I'd much rather hit the Y button to recalibrate the motion controls and continue playing than for the entire game to stop so you can set the remote down for the Motion Plus to recalibrate
Pointer controls were consistently the best and most natural part of Wii's motion controls, across the board, so I do feel confident in saying that its not the games that were the problem.
I’m sure there’s a Nintendo Wii thread for anyone who wishes to discuss the merits of that system at length.
Suffice it to say, yes, IR pointing was great, but it was also incredibly flawed, requiring a sensor bar nobody wanted to use, a sensor on controllers there’s not room for, and at least on Wii, the lack of 2nd analog for camera control far outweighed the benefits of tracked aiming. The best games were ones that didn’t require camera, such as on-rails shooters like Sin & Punishment 2. The aiming in RE4 was great when it worked imo (except for when your cursor went off screen which caused all kinds of problems losing its reference, problems gyro doesn’t have) but the lack of analog for camera control was a severe detriment. Just like MPT, just like every other game which required camera movement. Play Resident Evil 5 on Switch with gyro and see the difference.
That said, the world has moved on. Gyro has made IR basically irrelevant nowadays. Ppl are now outperforming mouse and keyboard with it.
And I strongly recommend watching this video to truly understand the merits of the gyro-analog hybrid control scheme and why, all factors considered, it is the future of gaming. With the recent integration of the magnetometer seen in the DualSense, the final hurdle has been overcome in surpassing IR’s last remaining advantage- the reference alignment. By using a combination of gravity (accelerometer) and earth’s magnetic field like a compass (magnetometer), there is no longer any need for an external reference point of origin. So the problem has already been solved; gyro has now surpassed IR, offering all the same benefits without any of the drawbacks. Not that most games even had a problem to solve, as the vast majority use it in tandem with the right analog, not as a replacement, which this video also explains…
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I feel like there’s so many options for controllers that if you don’t like the ergonomics of a particular controller, all you need to do is use a Pro Controller or buy Binboks. Not everyone likes the ergonomics of every controller. Best thing to do is buy one that you do like and get on with your gaming. No reason to be complaining about a controller 5 years into a system’s lifespan. Just use something else you do like and be done with it.
I played Pikmin 3 start to finish on Wii U, and start to finish on Switch. Had a much better time on Switch. That dude in the video has connectivity issues which is clearly evident. They need to position their switch in direct line of sight with their controller. It’s just what it is. I can share many videos of Pikmin 3 working flawlessly on Switch, as I document all my playthroughs with pics and vids. Not only does the pointer imitation work fantastic (with some occasional recentering, no biggie, that’s the brilliance of simply pressing down with your thumb whenever you need), there’s also gyro-analog hybrid control scheme where you still aim with the stick for wide movements and fine tune with gyro, which means you never have to re-center because the stick does it for you every time you move it, and on top of that there’s lock on, and on top of that there’s stick only controls which, with the lock on, feel as good as ever. It’s such a great experience on Switch.
Captain Toad was also much better on Switch. You barely even need the pointer in that game. On the rare chance you need to use once in a blue moon, it it’s incredibly easy to press a button to center first.
Of the 4,000-5,000 games on Switch, I think only 6 imitate pointer controls of the Wiimote. And the two games just mentioned work fantastic and, dare I say, even better on Switch.
@Wavey84 It was only a thing in games that required the Wii Motion Plus accessory. Wii Sports Resort and Skyward Sword both had that problem, especially the latter.
Nintendo's April - June 2021 results is on August 5th. It'll be interesting to see the results like how well Miitopia did and whether MK8 Deluxe extended its lead over Animal Crossing.
@Grumblevolcano given that Animal Crossing New Horizon have no more major updates, only this lackluster updates so far i expect the game have not surpassed Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
the possible changes we could see in the weapons in Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 and the possible antagonist of Metroid Dread can be a evil Chozo
@JaxonH My special edition of SMT V likely won't be here on release day (at least, the one I have ordered from Amazon won't; unsure about the one I have ordered from Video Games Plus), so I'm trying to figure out whether I want to buy it digitally or not. If I snag a digital copy and it unlocks at midnight, I'll have the benefit of not having to wait until afternoon to play it, like I would if I preordered a physical copy.
Well, obviously I don’t know if SMTV will release at midnight, but I suspect it will, being a bigger game and all. Worst case scenario you play when you wake up. Still sooner than physical. For me, that’s part of wanting it digital. But the rest is wanting games I really love on my system at all times without relying on a cart. From what I can tell, SMTV seems like one of those games for you. But, my considerations usually don’t involve financial repercussions. I’m a little too cavalier with my gaming purchases and, if not for the fact I can afford it, some might even say reckless. You may be more frugally inclined.
@JaxonH I don't have a large budget for gaming (relative to big spenders, anyway; I still get pretty much everything I really want, so I'm satisfied), but I'm not concerned about being frugal when it comes to this game. I've never been more excited for a video game in my life.
I really wish digital Switch games unlocked at midnight like digital PS4 games apparently do. I don't see the value in arbitrarily making some people wait until halfway through the next day to access their digital content.
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