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[Art Vandilay]

Haha, ok man, I guess. There's always going to be "but what about..." type of response and that's fine.

Again, to me it always comes back to asking what is more likely. Do you truly think it's more likely that someone would 3D print a high-quality object, take multiple clear pictures of them at different angles, and then photoshop them in a way that cannot be detected?

Or is it more likely that this is real?

I personally don't think it was 3D printed. But people do have a lot of free time.

 

[Oxn]

So they print off professional looking stickers for the main box, but use a cheap label-maker for the controller? Doesn't seem very likely to me.

Even you dont want to believe this shit is real.

 

[Flare]

Just reveal the damn thing already Nintendo

 

[mikefrails]

The swearing off of a product you haven't used or seen function is pathetic.

 

[Papacheeks]

This thread is going to get canned? Do you have insider mod information, or are you just fucking lying to all of us? Which is it?!

NX speculation thread got canned after going on and on with no real proof of anything. And since this is the second NX CONTROLLER thread , it's not hard to see it might get canned after it hits page 150.

Unless it get's debunked or something. Plus all the gifs in this can't be good for the servers.

They are melting.

 

[Newline]

The Wii and Wii U prototypes may not be "exactly" the same as the final products, but all the changes between the two are largely cosmetic at best. There's really no meaningful changes that make the old form stand out entirely from the final one.

The DS applies too but a lesser extent. Has a noticeably different build and color scheme, but the general concepts are untouched. And even then, that's an older example compared the above Wii and Wii U prototypes, which are a lot closer to the final products in comparison.

Not trying to sound rude, I get the argument you were trying to make. But honestly using those examples makes the standpoint you were trying to kinda fall apart.

My argument is that it'll look like this leak but alot more refined cosmetically. I truly believe this is the final concept and I also think those wishing for physical buttons will only see them via a nunchuck-esque attachment.

 

[RealityCheque]

All I'm thinking of is how hot this controller will get.

Which finally explains the lack of buttons. Because how can you press them when you have to hold the controller while wearing these......

 

[Maintenance]

I'm guessing more plastic accessories are indeed incoming. ;^)

Did some quick mocks...

How the fuck is this supposed to be ergonomic?

 

[Pinky]

I chose a side.

#TeamIDONTKNOWWTFTOTHINK

 

[Simbabbad]

I think this is what Rosti meant by being disappointed the other day. They wanted to show it fresh out of the gate without any pre-conceptions and show you what it can do.

Now they have to deal with some negative preconceptions. Gamers aren't really sympathetic to new ideas or 'gimmicks'.

If they think that, they're wrong. First reactions are always anger and hostility, having those reactions happen while people think it might be fake or there may be more to the story is much more positive, because it gives people time to calm down, accept, and become curious/intrigued.

In short, better have the meltdown happen when stuff are still unconfirmed.

They revealed the Wii U GamePad without any actual leak, and it was a disaster.

 

[Newline]

The reality is Nintendo doesn't get the population at large looking at their sales.

The reality is nintendo has hit more than it's missed.

 

[DrROBschiz]

well everything went dark hours after all this came out

lots of media reporting on the the pics but no one of note is commenting on it

outside of Liam and the treehouse retweet anyways

Now we wait again?

 

[Already Torn]

NX speculation thread got canned after going on and on with no real proof of anything. And since this is the second NX CONTROLLER thread , it's not hard to see it might get canned after it hits page 150.

Unless it get's debunked or something. Plus all the gifs in this can't be good for the servers.

They are melting.

Even if that happened, there would be a new thread if there was any new info worth discussing anyway. It's really a complete nonissue.

 

[LegendofLex]

The Wii and Wii U prototypes may not be "exactly" the same as the final products, but all the changes between the two are largely cosmetic at best. There's really no meaningful changes that make the old form stand out entirely from the final one.

This is absolutely not true for the Wii U GamePad. If you ever tried holding the original pad you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. There's probably about as much that changed between the 2011 and 2012 models than there is between many annual refreshes for flagship phones.

The general design layout/scheme will probably be almost exactly the same, but there's room for significant changes to be made for the final product.

 

[BluePikmin11]

Geez guys, seriously, we don't know all the details of the controller and were claiming things about the NX that aren't confirmed yet.

 

[GabeTheGrouch76]

My argument is that it'll look like this leak but alot more refined cosmetically. I truly believe this is the final concept and I also think those wishing for physical buttons will only see them via a nunchuck-esque attachment.

I can understand that, and I also agree this is likely gonna be the final NX product.

Which leaves me rather disappointed to be honest...

 

[ironcreed]

But I thought you already know what's going to happen?

When did I say that? I am merely speculating, just like everyone else. But what we have seen is not impressive and I am hoping for something better.

 

[Nabbis]

So... Anyone has some idea on how much it costs to manufacture a controller like that? If it's too much then we are back at Wii U?

 

[Hoo-doo]

How the fuck is this supposed to be ergonomic?

You're talking about the company that created the original DS and DS Lite.

Fuck ergonomics.

 

[Lupin the Third]

Nintendo is a cargo cult:

Wii looked like a TV remote because TV remotes were accessible and intuitive

Wii U looked like a tablet because at the time tablets were blowing up

Now the NX takes its influence from phones.

Tablets weren't blowing up until like the year before Wii U came to market. It was an unfortunate-for-Nintendo coincidence that they did, though, because it indeed looked very "me-too" by then. But there's no way they conceived and finished the console and its launch library within a 12-18 month period.

 

[Zomba13]

The swearing off of a product you haven't used or seen function is pathetic.

