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Report: NX to Feature PS4 -style Split D-Pad and Share Button
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User123456
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Pretty much this. Despite being small, the mechanical tactile feeling is superb. I like it better than my Vita Slim's, to be honest.
XO d-pad is unrivaled for me, though. Fighting games on that are just a breeze. I haven't touched my custom-built Seimitsu stick in years.
Notor!ousG
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Who is NerdLeak and what were his/her contributions in the past?
wild wild rice
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True, I just figured at the very least we would hear if they were analog or not.
Nocturnowl
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Fair enough point and well made, I withdraw my snark, apologies.
Notor!ousG
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Chances are this has nothing to do with NX but with Neo instead.
Diablohead
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The new galaxy 8 looks dope
Maintenance
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Asymmetrical? Fuck that shit.
User123456
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Good point, hadn't thought of that.
This right here. I'm fine with either, but the D-pad is a classic Nintendo staple.
I agree that wouldn't make sense. The only scenario otherwise I can imagine is that they have the split d-pad in the devkit intended for the final product but at some point after sending devkits decide they want a regular d-pad instead.
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Did LPVG say whether those are supposed to be analog sticks, circle pads or something else in the drawing?
If someone were to depict a WiiU gamepad , it wouldn't for sure depict it like that. The huge bezels would be represented. What's depicted there is essentially a phone. If the one who depicted has actually seen the NX, that's what the NX is, a phone, in term of sizes and thermal constraint.
Diablohead
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I wonder how popular 3rd party controller parts will be if they can be removed and swapped around somewhat. Watch as the monster hunter pad has 20 buttons.
What about the PSP-like device spotted at Foxconn? I know it sounds crazy to think it could be NX but, as soon as someone pointed it out. It made me think that's why the device was described like that.
Unless it's some Chinese Android Handheld.
Likely Neo related stuff.
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Doesn't really matter to me. These days I hardly use the d-pad for anything other than selecting things. Even for 2D games I usually end up using the stick as d-pads tend to be in awkward positions since the sticks get prioritized since they're the main control method for 99% of games.
Maintenance
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I hope that's possible, but I'm not willing to bet. Would buy a symmetrical part day one.
IlSignorCornetto
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That's cool. I love share video and screenshot of video games on twitter and on my in-game feed with the Xbox One.
Davey Cakes
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The thing is, as much as I love Nintendo's d-pads, I've been using them less and less over the years. Heck, especially on the GameCube the d-pad was worthless, except for weapon switching like in Metroid Prime.
I do like using a regular d-pad with a sideways Wiimote, as it's reminiscent of the NES controller. But to be honest, their d-pads on NES/SNES pretty much remain the best. Recent classic controllers aren't bad though.
On console, I used a control stick with Tropical Freeze for movement in 2D and it worked fine. It's always worked fine. See Smash Brothers. I guess the question remains: will the stick be like that on Wii U, or will it be a slide pad like on 3DS? Will it be some version of the left stick on New 3DS?
On handheld, really "clicky" d-pads have been a thing since the GBA SP. I would not be surprised if Nintendo realized that clicky pads are already close to having separate buttons for the directions, so going full split wouldn't be a big deal if it meant an interchangeable setup for the detachable controllers.
We're talking about a base unit here. Nintendo will likely provide other options and support legacy, BUT they want the NX itself, out of the box, to be a versatile device that can do as much as possible in order to streamline the player experience. I have confidence in their design sensibilities.
As for the share button, that seems like a natural extension of Miiverse. No surprises.
I do like using a regular d-pad with a sideways Wiimote, as it's reminiscent of the NES controller. But to be honest, their d-pads on NES/SNES pretty much remain the best. Recent classic controllers aren't bad though.
On console, I used a control stick with Tropical Freeze for movement in 2D and it worked fine. It's always worked fine. See Smash Brothers. I guess the question remains: will the stick be like that on Wii U, or will it be a slide pad like on 3DS? Will it be some version of the left stick on New 3DS?
