Wii U controller argument

[chris888222]

The PSV sounds fine. Why are some of you so harsh on Sony?

Rear Touchpad and a touch screen sounds nice.

So... why doesn't anyone say that either?

Face it, every console has problems and we all have the right to complain about it.

I never complain about the touchpad tho. You are referring to the NGP right?

Yep.

God, can we all just complain in peace?

The PSV has a weird touchpad position and the WiiU controller looks fugly as hell and expensive as fuck, the 3DS wasn't as impressive as I expected it to be.

That part is awfully bias.

The wii U controller isn't as ugly as it seem (I've seen it personally), and there's still no price.

Seriously, stop debating!

I WILL COMPLAIN IF I WANT TO.

I'm not fucking debating, I will complain if I choose to complain. To me, it looks ugly, and it looks expensive. I'M ALLOWED TO BE BIASED.

That's the whole point of "God, can we all just complain in peace?" thing.

Sorry but the debating is for everyone here, not just you.

I didn't make it clear enough.

Price wise the thing will be bundled with the console, but still no final price. Hence I won't conclude that the wii U will be expensive overall.

 

[ProtoKun7]

This isn't exactly a blog.

With no Wii U section yet I'll just put this in GCD, if you have no objections.

 

[Tonitonichopchop]

This isn't exactly a blog.

With no Wii U section yet I'll just put this in GCD, if you have no objections.

Sure, no prob. I never expected a debate like this. I just wanted to make people stop freaking out about the new controller.

RockmanForte, your post made me laugh

 

[ether2802]

It should actually go on the Wii Hardware Section, but I don't mind since it hasn't been released yet, and back on topic.........why do people think it looks ugly..?? what is theyre conception of beauty...?? (I'm actually expecting these people to answer both questions so I can say: "......oh, I see...")...!!

 

[BobTheJoeBob]

Face it, every console has problems and we all have the right to complain about it.

Not if the reasons you're complaining for are incorrect or misinformed.

Personally, the new controller looks fine to me; the analogs don't look awkward, and you can probably adjust quickly. It doesn't look ugly (at least in my opinion) and I doubt it weighs much. Now I'm just waiting to see the other features of the console. I'm definitely waiting till all the Next Generation consoles are out before buying one though.

 

[ThePowerOutage]

Right my thoughts:

Weight: It shouldn't be that heavy, certainly less than an iPad 2 (not by much though, I don't know what kind and how many batteries it takes to be sure)

Price: Current trade price for a 1ghz 10.1" tablet in china is $80. The controller won't need as powerful a CPU, has a smaller screen ( bare in mind that the screen is what most of the cost goes to) and will use cheaper batteries (if even comes with any) Don't forget this is Nintendo, they can get reductions from bulk purchasing and mass manufacturing. I can't say a definate price but I can't see it going over £45 (73 USD(exchange rate seems to have gone up since I last looked))

 

[Deleted-220713]

to everyone saying that it's too big, How far apart do you hold the Wiimote and nun-chuck?
How is it any different?

 

[Jamstruth]

I can't see it going over £45 (73 USD(exchange rate seems to have gone up since I last looked))

Doesnt work like that I'm afraid. It costs more to get stuff to Europe than it does to America. Result is higher cost.

My problems with this controller are: Ergonomics, Size, Battery Life, Cost.
Powering a large screen like that is gonna take a bit of power so battery life is gonna be a bit crappy unless they use a good battery which csots more. I hope they make it a rechargeable pack as standard this time considering how many AAs that thing would take.
The giant rectangle idea will not work for gaming in my opinion. It looks uncomfortable and unwieldy. Its about a foot long so all the buttons are spaced terribly. Just eugh...
Cost. A big screen? Lots of extra processor parts needed in the controller to convey info to the console? That's gonna set you back a bit. Remember we all thought the £30 Wiimotes were a rip-off. Especially when Game etc. start charging £20 for the Nunchuck.

Edit: Adding a little point about the right analogue stick position. Being above the buttons makes it a bit more awkward. When using an analogue stick in FPSes you are constantly switching between buttons and the analogue stick. The buttons require you to use the tip of your thumb to press whereas the analogue stick can be used a bit more broadly (middle of your thumb) by palcing it below the buttons the switching is a lot less awkward than if the analogue stick was above it. You don't have to move things quite as much.