It's like the XBOX controller only it makes sense. I smell a lawsuit coming.. Should be interesting.

I'm sure no one will EVER compare this to xbox, and believe this will never turn into a flame war.

@Mabans

not really, it looks more of a gamecube, the placement of analog stick is like the PS2.

though the shape of the controller does look like a xbox controller.

kinda wish they should have made this like Gamecube controller with same placement, but bigger analog stick and face buttons, with L1 button as well as R3 and L3.

oh well at least we can play games controller style, let's just hope nintendo and other developers used this, instead of turning into a classic controller with little to no support besides a few games and VC ones.

i like it. i might just buy that new fangled wiiu?

I hope I can get used to using the right stick since its above the buttons.

that was a pretty weak presentation, although I'm so glad that they showed a BLACK wii U!!!

That is the 360 controller almost verbatim, and it is awesome. Hello comfort!


And lawsuit, maybe?

It's pretty! :)

My hands are going to be so confused going between this and the 360 controller.

That was an interesting ND.

I found the MiiU thing a little creepy though...
o.o;

I would have preferred Gamecube functionality, but between this and the old wiimote-based controllers, I'm pretty sure I'll manage.

Well that's awesome. I was hoping to hear more about their online (specifically whether or not they're getting rid of friend codes), but traditional controller support almost makes up for that.

Quick Microsoft, sue that damn Nintendo!!!

hey now people can stop bitching about the Wii U only being single player.

Looks slick. Do want! The Miiverse stuff was interesting too, I guess...

You could compare it to a 360 pad but this has a real dpad on it...

Interesting that they wouldn't have offset joysticks like they had with the gamecube controller. Unfortunately the offset sticks feels batter to me than the paralel setup like this that the ps3 has. Though I understand it mirrors the stick and button placement on the newfangled "gamepad"

It looks pretty nice. I thought "Zomg xbox" at first, but... wait yeah, I'm still thinking that. But you can't copyright a shape, can you? It's a good shape...

However, I'd heard several members of the gaming press say that even the prototype Wii U controller was comfortable, and Iwata showed how they had made the final design of the GamePad even more comfortable, so hopefully the GamePad will be more than sufficient for most games (especially since I'm guessing any major first-party game will incorporate some level of mandatory touch functionality).

This was my favorite piece of news to come out of the live feed. To me, this controller means we'll have the option of playing great Nintendo games with minimal gimmicks. I hope using this controller is an option for all games.

Would not have called that one. Huh.

It's like they want to be sued by Microsoft. I'm betting my ass off that the MS legal team just opened a bottle of champagne.

Replace the home Button with the giant X and you have a 360 controller.

Not that all the other stuff they showed wasn't equally retarded. But I'm guessing we're gonna get different newsposts for that.

Just saw this on the live stream. And yeah, it looks strikingly similar to the 360 controller. Although the layout is a bit unusual. I don't think any dual analogue controller has ever put both sticks on top like that before.

*JIZZ*

Nintendo: We got so fucking sick of everyone else stealing our controller so we stole theirs.

It looks a lot like a 360 controller, but with a better D-pad.

Forget the controller! How about that unspecified action figure?!!

I'm not really a big fan of it, I hope I can use the SNES style Classic Controller I already have. Though this is optional, and it seems to be making other people happy.

That controller looks perfect.

Just saw this on te facebook stream!

The 360 controller is a great design, it only makes sense for Nintendo to offer a similar option.

I loved what they showed of the WiiU, looks like it will feature a much fuller online network experience than the Wii (or PS3)
currently offers!

Can't wait to see more!

@PrinceHeir: The placement of the analog sticks is like PS2? Yea? Huh...must have missed that. Did they change the placement for PS3?

*Those buttons*

wat

It's like a 360 controller with a useable d-pad. I approve of this.

The general shape is very much reminds me of the Xbox 360 controller, as does the choice of thin curved bumpers and longer looking triggers. The base for the analog stick doesn't looks more like the 360 Pad than the Classic Controller, and the choice of black (when Nintendo's new console and standard controller are white) definitely comes off looking very Xbox to me. The only thing that's really different is the layout for the face buttons versus the right stick, but that's supposed to emulate the tablet controller, obviously.

But I don't care. Nintendo has just shown us the first (potentially) good controller they've made since the SNES. Good for them. I don't really care if apes from the 360 pad. The OG Xbox controller *blatantly* ripped off the Dremcast controller. Plus this thing looks like it has a built in battery and is hooked up via standard USB, a la the PS3 controller, which already makes it better in my books.

Combine that with the confirmation of the fixed Wii U tablet controls, and I gotta commend Nintendo for finally listening to consumers.

None of this matters. The WiiU is confirmed for being a TARDIS.

STILL HAS A BETTER D-PAD THAN THE SHITTY D-PAD ON THE 360. People should shut the fuck up about Nintendo getting sued by microsoft. If that were possible, then Nintendo can sue everyone else for using shoulder buttons. The same goes with prong-handled controllers.

Considering the 360 probably has the most comfortable controller this gen, and they were smart enough to keep proper analog sticks (not sliders) on both the Pro and standard WiiU gamepad, this is good news. Also, real Nintendo D-pad on a conventional controller = glorious.

I hope it will be available in fancier colors than black (nothing wrong with black, but I'd like it to go well with my stunning pink 3DS).

@Chongomaster

I laughed so hard when he said the "regardless of time and space" thing. Glad I wasn't alone in that.

meh, i'll take the classic controller ty very much

TIME AND SPACE

Unspecified action figure for Smash 4.

This controller looks amazing. I was wondering how FPS games would work when the Classic Controller just sucks for aiming.

Thank god they went with clickable thumbsticks, it was the right thing to do. And that pro controller does look pretty swank. Yeah it looks just like the 360 controller, but I like the 360's controller so whatever (and I really don't think a lawsuit is imminent unlike some others here).

Overall, a very interesting presentation. Can't wait for Tuesday!

That is refreshing! Now, I am actually interested in the system.

@Chongomaster
In the Miiverse people assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect but actually from a non-linear non-subjective view point its more like a big ball of Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey...Stuff

Thank God. Now all they have to do is support it in all of their first party titles. The Classic controller was awesome as well, they just kept trying to shove waggle down everyone's throat.

I'm kind of excited.

@Killerguy3

So what, can I receive messages from my future self, warning me not to buy certain games or what?

I wonder if the WiiU is bigger on the inside.

Well MS ripped off the DC so it's not like it's their design :P

@ex275w
Its a doctor who reference because of Iwata's time and space comment xD
and to answer your question everything is possible int the Miiverse