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Wii Classic Controller Pro Impressions
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Now if only they'd done this in the first place (along with releasing a Black Wii)
Wii Classic Controller Pro Impressions
Thoughts and photos of Nintendo's improved Classic Controller, straight from Japan.
By Justin Epperson, 07/31/2009
Released in Japan along with the new black Wii and Monster Hunter 3 Tri~, the Classic Controller Pro is Nintendo's answer to fans' complaints about the original version that launched with the system in 2006. We got our hands on the Pro a little early, so we decided to take some pictures and compare the Pro to some of the other controllers out there.
Nintendo reconfigured the shoulder buttons by moving the "ZL" and "ZR" buttons under the regular L and R buttons, much like the way a PlayStation controller is laid out.
They've also spread out the analog sticks somewhat, making it much more comfortable to play games that require dual analog. It even feels quite a bit better than a PS3 controller in this respect. The cord has also moved to the top of the controller instead of being at the bottom.
The D-pad and face buttons remain unchanged.
The Pro is only a little larger than the Sixaxis, but they greatly resemble each other in form.
It's about even with the Xbox 360 controller in size, but the handles on the Pro are more curved, making it a bit taller when lying down.
Furthermore, the CCP is light -- maybe even lighter than the original PS3 Sixaxis -- so it can feel kind of cheap. But the changes to the shoulder buttons, the analog sticks and the addition of the handles definitely improve the overall gaming experience. Everything is exactly where it should be (finally!). While the Pro is definitely better than the regular Classic Controller, it still doesn't have rumble, which is a shame. Still, if you do get a Classic Controller Pro, either by itself or in a bundle with a game, chuck that old Classic Controller out the window. Nintendo has yet to announce if or when the Pro will reach America and Europe, but we'll keep you posted.
Thoughts and photos of Nintendo's improved Classic Controller, straight from Japan.
By Justin Epperson, 07/31/2009
Released in Japan along with the new black Wii and Monster Hunter 3 Tri~, the Classic Controller Pro is Nintendo's answer to fans' complaints about the original version that launched with the system in 2006. We got our hands on the Pro a little early, so we decided to take some pictures and compare the Pro to some of the other controllers out there.
Nintendo reconfigured the shoulder buttons by moving the "ZL" and "ZR" buttons under the regular L and R buttons, much like the way a PlayStation controller is laid out. They've also spread out the analog sticks somewhat, making it much more comfortable to play games that require dual analog. It even feels quite a bit better than a PS3 controller in this respect. The cord has also moved to the top of the controller instead of being at the bottom. The D-pad and face buttons remain unchanged. The Pro is only a little larger than the Sixaxis, but they greatly resemble each other in form. It's about even with the Xbox 360 controller in size, but the handles on the Pro are more curved, making it a bit taller when lying down. Furthermore, the CCP is light -- maybe even lighter than the original PS3 Sixaxis -- so it can feel kind of cheap. But the changes to the shoulder buttons, the analog sticks and the addition of the handles definitely improve the overall gaming experience. Everything is exactly where it should be (finally!). While the Pro is definitely better than the regular Classic Controller, it still doesn't have rumble, which is a shame. Still, if you do get a Classic Controller Pro, either by itself or in a bundle with a game, chuck that old Classic Controller out the window. Nintendo has yet to announce if or when the Pro will reach America and Europe, but we'll keep you posted.
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Now if only they'd done this in the first place (along with releasing a Black Wii)
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