+1 vote for "failure".

Assuming it's real, this thing makes the N64 controller, the ginormous first version of the original Xbox controller, and the PS3 banana prototype look like masterpieces.

It looks bad in almost every concievable criterion, so much so that it beggars belief that it was designed by industry professionals.

if i like it upon reveal, i shall get it day one

Of all the worst controllers I've ever seen, this is the worser of the worse. Holy shit, I hated having to use controls on a phone, I've now got to use a controller with the screen as the whole controller on a console. HELLS TO THE NO. No proper dpad and no dual analog? Dead in the water controller confirmed.

It can be solved if the left (or right) nub can have a D-pad overlay add-on.

I wonder if they'll be using haptic feedback on the touchscreen and how good it is.
It could be interesting to try.

This is going to be expensive though, custom LCD panels like this that no one else uses aren't cheap, even Samsung's Edge line of phones that have curved edges, the display for those cost much more than the regular models.

Probably talking $100 production cost for the controller ... this is going to be an expensive console if its supposed to "match" a PS4 or even XB1.

I get what you are saying! It's not on the same level as a Wii remote in all likelyhood. But it does point into the right direction if Nintendo's focus was indeed on making the controller simple to pickup. The Wii remote was meant to feel familiar because everyone knew how a TV remote worked. This could feel more familiar to the people who play games on smartphones because it has less buttons.

Basically, in terms of simplicity it could go like this: Wii Remote > NX controller > Classic Controller > Wii U Gamepad

Of course, that's all speculation at this point. The question (if this is real) is whether Nintendo actually aimed for ease of use with it and if their whole console revolves around the concept of inviting mass market gamers. We all know the Wiimote didn't exist in a vacuum: The whole console was designed to be cheap, easy to understand and appeal to a broad audience both in software and hardware design. 

If the whole thought process behind this thing was "let's make another controller with a screen" I agree it's going to bomb. 

Well if Wii U didn't kill off Nintendo consoles, then this will. Luckily this is just a fan mock up...I hope.

I think you made a strong case for this controller, I just don't agree with your conclusion. The tech is new indeed, but new isn't always better. The X1 was supposed to be always online, something new in gaming, but that didn't sitt well with gamers. And Like I said before, I don't think "casuals" are going to spend cash on an entirely new device that (only) play games.

Question, if Nintendo just reproduced the same thing every gen, would they be Nintendo.  As a gaming company, it really does seem like Nintendo actually tries to progress the console instead of just throwing out another version with better under the hood parts.  Its this risk vs reward that has probably kept Nintendo revelant for all these years.  Yes the Wii U did not take off but that doesn't mean the quality of the system was bad.  I actually have a Wii U and think Nintendo made a great device.  The problem is execution in other areas prevented it from gaining any traction.

I believe if Nintendo is making this controller as adaptable as people has suggested and the patent application, people might be very surprised at the final product.  I am more interested in this controller and how cusomimizable it can be then any current static design we see from the other vendors today.

Someone posted this fan mock up in another thread.