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Report: NX to Feature PS4 -style Split D-Pad and Share Button
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Because it can't possibly be because most gamers prefer a sense of community and enjoy the social aspect of gaming? It has to be because we're after likes and 'yeahs,' right? ( obligatory condescending Wonka img ) ((RIP Gene Wilder))
My garbage ms paint mockup
I think the home / + / - buttons are going to be in the detachable controllers, so when to you unplug them you have a mini tablet without buttons. Maybe the power button is on the rear side.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Look im just saying according to the rumors.. which I dont believe fully no offenses lol
How do those colors work, broMy garbage ms paint mockup
Skittzo0413
Member
My garbage ms paint mockup
I like that. I'm assuming the grey nubs are the connectors which attach the controls into the screen portion?
The only issue with that is shoulder and trigger buttons... you'd probably need to have shoulder buttons on both ends of the controllers, and maybe one single trigger on the backside? Not sure how it could work, but it's a cool concept.
James Scott
Banned
A share button is pretty useful especially on a portable. Save screenshots and video and post it later when you get a connection. If you're out of wifi range on 3DS or Wii U you're screwed.
But...I'm not sure you can store a lot of videos on that small space unless it's only when docked and there's an HDD there
But...I'm not sure you can store a lot of videos on that small space unless it's only when docked and there's an HDD there
Eolz
Member
That would be what makes the most sense.
Omnistalgic
Member
The responses in this thread is likely coming from people who favor Nintendo hardware and games. I'm not saying you are alone, just pointing out its not some horrible thing to use a DS4 style D-pad. It's millions on the other side of the arguments as well.
Hell, A guy won a Street fighter tournament with a PS1 Dualshock a few Evo's back.
forknknife
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Horrible news if true, if there's something I hate about Sony is their dpads. I just bought street fighter 5 and that game is almost unplayable with that pos of a pad. Ugh
WAT!
WAT!
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
First time I've seen people complain about the PS4 dpads. One of the only things the DS4 actually did right, and the share button (go figure). I welcome this news, and it doesn't sound bad at all.
Can't wait for the threads in 10 years time claiming Nintendo invented the share button...
Can't wait for the threads in 10 years time claiming Nintendo invented the share button...
bobbychalkers
Member
If they have any plans to continue Miiverse, it makes sense for a social button.
SilverLunar
Member
Poor reporters getting sabotaged by Emily in every Neogaf thread.
jomjom1985
Neo Member
I made a mockup based on the sketch
OrbitalBeard
Member
What? The DS4 did pretty much everything right, save for a questionable build quality in early controllers.
I adore the DS4.
Even the vita d-pad? I think it is one of the best d-pads I ever used (and not split!)
TheCongressman1
Member
If this is so that two people can use each side, then the d-pad will probably only look like one, and function like normal face buttons. A lot of people aren't going to like that.
Doesn't the PS dpad still function as a hat switch rather than separate buttons? If I've just never noticed, then I don't see much of a problem for myself.
Doesn't the PS dpad still function as a hat switch rather than separate buttons? If I've just never noticed, then I don't see much of a problem for myself.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I made a mockup based on the sketch
Of all the games to choose...
forknknife
Banned
Never tried a vita. For me the best dpads were sega's, specially Saturn's. Why can't companies just copy that and get it over with?
Cymbal Head
Banned
I made a mockup based on the sketch
If the controllers detach for 2 players, logic would dictate they be symmetrical, i.e. buttons or D pad on both sides
James Scott
Banned
I said it in the last page, but I do wonder if it's going to be more like the DS4's D pad or maybe like the Wonder swan and the N64's C buttons
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That'll be the best for parity between the two controllers
That'll be the best for parity between the two controllers
LegendofLex
Member
My garbage ms paint mockup
The part that really doesn't work: the button layout would be rotated 180 degrees on the right-hand pad when detached, based on your mockup. So you don't get to mirror the orientation of the button colors relative to the sticks this way (without having the color orientation be the wrong way in at least one configuration).
UnemployedVillain
Member
They literally had a share button the Wii U. It was called Home
Alex_Mexico
Member
#TeamSplitDPad. As good as Nintendo's patented Dpad is the PS4 and Vita already did it better.
It's gonna be okay, guys.
It's gonna be okay, guys.
Coffee Dog
Banned
Split dpads are better for when the dpad is bound to multiple actions, cross dpads are better for character control.
RIP cross dpads.
RIP cross dpads.
Look up Luffy. He won EVO 2014 for USFIV using said PS1 controller.
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
No, that was the Home button.
