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Leaked NX Controller Looks Completely Unusable

We had some leaks a few weeks back that looked as though they may be designs for the NX controller. Today we have gotten some real life pictures of the thing. First impressions, this thing looks cool, but after thinking logically, this leaked NX controller looks like one of the most awkward controllers I have ever seen.

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TheLyonKing3713d ago

Remember sony's boomrang controller. Things can change. I hope for Nintendo's sake that this is not the final controller looks uncomfortable. Judging from comments everywhere I think the majority really dislike the direction this controller is going in.

NerdBurglars3713d ago

Yea that controller was the coolest mistake Sony ever made. I'm sure they will sort it out before the console is released

Griever3713d ago (Edited 3713d ago )

I think this NX "controller" is the console itself. It is basically a handheld that you can also connect to your TV wirelessly. IMO this is the console itself.

Man we are just a little more than 2 years (well 3 years for Wii U) into the new generation and there are already rumors of new hardware flying around for all three platforms. What is happening?? Are consoles not a safe investment anymore??

ABizzel13713d ago

@Griever

Wii U will be 4 years old by holiday 2016.
The 3DS is 5 years old starting tomorrow.

It's about that time for Nintendo. They usually stick to a 5 - 6 year cycle, and if NX is a handheld hybrid, it's the 3DS unofficial successor and it's well within that launch time-frame for Nintendo.

Volkama3713d ago

Things can change, but not always for the better. Remember the Dual Shock 3? lol

TheLyonKing3713d ago

Dualshock 3 was for the better, the original ps3 controller had no dualshock; it was just a light sixaxis controller. When they finally brought out the ds3 it weighted better and had rumble, I just hated those damn trigger pads :P

NerdBurglars3713d ago

I think sony had big plans for the PS3 controller and messed it up, so reverted back to making a wireless PS2 controller. Thankfully they got it right with the DS4. Trial and error always fixes things like this. Lets just hope Nintendo can see that there is a whole truck load of error with the design of this controller

Gazondaily3713d ago (Edited 3713d ago )

I remember the sixaxis...that was pointless.

This looks so weird. If it had paddles or something in the back it would make sense but as it is now, it looks so unwieldy. I wonder what Ninty are planning?

Hanuman3713d ago

The real question here is; Will it do VR?

Ark_3713d ago

Maybe they go down the GearVR road - mounting the contoller/handheld up to a VR-Helmet as a display could work well imo. Consumers wouldn't have to pay for extra hardware but the "helmet", which is a big plus.

But my guess is NX will not be VR related.

Relientk773713d ago

It reminds me of Arnold from Hey Arnold!

Move it football head!

DonkeyDoner3713d ago

arnold, stewwie and most importantly my rearview mirror

Relientk773713d ago

Funny prank, take out your friends rearview mirror and replace it with NX controller

Paytaa3713d ago

@Relientk77 Then he/she can feel like they're in Mario Kart.

Neonridr3713d ago

First off, even if this was or is a real controller/input device used for the NX, we have no clue when this picture is from. This could be 2 years old for all we know. Could have just been a test prototype that they were experimenting with.

People automatically assume that this is the thing that will be packaged with the console. Like it was mentioned before with the DS3 the final product looked quite different than what was shown.

Double_O_Revan3713d ago

This could very well be one of many prototypes, but if not, the argument of: reshaping a piece of plastic is much easier than changing a high tech wireless touchscreen device at the last minute.

Should this thing release this year, the design is getting pretty close to being final.

DarkZane3713d ago

Nintendo of Europe already confirmed this was fake. Also, the confidential property sticker is a dead giveaway this is fake.

Cy3713d ago

Actually it was never confirmed that it was a real NoE employee. It was one of those "my ______ works at Nintendo of Europe and Told me it was fake" things, from what I understand.

wonderfulmonkeyman3713d ago

Yeah, well, the guy who created the leak just came out and announced it was fake.
So this claim of an NoE employee also debunking it has more credence now.XD

NerdBurglars3713d ago

typically the major companies like this refuse to comment or speculate on rumor. they need to stay neutral. if they debunk false ones then we will know in future if they dont debunk it, it will be truth

Double_O_Revan3713d ago

One guy in no real position of authority says something, and it's automatically taken as fact?

It goes both ways though, this picture may or may not be real. But I'll take a picture like this as more evidence over some dude.

wonderfulmonkeyman3713d ago

It's fake; the creator of the leak just outed it.
So yeah, this guy, in "no real position of authority", was right.

FlexLuger3713d ago

Maybe because its not the controller but some other part of the console....

NerdBurglars3713d ago

It has 2 thumbsticks, a headphone port and leaked documents show us that it is a screen on the front. What else would it be if not some form of controller that you put into your hands?

gangsta_red3713d ago

"What else would it be if not some form of controller that you put into your hands?"

A work in progress maybe.

FlexLuger3713d ago

@Nerd

Hey...Im just trying to hold on to some hope here....

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