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[Game-Biz]

That treehouse guy has probably already been fired. What a dumbass.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Did you read my post? They just retweeted the thread, nothing else.

U tellin me that RT is actually Real Thing????

 

[Muzicfreq]

If Nintendo is serious about this, then they need to be on their A game at launch. They need a launch title on par with Wii Sports and Twilight Princess that makes this look easy and fun to use.

That's the only way they could make this work, if this isn't a doctored hoax. If they can't make this enticing in 30 seconds, this is so sunk.

But we need this again

 

[KingSnake]

Also looking at the new images, that screen is amazing, I really doubt it's been printed, the reflections are just too crisp with no waviness

Yeah, the screen on that thing looks really nice.

 

[FunkyDealer]

Why doesn't any picture show the backside where the cable plugged in on the white model? Why would that cable be so massive?

Why would the IR transmitter (I'm assuming that's what it's supposed to be, given its similarity to the one on the Gamepad) be on the bottomn, where it can't hit shit?

 

[Anarky]

Eh, it was fine in the other thread when we were all just speculating and he did the same thing. These NDAs are serious and you have to be careful how you frame your words. This controller has got people here ANGRY and I think it's just silly. It's fekkin' Nintendo.
Takeda straight up said that they were including a novel control method a few months back and folks chose to ignore it, repeating over and over that the only hook would be a shared library. It's willful ignorance.

Link?

 

[Schnozberry]

Did you read my post? They just retweeted the thread, nothing else.

Retweet because of the amusing yet insane overreactions, delete when employer realizes it and tells him not to point people towards thread dumpster fire.

 

[Fourth Storm]

If it is real and its this close looking to the patent, then 100% it will have interchangeable face buttons since everything else is based off the patent.

So i'm not to worried about not buttons right now

I'd still worry if I were you. Modular controls were from a different and much older patent.

 

[Pewpewlazors99]

For those just catching up

• Leaks of the same device a different leaker gave out appeared, black model this time
• Game Informer states "yep that looks similar to what I heard, not confirming it tho"
• Treehouse staff retweets this thread
• A new leaked image appears on the internet, at another angle
• Treehouse staff deletes tweet mysteriously later
• Still waiting for a bold back of the unit image
• TEAMREAL AND TEAMFAKE EMERGE

You sir are the best.

My heart says this is real, but holy shit do I hope its not.

 

[MK_768]

He's crying tears of joy being mentioned here

yeah but he'll probably whine on twitter for being trashed lol

 

[javac]

Excellent, now we're at "Yes, but what if HOLOGRAMS?!" bargaining and worse still, people just completely accepting it. Any good spin I guess.

Dude, its just one post, chill.

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

So what I've gathered so far from this thread is:

 

[tr00per]

The image on the controller, which is at an angle, should also be at an angle. It isn't. It matches the screenshot perfectly.

Oh really? I wasn't following. Damn. It's funny if you think about it because the people at Nintendo who really know what it is are either sweating bullets or laughing hysterically

 

[jblank83]

Okay I'm ready to post my conspiracy theory.

Ready? I believe it's fake and the shell is 3D printed fitted with a glossy plastic "Screen".

The nubs don't look like they move at all (paired with a convenient "alibi" by saying "they're not supposed to move"). Also some weird scratches on the thumbstick nub.

Spoiler

Still #TeamReal

Going back to this one more time, look how much of a gap there is between the "screen" and the casing. The edges of the screen even look punched/cut out, ragged. Like it was punched out and just sort of stuck on a cheap plastic model.

 

[James Scott]

Made this:

(thanks whoever made the handles pic)
Here's what I think they could do with this if it's real.
From what I gather, the patent says that the stick can be used a button so make that the main action button and build everything around it.
You can't move the camera and use the face buttons on a normal controller at the same time so you can always rest your thumbs on the analog sticks. Seems like a pretty decent solution.

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

So what I've gathered so far from this thread is:

Wtf

 

[Neoxon]

IMO, this is the next handheld.

Not only would it greatly increase the NX's price, but it would also mean that Nintendo would have no separate handheld on the market. Plus we already know there's another handheld coming thanks to one of our own insiders (Matt, he stated that the handheld's native resolution is "Higher than you expect, lower than you'd hope") & one of Nintendo's investor briefing slides citing the another console & handheld.

