Author Topic: Wii 'Classic Controller' isn't classic, but this Club Nintendo exclusive one is (Read 1471 times)

disgruntled_jojo · « **on:** April 17, 2008, 03:25:09 PM »

http://www.inside-games.jp/news/284/28450.html

HELLS YES. Fucking hotness! Bring to retail, stat!

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:29:46 PM »

Why don't they just make it work on its own? Having to hookup a Wiimote in order to play VC titles is so dumb.

Rman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:37:42 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 17, 2008, 03:29:46 PM

Why don't they just make it work on its own? Having to hookup a Wiimote in order to play VC titles is so dumb.

I agree. That why I usually use my wavebird when playing VC games. The Wiimote weights down the CC. Sucks cause I actually like the CC.

FatalT · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:39:12 PM »

Sexy!

Bloodwake · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:40:54 PM »

I WANT

Enl · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:44:11 PM »

Quote from: Rman on April 17, 2008, 03:37:42 PM

I agree. That why I usually use my wavebird when playing VC games. The Wiimote weights down the CC. Sucks cause I actually like the CC.

Are you standing up when you play?

disgruntled_jojo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:49:12 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 17, 2008, 03:29:46 PM

Why don't they just make it work on its own? Having to hookup a Wiimote in order to play VC titles is so dumb.

Probably a couple reasons, but I'd guess the biggest one is so that they can have it be wireless. Building a wireless transmitter into it would make it much more expensive to produce, especially when it's guaranteed that everyone who owns the system already has a wireless transmitter they can connect it to (the Wiimote). Although I agree it would be cool if they could make a wireless SNES pad for the system.

Rman · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:49:51 PM »

@ Enl: Sometimes, actually.

I'm one of those manic types who can't relax.

Enl · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2008, 04:05:25 PM »

I guess you're still not used to the sensation of a wii hanging low and slappin against your legs. Man up Rman! Just tuck the Wii in your pants and it should make things more comfortable to play with. That is unless, you play in the nude.

Mondain · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:08:24 PM »

this will be 1000 times better than the Classic controller, which is worse than the Jaguar's pad with digits

MCD · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:13:01 PM »

one problem though, from what i read at gaf it's the same as the classic controller, meaning you attach it to the wiimote and not the console.

as where to buy it:

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-113-49-en-70-2f4f.html
http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-c/section-games/version-all/did-5/pid-1005129923/

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2008, 05:56:52 PM »

I thought it was limited edition? Is it going into wide release or is it going to be $100+ on that site when it comes out?

Quote from: Mondain on April 17, 2008, 05:08:24 PM

this will be 1000 times better than the Classic controller, which is worse than the Jaguar's pad with digits

No.

Mondain · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:32:33 PM »

the classic controller is so bad, I can't believe Nintendo approved it, the ergonomy is all fucked

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:37:27 PM »

You mean how the dpad and left analog are in the wrong place? It's ok since its primarily for 2D games.

MCD · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:39:13 PM »

he probably meant it's too small.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:40:43 PM »

I know he didn't mean what I said

Isn't it the same size as the SNES controller? I don't know why anyone thinks it's worse than that one. The curve on the back is kind of weird but doesn't really change much.

disgruntled_jojo · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:54:25 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on April 17, 2008, 05:56:52 PM

I thought it was limited edition? Is it going into wide release or is it going to be $100+ on that site when it comes out?

Currently it is only available through Club Nintendo, the Japanese-only point redemption system (you get a code with every Nintendo game you buy, you redeem it on the website, you build enough points up to buy something you want). Not sure if the importers are just speculating that it will get a retail release, or if they have some kind of inside info that hasn't made it out to the public yet.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:07:47 PM »

classic controller rocks for 16 bit games, its a sweet pad

The Sceneman · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:08:46 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 17, 2008, 03:29:46 PM

Why don't they just make it work on its own? Having to hookup a Wiimote in order to play VC titles is so dumb.

Its ok IMO as they dont have to build wireless shit into the pad, thus lowering its price

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:17:14 PM »

Quote from: Scenester on April 17, 2008, 09:08:46 PM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 17, 2008, 03:29:46 PM
Why don't they just make it work on its own? Having to hookup a Wiimote in order to play VC titles is so dumb.

Its ok IMO as they dont have to build wireless shit into the pad, thus lowering its price

The wireless component doens't cost that much money. There was a Time or Newseek article which showed that Nintendo made a shitload of money on the Wiimotes.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:48:59 PM »

Quote from: Scenester on April 17, 2008, 09:08:46 PM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 17, 2008, 03:29:46 PM
Why don't they just make it work on its own? Having to hookup a Wiimote in order to play VC titles is so dumb.

Its ok IMO as they dont have to build wireless shit into the pad, thus lowering its price

Then it should be $10, same with nunchuk. Especially nunchuk.

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