[Definitive] Nintendo Wii Thread

[icecaveman]

1 hand? What are we supposed to do with the other hand?

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It's aimed at the japanese Anime porno market, you hold the controller in the left hand and your right hand is free for your pleasure.

[clide]

IGN hands on

http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651275p1.html

[benjeeeboy]

Oh man I have to see demos of how this is used.  Sword slashing and gun shooting by pointing the controller.  I did not see this coming at all.

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Yah, sword slashing will be awesome

Plus he said it can slip inside a regular controller body

[Deathray]

Controller acts like a mouse in real-space 3D. Pefect for FPS games!

Wow... i really wanna see how it'll work :|

[Ryan V]

hmm, after reading the review's on IGN & Gamespot it doesn't seem that bad. Guess it will really be one of those things that you have to try out to really know. However, I wonder how the general public would react to such a controller like this?

And wow, IGN & Gamespot were in on this with Nintendo the whole time. :ninja:

[AZKABAZ]

Looks like a mutant phaser! So cool!

[benjeeeboy]

I really can't see the general american public embracing something like this, but I really hope they do. Maybe if the price is right...

Also, it sounds like it may be VERY good for FPS games, as in good/better than a mouse

[icecaveman]

Horrible, I feel the pain in my hands already since this is the least ergonomical controller I've seen in years.

[Laughing-Man]

Horrible, I feel the pain in my hands already since this is the least ergonomical controller I've seen in years.

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Because obviously you've played it and know how it feels?

[Ryan V]

I really can't see the general american public embracing something like this, but I really hope they do.  Maybe if the price is right...

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Yeah, I think they'll have a hard time trying to get the masses to buy into this. They better have some damn good marketing strategy. :wacko:

[Chanser]

Must remember that the design of the controller still a works in progress.

LOL Azkabaz you beat me to it :D.

[AZKABAZ]

They said the controller shape is not finalised.... so features are but the shape is not. My interpretation anyway.

I'm looking foward to trying it! My hands aren't enourmous like I imagine many Yankee hands are so they may have problems with it, where as I probably won't.

Now all it is time for is to see some Revolution games!

[Xerus]

It really sets in a "....wtf?" mood. Then I recall everything else nintendo has done to make me think "wtf?" and then it ends up blowing me away... I just have to have faith in nintendo that this will be amazing.

[Starcom826]

With Nintendo, usually people laugh and sneer until they try upon which they realize the genius. We won't know until we try. I think its good that at least one company is trying to come up with something new instead of "oooo look at the shiny graphics" but I guess that's all people wawnt nowadays. I hope it succeeds, but I have a feeling people will fear change too much to give it a shot.

[Jestermask]

"Nintendo also mentioned that the controller stick could be slipped inside other, more conventional controller shells, dance mats, bongos, or other peripherals." (From EGM)

Interesting concept. Being able to slip the "remote" into more conventional-looking controls and even more peripherals, while still remaining wireless...very cool.

To be honest, I was mildly shocked when I first saw the photo, but the more I read about it and look at it, the more I want one. Which is more than I can say about the PS3 and 360 setups. Kudos to Nintendo for having the extra-large nuts to bet their future on straying from the pack on conformity.

~JM

[Alpha2004]

This thing better cost less than $150 if nintendo wants me to buy one.

[berger]

But how are you supposed to play when you have to switch your thumb from movement to action? Usually people do this at the same time (move with the analog stick and fire at the same time)

And why couldn't they just have had the motion sensor thing in a regular 2-handed controller design? This makes no sense to me.

[clide]

Revolution Controller: The Possibilities http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651224p1.html

Developers Comment on Revolution Controller http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651304p1.html

[AZKABAZ]

I'd love to get Microsoft and Sony's responses to this.... "WTF! WHY DIDN'T WE THINK OF THAT!?"

[crazy@5$]

It's so beautiful :cry:

This has so many crazy possibilities.

The only thing i'm slightly worried about is the battery. I know the wavebird has great battery life, but will that transmit to this controller?

By the way, when is revolution going to be released?

And, if revolution was only the codename, wouldn't have they released the real name of it by now?

[Xerus]

But how are you supposed to play when you have to switch your thumb from movement to action? Usually people do this at the same time (move with the analog stick and fire at the same time)

And why couldn't they just have had the motion sensor thing in a regular 2-handed controller design? This makes no sense to me.

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You dont have to. You can move by moving the actual controller.

Dont be so quick to judge it... were only seeing the first preview of it. I totally agree that when you first look at it, it doesnt make any sense. But Im sure soon enough it will begin to show infinite possibilities.

[Bant Veteran]

how difficult would it be for microsoft and sony to copy this now? can patents really protect nintendo?

[Deathray]

So much potential... i can see Microsoft and Sony following soon with this because WOW... i so want to use this now, especially after the possibilities link :|:D :D

[x-byte]

You dont have to.  You can move by moving the actual controller.

Dont be so quick to judge it... were only seeing the first preview of it.  I totally agree that when you first look at it, it doesnt make any sense.  But Im sure soon enough it will begin to show infinite possibilities.

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As Nintendo have said themself. You have to try it to understand it. The main reason they was so carefull to show only the controller was because of reactions like this... (the post you quoted...).

I love the idea and can't wait trying this!

[AZKABAZ]

I hope Nintendo have all there stuff copyrighted so the other two don't go and rip their ideas off again.