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[TheSlySoul]

How would you use those sticks if do?

Probably would have to have a big enough area on the top to support the analog, but you could put the circuits on it, bottom part would be just d-pad and buttons.
Nothing about the design says it couldn't be like the Go. Would probably still be a bit big for a portable though, probably the size of 3DS XXL.

Just speculation, it could or could not have buttons based on its design.

 

[SerTapTap]

Serious question, did we really expect Nintendo to kick the second screen design? Their entire Wii U back catalogue depends on it.

Entire? I bet less than half. Many first party games don't even use it beyond second screen.

 

[brandonh83]

Also, freaking LOL at all your overreactions in here!

While it's looking a lot more like the real thing, we still don't know ANYTHING!

Not if this is the handheld or the console controller, not what's in the thing, HELL NOT EVEN IT'S BACKSIDE!

But you guys already know everything about it, just by looking at the pics.

This is some pure comedy gold in here, someone hand me the popcorn!

Yes but it makes me so happy and gives me the fuzzies. People see new controller and fuckin WIG out. The hyperbole both positive and negative is hilarious and makes for such good times. This is why I love Nintendo, motherfuckers can rile folks up EFFORTLESSLY.

 

[TheAnvil]

Way too soon to be overly excited or dissmissive IMO. E3 is going to be extremely interesting this year though.

 

[cormack12]

It's rare that you need to press two buttons at once right? So what if the scroll wheels are dials with say 4 positions and each position represents a different button? So press the button in when scroll wheel 2 is in position 1 then it's mapped to jump. Scroll wheel 1 in position 2 is mapped to 'run'. Then you can change the position on the fly for things like crouch or reload etc.

 

[Iced]

Backwards compatibility with Wii U confirmed?

 

[netgrimoire]

Neat. Can't wait to see what Ninty's doing for software this time around.

3 Mario's, 1 Zelda and 1 Zelda remake, 2 Donkey Kong's, and Amiibos. The usual.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

On one hand I'm scared, on the other, the Wii U Gamepad changed from the first time it was publicly revealed and release

http://kotaku.com/5915316/the-wii-u-gamepad-is-different-heres-how/

http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/gamepad/0/3


Edit: Because reading is too hard and people only look at pictures, changes included:
1. Changing the nubs to actual, clickable sticks
2. Adding back grips and the rest for the triggers

3. Tweaking button sizes, positioning (check the dpad and face buttons relative to the sticks)

Yeah, I'm not saying they'll go as drastic as adding physical face buttons, but they made some fairly significant changes

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I love how everyone here already knows how this would feel, even without touching it or knowing if it's a real thing. Messy.

Even the Gamepad is comfortable for its size.

 

[Knuf]

 

[Steejee]

Like I said before, Nintendo needs to speak up. The air is leaking out of the balloon.

Sorta depends - if it's fake, then they don't need to say a thing as the actual reveal would make it pretty obvious all the leaks were made up.

If it's real, then any statement beyond 'The images are of a concept testing prototype that is no longer in use' probably isn't needed.

 

[Guymelef]

This leaker does not respect wood.

 

[Discomurf]

Hmm this is either one of the most impressive fakes ever or the real deal. If real maybe the unit could be 'snapped into' different adapters like a hand grip shown in the patent.

In addition to haptic feedback if it also has face tracking 3D it could act as a heads up display of items etc which would be pretty cool.

I dig.

 

[CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls]

I couldn't understand how people kept saying the original leak was fake. It looked like a legitimate controller. Nintendo knows what they're doing. Have faith.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

 

[Empty]

it looks classy. the wii u gamepad is definitely chunky chidrens toy next to it.

i have no idea what their concept is for the system.

 

[joesploggs2]

If these are developer prototypes why make them in both white and black?

 

[RealityPales]

So, is the entirety of that surface a screen?

I can't see Nintendo recovering from the WiiU with this...

 

[Solrac]

 

[BassForever]

Want to have more info before I make any kind of judging comments

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

They're stuck with a screen...if for nothing else the Zelda U cross platform launch.

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

Welp, Nintendo sure has a lot of explaining to do

 

[tilomite!]

What's up with buttons?

 

[Hip Hop]

I'm gonna go ahead and say this is a handheld.

Shouldn't we see some kind of dev kit right next to it if it was a console? It would be obvious.

 

[DrROBschiz]

i thought this was supposed to be the handheld, since the reddit thread says "controller" then this should be for the NX console?

