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.