So, about that controller...
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/impressions/26635
The Wii U controller, which contains a seemingly normal controller with a 6.2-inch touch screen in the middle, feels great. The way it grips into your hands is comfortable, and the way it is laid out is wonderful. For its size, it is surprisingly lightweight. The screen is nice. I can't speak to the tech nature of it, but the touch screen didn't smudge at all from having my greasy fingers all over it.
The two analog sticks are Circle Pads that are similar to the one on the 3DS. The triggers all mold to your hand nicely, and have a nice click to them. The D-pad and face buttons feel similar to the ones found on some forms on the DS systems.
The controller also features a Home button, a plus button, and a minus button, in a similar position as on the 3DS, but they look and feel similar to the ones on Wii Remote. There is also a microphone and speakers at the bottom. A headphone jack resides on top of the controller, and you can also adjust the volume of the speakers up there, too. An IR port, similar to the one on the 3DS, is also nearby.
In the various demos, the controller felt wonderful. I can't stress that enough. Pay attention to our more specific impressions for details on how those all felt. After playing with the controller, I look forward to checking out full games on this thing. It's supremely intriguing and cool.
Neal please ask around about 2 or more people using a tablet each for one game. I am hearing things like for multiplayer one person has a tablet everyone else uses Wii remotes. Yes for some games, but there is no way that is going to work for all local multiplayer games.
Neal please ask around about 2 or more people using a tablet each for one game. I am hearing things like for multiplayer one person has a tablet everyone else uses Wii remotes. Yes for some games, but there is no way that is going to work for all local multiplayer games.
It appears you can't buy the controller separately.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/306087/news/wii-u-console-and-controller-wont-be-sold-separately/
What if I accidentally break my controller? Do I have to send it in to Nintendo?
Another funny thing is that this is once again Nintendo recycling an old idea that didn't work out for its time.
WiiU = GBA/GCN link cable
3DS = Virtual Boy
The thing is who comfortable will this thing be to use for three hours straight? How comfortable will it be for long gaming sessions? That's the real test and no one can test that at E3. Yeah, you play around with for five minutes with demos that aren't even real games it might feel fine. But if you're playing Zelda all afternoon is it going to be the same?
Another thing to think about is the constant looking from the TV to the screen to the TV to the screen. How does your neck feel after doing that for a few hours?
Interested in hearing more about the screen.....
Where does it fall on the spectrum between say, a glass covered screen like the ipad... and a soft screen like the DS?
Interested in hearing more about the screen.....
Where does it fall on the spectrum between say, a glass covered screen like the ipad... and a soft screen like the DS?
