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[Diebuster]

I'm down for a new console, but god I hope everyone is wrong about the controllers. The screen seems like a pointless gimmick.

 

[Negator]

Yeah... They say it's backwards compatible with Wii, that probably means that controller is not meant to be used as a Wii remote.

 

[alr1ght]

I predict a gaf death.

 

[Mik2121]

I will be definitely looking forward to this.

Hard to believe Nintendo is finally doing the jump to HD. Their games are always top quality, even if the hardware isn't always the best..

 

[Gvaz]

I wouldn't worry that much about ergonomics, Nintendo has a pretty good track record with that.

Really? Gamecube Controller anyone?

 

[Rewrite]

That is one ugly controller. Informative OP. Thanks.

 

[Boney]

I think I said I was out, but I'm out for sure if that controller is close to real. Buying this platform will be a ticking time bomb and I don't want to waste my money.

So was buying a Wii... right?

Really? Gamecube Controller anyone?

Best controller ever

 

[MrMiyamoto]

Don't forget all of the mockups of the Cafe controller from the last thread (plus a ton more, currently 123 of them) can be seen here: http://gameusagi.com/?p=1702

It'll be cool to find out if any of them are close to the real thing.

 

[Cobra84]

I can't say the anemic specs or the awful looking controller make me want to buy one. Hopefully its wrong.

 

[jamesinclair]

What happens after that?

Dont you remember the world cup?

GAF was down more often than it was up until they realized the mega-thread was to blame.


We're posting predictions?

Heres mine:

$275+ = commercial dud
$274 and under = commercial success*

*As long as each additional controller is no more than $70.

 

[udivision]

Posting prediction here for the potential lols in a few months

Spoiler

More like sweet vindication!!

- Cafe will not be the final name.

You're so wrong about that. Now excuse me while I go find my Dolphin game collection to play on my Revolution. I think I placed it near my Nitro stuff...

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

I'm down for a new console, but god I hope everyone is wrong about the controllers. The screen seems like a pointless gimmick.

Like everyone loves to point out "THATS WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE WII!!!!"

 

[Dr.Palutena]

Looks like a futuristic Gameboy handheld.

I dig it.

me too totally what i hoped for when they said the controller has a screen. also this controller is a mock up it's not real guys it's simply the closest mockup to the controller for a console that'll release next year and has lots of time for alterations.

Like everyone loves to point out "THATS WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE WII!!!!"

between the reactions to ngp,3ds launch and this , it totally has felt like i've entered a time warp these last few months here on gaf.

 

[bananas]

I'm down for a new console, but god I hope everyone is wrong about the controllers. The screen seems like a pointless gimmick.

You know, after what happened with the Wii's controller reveal, the ensuing reaction and then Nintendo going on to eat everybody's cake. I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Vinci]

Really? Gamecube Controller anyone?

The GameCube controller was friggin' comfortable as hell, for myself and everyone I played it with. What on earth are your hands like?

 

[Takao]

I wouldn't worry that much about ergonomics, Nintendo has a pretty good track record with that.

Gamecube and N64 controllers say hi.

 

[SmithnCo]

- Half Life 3 (Episode 3) will be PC/Wii 2 exclusive.

Keep dreaming that dream.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

Really? Gamecube Controller anyone?

...was one of the most ergonomic controllers ever made?

 

[Laurent]

NM

 

[Dead Man]

I don't give a shit what some french website says about the controller, until Nintendo confirms it, they're talking out of their ass.

*nah nah nah I can't hear you!*

 

[Refugio]

Gamecube and N64 controllers say hi.

tell them i said hello

 

[Ezduo]

Really? Gamecube Controller anyone?

Right up there with the 360 as the most comfortable controller ever.

 

[Deleted member 30609]

let the record show that the Gamecube controller had the most comfortable fit in my hands. I loved that damn thing. It just needed a slightly better right stick.

 

[AceBandage]

And away we go!

 

[mantidor]

Really? Gamecube Controller anyone?

what? The GameCube controller is amazing, the thing melts in your hands. The only uncomfortable controller would be the NES one.

