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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 5:43:04 PM
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Damn_Underscore
04/07/20 5:47:41 PM
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Some games are better with different controllers tbh. Some of that is due to nostalgia, like I will only play Metal Gear or Crash Bandicoot with the Playstation controller. But I will only play Tony Hawk with the Playstation controller for functional reasons. The Xbox controller is also by far the best for FPS games.
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BudDupree48
04/07/20 5:49:04 PM
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How can you play a shooter with the Wii u controller? Legitimate question

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 5:50:44 PM
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BudDupree48 posted...
How can you play a shooter with the Wii u controller? Legitimate question
Most shooter games have similar controls. Left joystick to move. Right joystick controls camera. Triggers to use equipment.
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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 5:51:36 PM
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Damn_Underscore posted...
Some games are better with different controllers tbh. Some of that is due to nostalgia, like I will only play Metal Gear or Crash Bandicoot with the Playstation controller. But I will only play Tony Hawk with the Playstation controller for functional reasons. The Xbox controller is also by far the best for FPS games.
I like how the Wii U Pro was an evolution of the SNES controller.
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Smashingpmkns
04/07/20 5:52:32 PM
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I like the Switch pro controller more. The only issue with it is the dpad and triggers kinda suck.
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apocalyptic_4
04/07/20 5:52:34 PM
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Big C

It was surprisingly fun to use in that configuration I regret selling it with my wiiu

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 5:54:55 PM
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Smashingpmkns posted...
I like the Switch pro controller more. The only issue with it is the dpad and triggers kinda suck.
Same button layout as Xbox. I don't like that



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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 5:55:41 PM
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apocalyptic_4 posted...
Big C

It was surprisingly fun to use in that configuration I regret selling it with my wiiu
Why would you
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Darmik
04/07/20 5:56:07 PM
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I like the Wii U Pro Controller. Which I could get over the button prompts for PC games messing with my head when I use it there.

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Garioshi
04/07/20 5:57:33 PM
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Wii U Pro stick position is untenable for me.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 5:59:07 PM
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Darmik posted...
I like the Wii U Pro Controller. Which I could get over the button prompts for PC games messing with my head when I use it there.
What's the prob
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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 5:59:33 PM
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Garioshi posted...
Wii U Pro stick position is untenable for me.
It feels very natural when I play.
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Solar_Crimson
04/07/20 6:00:34 PM
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apocalyptic_4 posted...
Big C

It was surprisingly fun to use in that configuration I regret selling it with my wiiu
Well, considering that it can't be used with the Switch, unless you plan to use it for PC games/emulation, there's no reason not to sell it.

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SH_expert44
04/07/20 6:02:29 PM
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WIIU pro was a great design. I use it on my Switch for everything.

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Darmik
04/07/20 6:04:49 PM
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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...
What's the prob

Something about the Xbox button prompts combined with the Nintendo layout messes with my head. Especially since I'm used to the Xbox controller.

I'm fine on Wii U.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 6:32:52 PM
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Solar_Crimson posted...
Well, considering that it can't be used with the Switch, unless you plan to use it for PC games/emulation, there's no reason not to sell it.

SH_expert44 posted...
WIIU pro was a great design. I use it on my Switch for everything.
Wait can it be used on switch or not
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SH_expert44
04/07/20 6:34:03 PM
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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...
Wait can it be used on switch or not
Yes. It can. I do so daily.


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2Pacavelli
04/07/20 6:39:54 PM
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PlayStation

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Sir Will
04/07/20 6:43:55 PM
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Hell no. Right stick should be below the buttons.
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MarthGoomba
04/07/20 6:44:34 PM
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Both sticks up top is the best design. So much more comfortable and efficient than XBOX's layout
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Solar_Crimson
04/07/20 8:17:07 PM
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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...
Wait can it be used on switch or not
Not without modding, turns out.

Natively, the Switch does not support the Wii U Pro Controller.

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Darmik
04/07/20 8:21:00 PM
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You can get an 8bitdo adapter to use it on Switch.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/07/20 9:40:06 PM
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Sir Will posted...
Hell no. Right stick should be below the buttons.
Right-handed or left

MarthGoomba posted...
Both sticks up top is the best design. So much more comfortable and efficient than XBOX's layout
Need fourth controller with left joystick down, right joystick up
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CM_Ponch
04/07/20 9:43:46 PM
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The Wii U pro controller's right stick and buttons were awkwardly placed, the Switch Pro Controller is better in every way

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MrNintendo1213
04/07/20 10:02:29 PM
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It's weird to me how I always think of the buttons with the xbox layout despite not getting an xbox until Skyrim came out. I had nintendo forever, and even on the SNES I always thought of the jump button as the A button even though it is actually the B button.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/08/20 12:15:25 PM
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CM_Ponch posted...
The Wii U pro controller's right stick and buttons were awkwardly placed, the Switch Pro Controller is better in every way
What is the difference between reaching for a joystick and reaching for buttons?

