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Report: NX to Feature PS4 -style Split D-Pad and Share Button
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LordRaptor
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As others have said, if the splittable controller is intended to turn into two controllers, asymmetric sticks and split d-pad is the only way it works while keeping both 'halves' equally functional.
I think it's also interesting that it might not be considered a d-pad at all, but just buttons; will the NX be brave enough to admit that for 90% of console games the d-pad is now just a menu selector and doesn't need to be a pad at all?
I think it's also interesting that it might not be considered a d-pad at all, but just buttons; will the NX be brave enough to admit that for 90% of console games the d-pad is now just a menu selector and doesn't need to be a pad at all?
Saint of Killers
Member
What the...
Why would they change the d-pad?!
Why would they change the d-pad?!
Excellent and thorough explanation, thank you.
Eolz
Member
While Sony improved their D-pad above the previous Dualshock iterations (especially on the Vita, feels better than on the PS4), and is obviously leagues above Microsoft's "D-pad" (that has also been slightly improved), it just isn't as good in terms of ergonomics and feeling (responsiveness, mushiness, etc) than Nintendo's solid D-pads.
Even if the latter had some changes over the previous iterations as well and can be better or worse depending on the hardware as well, just like Sony and MS.
edit: I honestly feel that those thinking the PS4's dpad is great haven't really touched other pads in a while, apart from MS' ones...
Scientist Supreme!
Banned
I'm absolutely being dumb here but what does a split d-pad look like?
Grim Patron
Member
Maybe save a few steps and have the share button directly give you a copyright strike on your channel notice for authenticity jk.
Share or social button for screens is a welcome addition.
Yeah, if it's supposed to be a portable device, the device has to be relatively thin. So, normal-sized control sticks seem unlikely - and between circle pads and the small sticks Vita is using, I'd rather have a circle pads (I don't know if its a popular opinion, but I always found the circle pad to be more comfortable and precise than Vita's sticks, not a fan of those).
Saint of Killers
Member
It's not even the current best PS d-pad available! For that, see the PS Vita.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
PS4 dpad.
Herb Alpert
Banned
OMG you could be right and I think this an awful idea. Their D-pad is god-tier.
ProtomanNeo
Member
This. In fact I drew a mock up denoting this in one of the original NX threads.
This. I love N´s DPad and have always felt something off about the split DS pad so I hope this is not true.
Eolz
Member
They have tried it - from Sony's offerings. Sure Nintendo could be the ones to show us how split d-pad should be done, but considering many haven't had a great experience with them since 1994 I think the pessimism is valid.
Raiden1018
Banned
Its cool that Nintendo is aiming towards the social crowd
That's what I was thinking. And the placement of the right analog stick lends weight to that.
Scientist Supreme!
Banned
Yep, I was being dumb. Thanks anyway.
Vampirolol
Member
People are crazy. Split d-pad is an improvement.
Wrestlemania
Banned
It's for the thing that allows both sides to act as equal separate controllers for multiple people.
Projectjustice
Banned
The Share button is a great Idea! Looks like NX to have a snappy OS. Thats one thing i hated about Wii U. It was just too slow!
I'd be shocked if it wasn't.
Besides its possible use as buttons while split, how so?
Clarification by Emily:
So she only seems to be sure about the social button, not the split d-pad.
She only says that if it's in the devkit is not guaranteed to be in the retail version. But the devkits surely have a split D-Pad.
The Artisan
Member
why is that bad? that just means each d button is its own piece under the plastic right?
Dark Cloud
Member
Can't the NX have sticks like the Vita? I see some saying it would be circle pads to stay flat with the rest, but can't it stick up a little
Well I choose to have some faith in Nintendo. I doubt they would just change things if it ends up being worse. Either way, it may only be a split d-pad in the development unit, but not in the final NX. We don't know this yet.
Yeh, exactly, you can't go off devkits whatsoever. Some of Nintendo's (early) handheld devkits were basically circuitboards with microswitches and a screen slapped on them.Clarification by Emily:
So she only seems to be sure about the social button, not the split d-pad.
How can you assume that with the little information we have in the OP?
Stairouais
Member
Important thing is: Leakers should really start to learn basic drawing. This and the PS neo thing looks like they were drawn by 5yo.
Its probably intentional to reduce the risk of being Ninjaed.
Or just use a Wii remote.
Dark Cloud
Member
I was going to bring this up. Can't it still be a full D-Pad, but the middle part of the D-Pad is hidden under the NX shell only leaving the 4 sides to the plus sticking out.
FreedomFighter
Member
Split d-pad is wack. Hope that's not true. Seems highly doubtful too.
Can't wait for Nintendo to unveil this. All the speculation and rumors are getting to be too much!
Can't wait for Nintendo to unveil this. All the speculation and rumors are getting to be too much!
Objection! I've only used a OG 3ds - I hear the other 3ds's are better, but it was the worst dpad I've ever used. The DS Lite's is great though
Right, we don't know yet, but why would they ever create a split D-pad just for the devkits?
Dead_Pixel
Banned
Yes, I think this is important to note. The PS d-pads are a single piece of plastic, with the controller shell covering some of it from the outside (making it look like it's split). A true split d-pad would be four separate buttons.
NX needs to come with Art Academy built in.