 

[trutrutru]

People need to relax lol. If this is the controller, then i guarantee they will have an attachment that offers grips and actual buttons. Whether it will come with the console or be sold seperately is another thing. But there will be one. Nintendo have made comments about the need for actual buttons. They got you covered im sure.

Giving us the option of touch only controls could open up some interesting control scheme ideas

 

[LordOcidax]

For those doubting the wonders of 3d printing - this is an iphone 6 3d print mock up next to a galaxy s5.

Source
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/05/02/iphone-6-mockup-galaxy-s5/

Ok. Now i have no doubt, Is fake. #teamfake 100% fake

 

[DjRalford]

But we need this again

wtf is that, was that part of the Wii reveal?

 

[MogCakes]

Never was confirmed a fake. Also looking at the new images, that screen is amazing, I really doubt it's been printed, the reflections are just too crisp with no waviness

The screen was not printed, it's most likely a laser-cut clear plastic sheet sanded to fit into the mold. While it looks impressive in the photo thanks to the reflection, if you go into any arts and crafts store or a Hobby Lobby and look at the clear plastic sheets, they all reflect light.

Hell, it might not even be clear plastic, but glossy black plastic.

If this is a fake it's a pretty damn good one.

It's not half bad, it fooled me at first. And then I took a closer look at the nub. The ABS threads give it away.

 

[Fourth Storm]

Link?

Simultaneously, regarding input and output technologies, I believe that it is also in line with the current technological trend that Nintendo should challenge itself with the creation of a unique user interface.

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/151029qa/02.html

 

[Welfare]

So what I've gathered so far from this thread is:

Now this is a GAF thread.

 

[Grief.exe]

Valve 3D printed all of their prototypes for the Steam controller, the presence of 3D printing doesn't necessarily mean it is fake.

 

[Vena]

Scroll wheels actually are the innovation in here, as opposed to the gimmicky screen. I seriously love this idea. Say this controller have face buttons, dpad, triggers, screen and these wheels... It'd be freakin great. Now that would be Nintendo innovation.

I fully suspect this thing actually does have buttons, just not on the face.

They are just part of a separate unit. This thing is too peculiarly shaped to actually be a stand-alone. Also notice how the only "confirmed" information about no face buttons. Nothing there about "no buttons at all", two very different parallels.

Here is my reasoning:
1.) Its actually really small. Size comparison to the gamepad and apple computer are telling. Its like a very, very streamlined gamepad screen + twin sticks.
2.) Buttons/D-Pad on a handle-like attachment would line up near perfectly like a pro controller with a screen in the middle.
3.) By making the parts detach from one another, you do not run into portrait/landscape design issues in ergonomics or protruding handles.
4.) Sticks + haptic in the base unit works great for certain types of games/gaming design that are touch oriented. (And multi-touch enabled.) Also keeps Miiverse art community alive.

 

[WordAssassin]

Never was confirmed a fake. Also looking at the new images, that screen is amazing, I really doubt it's been printed, the reflections are just too crisp with no waviness

That means nothing, other than if it is fake, they used different plastic for the screen. It could be real, it could be fake, but if it is fake the fact that it has a glossy "screen" means absolutely nothing. They could 3D print the shell and sticks, and then just cut a glossy sheet of plastic.

 

[Pokemaniac]

Why would you need buttons? Seriously, the screen has replaced most of the functions of keyboards. There must have been questions when Nintendo made the plus dpads. People where like, lulz, no giant atari stick, epic fail.

Since when?

 

[hwy_61]

So what I've gathered so far from this thread is:

This is beautiful

 

[Pinky]

Real or fake, this thread has been a fucking hoot! XD

 

[Discomurf]

But we need this again

That was a sad, sad day

 

[Ashodin]

Haha so it's still up in the air.



WAIT I MISSED THE TREEHOUSE TWEETING.

Is it possible it's all fake and they're just laughing at us like Retro, but then realized it probably wasn't worth his job to add fuel to the fire...

OR IS IT ALL REAL,

?????????????

CONSPIRACY

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

That was a sad, sad day

That was terrible but the gift is funny

 

[Skux]

Sign me up to Team Real. Nintendo are both crazy and clueless enough to think this is going to work. They did it with the Wii U and have apparently learned nothing since.