MrNintendo1213 posted...
It's weird to me how I always think of the buttons with the xbox layout despite not getting an xbox until Skyrim came out. I had nintendo forever, and even on the SNES I always thought of the jump button as the A button even though it is actually the B button.
Xbox has colored letters for that
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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/09/20 6:27:00 PM
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Darmik posted...
You can get an 8bitdo adapter to use it on Switch.
Input delay
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Middle hope
04/09/20 6:29:21 PM
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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...
Input delay
Theres almost none to notice

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KamenRiderBlade
04/09/20 6:32:26 PM
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So the Wii Pro Controller copied the DualShock layout.

The WiiU Pro Controller was finally Original by having Analog sticks on top.

The Switch Pro Controller copied the XB360 controller layout

Nintendo's next Pro Controller goes back to being Original and hopefully bring back 6x face buttons on the front of the controller.

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sLaCkEr408___RJ
04/09/20 6:43:39 PM
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KamenRiderBlade posted...
was finally Original


KamenRiderBlade posted...
copied the XB360 controller layout

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KamenRiderBlade
04/09/20 6:44:01 PM
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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...
Need fourth controller with left joystick down, right joystick up

Agreed, but which major platform will adopt it?

Mobile?

We've lost many competitors in the Console manufacturing space since the last peak of competitors at the 5th Generation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_generation_of_video_game_consoles
4 Major Console Models, 15 Minor Console Models

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_generation_of_video_game_consoles
4 Major Console Models, 4 Minor Console Models

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_generation_of_video_game_consoles
5 Major Console Models, 9 Minor Console Models

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_generation_of_video_game_consoles
4 Major Console Models, 4 Minor Console Models

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventh_generation_of_video_game_consoles
3 Major Console Models, 0 Minor Console Models

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_generation_of_video_game_consoles
3 Major Console Models, 0 Minor Console Models

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KamenRiderBlade
04/09/20 6:46:25 PM
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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...
was finally Original

Bad choice of words,

Was Original Again!

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AvantgardeAClue
04/09/20 6:51:08 PM
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They went with the Xbox design for a reason.

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KamenRiderBlade
04/09/20 6:57:14 PM
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AvantgardeAClue posted...
They went with the Xbox design for a reason.

They lacked Cajones to stay original on their Pro Controller layout?

They had to follow somebody else's design lead, be it Sony/MS?

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KamenRiderBlade
04/10/20 4:03:06 AM
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Bump

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AvantgardeAClue
04/10/20 4:13:36 AM
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KamenRiderBlade posted...
They lacked Cajones to stay original on their Pro Controller layout?

They had to follow somebody else's design lead, be it Sony/MS?

Because the Wii U Pro Controller layout is only good if youre trying to play games that primarily use the D-Pad.

Asymmetrical sticks are better for just about anything that requires precision aiming or camera control. Im sure its no coincidence people are most comfortable with the Gamecube controller for those reasons too.

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KamenRiderBlade
04/10/20 4:15:27 AM
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AvantgardeAClue posted...
Asymmetrical sticks are better for just about anything that requires precision aiming or camera control. Im sure its no coincidence people are most comfortable with the Gamecube controller for those reasons too.

I do just fine with Symmetrical sticks and prefer it.

GameCube controller only really exists for Smash Bros usage for me.

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AvantgardeAClue
04/10/20 4:24:35 AM
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KamenRiderBlade posted...
I do just fine with Symmetrical sticks and prefer it.

GameCube controller only really exists for Smash Bros usage for me.

Your thumbs have zero risk of interacting with each other and your natural placement on your hands on the controller makes it feel more comfortable to hold over time; Ive never getting hand cramps using an Xbox controller, and I say this as someone who completely shit on the Xbox One controller at the beginning of this gen.

Honestly it wouldve probably been better if the DualSense just copied the sticks from Xbox; it already feels like theyre taking inspiration from all the areas except the ones that matter most. (seriously what the fuck is that PS button). Im sure its no coincidence that these Scuf controllers also feature asymmetrical designs as well.

The DualShock stick layout ultimately exists solely because of how they added analog sticks to the original PS1 controller in a later hardware refresh and how the controller design hasnt really evolved since then. Nintendo has the advantage of not having a consistent controller design so theyre free to switch it up every gen.

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Turbam
04/10/20 4:28:50 AM
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KamenRiderBlade posted...
They lacked Cajones to stay original on their Pro Controller layout?

They had to follow somebody else's design lead, be it Sony/MS?
Dualshock isn't original. It's an SNES controller with handles.

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KamenRiderBlade
04/10/20 4:30:47 AM
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Turbam posted...
Dualshock isn't original. It's an SNES controller with handles
& Analog Sticks

Yes, we all know everybody builds off what somebody else designed.

There's no such thing as a "Original Controller" anymore.

Everybody's design is derived off of somebody else's.

https://thumbnails-visually.netdna-ssl.com/the-evolution-of-video-game-controllers_50290d16c72bc.jpg

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CM_Ponch
04/10/20 4:33:32 AM
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sLaCkEr408___RJ posted...
What is the difference between reaching for a joystick and reaching for buttons?
I shouldn't have to reach for buttons, they should be under the thumb at all times

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KamenRiderBlade
04/10/20 4:35:47 AM
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CM_Ponch posted...
I shouldn't have to reach for buttons, they should be under the thumb at all times

That's all dependent on where you choose to rest your thumbs.

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