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[impact]

I still don't see the problem with them myself.
I like the 3DS slider.

It's OK on 3DS (the PSP one was fucking awful) but for a console controller it just seems so dildos.

 

[qq more]

Hey, that grey plug connecting to the controller looks very familiar.

At the left, not the right mind you.

 

[Prozel]

Replace UPad with Classic Controller Pro as main controller and I'll be there day one.

 

[Bog]

My only question regarding any of this is why you were following a QA tester at TT Games on Twitter.

 

[BY2K]

Was the the "U" on the Wii U logo always grey?

 

[Why would you do that?]

No analog stick gate?

I loved Nintendo analog sticks because of the gate. I really think that if the 3DS slide pad had the gate, Mario 3D Land wouldn't have been limited to 8 way direction...

 

[TunaLover]

It's wider too, or maybe the screen is smaller.

 

[The M.O.B]

This. It was a horrible idea for a console, but you gotta love the extremely optimistic (blind) people.

3DS one is fine and fit some genres better than sticks, albeit it is in need of some more grip.

 

[7threst]

I like this, although the outward placement of the sticks seems weird to me. But I always liked Nintendo controllers in the past, so I'm not worried.

 

[PhoenixDawn]

Yeah! Seriously. I can't believe so few people are voicing concern about this. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but... I don't really want to. I wish they'd just swap the placement. Maybe that'd make the controller less comfortable to hold, though?

Yeah I'm a little skeptical about that placement, but I feel it's for the best that the analog sticks are above the face buttons. If the analog stick would be below the face buttons you'd have to hold your hands at some weird offset angle which would definitely get extremely uncomfortable after a while. With this set-up your hands will fit nice and evenly into the hand molds/grips on the back and I don't think it'll be too much trouble to reach down an inch or so to tap a button.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Yeah, I remember that. But I see the pics, and my brain thinks "uncomfortable". It also thinks "awesome" and "want", though.

I really can't think of any Nintendo controller that's uncomfortable, so I can't see them starting with this. It's obviously huge and your first thought is that it's going to be heavy or just not feel right, but the impressions were positive. Button analog being above the buttons is really the only thing that concerns me about it.

I still don't see the problem with them myself.
I like the 3DS slider.

I think that it's fine also, but I just didn't see why it needed to be in the Wii U. Analog sticks make a lot more sense for a traditional controller.

 

[C_H_T]

They have also added the Wii U logo on the controller, so the name is final and they aren't going to change it.

 

[filler]

I think people are soured by PSP or something. There's nothing wrong with 3DS slidepad, in fact a large thick one would probably be more precise than and analog stick because it's moved in a flat plane rather than an awkward curved one. The really benefit I see is click-ability which is more overused than it is appropriately used.

I was hoping for a bigger more precise slidepad myself, is there a reason they can't make a clickable slidepad?

 

[thefro]

Looks like they moved the dpad/buttons in.

Still looks awkward with the analog sticks above the dpad and buttons.

You'll be able to use both without using "The Claw" with them moving the sticks out.

 

[shtkn]

i'm just glad they moved the + - buttons in this version to a more convenient location.

edit: i guess no one knows if there are analog triggers on the back or if they're just digital? seems like the only big missing feature to me (screw clickable sticks)

 

[KillGore]

3DS one is fine and fit some genres better than sticks, albeit it is in need of some more grip.

Not saying the 3DS slider is bad, it's pretty good actually but personally I prefer analog sticks. I like the Vita sticks a bit more than the 3DS slider (IMO).

 

[Oppo]

Fixed.

I give up, what did you change... Oh.

Still. A very welcome change. If they do capacitive too that will be really amazing.

 

[Always-honest]

They have also added the Wii U logo on the controller, so the name is final and they aren't going to change it.

who cares. We've been through that x 1000000 with the name Wii and it turned out in reality the name matters 0%

 

[7threst]

I wonder if the guy who posted this on Twitter (supposedly a QA tester at TT Games) gets in trouble for this.

 

[Hobbestetrician]

Gorgeous. I need to get my hands on that bad.

 

[KillGore]

I give up, what did you change

Sick to Stick lol took me a while too

 

[Somnid]

I was hoping for a bigger more precise slidepad myself, is there a reason they can't make a clickable slidepad?

Probably because you tend to depress it it to hold it in place using the friction of it against the controller. Even click-sticks are awkward I think that sort of interaction is just more-so.



