I've hear it all over the years.
N64-
Before: "Look at that controller. It's crazy! Am I supposed to have three hands to play that thing?"
After: "Hmm. That may be the best controller, ever.."
Gamecube-
Before: "Look at that controller. It's crazy! It looks like a robot threw up on a boomerang!"
After: "Hmm. That may be the best controller, ever"
Wii-
Before: "Look at that controller. It's crazy! It's a TV remote with a breast pump attached."
After: "Hmm. I totally get it, now. It was awesome!"
DS-
Before: "Look at that thing. It's crazy! How am I supposed to look at two screens at once!?"
After: "That may be the best console of all time!"
3DS-
Before: "Look at that thing. It's crazy! It doesn't even have a second analog stick!"
After: "Okay. I have to admit it's awesome. It's the best console on the market!"
Circle Pad Pro-
Before: "Look at that thing. It's an eyesore. It kills all portability!"
After: "Wow. This thing feels great!"
Virtual Boy-
Before: "Look at that thing! It will never take off. That's a portable console?
After: "Well, nobody actually died from using it, right?"
Anyway, you get the idea. Time after time, Nintendo has released a device that makes us say WTF!? and time after time, it's been awesome.