Dude if this was the Handheld I would fucking die

Thats actually worse than it being a console controller

 

[Hero Prinny]

how exciting, i can't wait for the official reveal of the nx

 

[KingBroly]

What country is that laptop from?

 

[jmizzal]

This one looks sleek and real, would like more info, I couldnt imagine Nintendo would go with another expensive controller .

I'm thinking handheld but can be used as a controller for the console, maybe bundled also.

 

[Arkeband]

Would make perfect sense except the nubs are on the screen, which would make for a horrible user experience.

Folks have assumed that the 16x9 screen would be centered on the pad, and devs could just use the rest of the area for "themes" or whatever.

 

[teiresias]

There's a reason I can't play games on my phone, and that's because touch-based controls suck. This is quickly going from "I'll see what Nintendo brings to the table" to a hard "Nope" from me if this is even remotely true.

It's like Nintendo is throwing out everything known about good game input design to either chase a market this won't break into, or to desperately find the next input gimmick to buy some time with a Wii-like fad.

 

[toastyToast]

but I like buttons

 

[Josh5890]

3 Mario's, 1 Zelda and 1 Zelda remake, 2 Donkey Kong's, and Amiibos. The usual.

You forgot the two Kirby games in development too lol. That pink guy gets more attention than some will realize.

 

[takoyaki]

still on #TeamReal, still think it looks great!

 

[10k]

Barber: what you want fam?
Vita: just fuck my shit up.
Barber: say no more.

Well on the bright side, Nintendo's path to becoming third party is gonna happen sooner than later when this flops as hard as the Wii U and won't have the 3DS to save it.

 

[Dr. Zoidberg]

So, uh, where are the buttons?

That's the $1000 question.

The truth is, the vast majority of portable gamers (i.e. phone and tablet users) use onscreen buttons without any problems. Nintendo is probably banking on this.

Of course, the problem is that those types of gamers aren't going to buy your NX regardless, Nintendo. Your remaining market is the old-school types, and they are going to turn their noses up at your lack of physical buttons. This is potentially a colossal mistake on their part.

EDIT - at least in the US. Never underestimate Nintendo's tunnel-like focus on the Japanese market. It's possible that this will fly over there, and, as far as Nintendo's concerned, that's the primary goal. The desires of the western gamer/market are secondary, and pretty much always have been.

 

[McHuj]

My concern is this is real, it looks really small for a big screen. Battery must be tiny.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I want this to be true if only to see certain people who have spent years railing against mobile have to try and spin haptic buttons into a good thing.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I couldn't understand how people kept saying the original leak was fake. It looked like a legitimate controller. Nintendo knows what they're doing. Have faith.

What if that and this were legitimate controllers not from Nintendo though???

 

[The_Almighty_Swan]

So the console/handheld is finally revealed.... can't wait for the official reveal...

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Shit looks real.

Real fucking stupid that is.

 

[daveo42]

I actually really like the look, but I worry that it'll handle like absolute shit. Please, surprise us Nintendo and make a touchpad controller that doesn't feel like ass when it's being used.

 

[Lovely Salsa]

No buttons? Unless they use the tech that makes them pop up

If not, no thanks. Gaming without buttons just isnt the same

 

[Kiddy Dong]

So everyone who "debunked" the previous leak, what do we think of the UE4 demo now?

 

[Disorientator]

Goddammit I don't know what to think. (if it's real)

On one hand it looks sexy/slick, but on the other hand lack of buttons is undeniably scary.

 

[MK_768]

Welp, Nintendo sure has a lot of explaining to do

This was true before this supposed leak lol.

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

Well, shit. If there's no buttons, it's going to take a very compelling game to make me give a shit about the system. I can't handle a lack of tactile buttons.

 

[Kimawolf]

Looks cool and different. I like it. Jesus do we really need all three of the exact same fucking system generation in an out? gets really old. I personally can't wait to play with it to give a better impression.

funny enough there was a time when none of the hardware was the same, and developers played to the strengths and weaknesses of each system and made for some fascinating games. Now its just copy paste over and over. jesus.

 

[inner-G]

On oval screen for a square image.

Genius

 

[fabprems]

Obviously #teamfake, they didn't even try to create a credible macbook keyboard layout :

Anyway, I kinda feel that this thread will remind me of the wiimote reveal thread ("WAT ! This looks like a tv remote, Nintendo is so doomed")

 

[Easy_D]

Is it upside down? Because there are thumb smudges next to the left (would be right) joystick, implying touch screen buttons.