RolStoppable said:
TheLastStarFighter said:
I would view a rounded device as more ergonomical than a square one. Either way, both devices look similar to a TV remote when held verticle, which was the inspiration for the Wii Mote. The device is actually superior to the Wii mote because ith as an analogue stick that has force-feedback. The device may have a trigger below, we don't know what the bottom looks like. Going with the idea that the device has removable grips (concluding by combining the patent images with grips and leaked image without), there is no reason a trigger couldn't be below.
So, a Wii-mote has a d-pad, an a-button and a trigger, as well as the lesser-used 1 and 2 buttons below. The NX device has an analogue stick wich by it's nature could handle both the d-pad funtions and the A button function. If there is a trigger below, the device with it's touch screen far exceeds the level of interaction provided by the Wii-mote and in the very least matches it for backward compatibility or future casual titles.
The DS-simulation does look awkward, but it is merely a patent design. I mention it solely to describe the potential plans and versatility of the device. They could have further grip ad-ons. I personally don't handheld game, but I can see Nintendo catering strongly to this market since it is presently the bulk of their sales. I think this device is being designed to meet the needs of this market as well as the home consumer.
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Neither of the analog sticks are in a good position when the controller is held vertically and that's a problem. The problem is that you are trying to cram additional functionality onto a controller which wasn't designed for such functionality.
Your entire line of thinking for such a controller can be summed up with the good old saying "can be used for anything, but is good for nothing." Nevermind that the thing has so many custom parts that it would drive up the costs significantly. I don't think Nintendo is going to go for something like that right after the 3DS (stereoscopic 3D components) and the Wii U (Gamepad technology) blew up in their faces.
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Keep in mind I didn't come up with the device, I'm only suggesting what is likely. And contrary to what you are saying, I do think Nintendo is going to release a device with an innovative/expesive input. We've seen the patents, we know their style. They don't learn.
I think this could work much better than the Gamepad though. I do think the device will be excellent for games I play, whether that be classic style Nintendo games or dual-analogue third party titles. It may or may not be a lesser input for Wii-mote syled games, but I could live with that, I never really loved them.