Gamecube and N64 controllers say hi.

what? again? you people should look up what ergonomic means.

 

[From The Dust]

Really? Gamecube Controller anyone?

sex in your hands

 

[rakka]

Well thats cool

 

[elrechazado]

I predict 329.00 usd, comes with some packin game.

 

[Nirolak]

Nintendo's website basically confirms it… where?

WarioWorld is Nintendo's developer support website. That banner is from it.

 

[Hylian7]

Well, before I was taking all this stuff with a mountain of salt, the banner makes it more believable though.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

You're so wrong about that. Now excuse me while I go find my Dolphin game collection to play on my Revolution. I think I placed it near my Nitro stuff...

Hey! I had to include one safe prediction so I don't have to completely hide my face when this thread is linked to in the future.

 

[Equus Bellator Apex]

Wat.

 

[AndyMoogle]

Gamecube and N64 controllers say hi.

Is that supposed to prove him wrong?

 

[enzo_gt]

After 20,000 posts, the database calls necessary to pull the entire thread start to lead to 500 errors.

Since we got major new news and Nintendo is likely to announce this is about 24 hours, we figured we would head it off so we didn't have to cut the discussion during a major posting session.

Say what now? Didn't see this in OP I don't think.

The Wiimote looked very uncomfortable at first but the damn thing literally melted in your hands. I hope this new tablet controller is the same.

The Wiimote is uncomfortable as fuck sideways if your hands are larger than a small child's.

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

I predict 329.00 usd, comes with some packin game.

With 0 controllers.

 

[Dead Man]

let the record show that the Gamecube controller had the most comfortable fit in my hands. I loved that damn thing. It just needed a slightly better right stick.

And buttons.

 

[Balb]

Gamecube and N64 controllers say hi.

?

Both of those controllers were comfortable to hold, especially the Wavebird. Not going to deny that the N64 controller has a strange design, and that it isn't the definitive video game controller, but it's damn comfortable for games that relied on the control stick for movement (most of the games).

 

[Nessus]

The IR thing would make sense for use with Wiimote games with the new controller functioning as a mini TV + sensor bar, presumably for when the main living room TV is already in use.

 

[Vinci]

what? The GameCube controller is amazing, the thing melts in your hands. The only uncomfortable controller would be the NES one.

The N64 controller was rather odd, but it wasn't uncomfortable once you figured it out. Still, probably not a good showcase of Nintendo's talents for ergonomic design.

 

[civilstrife]

I'm down for a new console, but god I hope everyone is wrong about the controllers. The screen seems like a pointless gimmick.

Everything's on track!

 

[illadelph]

Gamecube controller is the best ever

 

[Christine]

Gamecube and N64 controllers say hi.

Ergonomic design is not either of those controllers' weak points. Their biggest problem was being significantly out of spec for the dominant software development paradigm.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Keep dreaming that dream.

If it has biometric feedback built in then I would bet my account that Valve would heavily support the system.

PC/Wii2 exclusive is a bit of stretch though.

 

[Cipherr]

Gamecube and N64 controllers say hi.

Should probably learn the different between ergonomic and bad button layouts before you argue like this. GC control was exceptionally ergonomic with a bad button layout.

Ergonomic design is not either of those controllers' weak points. Their biggest problem was being significantly out of spec for the dominant software development paradigm.

Precisely, this words it much better.

 

[From The Dust]

I'm down for a new console, but god I hope everyone is wrong about the controllers. The screen seems like a pointless gimmick.

bu bu... developers said Nintendo were doing it right D:

 

[careksims]

Dammit! I didn't want to save up for a new system... but alas... That controller looks uncomfortable.

 

[MadraptorMan]

What if the controllers worked like Onlive and use an ad-hoc connection?

 

[Laurent]

WarioWorld is Nintendo's developer support website. That banner is from it.

Wow, okay…

 

[entremet]

Gamecube controller is the best ever

Except for fighting games. Loved the octagonal gate, though, essential for Monkey Ball.

 

[Perfect Blue]

Shit I didn't think it was possible to hate the Gamecube controller.