 

[Celine]

are you an alien?

You don't need three tentacles to play a N64 ;-)
At any given time and depending by the game control scheme you hold the pad in different ways:

And no this isn't one of them:

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

wtf is that, was that part of the Wii reveal?

An iconic moment in gaming history.

 

[Kouriozan]

Nintendo is crazy enough to do it so #TeamPleaseRevealItSoon

 

[jblank83]

Made this:

(thanks whoever made the handles pic)
Here's what I think they could do with this if it's real.
From what I gather, the patent says that the stick can be used a button so make that the main action button and build everything around it.
You can't move the camera and use the face buttons on a normal controller at the same time so you can always rest your thumbs on the analog sticks. Seems like a pretty decent solution.

That's a nice looking mockup, imo.

 

[Parapraxis]

Going back to this one more time, look how much of a gap there is between the "screen" and the casing. The edges of the screen even look punched/cut out, even ragged. Like it was punched out and just sort of stuck on a cheap plastic model.

Look at it in the original images, that's not a gap, that's a shadow due to a small bevel which goes around the edge.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Eh fuck it. #TeamFake. Might as well see if I eat the crow later.

 

[cavefishes]

Oh I can think of a great use for this in MH, for instance:

Camera+Movement, dual control sticks.
Dodge -> click stick 1 or 2.
Inventory cycling -> moved to scroll wheel 1.
Inventory use -> click 1.
Weapon stance swaps -> moved to scroll wheel 2.
Weapon use -> click 2.
Target or target select, touch (as on MH4U).

That doesn't really make sense. MH games are already struggling for buttons, with many commands mapped to button combinations (two attack buttons at once, shoulder + face button. IIRC some weapons have a function triggered by pressing a shoulder button and two face buttons at the same time). Face buttons sheathe weapons, perform light and heavy attacks, cycle through coatings and inventory, and dodge. Many of those buttons do different things depending on the weapon and if L or R is held. I don't see how you can replace such a complex control system on a platform with objectively less buttons. The only benefit is having two sticks, which is already possible with the CPP or the n3DS.

If anything it would make the current control scheme even more obtuse and hard to learn than it already is, which will make it much harder for new users to pick up.

 

[Muzicfreq]

wtf is that, was that part of the Wii reveal?

Yes I can't find laughing

 

[Parapraxis]

Ok. Now i have no doubt, Is fake. #teamfake 100% fake

Look at the reflections. The "NX Controller" ones are more like the real glass of the samsung in your picture.

 

[JohnTinker]

Team hope that it isn't real?

 

[Yamauchi]

Looks cool to me, real or not.

 

[MogCakes]

Valve 3D printed all of their prototypes for the Steam controller, the presence of 3D printing doesn't necessarily mean it is fake.

That's true. But the screen on the photo of the white one being cropped on is a dead ringer. So my doubts remain.

 

[Unknown One]

If real, looks like they are doubling down on Wii-U's screen controller concept. Hahahaha get ready for another $150 dollar controller.

 

[injurai]

So what I've gathered so far from this thread is:

 

[digoutyoursoul]

#TeamThinksItLooksShiteButHopefullyWrong

 

[Vena]

That doesn't really make sense. MH games are already struggling for buttons, with many commands mapped to button combinations (two attack buttons at once, shoulder + face button. IIRC some weapons have a function triggered by pressing a shoulder button and two face buttons at the same time). Face buttons sheathe weapons, perform light and heavy attacks, cycle through coatings and inventory, and dodge. Many of those buttons do different things depending on the weapon and if L or R is held. I don't see how you can replace such a complex control system on a platform with objectively less buttons. The only benefit is having two sticks, which is already possible with the CPP or the n3DS.

If anything it would make the current control scheme even more obtuse and hard to learn than it already is, which will make it much harder for new users to pick up.

Hence removing all of these button prompts with scrolling wheels. I know how MH works, that was simply some on the spot remapping that seemed logical.

Sitting down and actually designing things would probably produce a more logical configuration even with what little we currently know.

 

[Peltz]

Could I please get a "Team fake" avatar edit from a kind samaritan?