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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 25 2010, 02:46 AM (611 Views) | |
| Dark Founder | Apr 25 2010, 02:46 AM Post #1 |
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As you may know, Nintendo released an updated version of their Classic Controller for the Wii this week. I've been using it mostly with Virtual Console games but also a few Wii titles that make use of this controller. (I really wish that Metal Slug Anthology used this controller!) The controller currently comes in either white or black. The black controller is actually that piano black glossy style that tends to be a fingerprint collector. The most obvious change is that Nintendo added a couple of curved grips on either side of the controller that strongly resemble those found on PlayStation controllers. The ZL and ZR buttons went from tiny nubs to full fledged shoulder buttons and are now purely digital as opposed to the half-assed analog from the previous Classic Controller. The analog sticks are spaced a bit further apart and some people claim that this leads to less thumb clash. I wouldn't go that far, my thumbs can easily come into contact with each other on this controller but to be fair the sticks are further apart than they are on the PS3 controller. For some odd reason, it seems that Microsoft was the only one to get it right when it comes down to placement of the two analog sticks. The Classic Controller Pro is not a truly wireless controller because you still have to plug it into the Wii Remote. For a $19.99 price tag, I wasn't expecting much in that regard. It actually feels great in my hands. The four shoulder buttons and the four face buttons are easy to access and the analog sticks have a nice feel to them. I don't like how closely spaced the Select, Start and Home buttons are on this controller. The face of the controller is still essentially the same bean shape as the previous controller but now you have those grips instead of wrapping your hands around that bean shape which I always felt was a bit uncomfortable. While the Classic Controller Pro is larger than the PS3 controller, it is noticeably lighter and weighs far less than the Xbox 360 controller. I personally like a bit more heft to my controllers but that is an individual preference. What really matters is how well the controller works during gameplay. I would say that the controller meets my expectations. I played Gate of Thunder, Zombies Ate My Neighbors[/i] and Super Mario 64 and had no problems switching weapons or executing precision jumping that is needed for Mario games. As it happens, my tournament fighting games are on the Xbox 360 so I won't comment on the D-pad and how easy it is to perform special moves with it. All in all, I'd say that the Classic Controller Pro is worth the money though I wish that Nintendo would have made a truly wireless controller with rumble. |
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| fleshandblood | Apr 25 2010, 03:52 PM Post #2 |
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The classic controller is being sold with monster hunter tri, which makes that game all the more desiarble. However I find my gamecube controllers are good enough for most things. The new re-model of the classic controller is very nice, but its not got a lot of character, it just seems generic but functional, which I suppose is all you need
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| Cruervo | Apr 25 2010, 06:09 PM Post #3 |
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How about a remake of the Power Glove? |
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