A look at an updated Wii U controller

[Foxi4]

What I like:
The sliders were substituted with analog nubs, thank god for that. The positions of the d-pad and the function buttons has been moved slightly closer to the screen which is the correct position from the anatomical standpoint. The whole thing appears to be lighter and smaller than the first design, too.

What I don't like:
I still think that the function buttons position should be inverted, they are the primary focus of the right hand, not the analog nub. Still, I see that they're going for a symmetrical design, so I can't complain too much about that as it's not something one can't get used to. What I can complain about though are the hideous rounded edges and the glossy finish - matte would be better.

Overall, the redesign addressed most of my issues with the controller and I like this one.

 

[lismati]

looks like one of those cheap china products with 5000 nes games on

Do you mean something like this?

Give me it this instant! I want to play Metal Slug on the toilet!
Being serious, I really think people shouldn't complain about the pad being uncomfortable to hold. Most opinions from E3 are that you get used to the controller very quickly, and YOU didn't even hold it, but you know better, right?

 

[KingVamp]

My only problem i hae with this is the size. HAs anyone tried to grab a keyboard like a controller??? Thats how i think this will feel, way too uncomfortable.

That not even close to being a good/fair comparison. It wouldn't feel that way at all.

What I can complain about though are the hideous rounded edges

You didn't like rounded edges?

 

[Eerpow]

Wow, I just looked up some color mockups and damn that dark silver one looks amazing...

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[Deleted member 473940]

My hands cramp up, just by looking at that controller.

I am no Ninty hater, nor a Sony fanboy or a M$ lover.. but that controller just looks awful. I held something rectangular in my hands to get the feel of how I am gonna reach the analog sticks and how it would be... well, not that great.

 

[giavol]

looks like one of those cheap china products with 5000 nes games on

Do you mean something like this?

this actually looks pretty awesome

 

[YayMii]

My only problem i hae with this is the size. HAs anyone tried to grab a keyboard like a controller??? Thats how i think this will feel, way too uncomfortable.

As I said before, it's not as big as it looks. Think of the PS Vita, it's only slightly bigger than it.

 

[KingVamp]

Wow, I just looked up some color mockups and damn that dark silver one looks amazing...

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Busty Black,Sexy Sliver,and Wubly White all look like good colors,but
I'll stick to wanting Busty Black.

 

[Haloman800]

Too much plastic and/or a too small screen.

This. Bezel is WAYYY too big.

I hope it has grips on the back of it, or at the least an indention, otherwise it'll be hard as heck to hold and control that.

 

[Hadrian]

I hope it has grips on the back of it, or at the least an indention, otherwise it'll be hard as heck to hold and control that.

It does have grips on the back.

 

[BrightNeko]

no circle pads

 

[Gahars]

I see they still left the screen in. Oh well, I'm sure they'll cut that oversight out next time around.

 

[KingVamp]

I see they still left the screen in. Oh well, I'm sure they'll cut that oversight out next time around.

Nintendo-Wait... the controller have a screen in it? Let's just leave it in there, no one will notice.

 

[Janthran]

I still think using this with motion controls is stupid.

 

[pwsincd]

Am i the only one thinking , im sure there will be a "normal" pad release also as in say the classic controller etc

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Am i the only one thinking , im sure there will be a "normal" pad release also as in say the classic controller etc

Regular Wiimotes can be used with the Wii-U as well, as I'm sure their peripherals can as well.

 

[Eerpow]

Am i the only one thinking , im sure there will be a "normal" pad release also as in say the classic controller etc

That's one of the latest rumors floating around actually, coming from supposedly trustworthy "right on the spot before" sources.
A wireless redesign of the classic controller.

 

[machomuu]

Am i the only one thinking , im sure there will be a "normal" pad release also as in say the classic controller etc

That's one of the latest rumors floating around actually.
A wireless redesign of the classic controller.

That would be much appreciated, actually. I'd be happy playing my VC without having to lug the Wiimote around with me, it's something I never really liked about the Classic Controller.

 

[Gahars]

I see they still left the screen in. Oh well, I'm sure they'll cut that oversight out next time around.

Nintendo-Wait... the controller have a screen in it? Let's just leave it in there, no one will notice.

They probably just forget they left it in.

 

[rt141]

It's similar to the ipad, it would be more comfortable like this despite aesthetics.
As long as the controller is smaller than the ipad then it will be comfortable if not it'll be annoying, really annoying.

Back the entire fuckbus up. How the hell does this

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Seem anything at all similar to this

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Have you ever played with an ipad? It's uncomfortable, really. Place it sideways and you get an approximate of the wii-u controller. Of course the ipad doesn't have any buttons but in some games where you can choose where to allocate your "buttons" and your "analog sticks", it's actually confier to place them in the upper part. There remain problems as the screen is so big you can't reach the middle portion without letting go with one hand. That's why I hope this controller is smaller