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[Dh00mGuard]

What changes will nintendo introduce for the Wii2 controllers?

Will Wii controllers work?

Will the gamecube ports be removed?

Will the classic controller be back? In what form?

[Feld0]

Best to keep the discussion centered around one question. But this works, too.

What the Wii 2's native controller will be is anyone's guess at this point. At the very least, it'll be identical to a Wii Remote Plus in function. But Nintendo has always done something new and innovative with every single controller they ever designed, so it's highly unlikely it'll be just that.

They actually have a pattern of console "pairs," which might be a good starting point. The SNES controller was a jacked-up NES pad. The GameCube controller's unique layout was building on the infamous N64 trident. So, we can expect the Wii 2 controller to be a Wii Remote with something new and awesome added to it - I'm thinking an in-strap Vitality Sensor might be pretty interesting.

That is, of course, assuming they don't skip right ahead to pure mind control. :lol:

Wii controllers will probably still work, but only for Wii games and - if my above theory is correct - Wii 2 games that don't need the advanced functionality (think Wii Remote Plus X). The GameCube ports will probably end up being removed, but compatibility with the controllers will probably be retained, considering how many people love using them. If that happens, the Wii 2 will probably remain backwards compatible with GameCube games.

Classic Controller? IDK...it'll probably still be there just as it always was, plugging into the bottom of the Wii (2) Remote (Plus/X).

[Epic Kirby]

I guess it will depend, but im not sure if it will be backwards compatible with Gamecube games because the Wii 2 will have to backwards compatible with Wii games and that would be acceptable.

I think motion sensor gaming is the way forward now and we will have some sort of Wii controller but there will be something extra special. I think even though it will still be an option in play, standard button mashing controlled gaming is gone.

[Feld0]

The thing about backwards compatibility with the Wii is that it pretty much automatically includes compatibility with the GameCube. This is because the Wii and GameCube are architecturally identical - the Wii is just a bit more powerful, that's all. They'll probably retain the compatibility simply because it's also an easy source of profit - but blah, I'm going beyond the scope of this topic. We were on controllers, amirite?

A Wii Remote with something extra special, yes. I think that might be where we're headed. Mind control will probably wait until the ninth generation of home consoles (e.g.: the Wii 3), since the technology is neither mature nor affordable yet. It should be within the next 10-15 years, though; I'll start a different topic with proof, if you're interested.

So, what do you think that something "extra special" would be, then?

[Revolution]

I hope they'll make a regular controller aswell. Like Playstation, it has a regular controller and a Motion Controller. I want one because everyone know the Classic Controller sucked badley, and the Pro Classic Controller isn't that much better, and the GameCube controller, well, it's old, give us something new. The WiiMote doesn't feel good in your hands after an hour, because its design is too 'corner-y'. The sleeve makes it better, but after some time my sleeve began to 'melt' and left sticky plastic on my remote.

[Feld0]

The two-controller strategy is working quite well with the Wii, so I don't see why Nintendo would want to ditch it anytime soon. The GCN controller is a bit old, yes; but it's a great design that has stood the test of time (no rhyme intended). Maybe a little revision to it is in order, but a lot of people absolutely love it just the way it is (myself included). A Classic Controller X, maybe, if they insist on finally leaving old technology behind.

Um...you can clean the sticky residue off a Wii Remote with a single paper towel. It's not that big an issue, considering how rarely you take the jacket off. And I find it reasonably comfortable to hold, if a bit sparse on buttons (never try to play Smash with it!), and a little on the small side overall.

[Revolution]

I didn't try yet without water. With a dry piece of paper it won't go off. But the problem is that the sleeve itself sticks aswell. And yes, playing sideways with the sleeve on is annoying as hell. But no problem for me, I play Smash with the GC controller.

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And with the GC controller being old I mean no new technology, like the tilting sensors in the DualShock3 (god, I love that controller).

[Gamer]

This one is a real mind boggler. Nintendo always makes strange controllers. The Wii, and SNES to name a couple.

I have no clue. Maybe a remixed Wii controller?

[SonofMrPeanut]

Noting how it's a slightly upgraded Gamecube, it's kind of funny to think that the Wii remote was initially designed as an accessory for the GCN.

As for crazy controllers, check out a few of these prototypes:

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[Gamer]

As for crazy controllers, check out a few of these prototypes: http://pressthebutto... ... iproto.jpg

Those are... COOL! :roll:

I like the star one. It's going to be a crazy system if that was the controller :lol:

[Mark]

I'm not quite sure about what the controllers will be like. But I do expect a gimmick, I'm hoping Nintendo will go back to their hardcore roots. Maybe a controller as good as the DualShock3 (It's a pretty awesome controller).

[Shnuk]

Noting how it's a slightly upgraded Gamecube, it's kind of funny to think that the Wii remote was initially designed as an accessory for the GCN.

As for crazy controllers, check out a few of these prototypes:
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I would have absolutlely no idea what to do with that star one. i see three little buttons plus the star. But, nintendo could proble make it kickass.

[CaptainFalco311]

I don't care what the controller is, just give me back my VMU and I'll be fine.

[dannyboy]

I'm not quite sure about what the controllers will be like. But I do expect a gimmick, I'm hoping Nintendo will go back to their hardcore roots. Maybe a controller as good as the DualShock3 (It's a pretty awesome controller).

well the way consoles are going there probably won't be many more controllers cause gaming is going controller less with the likes of kinect unless Nintendo go some other way that doesn't copy that and Nintendo haven't been disappointing us on the original ideas front

[Bartman2]

is this what could they could look like? there is a logo. i'm definitely hoping this, because it looks good.

EDIT: it's official. i found another picture of this. it looks awesome, and real.

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[Wertville]

Oh God, PLEASE BE REAL!

I wouldn't even mid the name... As long as those... WERE REAL!

[Bartman2]

YESSSSSS, please......

[BOB]

Hav you ever wondered if those where Photoshop generated? you guys are being kind of crazy over something that might not exist.

[Wertville]

No, we're going crazy BECAUSE they might not exist. We really REALLY REALLY want them to exist.

[Feld0]

Hate to break it to you, guys, but they're only a fan concept. Fear not, however; I think Nintendo will give us something better than a Wii Remote redesign.