Revolution controller revealed

The Missing Link · 09-15-2005, 10:44 PM

Details: http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651301p1.html

A 3D mouse plus controller with extensions galore. Well, most people were half right.

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PSYCHOKID909 · 09-15-2005, 10:50 PM

I still think that WoW sums this up nicly.

***CaptHayfever*** · 09-16-2005, 12:47 AM

Light gun ability is a major pro. Analog stick being a plug-in is a major con. And what do the triggers look like?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Curtis Bonds · 09-16-2005, 01:37 AM

^The analog stick attachment is gonna come with the system.

Here's a trailer, with all the angles of the controller.

http://cubemovies.ign.com/cube/video...1605_qtlow.mov

Jonathan Good · 09-16-2005, 01:49 AM

This Controller can definitely be a bit of a problem. Sure it's motion sensitive, but the main problems are

1.Fighting games-It lacks the ABXY buttons to be used in fighting games like Street Fighter, SSB;Revolution could make excellent use of the smaller a/b buttons

2. The smaller a/b buttons are way too distant from the large A button when held vertically and Could I be able to hold it horizontally rather than vertically as if it were a NES controller, and could I reprogram it when it's NES-style so that Up is Left and Down is Right, and have that function not interfere with the tilt function of the controller?

3. Downloadable N64 games-They require ahelluvalot of buttons to press(BA, C^\/<>, LZR).

4.It looks like a friggen TV/VCR remote with all the qwertkyness of GBA-GCN connectivity

5. The larger B button seems to act more of a Z-Button

-------------------------
Pros-

1. Add-ons to the controller can be bundled in with future games, but it sorta creates a paradox with the Control stick addon: Could they try to create a multitap addon so that you try out multiple add-ons to the controller?

2.The motion sensitivity and tilt funtion of the controller adds alot to it
3.It's very unique and innovative

Koga · 09-16-2005, 03:49 AM

I'm pretty sure that the GCN controller can also be hooked to it, so that solves all the downloadable games problem (we already know NES and SNES games are easy to play on it, because of all the remakes, and GB and GBA games because of the GB Player).

The only thing I don't like about it is the motion sensor. I don't know if it will be used for all games, but when it is it seems like it's very straining on your right hand. I don't know about you guys, but I like to rest my hands in my lap when I'm holding a controller. I just don't like the idea that you have to hold the controller in a certain area, to not mess up the game.

**Sean P Kelly** · 09-16-2005, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yuji Naka:

2. The smaller a/b buttons are way too distant from the large A button when held vertically and Could I be able to hold it horizontally rather than vertically as if it were a NES controller, and could I reprogram it when it's NES-style so that Up is Left and Down is Right, and have that function not interfere with the tilt function of the controller?

I belive the whole point of those smaller buttons is so the controller CAN be turned horizontal to play NES games.

Here's an article that gets into more detail then the IGN one does: http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3143782

The Missing Link · 09-16-2005, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Yuji Naka:
2. The smaller a/b buttons are way too distant from the large A button when held vertically and Could I be able to hold it horizontally rather than vertically as if it were a NES controller, and could I reprogram it when it's NES-style so that Up is Left and Down is Right, and have that function not interfere with the tilt function of the controller?

No official word yet, but that's what they're saying, it can be held horizontally.

Quote:

[qb]5. The larger B button seems to act more of a Z-Button

I wouldn't call that a con, per se.

^ As far as what you said, Koga, I was thinking this too this morning, but I think that very easily might be chalked up to immersing yourself in the gaming experience. However, one interesting feature now is that lefties will be able to perform a change up for the first time ever.

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Masamune · 09-16-2005, 09:22 AM

One thing that people don't get is... okay, the same old games and stuff will be a bit different to play. That is a con. But what about the potential for new gaming experiences?

We've went through four generations of witnessing the old NES controller evolve, get new buttons and layouts, into what the 360 and PS3 have showcased. Doesn't that seem like an awful long time to wait for something like this?

Erdawn Il Deus · 09-16-2005, 09:24 AM

Sex-tastic.

***CaptHayfever*** · 09-16-2005, 09:35 AM

Yeah, Koga, I'm not much a fan of tilt-control either; hopefully it'll just apply to certain games, none of which with the word Smash in the title.

Quote:

The analog stick attachment is gonna come with the system.

I figured that, but I'd be a lot more comfortable if it could firmly attach somehow.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

PoloSleor · 09-16-2005, 10:14 AM

This is going to be great!

I'm looking forward to the pointing system..
Nintendo is going to get us hooked in front of the tv again for days. [img]smile.gif[/img]

They did it again!

Leinad · 09-16-2005, 10:57 AM

That controller looks a bit dumb, I thought Nintendo said the Revolution could play downloaded SNES and N64 games, How on Earth could it if there aren't enough buttons for a SNES or N64 game, I can't believe this is the controller for the Revolution it just doesn't look right, it looks like something nintendo might make though. Man is it weird.

