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Probably a technical reason they're too cheap to resolve.
This is Nintendo. When a nice color gamepad comes out, it'll come out in Japan and Japan only. So even if someone was willing to import one, it would be useless to him or her.This is yet another one of those issues that people are complaining about even though it is not going to affect them in any way, shape, or form. I've been playing video games for 25 years. In that time, I have boughten dozens of consoles and hundreds of games. I've yet to buy a controller from another region.
Say your friend has an import machine and when (eventually) a 2-player gamepad Wii-U game comes out he comes round to play it with you. But oh wait, he can't. His pad doesn't fucking work. It's a crazy limitation if it's solely for region restrictions.Ok, so it only affects people who imported their Wii U's, plan on getting a 2nd gamebad in the future or just want to replace their current (broken) ones.
In other words, it basically doesn't affect 95% of all regular gamers then.
I think I'm ok with this.
Not a huge issue, still strange tho. I think it'll be frustrating because I like to collect the odd cool LE controllers and if they're not going to work then its not an ideal purchase.
Oh well.
Given some of the reactions in this thread I take it's impossible to love Nintendo games and yet still sit back and go "Wow... just wow." when they make a completely batshit insane move?
Wow... so many bans in here, and all of them are on the Nintendo's side of the fence too, hahaha.
It really sounds more like it's a firmware issue.
My guess:
A Japanese Gamepad has a certain firmware loaded that can only communicate with a Japanese WiiU with a compatible firmware.
"Nani kore?! Watto isu dissu shitto."
LOL. I was thinking about buying a Wii U tomorrow, but I think I'm gonna save my money. What a messed up launch its been.
Unacceptable, maybe I want to charge gamepad A and play on gamepad B at the same time. Some people will defend any unnecessary nonsense.
Say your friend has an import machine and when (eventually) a 2-player gamepad Wii-U game comes out he comes round to play it with you. But oh wait, he can't. His pad doesn't fucking work. It's a crazy limitation if it's solely for region restrictions.
So in this world of make believe..
A. There is no date for a release of a 2nd gamepad.
B. Who is going to make a game for a 2nd $150 controller ( since its make believe land, that's the price)
C. You are already aware of the problem and would tell him to not waste his time. That you've already bought the right extra controller and he just needs to bring the beer.
Haha, what's next Nintendo? Region locking your handhelds?
why you gotta reminds us of that
And you know this how? ....
Who is acting like this is major?
Now that the story is updated, this doesn't seem like a big deal.
It is retarded but who cares? Are you really gonna buy a controller from a different region?
Why?
It is retarded but who cares? Are you really gonna buy a controller from a different region?
Why?
It's always amazing how some people in a hardcore gaming enthusiast forum think it's only a slim minority that import and don't understand why people are upset. I mean really?
It's always amazing how some people in a hardcore gaming enthusiast forum think it's only a slim minority that import and don't understand why people are upset. I mean really?
this is terrible. One of the best things about region free is you can buy cheaper goods from elsewhere. wiiU.. nintendo. LOL
Didn't find crap. But in 2010, only 15% of gamers buy DLC. So the percentage of importers has to hover around 1%, lol.
Probably a technical reason they're too cheap to resolve.
I feel like 1% of users ever import a game. I imagine an extra controller that isn't supported is even less people.
If you're angry at this it's because you have an agenda, nothing more.
As far as importing controllers goes, Ive done this in the past out of necessity. PS3 controllers cost $99.95 for the first few years. That works out to something like $110 USD for a dual shock 3.
So I imported them from play asia if/when I needed a new one. Even today, the difference is $78 for a controller bought in Australia, or $47 bought online.
I would like to think that if Wii U pads are ever sold separately down the line, should I need one I expect they would be at least 30% cheaper to purchase a Japanese one via online than a local one at whatever they end up being. And that would probably be a substantial saving, maybe $40 or so.
This is a bullshit excuse, just wait until there is a teardown done and it's revealed the hardware inside the gamepad chassis is identical. You manage different regional standards in software where possible because it's far cheaper than operating multiple production lines. That's how pretty much all wireless technology works.In any case I'm out of this thread, and I'm done with Nintendo and anyone who defends them. The 3DS XL I purchased late last year is the last Nintendo platform I'm ever going to own, their anti consumer tactics go so far and beyond what is necessary (and what their competition uses) so I'm not even bothering with them anymore.Or since the different companies have different standards bodies, it's easier to let only the GamePad for that region work with that region's console.
A gamepad approved for use by the Japanese government isn't going to automatically be cleared by the FCC for use in the United States. And the other way around. Didn't matter before because controllers were either directly wired into the system or used a pre-approved standard such as Bluetooth.