Wii Shell Revealed!

[Wizard]

Looks like Wii's controller shell has been revealed, even via Nintendo's website (see url). Wiigamer writes: "Our sources have confirmed to us that this is definitely real, however several questions still remain - why is there a cable, and does the remote simply click onto the bottom of the unit? Or is it now a stand alone unit?"

 

Nintendo made no mention of the controller shell at today's media briefing, but hopefully we'll learn more when the E3 show floor opens tomorrow.

 

Joystiq

 

Referring URL in the post.

 

Old school goodness reeks of it.

[Lucandrake]

Weeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

 

I can't wait for this system I want it more then ever now >

[Sturmvogel]

Wait...how about the phalic like control thing that was shown in the demo for the controller.?

[someboddy]

But but but but

 

Where are the handles!?!? You know, those things who makes the controller comfortable to your hands!!!!

[Daeval]

Finally, another console manufacturer has realized that sony took the SNES controller design and perfected it.

 

I do worry about the cable though.

[someboddy]

Finally, another console manufacturer has realized that sony took the SNES controller design and perfected it.

 

I do worry about the cable though.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

I hate the PS controller. I prefer my left tumbstick up, in one line with the buttons. However, considering how uncomfortable the PS tumbsticks are to the tumbs, maybe it's better they are left down there...

 

Anyways, at least the PS controller have HANDLES!

[Daeval]

Finally, another console manufacturer has realized that sony took the SNES controller design and perfected it.

 

I do worry about the cable though.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

I hate the PS controller. I prefer my left tumbstick up, in one line with the buttons. However, considering how uncomfortable the PS tumbsticks are to the tumbs, maybe it's better they are left down there...

 

Anyways, at least the PS controller have HANDLES!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I assume you're refering to the xbox design. It's good for FPS games, but for anything else I prefer it the PS way. I'm still of the opinion that FPS games shouldn't be played with console controllers anyway (Wii notwithstanding).

 

Besides the left stick, the rest of the controller just fits better in the hands to me. The dreamcast controller was bad enough, then MS went and made it thicker. Ugh. But it's all personal preference.

[Wizard]

The PS controller sticks feel really werid, I've never gotten used to them, even to this day. Sure i still use them, but it's just plain odd to me.

[Lucandrake]

Well judging from the video of the chick playing mario for the Wii, the reason there's a cable there is to connect it to the actual remote.

[Gryph]

Well judging from the video of the chick playing mario for the Wii, the reason there's a cable there is to connect it to the actual remote.

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Yeah but I would prefer it if it was wireless by itself. Hopefully the reason it is attached to the remote is for added functionality.

[L.S.D]

I still hate Mario.........

[Thraxen]

Finally, another console manufacturer has realized that sony took the SNES controller design and perfected it.

 

I do worry about the cable though.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

Sorry, but that controller looks horrible. First, having the thumbsticks that close together is bad. Very bad. That is one of the few gripes I do have about the PS controller and Nintendo has now done the same thing and apparently put them closer together. Second, where are the damn handles? Think about the PSP. It has a similar shape. It's OK for a handheld, but I wouldn't want to use it as a console controller. Same applies here. Third, why the hell does the cord come out the side facing the player? When Sega pulled that stunt with the DC I thought it was the most stupid thing I had ever seen on a controller. Now Nintendo pulls the same stunt. WTF? THis controller is basically a conglomeration of the bad ideas for controllers over the past few generations.

[Lucandrake]

The controler is ok, I do hate the no handles thing, is this control still a prototype?

 

Maybe nintendo hasn't tried the controler on a game that works outside of the Wiimote, if they did they might change it.

[Daeval]

Finally, another console manufacturer has realized that sony took the SNES controller design and perfected it.

 

I do worry about the cable though.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

 

Sorry, but that controller looks horrible. First, having the thumbsticks that close together is bad. Very bad. That is one of the few gripes I do have about the PS controller and Nintendo has now done the same thing and apparently put them closer together. Second, where are the damn handles? Think about the PSP. It has a similar shape. It's OK for a handheld, but I wouldn't want to use it as a console controller. Same applies here. Third, why the hell does the cord come out the side facing the player? When Sega pulled that stunt with the DC I thought it was the most stupid thing I had ever seen on a controller. Now Nintendo pulls the same stunt. WTF? THis controller is basically a conglomeration of the bad ideas for controllers over the past few generations.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't know about the thumbstick thing. That might bother me, but it doesn't with the DualShock. I've spent more time on handle-less controllers than I can even fathom, most of which were shaped a lot more like this thing than a psp. So, that I'm not worried about. And it's not real easy to see in this small picture, but the cable does appear to come out of the top, facing away from the player. It just drops back down behind the controller in the picture. That's what it looks like to me anyway, hopefully I'll confirm it tommorow.

 

All in all, controllers are largely a matter of personal taste, but this one looks like it will fit mine just fine.

[Wizard]

If no one saw the interview with THE REGGINATOR on G4.

 

He said the controller plugs into the Wiimote. NOT The Wii itself.

 

Food for though there. It makes sense, as long as the Wiimote is within IR distance of the bar thingy.