On handheld, really "clicky" d-pads have been a thing since the GBA SP. I would not be surprised if Nintendo realized that clicky pads are already close to having separate buttons for the directions, so going full split wouldn't be a big deal if it meant an interchangeable setup for the detachable controllers.
We're talking about a base unit here. Nintendo will likely provide other options and support legacy, BUT they want the NX itself, out of the box, to be a versatile device that can do as much as possible in order to streamline the player experience. I have confidence in their design sensibilities.
As for the share button, that seems like a natural extension of Miiverse. No surprises.
Dark Cloud
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I could totally see third party devs selling their own attachable controllers. I kind of want this now.
AtomicShroom
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This split D-Pad makes total sense if you consider the rumor that both controller pieces are detachable and act as 2 individual controllers for local multiplayer. The left piece has a joystick and a split d-pad that double as standard buttons when used as an individual controller, and the right piece has a joystick and 4 "standard" buttons.
Using a standard D-Pad as buttons for the left piece would be very weird and impractical. Having it split suddenly makes total sense.
Using a standard D-Pad as buttons for the left piece would be very weird and impractical. Having it split suddenly makes total sense.
wild wild rice
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The more I think about it the less sense it makes to have two detachable controllers "for local multiplayer" with d-pads on them. Who wants to play Smash/Kart/Splatoon, basically anything but 2D Mario with just a d-pad? What third party is going to develop a game to accommodate this?
Seems superfluous.
Seems superfluous.
Yup. I also heard Zelda is coming to NX. Yes, Paper Mario is definitely coming to Wii U. My sources also confirm Smash Bros is coming to NX.
Skittzo0413
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It's a cocktail napkin drawing showing off the split d-pad... I wouldn't read anything else into that drawing, except maybe that the right stick is lower than the left stick. Or pad.
I think it would make sense for all of the detachable controllers to be identical, and have them communicate with the handheld via IR ports when attached, such that the console knows the configuration you're currently using. This would let people pick the control scheme of their preference- have the sticks on the same level, have them like in the drawing, or have them on opposite levels from the drawing. If the abxy buttons are replaced by LED backlit buttons, the console can tell each button to turn a different color so that the button arrangement stays the same regardless of how you configure the controls. Then you have no more "press a," you just have "press green" or "press blue."
It sounds complicated but it might actually be a lot simpler in practice, and a fairly simple and attractive product.
the androgyne
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I've got no idea how they're going to make this comfortable in all configurations (or even one by the looks of it). Like where are the goddamn triggers (or wheels, whatever) going to go? On the tops, which becomes the sides when detached and now you have no triggers on your detached controller? I mean they're not going to have triggers on the long and short sides of these are they? Wii Remote B trigger in NES position was bad enough!
Jawmuncher
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I'm fucking done with these rumors. Nintendo just show the damn thing already.
Dark Cloud
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Lol I kept thinking this. The triggers would be on the left for the left controller which could work if you keep your thumb on the analogue stick and use your middle finger to hit the trigger since it's close to it.
Or the triggers won't be at the top of the detachable controllers. They could put the lower on the controller and when your turn it on the side your fingers from both hands could hit them as they're more towards the middle of the controller.
Actually, never mind.
Davey Cakes
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Unless the leaks are intentional and controlled, don't blame Nintendo for other sources dropping little tidbits here and there.
I'm fucking done with people whining and getting threads locked. It's just fucking video games, stop being a baby.
Shikamaru Ninja
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There is obviously going to be a share/social/miiverse access on the NX. Nintendo and Hatena are clearly working together on those features for this next hardware.
Yes.
Notor!ousG
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I really don't see Nintendo doing stuff like this.
the androgyne
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Skittzo0413
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I'm curious why information like that about devkits is coming out in small chunks like this, especially if you guys knew about it previously. Are journalists attempting to corroborate the reports a bit more before publishing them? I wonder what else they may know that hasn't yet been shared...
LuigiBlood
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Maybe do the split D-pad like this?
I don't know how good the GP2X Wiz was with this design.
I don't know how good the GP2X Wiz was with this design.