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[Bogus8]

 Umm that is very illogical.  We won't know what it's like till you actually play it.  You people are the first to slam people that dis the new xbox controller saying "dude once you play it it kicks ass" and I agree don't knock it before you tried it... same applies here.  You've got to make radical changes to really change something ... just putting a gyroscope would be ok but this may start a new trend if it works well... don't knock it yet.

[redwolf]

[Twasi]

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your ignorant for even saying something like that.

yes nintendo did a revolutionary thing with the gyroscopic functions.. but they could have put these functions in a more ergonomic controller..

that is why people are complaining..

stop calling people ignorant and think about where everyone is coming from.

Okay sure thing buddy, maybe you should learn to read any of the articles or posts and you will see people aren't complaining as much about the look but more of the idea of the 3d motion sensing. You obviously have no idea how the controller works if you think they could have effectively put the  controller into a normal design, it wouldn't work like that because the analog stick isn't part of the controller, you don't need it therefore why have it attatched? Also if you had one giant controller with it plugged in you would need to swing the whole dang thing around. Try picking up a duke controller and think of not using the second analog stick but move the whole controller around, not so comfortable eh? The point was to be able to control it with the flick of a wrist, hence why the "remote" design was choosen it is the most efficient design to date and if you had a solid controller with it in you would need to move your arms instead of your wrists which is very annoying. They also have a standard shell to plug the remote in which was already posted here, it is a mock up but I'm sure the real thing will look very similar. So there all your bitching about it not being in a standard controller was solved in one little sentence that your inability to read made you miss. Then finally they made it two parts so you could use the analog stick comfortably without having to move it around along with the 3d sensor in the main cartridge. So next time you go around calling people ignorant maybe you should think out your statement before you make youself look dumb.

[joerehall]

QUOTE(Twasi @ Sep 18 2005, 07:30 PM)

Okay sure thing buddy, maybe you should learn to read any of the articles or posts and you will see people aren't complaining as much about the look but more of the idea of the 3d motion sensing. You obviously have no idea how the controller works if you think they could have effectively put the  controller into a normal design, it wouldn't work like that because the analog stick isn't part of the controller, you don't need it therefore why have it attatched? Also if you had one giant controller with it plugged in you would need to swing the whole dang thing around. Try pickireng up a duke controller and think of not using the second analog stick but move the whole controller around, not so comfortable eh? The point was to be able to control it with the flick of a wrist, hence why the "remote" design was choosen it is the most efficient design to date and if you had a solid controller with it in you would need to move your arms instead of your wrists which is very annoying. They also have a standard shell to plug the remote in which was already posted here, it is a mock up but I'm sure the real thing will look very similar. So there all your bitching about it not being in a standard controller was solved in one little sentence that your inability to read made you miss. Then finally they made it two parts so you could use the analog stick comfortably without having to move it around along with the 3d sensor in the main cartridge. So next time you go around calling people ignorant maybe you should think out your statement before you make youself look dumb.

[m_hael]

I think someone (come on admin... where are you) should close this bitch fight now... the cats are getting rough.

[Heet]

Dont go look in Politics and Religeon.  

[Xombe]

This... is mild, compared to some.

Regardless, keep it civil.  Report bad posts/flames/etc. as per Policy.

[ninjax]

I am pretty sure Ninty is more worried about appealing to Japan than the US.  I have a feeling that it is going to be huge there.  They are always looking for something new and different.  I for one like the idea, how well they utilize it...that’s up to them.  If the controller is very well made, and very sensitive, it will be pretty cool IMHO.  If the thing is a cheap piece of junk...then...well...they have a hell of an uphill battle to fight.  I always here in the forums that things need to be different...well...here you go.  Try something different.  If you don’t like it, then don’t buy it.  That’s why there are kiosks everywhere.

[bluvasa]

I think you guys are being way too narrow minded about this whole controller thing.  

Nintendo's new design is by far the most flexible.  The ability to plug add-ons into this controller can be used in a number of interesting ways.

Imagine plugging it in to a steering wheel, a baseball bat, or a fishing pole type peripheral.  By adding the new controller into any one of these designs, you get instant first party controls and novel ways to play games.

You also have to remember that Nintendo's "Revolution" is not really aimed at gamers like us.  They seem to be going for more casual gamers.

A lot of people are intimidated by a controller with 2 analog sticks, a d-pad, two triggers, two shoulders bumpers, and 7 face buttons.  Those that are familiar with modern games are perfectly at home using a device like this, but those who are not gamers usually take one look at the controller and turn away.  Simple can be better, depending on the situation.

I see their strategy as more along the lines of what they did with the original NES.  Simple games that anyone can play.  They are looking to take in a new generation of casual gamers who are uninterested or intimidated by the current state of video gaming.  

MS is doing the same thing, but on a more conservative scale.  The "Core" sku and xbox-live arcade are both aimed at more casual players.  Nintendo seems to have embraced this idea whole-heartedly and their controler reflects this.

After seeing what Nintendo has to offer, I have definitely decided to get a Revolution.  If they launch with a cheap price, it will definitely be a success.      

[deftonesmx17]

I don't like any of the new controllers. They all seem to suck in one way or another.

PS3 Controller
Pros.
its almost the same controller, same buttons, same layout, etc.
Cons.
it looks smaller and very sci-fi like

X360 controller
Pros.
seems to fit in your hands unlike the xbox's launch controller
Cons.
I dont like having 2 shoulder buttons and 2 triggers, I have tested this with my xbox controller. To hold the controller and use your middle fingers for the triggers (like you will have to do on the x360 controller) is not comfortable for very long

Revolution Controller
Pros.
Innovative
Cons.
everything besides innovation

[BaRTiMuS]

[Bogus8]

QUOTE(deftonesmx17 @ Sep 19 2005, 09:35 AM)

X360 controller

[Bogus8]

Not sure about you but when I'm racing my "foot" is on the gas about 95% of the time.  I just am starting to think that it's more convienient for me to take my thumb away from abxy then from the triggers... I may stand corrected but that is my thinking as of now.

[twistedsymphony]

QUOTE(Bogus8 @ Sep 19 2005, 11:46 AM)

Not sure about you but when I'm racing my "foot" is on the gas about 95% of the time.  I just am starting to think that it's more convienient for me to take my thumb away from abxy then from the triggers... I may stand corrected but that is my thinking as of now.

[Andy51]

Ahem.... Xbox 360... Controller cough cough....


Playstation 3 controller?

Pros-

Nothing changed
Looks extremely smooth

Cons- um the shape?

Xbox 360 controller

Pros- The Xbox 360 button! Everything looks perfect
       - Kept pretty much the same, just tweak out the problems some people had with COntroller S
        - Complex yet simple... I can't explain it

Revoultion Controller

      - Motion Control- NICE!!!!
      - Very different
     
Cons

It is too different

Did I say different?