Author Topic: Hell just froze over the first 3rd Party Wiiremote by NYKO (Read 9614 times)

Flames_of_chaos · « **on:** January 07, 2009, 11:06:48 PM »

I wonder who will find this monstrosity appealing. Why are the buttons so square and what the hell happened to the dpad.

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2009, 11:28:49 PM »

Doesn't Nintendo own the design of the D pad they have used since the NES controller?

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2009, 11:42:58 PM »

Quote from: nitsu niflheim on January 07, 2009, 11:28:49 PM

Doesn't Nintendo own the design of the D pad they have used since the NES controller?

Yes they do but of all things why would you make it that shape!

Stogi · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2009, 11:56:14 PM »

I misread the title. I thought it was a wired wiimote. But this is just as crazy.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2009, 11:56:57 PM »

will that fit in a zapper?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2009, 11:57:27 PM »

and hell did not freeze over.

it's been lukewarm ever since Wii became market leader

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2009, 12:08:20 AM »

Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 07, 2009, 11:57:27 PM

will that fit in a zapper?

Quote from: http://ces.cnet.com/8301-19167_1-10133795-100.html?tag=mncol;title

In an effort to trump the existing Nintendo Wii remote controller, Nyko is introducing what the company is calling the most advanced Wii remote yet.

The Nyko Wand looks a lot like the Wii remote we're all used to, but instead can output commands and even vibration through the controller's port at the bottom of the device. Using what Nyko calls Trans-Port technology, the new interface will allow compatible devices to take advantage of functionality not always available in current Wii remote accessories.

For example, a new pistol grip for The Wand will allow not only full force-feedback, but also a way to use the 1, 2, +, and - buttons without the need to reach around to the top of the remote. Also, the controller's uniquely oversize face buttons should help when using the device with the aid of an accessory.

The Wand will ship to stores this April, however no price has been set.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2009, 12:24:15 AM »

Yeah, that's pretty ugly...Though if it's comfortable I guess that doesn't really matter...

Smoke39 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2009, 12:29:53 AM »

VC-Reviews covered a much less goofy looking 3rd part remote last month.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2009, 01:07:11 AM »

If it's got its own Zapper shell, and it's identical to the Perfect Shot, it fails.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2009, 02:39:20 AM »

That's an interesting D-pad. I wonder how well it performs during gameplay. You guys laugh and dismiss it, but for all we know it be far more functional than the standard controller.

Stogi · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2009, 02:47:44 AM »

I miss the circle d-pads. They tore up my thumb, but I kicked ass at Mortal Kombat because of it.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2009, 06:39:25 AM »

Quote from: nitsu niflheim on January 07, 2009, 11:28:49 PM

Doesn't Nintendo own the design of the D pad they have used since the NES controller?

No, that expired half way through the last gen IIRC

EasyCure · « **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2009, 08:57:40 AM »

You just know UncleBob's gonna buy one. It is fugly but like Bill said, if its comfortable...

I don't think its for me though, based on the D-pad alone. I never liked anything other than the simple cross-pad Nintendo always used. Those circle ones were a bitch to use.

Tanookisuit · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2009, 09:01:51 AM »

Well, it seems if anyone makes a slick looking remote, similar to Nintendo's original design, Nintendo will sue the crap out of them. So companies are sort of forced to make ugly junk. I feel bad for them.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2009, 03:07:40 PM »

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25792657@N00/3179756997/in/set-72157612281487699/

Yeah it turns out it's another near-useless shell. The only positive seems to be that the trigger is electronically linked the controller, like a Nunchuck, so there's no mechanical tomfoolery to pull on the B-trigger (which I originally hoped that Zapper shells would've done in the first place, but Nintendo isn't interested in making anything good, only cheap). It'll probably cost as much as a Nunchuk as well. And require batteries to enable rumble. And I wonder if it's only compatible with Nyko's controller in the first place, as a required purchase($$$$$$$$$$$$$ SOARING).

IN THE END Nyko proves they still have no idea how to aim these zapper things, lacking any guiding sights whatsoever.

NO SALE.

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2009, 03:32:33 PM »

It looks like a dog treat.

I do like the little bit of color they've added.

(I want some different colored wiimotes already....)

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2009, 03:37:11 PM »

at least they didn't copy microsoft's d-pad.

AV · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2009, 08:16:01 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9BAv68UUqU

That video should be watched.

I don't mind the design. I think the control pad might be great for diagonals and I wonder if the wiimote speaker is better than Nintendos. If Nyko is smart they will price it cheap like $27.99 or something.

UncleBob · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2009, 09:35:56 AM »

Quote from: EasyCure on January 08, 2009, 08:57:40 AM

You just know UncleBob's gonna buy one. It is fugly but like Bill said, if its comfortable...

You must have forgotten my rants on Nyko and how I won't buy anything they sell...

EasyCure · « **Reply #20 on:** January 09, 2009, 09:38:56 AM »

Quote from: UncleBob on January 09, 2009, 09:35:56 AM

Quote from: EasyCure on January 08, 2009, 08:57:40 AM
You just know UncleBob's gonna buy one. It is fugly but like Bill said, if its comfortable...

You must have forgotten my rants on Nyko and how I won't buy anything they sell...

Looks like i have

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2009, 04:21:30 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on January 08, 2009, 08:16:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9BAv68UUqU

That video should be watched.

Analog buttons? What on earth for? And I noticed the battery cover has to come off for it to fit in their own custom pistol. Ridiculous.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2009, 04:43:01 PM »

Quote from: UltimatePartyBear on January 09, 2009, 04:21:30 PM

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on January 08, 2009, 08:16:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9BAv68UUqU

That video should be watched.

Ridiculous.

Truth.

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2009, 02:00:35 PM »

Did any of you try the Wing controller? I really like the feature set, but I want to hear more about the quality of buttons, sticks, and D-pad.

Kairon · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2009, 04:27:17 PM »

Urge to possibly buy third party accessories...rising...

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Author Topic: Hell just froze over the first 3rd Party Wiiremote by NYKO (Read 9614 times)