Also it would seem the home button lights up. And there's another mystery button next to the power button.

 

[Anth0ny]

DEAR GOD IT'S BEAUTIFUL

 

[JJConrad]

I liked the old design more. I'm not sure about the stick placement and would prefer a slidepad, particularly if the stupid things needed to be clickable.

 

[AceBandage]

I give up, what did you change... Oh.

Still. A very welcome change. If they do capacitive too that will be really amazing.

Sick to Stick lol took me a while too

I thought about bolding it, but then it would lose the subtlety.

 

[jett]

That thing still looks massive.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

Just to be safe. *uploads*

 

[BY2K]

That thing still looks massive.

Well it DID get bigger.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

People need to be more excited about that mystery square!

Rear touch pad, but on the front!

Wait, what?

 

[shadowsdarknes]

My launch Gamecube controller is still white. Take better care of it.



Uhh... yes?

When a lot of people use a controller and use them frequently, some discoloring isn't abnormal. You cannot assume he took poor care of his controller.

And there were many rumors Wii U was going to be renamed, or have you been under a rock?

 

[legacyzero]

Still dont like the console design though. So...BLAND.

Give it some lights, shape, and a nice logo

 

[AceBandage]

People need to be more excited about that mystery square!

Rear touch pad, but on the front!

Wait, what?

The one below the D-Pad is likely not a button.
The one next to the Power Button is, though. Possibly for syncing?

 

[Zee-Row]

I wonder what that round thing is below the D-Pad?

 

[kittens]

Yeah I'm a little skeptical about that placement, but I feel it's for the best that the analog sticks are above the face buttons. If the analog stick would be below the face buttons you'd have to hold your hands at some weird offset angle which would definitely get extremely uncomfortable after a while. With this set-up your hands will fit nice and evenly into the hand molds/grips on the back and I don't think it'll be too much trouble to reach down an inch or so to tap a button.

Does having the buttons below the stick mean the X and Y buttons will now be the primary buttons? That's going against 20+ years of conditioning, man.

 

[zroid]

Aaaauuuuuuhhhh, and I'd just gotten to grips with the idea of using circle pads. In particular, after coming to prefer the 3DS' Circle Pad to the decidedly terrible Vita sticks, I was pretty much content.

Dammit.

 

[jump_button]

looks like the home button will flash blue around it they like a ring for mail and other things

 

[KillGore]

So does the console still look just like a fat Wii?

 

[Hot Coldman]

Still dont like the console design though. So...BLAND.

Give it some lights, shape, and a nice logo

That thing will have undergone more change than the controller, I reckon.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I wonder what that round thing is below the D-Pad?

Haptics enabler.

 

[Majine]

That thing will have undergone more change than the controller, I reckon.

I sure hope so. Even more boring than Wii.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Well it DID get bigger.

I thought it look smaller. I guess it was just me. I would lol if that controller is just beta, and they will reveal brand new controller at e3 to shock us.

 

[-KRS-]

Good. I'm not very fond of the slide pad. It just doesn't have a good enough grip. I keep slipping off it and have to reposition my thumb. If only it was convex.

 

[Ammish]

Don't let the haters make you think they will change it.

I don't hate it. It's just there were rumours on its name change earlier in the year.

 

[MisterHero]

Maybe the square is the vitality sensor

lol

 

[ivysaur12]

Have we gotten a picture of the console yet?

 

[The M.O.B]

Not saying the 3DS slider is bad, it's pretty good actually but personally I prefer analog sticks. I like the Vita sticks a bit more than the 3DS slider (IMO).

Me too, in some cases.

Some examples slide pads make more sense would be any game that operates on a flat plane, block puzzle games, top-down shooters, and generally any 2d games.

Sticks are better for games operating in "3d space", shooters, racing games, 3d sports games, etc.

But for a consoles (including Vita) that will mostly be 3d games and such, sticks are probably the way to go

 

[Andrefpvs]

what's that square shaped thing under the dpad?

Vitality sensor.

Edit: beaten :<

 

[kittens]

Maybe the square is the vitality sensor

lol

That's what I was thinking, haha.

 

[zroid]

Erm, why are people upset about the new start/select button placement? It's a clearly superior location -- you can actually reach the damn things without moving your hand.

 

[NeoGohan]

YES YES YES
looks awesome