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[snesfreak]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

Spoiler

OMG

 

[Sandfox]

So, it's still called Wii U.

DOOMED

While I wouldn't be surprised whether it kept the same name, but I doubt they would put the new name on a devkit before they officially announced it.

 

[TheCongressman1]

What do those little square buttons do I wonder? Are they even buttons?

Beaten.


I still hope this isn't close to final design. It could look so much better.

 

[JJConrad]

The MS exclusive deal with CoD ends this year, so Nintendo could try to jump in and grab the right away.

The deal end in 2012, but I haven't been able to find the exact wording. It could be for any DLC through 2012 or it could for any COD released through 2012.

Why all the hate over that IGN poll btw? Is it a "my opinion is much better than their opinion" kinda thing? It is a simple poll where people votes what they are most excited about, which is completely opinion based. One dont have to agree of course, but i dont see why there is hate/mocking around it.

I don't get it either. I can't see a NeoGAF poll being significantly different. Change the "who will win E3" answer to "All will suck" and it fits NeoGAF to a T.

 

[AceBandage]

Looking at the bigger picture, yeah the Home Button definitely lights up around the edges.
Neat.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Touchpad, like on laptops. Calling it.

I agree. Would help with pointer stuff playing wii games just on the controller screen.

 

[MisterHero]

That green/white thing looks like a heck of a power brick (is that what it is?)

 

[Cow Mengde]

Looks like this thread will be closed over the weekend at this rate.

 

[TheCongressman1]

I agree. Would help with pointer stuff playing wii games just on the controller screen.

I really don't see the point of a tiny touchpad when they have a giant touch screen in the middle.

 

[Cheesecakebobby]

I think the square under the d-pad is for NFC. My Japanese phone had a similar looking thingy.

 

[AceBandage]

I think the square under the d-pad is for NFC. My Japanese phone had a similar looking thingy.

But what about the button between the Light and Power button?

 

[TunaLover]

There are two square buttons in fact, the other one is between the power button and the battery light.

 

[Rösti]

Looking at it further, that looks like the "old" design picture.

Could be, TT Games is after all third party and besides, what's the point of altering a design (I assume you refer to the non-rounded controller) for developers if it doesn't do anything for the games?

Here's the meta data of the image, probably doesn't provide anything:

Orientation of image: 1
File changed date and time: 2012:05:19 05:34:55
Image input equipment manufacturer: Sony Ericsson
Image input equipment model: E10i
Software used: 2.1.1.A.0.6_12307
Exposure time: 0.04
ISO speed rating: 80
Light source: 0
Flash: 0
Exposure mode: 0
White balance: 0
Scene capture type: 0

 

[Cheesecakebobby]

But what about the button between the Light and Power button?

Well I could be wrong of course, but also the two squares don't look to be exactly the same anyway so might be entirely unrelated?

 

[Graphics Horse]

But what about the button between the Light and Power button?

Might be some sort of developer button for some reason. It's not the same thing as the one on the left, that's just a flat thing.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

But what about the button between the Light and Power button?

maybe it's a sync button of some sort

 

[bgassassin]

Could be, TT Games is after all third party and besides, what's the point of altering a design (I assume you refer to the non-rounded controller) for developers if it doesn't do anything for the games?

Here's the meta data of the image, probably doesn't provide anything:

Oh I found it.

 

[watershed]

Im glad we have actual news. From the pic there are two small square button looking things but I don't think its touchpads, too small for that.

 

[ColdBlooder]

Does it have a 3DS charching cable? Looks A freaking LOT like it!

 

[+Aliken+]

Time for the Ninjas...

 

[Strife91]

Time for the Ninjas...

I saved that pic to my comp. Will the ninjas be visiting me?

 

[MisterHero]

Could be, TT Games is after all third party and besides, what's the point of altering a design (I assume you refer to the non-rounded controller) for developers if it doesn't do anything for the games?

Here's the meta data of the image, probably doesn't provide anything:

File changed date and time: 2012:05:19 05:34:55

Image taken at 5 am?

Fake confirmed!!11

 

[shadyspace]

Wait, so BG doesn't think this is a leak?

 

[watershed]

I think the square under the d-pad is for NFC. My Japanese phone had a similar looking thingy.