True. But if the function it appears to be going for is "it's just like the games you play on your phone but with a stick!" then I think we've had enough time with phone games to know if we like that stuff or not.

 

[Peterc]

I think this is what Rosti meant by being disappointed the other day. They wanted to show it fresh out of the gate without any pre-conceptions and show you what it can do.

Now they have to deal with some negative preconceptions. Gamers aren't really sympathetic to new ideas or 'gimmicks'.

What did you think about the shoulder buttons gimmick?

 

[SpacLock]

That thing looks cray. I still hate myself for buying this Wii U, although Mario Maker is legit.

 

[spekkeh]

Looks fantastic. Naysayers gonna eat crow. Nintendo is at its best when it redefines the input space, Wii U played it too safe. Here's hoping at least the screen is high def.

 

[Rösti]

For the fact, I quite like this device. It's sufficient for my idea.

 

[Dmax3901]

This thread is so huge so quickly, amazing thing to wake up to.

I can't wait to see how this plays out, either outcome is going to be fascinating to watch unfold.

 

[Brumfieldhm]

What if the physical buttons are on the back of the device strategically placed near the grips, allowing for more screen space...
Could be ergonomically very different , but awesome if implemented properly .

 

[chainfire95]

You're talking about the company that created the original DS and DS Lite.

Fuck ergonomics.

Not to mention the n64 controller...

 

[akidnamededdy]

On top of that, look at the pre-release devkit for the Wii U. It has nowhere near the amount of polish of the leaked images. The leaked images look like a consumer-grade product.

Honestly though, it this thing is a round touchscreen with two control sticks, it's not like there's a whole lot of room between rough concept and retail unit. It's so basic a layout that I don't really think the "it should look rougher" argument holds water here.

 

[Darkangel]

I really hope this isn't real...

 

[Crono27]

The swearing off of a product you haven't used or seen function is pathetic.

agreed x100

 

[enzo_gt]

The reality is nintendo has hit more than it's missed.

The same way a dart will inevitably hit something, whether that be a [sales, portfolio, technical, value] target or not.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Looks fantastic. Naysayers gonna eat crow. Nintendo is at its best when it redefines the input space, Wii U played it too safe. Here's hoping at least the screen is high def.

Redefines the input space. Touchscreen buttons.

Where the fuck have you been the last decade.

 

[wild wild rice]

I wonder what's going on in the world outside this thread right now.

 

[Kissenkopf]

So true. Nintendo just doesn't get it. It will be less powerful than a Xbox One just so they can force that crappy 2nd screen on you. I don't want to look down at a damn screen when I'm playing games on my tv Nintendo.

Come on now...they won't do that again because it failed the first time. Just to get me thinking like you: why should they do it again if they realised the Wii U was a failure?
And why should it be less powerful than an Xbox One?!

 

[EdibleExplosives]

no it isn't

Mind explaining how? Looking at mockups posted here, catching up on the info leaked, it sounds pretty similar.
I don't want to block half the screen with my fingers whilst I play, and no buttons is, let's just say I'm not surprised Nintendo would remove them.

 

[slavesnyder]

All this reminds me of something

 

[SummitAve]

The swearing off of a product you haven't used or seen function is pathetic.

It's not that surprising when there's no shortage of gaming enthusiasts on this forum who still think mobile and indie games are incapable of having a worthwhile experience. Some people just don't like change or different things.

 

[Discomurf]

Nice work, this is what I think the NX might be used for.

It's essentially an accessory console.

Thanks. I could see them doing something like the (never released) Wii U gun accessory as well.

Also I think I saw someone do a drawing of a VR headset attachment in another thread? -- certainly more far-fetched but who knows, anything with the big N is possible.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

For the fact, I quite like this device. It's sufficient for my idea.

So is this a secret code or are you being translated by Duwang

 

[ironcreed]

I really hope this isn't real...

LMAO. I love you GAF.

 

[BoboBrazil]

The reality is nintendo has hit more than it's missed.

The reality is Nintendo's misses are much more common recently than it's hits when it comes to hardware. This looks to be another miss unless you think playing a game without buttons is fun in which case you should just play mobile games on your phone. Or you want another expensive controller at the expense of the actual hardware that powers the games. Whatever floats your boat.

 

[Memento]

Will they wait until E3? Come on, I need to know if its fake or not.

 

[chainfire95]

I wonder what's going on in the world outside this thread right now.

VR porn and terrorism.

 

[rob305]

What if they add transparent touchscreen buttons like this which are placed on the screen depending on the game and whatever is needed per game:

 

[TheSlySoul]

The swearing off of a product you haven't used or seen function is pathetic.

Specially since it decides to be new instead of using an archaic way of playing games for 20 years.
We haven't even seen it in action.

If Nintendo has a better solution than physical buttons, let them at least show it off.

 

[Alienous]

"This Vita is great, but what I need is more screen and no buttons"

- Someone, according to Nintendo

 

[GabeTheGrouch76]

This is absolutely not true for the Wii U GamePad. If you ever tried holding the original pad you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. There's probably about as much that changed between the 2011 and 2012 models than there is between many annual refreshes for flagship phones.

The general design layout/scheme will probably be almost exactly the same, but there's room for significant changes to be made for the final product.

I wasn't really focusing on weight and feel of the product with my previous post, I was referring more to the general design and layout with those examples. And under that context I'm not really expecting anything radically different with the final NX product, especially considering how identical it it is to the published patent as it stands, in regards to the shared fundamental concepts.

 

[Pops Maellard]

kek

 

[Marvel]

For the fact, I quite like this device. It's sufficient for my idea.

I never can quite make out what you mean when you type.