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REALLY SHITTY PHOTOSHOP... is this what Iwata means?

:lol sort of I think, butt the rev controller is smaller than that I'm pretty sure.

 

[radioheadrule83]

The freehand controller actually has ridges... it looks like its already intended to slot into something upto a certain point. Look at the far right angle in this image:

This could possibly mean the D pad would be the only part sticking out of the "shell" controller(s).

 

[jamesinclair]

after watching the controller video

I don't know why Nintendo did not show this thing using the classic shell as well it would have made things very easy

also they used so many people for the video and NO LEAKS

I noticed that as well.

Actors + filming crew + CGI people....

And yet nothing leaked.

Unlike a certain MTV unveiling.

 

[Alcibiades]

not to mention a journalist showing the night before, and several 3rd parties getting a peek at it...

 

[AniHawk]

Okay, the classic shell thing takes the edge off a bit. That's a good idea.

 

[Cauliflower of Love]

REALLY SHITTY PHOTOSHOP... is this what Iwata means?

:lol


People, for reference, the remote is the size of a DVD



A quick mockup

 

[Memles]

This thing is far smaller that pictures would have use believe, which is why the shell idea takes some time to get your head around. But, by all accounts of Iwata's picture, the thing is TINY. And, that is a good thing. Did any of the articles really talk about size/weight or were they so enthused with the mechanics that they forgot about it?

 

[The Main Event]

REALLY SHITTY PHOTOSHOP... is this what Iwata means?

Isn't the analog-stick add-on will be used instead to slide into the "classic" shell?

 

[Fuzzy]

Did any of the articles really talk about size/weight or were they so enthused with the mechanics that they forgot about it?

I haven't seen any articles mention the remote's size.

 

[sc0la]

I imagine something like this for the classic shell but with a diamond button layout

 

[Dr_Cogent]

The freehand controller actually has ridges... it looks like its already intended to slot into something upto a certain point. Look at the far right angle in this image:

This could possibly mean the D pad would be the only part sticking out of the "shell" controller(s).

Can someone photoshop a red Win! button on the A button. That would be hilarious.

 

[Sagitario]

 

[Akia]

IGN Mockup. They also noted that it wasn't properly scaled.

 

[cvxfreak]

IGN Mockup. They also noted that it wasn't properly scaled.

Wow, perfect!

I imagine Nintendo won't have a problem bundling add-ons with games ala Mario Party 6.

 

[AB 101]

Well, with a "classic" controller, then the Revolution becomes nothing special.

In fact, it becomes 3rd rate, behind PS3 and XBox 360.

 

[Akia]

But they should have covered the bottom "a" and "b" buttons. They're too hard to reach and they just confuse people.

 

[Akia]

Well, with a "classic" controller, then the Revolution becomes nothing special.

In fact, it becomes 3rd rate, behind PS3 and XBox 360.

Its a mock up. Plus I'm sure that Nintendo will make a better controller than a Wavebird with a slot in the middle.

 

[kIdMuScLe]

i was thinkin in the line like this....

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[Krowley]

Well, with a "classic" controller, then the Revolution becomes nothing special.

In fact, it becomes 3rd rate, behind PS3 and XBox 360.

but thats one of the revolutions features... it plays unconventional and conventional games... or at least it will be if this is included in the box.

 

[Krowley]

i was thinkin in the line like this....

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thats what i ws thinking, but i wonder how thats going to work, if you have to slide it in over the buttons.

somebody should do a mockup like that.

 

[Ristamar]

I had considered the sideways pointer w/ shell, but:

1) It removes the pointer functionality from the controller, and...

2) The bottom of the pointer is not symmetrical when sideways.

A top loading design seems to make much more sense.

 

[G4life98]

i was thinkin in the line like this....

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no, the easiest way is to just stick it in the top as the ign mock-up shows

 

[Ronin]

IGN Mockup. They also noted that it wasn't properly scaled.

I like this. Just give it regular sized buttons and a diamond layout.

 

[G4life98]

Well, with a "classic" controller, then the Revolution becomes nothing special.

In fact, it becomes 3rd rate, behind PS3 and XBox 360.

thanks for that brilliant insight :lol

 

[Dan]

IGN Mockup. They also noted that it wasn't properly scaled.

That's what I was thinking. Makes perfect sense given the nature of the grooves on the controller's side.

 

[blackadde]

I wonder what kinda' crazy shit you could do with action games on that thing. Flip the remote around your finger for a single backflip, toss 'er in the air for some serious acrobatics ... hmm.

 

[FitzOfRage]

I had considered the sideways pointer w/ shell, but:

1) It removes the pointer functionality from the controller, and...

2) The bottom of the pointer is not symmetrical when sideways.

A top loading design seems to make much more sense.

If you consider that the point of the shell is basically to transform it into a more traditional controller, it's possible they're not to concerned about losing the pointer. And as long as you keep the design in mind when designing the shell, that would be an easy thing to incorporate.

At the very least, they should be able to save more money on the shell if they go with a horizontal layout that re-uses the Dpad and buttons from the "remote".

Theyprobably didn't show the shell because they're still trying to sort it out.

 

[Deku]

No transforming controller? No purchase!

 

[Ristamar]

If you consider that the point of the shell is basically to transform it into a more traditional controller, it's possible they're not to concerned about losing the pointer. And as long as you keep the design in mind when designing the shell, that would be an easy thing to incorporate.

At the very least, they should be able to save more money on the shell if they go with a horizontal layout that re-uses the Dpad and buttons from the "remote".

I understand that, but they mentioned combining traditional control schemes with the Revolution's new functionality. That wouldn't be possible with a horizontal insertion method, unless they release multiple shells which would be rather absurd and far more costly than adding a few buttons.

 

[Shaheed79]

Well, with a "classic" controller, then the Revolution becomes nothing special.

In fact, it becomes 3rd rate, behind PS3 and XBox 360.

Man your just gonna bitch no matter what arentcha? Even at a mock-up.