Hmm, I have to admit I have barely any experience with slidepads, I think I’ve used them on a PSP some time. But I’m pretty sure I’d prefer normal analogue sticks. The fact the PS Vita is moving away from them says a lot.
You have a point, but for me personally.. I find this only a minor inconvenience I can live with.
They are 2 unrelated devices with very different functions. The Kindle is not a gamecontroller. I find the WiiU controller already borderline ugly (well, perhaps that’s a bit exaggerating, but not much), some sticks won't matter. Especially since we’re already used to seeing sticks on controllers. I love great design, and I’m not too proud to admit I often choose form over function, but this is a case where I’ll do the opposite.
It is a controller, at least, that’ll be it’s main function. It’ll probably have verious other uses as well, thought up by casual game developpers. But it’s main function is to control your games (or other WiiU applications) on your screen.
And I’ve never broken an analogue stick, but then I have amazing self‐control .
I’m not necessarily expecting one, but I do want one. Control‐wise, it may be my favourite traditional controller ever, but it loses points for the useless remote inconveniently attached to it, and changing batteries is a serious hassle.
In fact, I’d love to have a wired classic controller pro. No batteries, no remote attached. All the fun.