Topic: What do you think Nintendo's response will be to the copycat gamepad controller called the "The Cross Plane"

If this has been posted here than please lock this post but have you seen read this article posted
http://mynintendonews.com/2013/09/04/check-out-this-wii-u-gam...

It looks like a blatant gamepad copy, although it looks really ugly. What does everyone think?

“The Cross Plane” is the worlds first multi-platform WVI (Wireless Video Interface) gaming controller that brings a new angle into the way we play modern video games. Designed to support gaming platforms like XBox 360, PlayStation 3, OUYA and PC, “The Cross Plane” puts your favorite games from your favorite platforms right to the palm of your hand, all in beautiful Hi-Def quality!

For the first time, PC users will have to opportunity to “Cut the cord” and take the full power of their machine anywhere in house. That means “Steam” can go with you to the couch or Crysis 3 can actually be played on a handheld.

The button layouts were carefully considered and based around what most console gamers would be used to. This layout went through many changes via 3D Printed case tests to make sure it felt comfortable and natural in your hands given the body style is flat out different from any controller (except the Wii U) on the market."

they probably will say oh look they have a gamepad but no games use it.... and start laughing and say that compared to this the WiiU gamepad:

Yeah...I don't see Nintendo leaving that alone. It looks exactly like the Wii U gamepad, except it looks slightly cheaper. I don't see why Nintendo would let that fly...but who knows. I don't see it selling to well, anyways...

It can stream PC games? That nice i guess...wonder if it works smoothly. Doubt any PS3 or 360 game will ever support it, tough.

If this thing ever gets funded, Nintendo might sue. It looks just like a Wii U gamepad MadCatz or any other 3rd party would make.

I don't see this working very well. There's already cheap China made GamePad "rip-offs" for cheaper with an Android OS, that can technically already do the same thing.

It's too expensive for what it can do, regardless of whether it's trying to sell into the GamePad type market or not.

if the prototype name of this wasn't Project X Plane, I will be very disappointed

I say there's nothing wrong with it. The only similarity that it has to the Gamepad in features is Off TV Play, it doesn't provide everything else the Gamepad can do. Built in webcam? No. Built in accelerameter? Nope. Asymmetrical multi screen gameplay? No. It is not a Wii U Gamepad, it is only an accessory to existing mediums that is basically a portable display with built in controls. That's pretty neat and I think it's a great idea. It doesn't step on the Wii U's toes at all.

Honestly looks like a piece of junk. I would never get one of those.

But the Cross Plane isn't a complete copy cat of the Wii U Gamepad. It's only a portable wireless monitor with a built in controller. That's it. The Gamepad does much more than put a screen in your hands. These 2 devices may look the same, but they have many different purposes.

That's true. It could happen. But that'll be proof that Nintendo yet again made something....

Revolutionary?

$350...lol.

I really hope this thing doesn't do well. It would definitely have an impact on Nintendo if it DID sell well, and Nintendo is already struggling enough as it is.

With the amount of backing it has got so far, I highly doubt it will reach its goal. And if it gets anywhere near it, Nintendo will shut it down. The only reason the Chinese gamepad clones have been released is because of their non-existent copyright laws.

Read the article before you post.

It looks poorly made and uncomfortable, besides being an obvious rip-off. They even use Super Mario 64 in their promotional material. (Right corner)

Nintendo (most likely) is gonna sue those clowns.

Close down imminent! If Nintendo let this get off the floor, I will lose all faith in the Wii U ever being able to move afterwards.

That didn't stop everyone and their grandma from suing Nintendo with "patent infringement"

I was answering the question "what do you think nintendo's response will be to the copycat gamepad controller called the the cross plane?" in a funny way, and other than off tv play it's unusable one other reason that nintendo should even ignore it, plus I really am in the mood to fool around lately.

I was talking about the 'they probably will say oh look they have a gamepad but no games use it' cause every game would use it so that makes no sense. It's just designed for off screen play.

I think they're probably going to send a cease and desist order and try and have it shut down. I mean, look at Apple and their iPhone design patent lawsuits. They've won battles against companies who made devices that barely looked anything like their own inventions simply because of things like the colour scheme and minor design motifs. But this is literally a carbon copy of the GamePad. So it's likely Nintendo will have no trouble proving infringement in court.

I see it being shut down, maybe with a court case if the makers keep going.