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Late last year, we got wind of a couple of patent filings from Nintendo, showing sketches of a new controller, presumably for the upcoming Nintendo NX console. Now, a leaked image appears to show off what the controller looks like in the flesh and much like the sketch, it looks incredibly different to any other gamepad around.
Nintendo has been known for its unique controller designs and if this picture proves to be legitimate, then this could be no different. Dual Pixels was the first site to get a hold of the leaked images, which heavily resemble Nintendo's patent designs.
Click images to enlarge. Source: Dual Pixels.
If current rumours are accurate, then developers are currently getting their hands on Nintendo NX development kits, which means the hardware we see here could differ from the final version. However, there is also talk of the NX being revealed in just a few months time closer to E3, so it is possible that Nintendo already has a good idea of what it wants to ship to consumers.
The controller itself has a pod-like shape, with two analogue sticks with what looks like a screen covering the entire surface of the pad. The screen portion of the gamepad may also be touch sensitive, evidenced by what looks to be a flat ‘B' button underneath the right-hand analogue stick.
KitGuru Says: Nintendo seems to be cooking up some interesting ideas for the NX. If the surface of the gamepad is also a touch sensitive display, then the picture in place will likely change from game to game as well. Are any of you looking forward to seeing what Nintendo does with the NX? I must admit, I'm very curious, especially after seeing this controller, which is unlike anything we have seen from the likes of Sony or Microsoft.
That thing looks really uncomfortable to use I hope they don’t include this with the NX as it just seems gimmicky.
The ergo is wrong……but then you cannot see the base…
When it comes to controller designs I will always give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt.
Out of pretty much every console generation since the SNES they have produced my favourite controller (Possible exception of the Wii U which I have yet to use)
And if this is a gameboy to boot, well you could say that I’m intrigued.
The WiiU Pro controller is amazing. Nice build quality, comfortable to hold and AMAZING battery life. To give you an example on battery life, I started Witcher 3 with it on a fully charged battery. The low battery light did not come up till I was 49 hours into the game.
I think that it would be quite comfortable and the sticks would be much less likely to “slip” when gaming for hours on end, now then, if it were a wireless with built in battery that lasts say at least 3 full 12 hr heavy use gaming session, as well as being USB based, awesome, suppose will not be much longer to see.
Looks like a futuristic PlayStation Vita, I like it. It’s different, and could make for some really unique games you can’t get elsewhere, which is in Nintendo’s philosophy.
Did you use the pro controller with PC? The witcher 3 wasn’t on Wii u
Ah yes, I use a Mayflash usb receiver for PC. Only $15, can connect up to 4 controllers and works on pc, ps3/4 and xbox one.
RIP Nintendo as a console manufacturer
Dude people have been saying that since the N64 lol
The Wii U is a massive failure if this is the controller the NX is the final nail in their coffin.
Which I’ve also heard people say about the Wii U xD But here they are again making another home console 😛
Which they are only doing BECAUSE THE WII U IS A MASSIVE FAILURE.
EVERY single controller Nintendo has made since the N64 has been called “gimmicky” yet has gone on to be groundbreaking or set industry standards.
Hold your horses.