fvng
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Well then Xbox has no excuse for still having the worst D-pad
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Report: NX to Feature PS4 -style Split D-Pad and Share Button
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Well then Xbox has no excuse for still having the worst D-pad
Yup, i've actually been thinking about this since the detachable controller rumor first came up. It makes sense to have a Dpad that can work as 4 buttons. I remember the Dreamcast had a couple of games where the facebuttons were used as a Dpad. Also, even in Melee the C-stick was used as button inputs.
Especially, inferior change. Haha.
AwesomeMeat
PossumMeat
The original DS Lite d-pad was solid and it's the worst d-pad I have ever had to use. I don't care if it's split or solid as long as it feels good to use.
Nintendo already have a software based share functionality in the Miiverse and it works really well. As long as they keep Miiverse and tie it to the share button (and hopefully let us still do text and drawn posts) then I'll use it far more than I ever have the PS4 share button.
Nintendo already have a software based share functionality in the Miiverse and it works really well. As long as they keep Miiverse and tie it to the share button (and hopefully let us still do text and drawn posts) then I'll use it far more than I ever have the PS4 share button.
ProtomanNeo
Member
I'm envisioning the "C-group" strikes back. only this time the buttons will be more rectangular instead of round.
Graphics Horse
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Would expect it to be mechanically split rather than superficially split, more the the N64s C pad or whatever it was called.
wild wild rice
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Skittzo0413
Member
This was my first thought too. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if the final product completely does away with a d-pad and you have two identical detachable controllers with sticks and abxy buttons, so that you can put one on each side of the portable in any arrangement you want.
Of course the problem with that is labeling each abxy button...
I wouldn't really assume the cocktail napkin drawing of a devkit in any way represents the actual devkit, which might not in any way represent the final product, so I wouldn't worry about being able to use it comfortably.
MadOdorMachine
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They had the c buttons on N64.
I don't care about the "share" button, it can be a cool feature i'm not particularly interested in
I'm ok with asymmetrical analog sticks, i used them since the GC/Xbox (and kept using them with the Xbox 360 and recently with the Xbox One controller on PC), although i like the symmetrical scheme of the gamepad/pro controller just as much
But how the fuck could they even think about putting that split d-pad piece of shit in the controller is beyond me. They make the best d-pad by miles (sorry PSV owners) and they have to copy that shit from Sony? How about reintroducing analog triggers instead, and keep using the Pro Controller d-pad?
I'm ok with asymmetrical analog sticks, i used them since the GC/Xbox (and kept using them with the Xbox 360 and recently with the Xbox One controller on PC), although i like the symmetrical scheme of the gamepad/pro controller just as much
But how the fuck could they even think about putting that split d-pad piece of shit in the controller is beyond me. They make the best d-pad by miles (sorry PSV owners) and they have to copy that shit from Sony? How about reintroducing analog triggers instead, and keep using the Pro Controller d-pad?
Herb Alpert
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They sure need a streamlined way to upload caps to miiverse. I hope this will be a quick process.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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If you are ever going to copy something from Sony their grade F d pad shouldn't be it.
DarkLegion
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I love how after an NX thread gets closed, a new one with new info gets posted.
I'm not a fan of Separated D-Pads, but if Nintendo made the change it must be for a good reason. I guess this might be the PSP-like device from that past thread? The description makes more sense now if the buttons are like that.
Share button is welcomed, love taking pics. Hopefully it allows twitch streaming too.
I'm not a fan of Separated D-Pads, but if Nintendo made the change it must be for a good reason. I guess this might be the PSP-like device from that past thread? The description makes more sense now if the buttons are like that.
Share button is welcomed, love taking pics. Hopefully it allows twitch streaming too.
Hate that they have dropped the symmetrical sticks (not a fan of the split d-pad either...but to be honest the last Nintendo d-pad I really liked was the SNES one).
Wii U was the first console to get stick positioning correct (both in the primary locations at the top of the pad). Fingers crossed the controllers can be slotted either way...or third parties will release additional controllers with symmetrical placements. Asymmetrical sticks make the controller so unbalanced.
It's a shame that they are forcing these imperfections just so you can have basic multiplayer controllers.
Wii U was the first console to get stick positioning correct (both in the primary locations at the top of the pad). Fingers crossed the controllers can be slotted either way...or third parties will release additional controllers with symmetrical placements. Asymmetrical sticks make the controller so unbalanced.
It's a shame that they are forcing these imperfections just so you can have basic multiplayer controllers.
Dark Cloud
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Man chill out. It's Nintendo. They know how to take things and make it better. If Nintendo were to do a straight up d-pad slit then they deserve the benefit of the doubt to do it good.
UnemployedVillain
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The Wii U was streamlined
Eolz
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Nintendo is heavy on Content ID, not so much on takedowns. They probably view it as just another revenue stream.
Almost guaranteed that if NX has a share button, all the footage will get auto-flagged and all the money will go to Nintendo. That's how Mario Kart TV worked iirc.
Anyone deep in the youtube game has either joined the "Creators Program", avoided Nintendo games completely, or has some audio/visual workarounds so they don't get flagged.
Vampirolol
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It's more comfortable for the side of the finger.
Oh shit!
That's possible. I said before, the guy could have misidentified it because it had no branding. Also, it doesn't have 2 screens and it probably isn't as huge as a Wii U Gamepad.
It's only a possibility though. However, we are supposed to be expecting playable NX units for its reveal with the press to give impressions.
Graphics Horse
Member
Could do something with LED backlights I guess
Split D-pad to mirror 4xbuttons on the other side. Makes sense.
This would solve the problem of not having the same control inputs when you detach the controllers for the rumoured 2-player local multiplayer thing. (ie both will have an analogue stick + 4 buttons)
I'm skeptical though...
This would solve the problem of not having the same control inputs when you detach the controllers for the rumoured 2-player local multiplayer thing. (ie both will have an analogue stick + 4 buttons)
I'm skeptical though...
shadowsdarknes
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Except for the infant sized Gamecube D Pad.
Mr. Pointy
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Report: NX will be primarily made of plastic.
wild wild rice
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The only problem with that is that you can't press two D-pad "buttons" at the same time, since even with a split D-pad like the ones Sony are using, you still only have one pad.
So, if they really want to be able to use the D-pad as A/B/X/Y inputs, even a traditional split D-pad would be quite limited in its utility. You kinda have to wonder then if it's a D-pad at all or if it's indeed four separate buttons that are supposed to look like a split D-pad. Only then it would be really viable when used as a separate controller ... but it would also make for one horrible "D-pad" experience when used in "standard" mode.
MGS3 3D did this as well if you didn't have a CPP.
Every time a speculation thread is locked, a little part of me dies. They're fun, and if some people can't handle speculation without taking it all too seriously and going off the deep end, that's on them. The rest of us shouldn't be punished because of a few idiots.
Which was literally a Game Boy Advance Dpad, which we all somehow got on with at the time.
Neuromancer
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Is Emily Rogers reliable? Lately I just see her confirming other people's rumors which isn't that hard to do.
Dark Cloud
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I've been thinking what if it's a normal D-Pad, but it can split for use when you detach the controllers for multiplayer?
As reliable as anyone reporting rumours and hearsay can be expected to be. Sometimes she's right, sometimes she's wrong. She is in touch with insiders, but sometimes the information she feeds back is either wrong, or subject to change.
wild wild rice
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Afro Thunder
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Hail Hydra!
