Graphics Horse
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Can't speak for everyone but I usually mention it any time a new system/controller is on the horizon
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New Nintendo patent application - Nintendo NX related?
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Can't speak for everyone but I usually mention it any time a new system/controller is on the horizon
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Plus Nikkei reported that he told Nintendo he didn't like the Wii U was because it was way too similar to the Wii. I bet the naming issue was part of it.
TheSlySoul
Member
So Wii Pony was cancelled huh?
DownGrader
Member
For me, it makes me think of Metal Gear Solid one.
Fourth Storm
Member
Right, so why should we expect another system which is similar to Wii U? Didn't Iwata say if he just built on the previous console, it gets dull?
We're missing something in the equation. I doubt it's just going to be the Wii U concept expanded to include a compatible handheld.
ShockingAlberto
Member
ITT people who do not understand patents furrow their brows in a vain attempt to understand patents.
Graphics Horse
Member
Can we leave arguments about branding to another thread? You know what Modbot is like.
TheMoon
Member
Or was it?
Remember how excited Aonuma was about the horse AI in the Zelda U TGA demo?
..........
this sounds more incredible every minute. I'm not feeling the trackballs or touch panels options but the wheel with vibration, force feedback and automated movement to highlight the presence of things in the scene seem like fantastic features.
Silent_Ocarina
Member
Not sure why you felt the need to single me out. I didn't mean to make it sound like it'll definitely be in their next controller/handheld. It was a general statement on being curious about how they can use this. Maybe I shouldn't have used the word "will" and instead used the word "can" instead or maybe added a "will/will not use" to satisfy you.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Just because the patent just went up doesn't mean it will be for the NX. Patents can sometimes take months or years to finally process. They're also sometimes filled just to protect IP that is developed during a building phase.
Graphics Horse
Member
In fact, I think there was an old Nintendo patent where they had springy left/right switches behind the shoulders (a bit like zoom control on some cameras), which is a similar concept to the 180 degree version.
Anyone know what I'm referring to? It might go back as far as 10 years ago but I'm not sure.
Anyone know what I'm referring to? It might go back as far as 10 years ago but I'm not sure.
FunkyDealer
Banned
I really hope this makes it's way into their NeXt system. One thing I like about Nintendo is they always look for new ideas in the controller-space.
SuperDowns
Banned
I would NOT put it past them to name their console like that.
vagabondarts
Member
This says to me, given the scroll wheels, that a new Steel Diver is coming to Nintendo platform. So, YAY! Love those games.
That's how I'm gonna interpret it.
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
Kimi won't approve
I'm sure that if this is really relevant then it means Nintendo are just basically progressing into their next idea in the chain. I've always seen it this way.
First came the DS with the stylus. Then came the Wii which was basically a DS which used the wiimote as the stylus and the screen the TV. Then they tried to make that into an actual DS by using the wiiu controller as the 2nd/touch screen and the TV as the main one. Now they have finallly mixed the two and you have an actual handheld + tv, and most likely you can use them separately and they could have separate games.
They've had success with handheld, but had trouble with the last console. So now the will give us both in the same package?
First came the DS with the stylus. Then came the Wii which was basically a DS which used the wiimote as the stylus and the screen the TV. Then they tried to make that into an actual DS by using the wiiu controller as the 2nd/touch screen and the TV as the main one. Now they have finallly mixed the two and you have an actual handheld + tv, and most likely you can use them separately and they could have separate games.
They've had success with handheld, but had trouble with the last console. So now the will give us both in the same package?
FunkyDealer
Banned
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
This would be tight if it happens. So what if its a patent then it comes true then what? Yeah shush
SEGAvangelist
Member
I want to see it called Wii Thrii
Patents always use the current tech as a baseline for images. During GC days it would be a GC controller. Old Apple patents uses old iPhone models even if the tech was put into a newer version. Anything not directly related to the patent (everything bar the shoulder wheels) is just a placeholder. Don't read anything into it.
Basically: companies don't out fully formed industrial designs in patents.
SuperDowns
Banned
Haha we shall see.
TheMoon
Member
Didn't single you out. Just saw your comment and replied accordingly.
ShockingAlberto
Member
If the name was already decided, he's not changing anything.