Ghost Kitty · 09-16-2005, 11:35 AM

Well, I have to say, I'm impressed on how Nentendo surprised me.

First, I was worried that the controller would be a stupid touch-screen controller, then, I thought it would be Motion sensitive, but the whole time, it was a remote control, and I'm happy with what they came up with.

The controller is sleek and innovative, mixing old with new, and the "nunchaku" Style add-on looks perfect for FPS, giving the feel of a mouse and keybord, prehapes better. The motion sensitivity could be perfect for games like Super Monkey Ball and Wario Ware. And with the simple look to it, it can help non-gamers pick-up and play the games without feeling intimitaded by a huge button layout that the X-Box 360 or the PS3.

And the use of add-ons so the controller can be turned into a normal-looking controller will help attract 3rd Party developers to create games for the system, therefore attracting mainstream gamers.

This will also help when playing games downloaded into the Rev. (NES, SNES, Ect.)

Reviloutinary, indeed!

Leinad · 09-16-2005, 12:45 PM

eh, fair enough. I think it would be better if they had slightly more buttons, X and Y namely.

Plasma · 09-16-2005, 01:51 PM

I was acyually quite amazed at what they have shown.

[ September 16, 2005, 05:45 PM: Message edited by: Plasma_Incinerator ]

**NintendoNut** · 09-16-2005, 02:01 PM

That's crazy.

**Sean P Kelly** · 09-16-2005, 04:43 PM

Did anyone notice that this controller uses a battery?

I wonder if it's rechargable

X-3 · 09-16-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Deimos the demon hunter:
eh, fair enough. I think it would be better if they had slightly more buttons, X and Y namely.

I belive the small a and b buttons are the future X and Y. I remember that in that "Revoultion Controller" video that it had the X and Y buttons. Also, we get TWO Z buttons. EDIT: We still have that C stick, though. Maybe the control pad? (Shell or GCN controller)

Interesting controller. I hated it at first, but now that I think about how it works, its cool now. I still say it looks weird.

[ September 17, 2005, 08:01 AM: Message edited by: Canadian Hedgehog ]

thunt · 09-16-2005, 08:05 PM

They're still deciding on AA's or a battery pack.

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Jonathan Good Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texarstralia Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 4,795.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 5,295.00 Donate	This Controller can definitely be a bit of a problem. Sure it's motion sensitive, but the main problems are 1.Fighting games-It lacks the ABXY buttons to be used in fighting games like Street Fighter, SSB;Revolution could make excellent use of the smaller a/b buttons 2. The smaller a/b buttons are way too distant from the large A button when held vertically and Could I be able to hold it horizontally rather than vertically as if it were a NES controller, and could I reprogram it when it's NES-style so that Up is Left and Down is Right, and have that function not interfere with the tilt function of the controller? 3. Downloadable N64 games-They require ahelluvalot of buttons to press(BA, C^\/<>, LZR). 4.It looks like a friggen TV/VCR remote with all the qwertkyness of GBA-GCN connectivity 5. The larger B button seems to act more of a Z-Button ------------------------- Pros- 1. Add-ons to the controller can be bundled in with future games, but it sorta creates a paradox with the Control stick addon: Could they try to create a multitap addon so that you try out multiple add-ons to the controller? 2.The motion sensitivity and tilt funtion of the controller adds alot to it 3.It's very unique and innovative

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Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 186 Times in 117 Posts Points: 109,264.07 Bank: 25,861.92 Total Points: 135,125.99 Donate	I'm pretty sure that the GCN controller can also be hooked to it, so that solves all the downloadable games problem (we already know NES and SNES games are easy to play on it, because of all the remakes, and GB and GBA games because of the GB Player). The only thing I don't like about it is the motion sensor. I don't know if it will be used for all games, but when it is it seems like it's very straining on your right hand. I don't know about you guys, but I like to rest my hands in my lap when I'm holding a controller. I just don't like the idea that you have to hold the controller in a certain area, to not mess up the game.

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Masamune Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Indiana Gender: Posts: 4,935 Thanks: 14 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts Points: 2,299.46 Bank: 510.00 Total Points: 2,809.46 Donate	One thing that people don't get is... okay, the same old games and stuff will be a bit different to play. That is a con. But what about the potential for new gaming experiences? We've went through four generations of witnessing the old NES controller evolve, get new buttons and layouts, into what the 360 and PS3 have showcased. Doesn't that seem like an awful long time to wait for something like this?

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Leinad Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: right behind you, b*tch! Gender: Posts: 1,669 Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts Points: 21,042.00 Bank: 0.83 Total Points: 21,042.83 Donate	That controller looks a bit dumb, I thought Nintendo said the Revolution could play downloaded SNES and N64 games, How on Earth could it if there aren't enough buttons for a SNES or N64 game, I can't believe this is the controller for the Revolution it just doesn't look right, it looks like something nintendo might make though. Man is it weird.

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