Hero-of-Time Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's not like the Wii was ever short on control pads, but hey, if Nintendo feel we need another one - in this case the Classic Controller Pro - then we're not going to argue. With information only currently residing on Nintendo's Japanese website, there's no word yet on price, or a firm release date (just that it's coming in the Summer). The Classic Controller Pro differs from the original Classic Controller by adding some extra shoulder buttons, spacing the thumbsticks out a bit more and introducing some hand grips. Should make playing those N64 and GameCube (provided it supports the latter) games a damn sight easier. Source: Kotaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksnowman Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wasn't expecting anything like this. Going by that picture I'm not sure I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedShell Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The Classic Controller Pro differs from the original Classic Controller by adding some extra shoulder buttons Don't think that's correct. By the looks of things they've just repositioned the ZL and ZR buttons and made them the same size as L and R. Anyway I'm more than happy with the original Classic Controller, has much more of a classic vibe too. But if the Pro version featured Rumble and connected directly to the Wii via USB/GCN port, then I would definitely be tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The Classic Controller is perfect for NES/SNES/Mega Drive/etc and the GameCube controller is perfect for N64/GameCube and the odd Wii game. Why do we need another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer kirby Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Where's the N64 design controller? That's what I want more then anything else, not another controller that looks just the same as the SNES/Classic Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Where's the N64 design controller? That's what I want more then anything else, not another controller that looks just the same as the SNES/Classic Controller I agree with that, the N64 styled one would be.. well, perfect for N64 titles, and its design also lends to be using as a standard digital controller too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten10 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Just looks like they stuck a cc ontop of a cube controller to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekunando Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That's actually kinda dodgy looking.. and seems pointless if you already have a Classic Controller. It looks like it has been stuck inside some cheap third-party pastic shell For me, Nintendo are missing an opportunity by not putting out a Wii version of the N64 controller.. I'd buy one ..especially if you could change the connection on the end and actually use it on your N64 aswell! Actually, I'd even accept just bringing out little connection converters that lets you play on Wii with your old NES, SNES and N64 controllers.. it would really add to the VC experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm sorry but that's an absolute joke!! I'm actually pissed at Nintendo for making this as it's un-necessary, confusing to have it alongside the other classic controller, ugly looking, and pointless! It's even still wired ffs! Why the fuck haven't they rebranded the Wavebird ['WiiBird?'] to give us a wireless option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 So we still have to have enough cable attached to it to make for a Michelle McManus-sized lasso. It looks horrendous, like they literally just superglued those grips on. Likelihood is it won't work with GameCube games either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the great Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 looks like a wii remote and a playstation contrler had a hybrid baby. thats console beasiality your looking at kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
or else you will DIE Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 it's still attached to the Wiimote though? fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konfucius Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That thing looks like a Playstation Controller more or less. I don't like the two centered control sticks, the GC controller was almost perfect in that sense, however we need a bigger D-Pad for classic games. The N64 featured a big D-Pad, so the best thing to do would be a combination of a GC and N64 controller. Bring back the "trident" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 If we had a classic controller that could play GCN games, I would buy it. Otherwise, the current one is fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noku Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm sorry but that's an absolute joke!! I'm actually pissed at Nintendo for making this as it's un-necessary, confusing to have it alongside the other classic controller, ugly looking, and pointless! It's even still wired ffs! Why the fuck haven't they rebranded the Wavebird ['WiiBird?'] to give us a wireless option! Yonder olde man speaketh the truth! I say we burn 'er! BURN the controller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zechs Merquise Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Well, looks like it's only me that likes this then, I reckon it looks pretty cool. I just wish they'd release the white GC pads over here. Anyone know any importers that stock them at a decent price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James McGeachie Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I WOULD say this looks like a stupid piece of shit and a pointless "enhancement" but it has one key feature which would make me want one over my classic controller... The wire comes out the top, not the bottom. In the original design the wire coming from the bottom is extremely fucking annoying and basically prevents me from using it. It's like they originally designed it badly with the intention of releasing this in the future to get people who bought the original classic controller to buy another design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theegg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Nice try Nintendo! Wont be buying this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diageo Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 That is really fugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjak Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I don't have the original classic controller, so I might buy this. I'll have to wait and see if it's more ergonomic than the GC controller. A definite bonus would be if it would double as a wireless GC controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Oh c'mon, it's not that bad. Beats the current CC anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 But why isn't it wireless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Falcon Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 But why isn't it wireless? Because then it costs more to make, sells at a higher price and consumes batteries. Whilst I do think it looks a bit ugly, I think having the prongs puts above the the regular CC - they make holding a pad for extended periods of play far more comfortable. One thing I have found with the regular CC is that because the sticks are so low on the controller, my thumb isn't exactly ideally positioned and to push in all directions. I'd imagine the extra grips would help alleviate this as I would have more room with which to adjust my grip. I won't be getting one myself unless my current CC breaks, but it's nice to have the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Because then it costs more to make, sells at a higher price and consumes batteries.Who cares! People bought the Wavebird. They should have just kept the classic controller for those happy enough with it, and then bought out a new wireless 'wavebird' option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Falcon Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Who cares! People bought the Wavebird. They should have just kept the classic controller for those happy enough with it, and then bought out a new wireless 'wavebird' option! Just a thought, but maybe it's a technical thing. Unless they went back to a receiver that plugs into the sockets or USB slots which might be a hassle if you've already got something in there, then it would have to done via blue tooth. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there a limit to the number of devices you can have synced up to it at once? Maybe the GC sockets only work when software tells them to, such as games encoded to use it, Nintendo's emulators for VC games, or when it kicks into GC mode. Perhaps it would render the device unusable with all existing titles. Of course, having a wireless connection to the wii remote and then sending it on to the wii itself would solve it, but there could be something else I'm missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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