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[Mendon]

http://www.youtube.c...v=2KiZ6Cd1j8U#!

Wow!!! I think I could really like the Wii-U.... I really do!!


Mendon

[Animan]

Isn't that the same demo from E3?

This one is new, I think:

Edited by Animan, Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:17 PM.

[pce_collector]

That touchscreen controller seems a little too cumbersome for gaming. I don't know how heavy it is, but I can see people's arms tiring after a little while. Plus, there's two screens to watch, which could lead to lots of head craning. It will be interesting to see the final product and how its received by the general public in comparison to the Wii's simple remote control scheme.

[Austin]

pce_collector, on Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:50 AM, said:

That touchscreen controller seems a little too cumbersome for gaming. I don't know how heavy it is, but I can see people's arms tiring after a little while.

Possibly.

My own biggest concern is the DS-like layout, with similar sized buttons and shoulder button distance. My hands get cramped when using those things for extended periods of time, and I don't want them to feel that way when I'm playing a full-on console.

[Mendon]

From the stories I've read.... and I'm sure there are a lot I haven't read.... none of them have complained that the controller is too cumbersome or uncomfortable. Most have said its very light, has a nice layout, is easy to use, and very responsive.

Plus, all the stories I've read/seen have said that switching between playing a game on a TV screen and on the tablet screen is almost flawless and impressive.

I had said in another thread that I was perfectly happy playing Mario, Kirby, Donkey Kong, etc in 480p. But I have to admit that Zelda looked excellent in HD and really packed a WOW factor for me.

While I'm still not instantly sold on buying the Wii-U (or any new console for that matter), I was really impressed by the demo I posted. I could see playing the game on the TV while using the tablet to control your backpack and the items within. Assigning items to slots, such as potions or weapons, would be really easy to do and easy/quick to use.

I can see potential in using a tablet as a controller. But I can also see how it could also be kind of a gimmick, and as am example, I cannot see... for myself.... any enjoyment benefit from laying it on the floor to have it display a golf ball in Mario Golf.

I'll continue to wait and watch to see what the system can really do and what the price will be.


Mendon

Edited by Mendon, Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:31 AM.

[rockman_x_2002]

If the controller is light, I don't think size will be a problem. It looks larger than a normal console controller, but not much bigger than a handheld console. If that's the case, and it certainly appears to be, I don't foresee an issue using the Wii U's tablet for gameplay.