

[outunderthestars]

I like it well enough.

This. Looking forward to Amazon finally unveiling it.

 

[N7Commander95]

ehhhhhhhhhhh Not the most aesthetically pleasing design

 

[anthym]

Looks like they put some thought into making the most non ergonomic controller they could. The hand cramps...I can feel them

 

[Mindwipe]

This does not bode well for that box.

 

[jon bones]

that doesn't look particularly comfortable to hold on to

 

[DLaicH]

More i look at it.. may be it could work. It just looks ugly. But may be functional enough.

If the analog sticks and triggers are as good as 360, it may be very serviceable.

It really doesn't look too uncomfortable from that angle. Also, I think it won't seem so ugly when we see photographs of it from a decent camera. I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

[HaNks]

not feeling it but would have to feel it.

looks like a less comfortable take on the XB1 pad.

 

[cyberheater]

Seems the rest of the world knows that asymmetrical joysticks is the way to go. Why can't Sony?

 

[Triggerhappytel]

That's gotta be a prototype. It's too blocky and doesn't look comfortable at all. Considering Sony, MS and Ninty all have great controllers this gen, Amazon need to put the effort in if they want to be competitive.

 

[BadWolf]

Very ugly and very cheap looking.

 

[KoopaTheCasual]

Hope this is an extremely early prototype.

I am actually wishing Amazon the best on their endeavor, since they have the ability to draw a completely new audience into gaming. But please... don't half-ass it.

 

[stangend77]

It looks decent to me, and I like the stick placement.

I'm actually intrigued by Amazon in the gaming space due to their typicla business model of keeping competitive hardware cheap and focusing on services. They also already have the server capacity and digital distribution infrastucture in place to handle an Xbox Live / PSN type service.

Do I think they will compete with the big boys? No. But maybe it could turn into a spot for indie games and the like to thrive outside of the PC space.

 

[Kriken]

I knew that looked familiar

 

[DieH@rd]

Seems the rest of the world knows that asymmetrical joysticks is the way to go. Why can't Sony?

No, rest of the world is using wrong setup.

 

[sixteen-bit]

so double helix gonna develop with this input method in mind?

 

[TAJ]

A controller doesn't need to look good. How much time do you spend looking at your controller? For me, it's basically a glance when I pick it up.
What matter is how it feels. Too bad this controller seems to also fail miserably there.

 

[Nzyme32]

It really doesn't look too uncomfortable from that angle. Also, I think it won't seem so ugly when we see photographs of it from a decent camera. I'm cautiously optimistic.

I think it might be more comfortable than people are assuming. It also may be a bit smaller as well. I'd have to have it in my hands to judge it. The onlive controller wasn't particularly bad, but it was also nothing special.

With people debating "ugly", I'm curious who finds this ugly versus the steam controller? I always thought the steam controller seemed pretty nice and comfy looking based on the fact that it is only a 3d prototype anyway. This amazon controller is looking fairly final, but I wouldn't say it's any uglier than a 360 pad. They serve the same function and look

 

[Marvel]

I knew that looked familiar

Really? I have that Nyko pad they don't look that similar.

 

[cyberheater]

No, rest of the world is using wrong setup.

The sooner you stop being in denial. The sooner you can get to the acceptance stage.

 

[Broken Joystick]

The Amazon smile should be centered, not the full name.

Smile? You mean the arrow that points from A to Z?

 

[Yaoibot]

Looks like a prototype. Reserving judgement.

Yeah, doesn't seem finished to me. I'll wait for the real deal before passing judgment.

 

[Betta Lines]

Looks fine.

 

[blackMamba1187]

But will it have PC drivers?

 

[BGBW]

I knew that looked familiar

ABYX?

 

[Doffen]

Correct stick placement and button labels.

Yeah, it also sort of gave me Duke vibes.

 

[The Elite]

So this Amazon's controller for their new console?

Curious to see if they are at E3 with it.

 

[Baleoce]

Looks like a controller! The shock and horror!

Seriously, the hyperbole here is insane. Looks fine to me.

Yup, it's a prototype isn't it? Looks don't really bother me as much as how does it feel in the hand. Will wait and see.

 

[MaximoffZero]

Does anyone know whether this is the final version or just a prototype?

 

[jacobeid]

What is with all these terrible controllers lately.

 

[Space Medafighter X]

Kinda reminds me of the wii classic controller, but a cheap knock off version..

 

[Chindogg]

The sooner you stop being in denial. The sooner you can get to the acceptance stage.

Nah asymmetrical is terrible. Take a superior controller for example.

 

[outunderthestars]

Does anyone know whether this is the final version or just a prototype?

No way to know as the console is not confirmed at all.

 

[SmartBase]

Can't be as uncomfortable as Dualshock 1-3, and it looks more like a mockup or prototype.

 

[Jotaka]

no words

 

[jim-jam bongs]

Looking at both angles, it looks like the Shield with Xbox stick placement. People make fun of the Shield for looking too bulky when they first see it too, but it's actually very comfortable.

 

[onadesertedisland]

Kinda has the outline of a sandwich.

 

[goomba]

Bit generic but at least it has the left analog stick in the primary position.

 

[MikeE21286]

The material it's made out of looks......grainy

 

[mattiewheels]

First gen Amazon hardware always looks messed up. The first Kindle was really angular and ugly too.