Iwata didn't change Yamauchi's plans for something like three years.
The part about the scroll triggers rotating against you could be interesting as a type of force feedback. I hope they are analog triggers also. They have to make them ergonomic while also keeping them slick enough to rotate under your fingers without pushing them off entirely. So they will have to be of some rubbery material maybe similar to the circle nubbin' on the N3DS? The potential for menu navigation is really nice, also for racing games. Mario kart 9 could have great new drifting mechanics.
Who does he even think he's fooling?
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Yes but more advanced.
Let me explain (from what i've read)
Its configurable when the scrolling needs to stop : webbrowser if you scroll all done, the scroll will be locked. So you can only scroll up from that moment.
Forcefeedback : shooting an arrow in zelda for example. The more you scroll the harder you need to pull the scrolling wheel. If you let go, it will return to his original position.
Automaticly scrolling without touching : when you move a ball with the scrolling wheel and let go, it will keep rotating until the ball is been stopped by his own.(Also it can rotate automaticly a side to where a secret can be found)
At last clicking the scrolling wheel could also have forcefeedback.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Man...this sounds awesome. I hope it's implemented into their next platform.
kuroneko0509
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Trevelyan9999
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I can see Metroid Prime 4 making a revolutionary change for FPS games with a controller like this for NX if it pans out. Kinda reminds me of what Valve is trying to do with the Steam controllers only this thing makes way more sense and seems like it would give more accurate control for an FPS or Adventure game with so many more ways to move the camera and the perspective.
Sounds like a great idea. Hope we actually see it integrated into the next console. So many simple things could come from it.
Imagine if they were to release a new Metroid Prime style game and you can use the scroll to switch between different visors like normal, scan, thermal, etc. Or in a Mario game this could give you simple rotational camera control while still using the face buttons to jump.
yeeeeeeeeeeeeesss.
Imagine if they were to release a new Metroid Prime style game and you can use the scroll to switch between different visors like normal, scan, thermal, etc. Or in a Mario game this could give you simple rotational camera control while still using the face buttons to jump.
yeeeeeeeeeeeeesss.
On the other hand, this patent explicitly mentions a touchscreen. It even states that there are different varieties of touchscreen that they can use.
Oh boy, if the prototype is only $199, the system itself is going to be dirt cheap. Nintendo going on a pricing war.
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Trevelyan9999
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True.....but don't forget the cross play aspect, a pro controller version of this is extremely likely.
Rotary shoulder buttons are a great idea. The (clickable) mousewheel has been the single biggest improvement in the mouse since it's original development. It's a matter of how they pull it off more than anything.
If they do it well, and I assume they will, huge props to nintendo for pushing controller design in an intelligent way.
If they do it well, and I assume they will, huge props to nintendo for pushing controller design in an intelligent way.
Isn't it only the scrollable ones?
For me, this wheels shoulder buttons seems interesting, but the second set should be digital only. Gamecube or Xbox360 controllers i have currently, I don't feel like analog triggers are useful to use. It just feels like the final click is delayed because of the analog part, but no one will voluntary push about 70% of the trigger for an analog action.
However, gamecube/beans face buttons are a go. I don't understand why Nintendo has gone back to the diamond layout on Wii U (and Wii pro controller). They just have forgot early 2000' years and found themselves stuck in 1991 like their competitors.
I meant separately, to have scrolling shoulder buttons, and then the analog triggers underneath.
I would argue against that; analog triggers are very integral to racing simulators, not to mention the inevitable Super Mario Sunshine remake. Besides that, GC triggers were superior for simply cupping the finger and not allowing it to slide off like I had so many issues with on 360 and PS3 controllers.
But I'm glad I'm not alone in rejecting those diamond button layouts. I easily get confused by them when I don't know what button my finger is naturally on when I have to do silly QTE events
Jorok Goldblade
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Did it specify a screen, or say "Touch Panel?" Because that could also be a PS4 style track pad.
2 U Wii Thrii New
Unless the touch pad is separately from the display:
Although I think this part makes it clear that, yes, it is a touch screen:
Hibiki Kurosawa
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This operation better be a good operation that we can operate operationally.
Ah, I thought you were describing the one from the patent.