Which was literally a Game Boy Advance Dpad, which we all somehow got on with at the time.
the placement is what gets me about the GCN dpad but it was hardly ever used so I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other
Which was literally a Game Boy Advance Dpad, which we all somehow got on with at the time.
I think we got on with it because there were no 2D games on Gamecube.
I think we got on with it because there were no 2D games on Gamecube.
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.
Split d-pad...gross.
Is Emily Rogers reliable? Lately I just see her confirming other people's rumors which isn't that hard to do.
This right here. I don't like the split d-pad.
We've followed up with some sources of our own regarding this topic and, though they did not reiterate details around streaming and uploading content, did suggest that this Share / Social button is indeed a feature, also supporting claims around its placement at the opposite side of the HOME button. We've also heard that there are multiple sources around the split D-Pad on development units.
FWIW, 10k was talking about asymmetrical analog sticks a few days ago, which is funny.
Why would they go with a split D-Pad, though? Maybe it has to do with that IR patent?
I give this thread 36 hours.
PS4's d-pad is excellent. Not sure I understand the complaints.
Oh i'm calm, i don't really get mad for this stuff. I overexaggerated the tone because i really hate split dpad hahahaMan 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.
Yep. Think "Nintendo 64 C-buttons" here.
It's good to see more people are confirming it, especially the share button since lots of gamers like that today.Nintendo Life is hearing similar things if you want to add to the OP.
Nintendo Life is hearing similar things if you want to add to the OP.
Nintendo Life is hearing similar things if you want to add to the OP.
It would be different to how Nintendo used to do in the past. Of course there would be people complaining about it before even having tried it. People fear change.
I get that they might be using the buttons of the split dpad as 4 buttons to match the other side of the controller when used detached, but i'm not convinced it's a good trade off vs a decent dpad. It certainly isn't for me.
Oh i'm calm, i don't really get mad for this stuff. I overexaggerated the tone because i really hate split dpad hahaha
Maybe they deserve the benefit of the doubt for other things, but there's not much they can do to make a split dpad good for the most common genre we're going to use it on a Nintendo console (2D platforms). Can you imagine playing Mario with that?
Probably circle pads.
Uh if the right stick is on the bottom instead of lined up with the left stick on the top, that's bigger news than a social button and a split d pad. That's awesome!! Worst part of using the GamePad or Pro controller is the right stick being above the face buttons instead of below
Split d-pad? RIP Virtual console.
PS4's d-pad is excellent. Not sure I understand the complaints.
I can understand the split d-pad thingy since both controllers left/right need to look the same if two different person should be able to use one each while playing multiplayer on the same device.
Why on earth would they downgrade the dpad like that, no way Nintendo.
Probably circle pads.