This could be but my smartphone has nfc and there's no marking for it. Maybe Nintendo wants to make it obvious so parents and kids don't get confused about where to place the mario figurine.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Me thinks that "old" patent wasn't so "old".

 

[Spieler Eins]

Bummed about no name change though :/

I saved that pic to my comp. Will the ninjas be visiting me?

I thought about saving the pic, but then I'm too scared of masked Japanese men strangling me tonight

 

[HylianTom]

maybe it's a sync button of some sort

I seem to remember that syncing will be much easier this time around. I've heard it compared to the iPhone's "bump" mechanism, where two people bump their phones together to get them to communicate. We'll just bump the controller to the console, and voilà.. synced!

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

I really don't see the point of a tiny touchpad when they have a giant touch screen in the middle.

Maybe two birds with one stone? Using a pointer, you dont cover up the screen like you would with a touch screen. Easier to retro program in software wise for older games than touch screens, maybe? Eh.

Still, a new control possibility.

 

[bgassassin]

Wait, so BG doesn't think this is a leak?

If anything I think the original design won.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=35468866&highlight=#post35468866

 

[NateDrake]

Me thinks that "old" patent wasn't so "old".

Same. We need another confirmation of this design...

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

If anything I think the original design won.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthre...=#post35468866

as it should have

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

I seem to remember that syncing will be much easier this time around. I've heard it compared to the iPhone's "bump" mechanism, where two people bump their phones together to get them to communicate. We'll just bump the controller to the console, and voila.. synced!

So like NFC for bluetooth or some such?

 

[HylianTom]

So like NFC for bluetooth or some such?

I think so; I don't remember much beyond that..

 

[Linkhero1]

Do we have sticks?

https://twitter.com/#!/MATTYB00SH/status/203939010610085888

I spit out my apple. I love what I'm seeing.

 

[MisterHero]

HDMI port on the bottom?

[currently CSI-hancing photo]

 

[Smashkirby]

Is that a 3DS/DSi type power cord in the upper left connected to it?

 

[Luigison]

Sticks! Changed orientation. Gray Wii Light up Home buttons. What's the square under the d-pad? A vitality sensor or touch pad like the new Microsoft mouse scroll? What's the square button between the battery light and power button?

 

[AceBandage]

HDMI port on the bottom?

Was at E3, as well.
Dunno if it'll be on the retail units, though.

 

[snesfreak]

I saved the picture too, come and get me ninjas!

 

[Graphics Horse]

So it is actually wider than the other one, not just my imagination.

 

[axisofweevils]

Could be, TT Games is after all third party and besides, what's the point of altering a design (I assume you refer to the non-rounded controller) for developers if it doesn't do anything for the games?

Here's the meta data of the image, probably doesn't provide anything:

Orientation of image: 1
File changed date and time: 2012:05:19 05:34:55
Image input equipment manufacturer: Sony Ericsson
Image input equipment model: E10i
Software used: 2.1.1.A.0.6_12307
Exposure time: 0.04
ISO speed rating: 80
Light source: 0
Flash: 0
Exposure mode: 0
White balance: 0
Scene capture type: 0

Nintendo and Sony team up confirmed! j/k

 

[Linkhero1]

My controller worries have been laid to rest. The button placements are great imo.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

So what is the square button next to the power one?

 

[+Aliken+]

I me?

Edit your post just to be safe

 

[axisofweevils]

So what is the square button next to the power one?

That's the HYPE button.

 

[SolidSnakex]

QA Tester at TT Games

I hope that he enjoyed that job.

 

[ColdBlooder]

Sticks! Changed orientation. Gray Wii Light up Home buttons. What's the square under the d-pad? A vitality sensor or touch pad like the new Microsoft mouse scroll? What's the square button between the battery light and power button?

That black square thing on the left side could be the "PLACE NFC STUFF HERE" location. Because it only has a range of about half a inch...

 

[Anth0ny]

FUCK YES THOSE FUCKING ANALOG STICKS ARE BEAUTIFUL

I have officially entered hype mode.

 

[qq more]

Is that a 3DS/DSi type power cord in the upper left connected to it?

Finally someone else noticed it. No one but me brought it up in the other thread!

 

[Rich!]

That looks comfortable as hell to use.

HYPE MODE!!!!!!!!!!!!