That's like saying the DualShock 4's PS-Button or Xbox One controller's Guide button was the share button.
Alex_Mexico
Member
I'm not sure you understand what the Share Button does. The WiiU's home button was much a share button as the PS3's PS button was (read: not at all).
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Same.. the controllers have always been some bullshit to me tho
Yeah. There are even 16GB iPhones out there.
I just hope it is fast storage. eMMC 5.0 or UFS. I don't want the system to be bottlenecked by storage.
Right stick and left d-pad should be lower to fit NES pad style, otherwise it looks nice.I made a mockup based on the sketch
Jaded Alyx
Member
But then try reaching those with your thumbs while holding it normally.
Alex_Mexico
Member
You had to use Other M for your example, didn't you? You monster.I made a mockup based on the sketch
Buttons and sticks need to be farther apart
Well and the buttons on one side need to be flipped in colors as the sticks are offset. With colored/named buttons, and offset sticks the controllers aren't going to look the same. Either switch colors or one analog is on right, one on left.
Alex_Mexico
Member
Holy hyperbole Batman.
Besides the fact that Street Fighter will always be better with an arcade stick I assure you SF is not anywhere near "unplayable" because of the PS4's motherfucking Dpad.
C'mon.
split d-pad makes sense it the 2 controller parts (sides) can be used for 2 player use. it will match the 4 button layout.
from the picture I don't believe the anolog stick placements. if the above is true I don't see why the stick placements would be different on each side (especially as Nintendo's gamepad and pro controller does not have this setup.
from the picture I don't believe the anolog stick placements. if the above is true I don't see why the stick placements would be different on each side (especially as Nintendo's gamepad and pro controller does not have this setup.
Lupin the Third
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It's probably been mentioned before but comparing it to the PS1/2/3/4 D-pad is misleading because the buttons are still connected as one mass that tilts. The N64 C-buttons that people keep bringing up would work completely independent from each other and are thus a better match for the rumor. But they would kinda suck for controlling a character in, say, Street Fighter. 
(Not that SF5 even has my interest)
(Not that SF5 even has my interest)I must be crazy when I choose sony's dpad. It's the worst one in history. I really dislike it allot. Snes still have the best dpad. Last dpads from Nintendo are to small. Who for sake plays a game like street fighter with buttons to move and do some special moves. It's not comfortable .
I understand why Nintendo wants it. But please let them use the patent where you can slide in your own inputs. That way you can make everyone happy.
Ah I did not know that. It makes the Wii U situation doubly baffling, but good to hear.
Yeah, they definitely can't go with colors to distinguish the buttons. D-pad style directional arrows could work. This is a mock-up I posted a few weeks ago illustrating the concept.
UnemployedVillain
Member
Could you share stuff by pressing them? Because the Wii U home button allows you to boot up Miiverse and share screenshots, comments, etc. Yes it's less featured in terms of where you can share to, but it basically is the normal home button + share button
My garbage ms paint mockup
The D-pad and right analog would be majorly uncomfortable when attached to the screen to the point of being useless.
Yeah, they definitely can't go with colors to distinguish the buttons. D-pad style directional arrows could work. This is a mock-up I posted a few weeks ago illustrating the concept.
The controllers being symmetrical is the only logical reason for a split D-Pad like that.
Rotch Crot
Banned
Maybe it's a split D pad on both sides that act as buttons?
Imagine a joystick and a separated D on each side.
When attached, the left side functions as a diva pad, but the right D pad functions as buttons.
When detatched, each player has a joystick and 4 "face buttons" that are just a separated pad.
How would people feel if triangle, square, X, and O were just directions on an identical D pad on the right side of the controller?
Edit: my thoughts are unoriginal lol
I generally dislike split dpads. Hopefully if this is true another controller option with a normal crosspad is sold separately. Same for the asymmetrical stick layout, with the add-on controls being modular it'd be great if we could pick and choose for our preferred layouts. I understand though why they'd go this way for the pack in facilitating dual breakaway controllers for two.
The 32GB doesn't bother me at all as I'll likely be sticking a 200GB+ microSD card in my NX immediately. That's the nice thing with non-proprietary storage, I get to decide size and cost. 32GB sounds very Nintendo-ish as it's supposedly the size of their largest retail card. Like how every 3DS now comes with a 4GB SD card installed.
The 32GB doesn't bother me at all as I'll likely be sticking a 200GB+ microSD card in my NX immediately. That's the nice thing with non-proprietary storage, I get to decide size and cost. 32GB sounds very Nintendo-ish as it's supposedly the size of their largest retail card. Like how every 3DS now comes with a 4GB SD card installed.
