News Tagged: Controllers
News: New Remote Colours for Good Boys and Girls
Nintendo releasing boyish blue and prim pink in Japan
We've only just reported on the news that the US is receiving a black Remote and Nunchuk on November 16th, but Japan is already bracing itself for another two colours in a few weeks. Yes, Japan will be receiving pink and blue Remotes on December 3rd, priced at ¥3,800, an equivalent of about $42 for those who want a little more colour in their..
News: Wii Remote and Nunchuk Back in Black Next Month!
They said it would never happen... well, sort of
We're all used to our white Remotes and Nunchuks nestling comfortably in our soft gamer's hands, pale plastic glinting in the sunlight, but those days are soon to be over - come November 16th you'll have the choice of a second colour, as Nintendo have announced black Remotes, MotionPlus attachments and Nunchuks are heading Stateside. A black Remote..
First Impressions: Penguin United CrossFire Remote Pistol
Is the first gun-shaped Wiimote a sharp-shooter or full of blanks? We put it to the test.
Thanks to the built-in pointer capabilities of the Wiimote, light gun games have seen a renaissance of sorts on Nintendo’s little white box. Connoisseurs of this genre have a load of accessory options in the shape of plastic shells a la Nyko’s lauded Perfect Shot, or Nintendo’s own Zapper. But those are..
News: Classic Controller Pro Heading West?
Nintendo's new Classic Controller spotted at E3.
A while ago, it was announced that Japan would be getting a new Classic Controller. This still hasn't happened - it'll be released in August, and they've already announced a differently coloured one for release on the same day - but it's apparently already clear that it will be released elsewhere as well.The Classic Controller Pro has been spotted at..
News: Sony to Reveal Copycat Motion Controller at E3?
If you can't beat them, join them
Ok, before we start let's get one thing clear - this is piece of news is still trapped in rumour-ville for the time being.With that out of the way, we can get down to business. We've heard word that Sony is set to reveal details of its own 'motion-sensing' controller for the PS3 at E3 this year."But the PS3 already has that" I hear you cry - in the form..
News: Patent Images of Nintendo's Wii Controllers
Ever wanted to see how the various Nintendo Wii controllers started out?
Patent images have recently surfaced of some of Nintendo's various Wii controller designs. For those who want to see how these controllers took shape, you can check out the images below.The Wii Remote designs are probably the most interesting of the bunch. As you can see, one design features an analog stick where the D-pad is..
News: EA: Wii MotionPlus Will Grant A More ‘Authentic’ Experience
At last, a little love for Nintendo’s delayed add-on
The Wii’s motion-sensing gameplay has opened up the market to people who wouldn’t normally play videogames, and in this respect it’s nothing short of revolutionary. However, critics will be quick to point out that the technology used isn’t all that accurate; who here hasn’t noticed that Wii Sports tennis can’t tell the difference..
News: Nintendo reveal Classic Controller PRO
Nintendo of Japan's website has recently had an update which now includes an additional Wii controller, the Classic Controller PRO.
The new controller seems to be extremely similar to the existing Classic Controller but has the additional shoulder buttons (found on Gamecube) and a more Gamecube controller shape.The website states the controller will be available this summer and we'll take a guess..
