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[Reversal]

So, between the prototype and the final version of the Wii U game pad which do you find more appealing?

[Goom]

Product. I don't remember the Prototype looking so Lame. But it would still be cool to own a prototype for collectors purposes.

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[Fiery]

Definitely product. Those 3DS circle pads are horrendous on a console controller.

[Auzzie Wingman]

Product version for two reasons:

1) Slide pads are hard to keep your thumb on, and so you have to keep replacing it to the centre, which can get very annoying.
2) Better placement of buttons.

[Reversal]

Definitely product. Those 3DS circle pads are horrendous on a console controller.

I never knew that the President of NOA would be on a Wii U site. You'd think he'd have a busy schedule with his job ;P.

[Fiery]

I never knew that the President of NOA would be on a Wii U site. You'd think he'd have a busy schedule with his job ;P.

My kids are working for me Don't tell anyone that that's illegal.

[Alex Wolfers]

The final version has way better design and appears more ergonomic despite being larger. Plus the sticks are a major improvement. I would take the digital sticks over the 3DS styled sticks anyday.

[The Lonely Koopa]

Final clearly I dont think the prototype would be comfortable at all.

[Guy Fieri]

The final version looks way more appealing than the prototype. The slide pads don't make any sense for a console controller, the + and - buttons are closer to your reach. Plus, the proto just looks harder to hold in your hands compared to the final.

Edited by Bolbi, 28 February 2013 - 02:15 PM.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

I really liked the prototype a year ago, the thing is just yuk now lol

[routerbad]

DEFINITELY the final version. The prototype didn't have the contours on the back either.

[xile6]

Final. I would of been mad if they added the circular pads to the wii u.

[Soul]

If the prototype had analog sticks I would like it.

[Dragon]

Final.
Analog Sticks.
Nuff Said.

But the button placement is better and I like the grips on the back. Plus, it's wider.

[YoshiGamer9]

The final one, they added more buttons, the back has like "grips" for your hands, and analog sticks!! That click!

[Portal]

The final. It's really quite obvious. It's just better.

[Insanity_Boi]

I wonder if there's even a single person on the planet that would choose the prototype over the final version LOL. As for me its a no brainer. The final version is just superior in every way

[Gamejunkie]

The final retail version is far better then the prototype in every way.