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I agree on the asymmetrical sticks. However this controller is primarily designed for the virtual console and therefore places higher importance on the digital pad (which is the best on the market currently). The analogue sticks are also a little better placed than the Playstation controller as Sony just put theirs in a spare space on the original digital pad rather than think about comfort. So yes the analogue sticks are not in the ideal place, but this pad is not meant for that. I was playing Tatsunoko vs. Capcom last night and the pad is excellent.]]>Jan 26th 2010 6:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Agrees.
How about a WaveBird Wii instead? There is a large number of (arguably a majority) gamers who no longer like the dated, crappy and poor ergonomics of the symmetric analog stick layout and would much prefer the WaveBird/360 style layout. Then again this is Nintendo, and they don't care about what "gamers" want because they aren't their core buyer anymore.]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/they have a wavebird for the wii or you could use the old gc wavebird. ]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Sorry, I should have clearly implied with the IR, speaker and accelerometer for full Wii functionality. ]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/interesting that you say that, cas that was the original plan for the controller back when the Wii was referred to as the Nintendo Revolution.
alas, those were the days...
]]>Jan 25th 2010 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/]]>Jan 25th 2010 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 1:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
Conquest of the crystal palace was an amazing game. my friend had it and i always made him pop it in as a kid when i went over there.]]>Jan 25th 2010 8:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
How about an update to use this with Super Mario Bros?

]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Unfortunately we all know Nintendo isn't touching anything firmware-related other than for obvious stuff.
They're too rock-headed, perhaps afraid, that they might mess up something by releasing game patches or something =/.]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
I'd buy it if Mario used it.

I ****ing HATEEEEE using the wiimote for that game. It ruined the entire experience. Seriously. ]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
I don't even think the Wii /can/ do game updates. I could be wrong, but I remember hearing this a while back.]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/consider getting that SNES holder for the wiimote - it's great!]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/

stop your effing spinning !!!!!!!!

hahaha]]>Jan 25th 2010 11:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 6:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
Remember guys, this is Nintendo. They probably planned on releasing this when the Wii launched. They just want you to follow their tradition of buying the same hardware three times in every lifecycle.]]>Jan 25th 2010 11:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/ Old tech --> The Xbox 360 Controller.

LOL]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
Oh wait.]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Well, technically, it is...]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/of course it's comfortable. playstation has been using this design since 1997]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
He said comfortable not cramp inducing! The PS controller is just horrible now (although when released was a definite improvement over the competition). This new Wii controller is amazing and feels great to hold.

To all those complaining. Don't buy it, no one is forcing it on you. However if you were going to get the normal classic controller I would recommend that you get this one instead. Strangely I don't see the same sort of backlash when logitech release a new mouse!]]>Jan 26th 2010 6:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
...That's a fair point. They advertise motion control, and then have 4 other input options because few publishers can configure the motion control to actually fit their games.]]>Jan 25th 2010 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
But there is really only 2 control schemes. The Wiimote and the Classic controller.

You could argue that motion+ is another one but it is really just an improvement of the wiimote and is not needed for any games (although obviously those that support it are far better with motion+).

This new controller is not a new control scheme as it is simply a new classic controller and will work with any game that supports the classic controller just as the classic controller will still carry on working fine. It is just like when Microsoft released the controller S or Sony re-released the dual shock controller for PS3. Remember Sony also had 2 control schemes for the original playstation. Analog and non analog controllers....]]>Jan 26th 2010 6:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
Though, I will agree that this should have been out a long, long time ago. The classic controller was designed as a slick and square part of the purist "wii" look. People didn't ask, "Well, why cant I pwn Twilight Princess with this controller?" because it was ugly and hurts hands. Well, my oversized calluses anyway.

This control will at least address the issue for those who enjoy cracking out the classic games without having to lug out the N64. I mean, they could just make the gc controls compatible... But, alas, wishful thinking I suppose. ]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/And too bad we didn't get the same treat for the Kuro Wii >.>...]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
i know... i wanted to buy another one (after lending my aunt my own) but ive been waiting for the black to arrive ... will it ever happen?? =__=]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying here...]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 9:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
I have been loving Super Mario Wii, but the standard remote turned sideways leaves a lot to be desired as a controller for that type of game.

It's too bad you can't use the current "classic" controller, but then you wouldn't be able to do the gimmicky shake moves that you can do with the remote. ]]>Jan 25th 2010 9:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
The controller already looked and felt like wrangling a potato, now it's a potato with grips...]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/Jan 25th 2010 10:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/wii-classic-controller-pro-coming-to-confused-oversized-us-livi/
The classic wii controller has exactly the same buttons (L, R, Zl, Zr), only they are placed side by side. Only the ergonomics are new. So this device doesn't add a new control scheme and doesn't "add to the confusion".]]>Jan 25th 2010 10:50AM