As some of you may already know,
the next generation of gaming console are just around the corner, with the
first to be launched being Nintendo’s controversial “Wii U”, since its
announcement last E3 the Nintendo Wii U received mixed reactions to say the
least. On one side developers rejoice saying it’s truly innovative marvel surpassing
the current generation of consoles (Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3) and
introducing a totally new video gaming experience while others say it’s not
even as good as current generation of consoles.
But what really caught people’s attention was
the fact that prototype controller for the “Wii U” showed last year took a
tablet-like form, and was rumoured to have the ability for remote play -
meaning you could seamlessly switch from
your TV screen to the tablet-like controllers’ screen instantly and continue
playing. With the talk of tablet gaming on the rise it seemed that Nintendo
used this opportunity to infiltrate the market, but according to Nintendo a controller
with a screen had long been in development (Ah, the Dreamcast
J). Even the name “Wii U” caused a lot of confusion
when it was announced, Nintendo's prior E3 presentation seemed to focus entirely in
the Wii U controller leaving people not particularly sure if it was a totally
new console or just a peripheral for your current Wii console.
A few hours ago, during a live
Nintendo Direct Video some new light was spread on Nintendo’s new console.
Including confirmation on a redesigned tablet-controller officially named the “Wii
U Gamepad” and a more traditional controller was also introduced, dubbed the “Will
U Pro controller”.
The Wii U Gamepad will allow “asymmetric”
gameplay, meaning each player can have different objectives, challenges and
views within the same shared gaming experience. It takes the split screen multiplayer
concept to whole new level. The Wii U Gamepad can also be used as a remote
control for your TV and lastly it is NFC compatible. It also features front
facing camera for video chat, and a web browser with the ability to view pages
via your TV screen.
The Wii U Pro Controller is
basically a response to the waling of older Nintendo fans - now hardcore gamers.
It features two dual shock controls instead of the slider pads as seen on the
3DS, right and left bumpers and triggers and it has basically everything you’d
expect from a regular controller. FPS fans rejoice! Nintendo finally gets it. But
deep down inside when I see both controllers side by side a part of me fancies
the controller with the camera, HD screen and NFC.
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