A new standard for Nintendo gaming
With the release of Mario Kart 8 a couple months back now, and with Hyrule Warriors on the horizon at the end of September, it seems as good a time as any to look at Nintendo's alternative controller for the Wii U system. Now be aware, this is not meant to replace the Gamepad that comes with the system. Any games with Gamepad utility or special features that require the touchscreen will still require it. But for multiplayer games or games that don't necessarily need the Gamepad, the Pro Controller is absolutely the controller you should be using.
While it feels surprisingly light in the hand, the construction of the controller still feels solid, not like a toy and more like a tool for a gamer. While some have lamented the placement of the control sticks, citing the staggered placement of the XB360 controller as a better setup, I find this to be completely a matter of personal preference. Anybody who has played a game like Skyrim on the PS3 knows that parallel sticks can...
Really Great, but 1 or 2 Tiny Gripes
Very good controller for the Wii U. An excellent alternative to the gamepad if that's a bit too large for your taste. The included USB cord allows you to charge it from the console, which is nice. The buttons feel good to press, but the triggers and bumpers are weird if you're used to Xbox. They have the same feel as the face buttons, which is fine, but i prefer the Xbox bumpers with that nice "click".
Pros:
Costs same as Wiimote/Nunchuk but better
Charge it from the console
All the buttons are basically the same as the gamepad
Light, but doesn't feel cheap
Cons:
Fingerprint magnet
You may accidentally press the power button instead of Home since they're about the same size and placement
Cannot completely replace the gamepad on every game
Pros:
Costs same as Wiimote/Nunchuk but better
Charge it from the console
All the buttons are basically the same as the gamepad
Light, but doesn't feel cheap
Cons:
Fingerprint magnet
You may accidentally press the power button instead of Home since they're about the same size and placement
Cannot completely replace the gamepad on every game
enough with the exaltations of what every manufacturer should easily be able to achieve when it comes to battery ...
The battery life is incredible. That alone is worth the purchase. Supposedly it lasts 80 hours. I didn't count, but that seems accurate. Lasts more than any controller I've ever used even with vibration enabled.
Well, enough with the exaltations of what every manufacturer should easily be able to achieve when it comes to battery life on controllers. This thing is comfy. The triggers are solid (not pressure sensitive - this is Nintendo after all).
The only weird thing to get used to (If you're a fan of the classic controller of the original Wii era) is that the buttons and joysticks are reversed between the two controllers. Note the analog sticks are above the buttons, not below. Takes some getting used to, but the layout matches the Wii U Gamepad.
Although the Wii U restricts it's usage to the Wii U Gamepad on an unprecidented and totally unnecessary scale, many games and menu navigations work fine with the Pro controller.
Buy it.
Well, enough with the exaltations of what every manufacturer should easily be able to achieve when it comes to battery life on controllers. This thing is comfy. The triggers are solid (not pressure sensitive - this is Nintendo after all).
The only weird thing to get used to (If you're a fan of the classic controller of the original Wii era) is that the buttons and joysticks are reversed between the two controllers. Note the analog sticks are above the buttons, not below. Takes some getting used to, but the layout matches the Wii U Gamepad.
Although the Wii U restricts it's usage to the Wii U Gamepad on an unprecidented and totally unnecessary scale, many games and menu navigations work fine with the Pro controller.
Buy it.
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