I would say its the other way around, PS and MS systems are adding more horsepower and memory to their systems, and what else? Nothing really innovative about that.
I was referring to the typical controller, not the gamepad. The gamepad is a great idea to incorporate into gaming. Foosball is cool in Wii Party, the baseball too!
Well they could go the Sony route, Playstation 2, 3, 4 and let me guess...5, 6, 7.
Even the controllers are 90% the same in terms of design, which unfortunately I have never grown accustomed too. I like having a joystick in the top left area, and I like a cross pad that is not broken up into four pieces, my finger nails get caught in them, and just now on ps4 they have added real trigger like buttons that are curved inward. Even the buttons feel odd, cause my finger nails get caught too, and the overall controller is not really comfortable. The xbox controller is more ergonomically contoured to a persons hands and easier to rest on for long periods. The pro controller even took notes on it.
So far though, the gamepad is my now my new favorite controller. the screen is super handy to have at your finger tips. also, my hands are not as cramped in together when holding a traditional controller.
If you play Wii Party U, you can see the many uses for strictly the gamepad touch and gyroscopic features.
People forget that Sony and Microsoft are powerhouse companies that come from the PC domain in hardware and software. Nintendo is NOT in the PC, Tablet, TV, and Smartphone business. Can we really fairly compare Nintendo against these two?
I purchased Batman AO and am having a great time with it. People put way too much of an emphasis on things like "textures". Do lower rez "textures" affect gameplay? No not really. If they bug you, then go with a PC then, and forget the other PS4/XBOne/PS3/360.
I went with the Wii U version because at least Nintendo is introducing alternative ways of gameplay, the traditional controller is great and all, but how much more can it do except add more buttons.
Now if the game falls below 360/PS3 standards in comparison, then I would question the publisher and the efforts THEY put into it. The Wii U has four times the ram available than these two systems, and therefore is more than capable of handling more data.
Overall, regardless of any system, the COD brand can feel like another copy of previous iterations, but again, what else would one expect? It's the same overall story about fighting in wars, and it has the same FPS mechanics that all FPS games share. Regardless of this and if you are aware of this, this game can still be fun, as I had with it.
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Re: Former Naughty Dog And THQ Head Jason Rubin Says Nintendo Is "Irrelevant" In The Hardware Arena
I would say its the other way around, PS and MS systems are adding more horsepower and memory to their systems, and what else? Nothing really innovative about that.
Re: Performance of Batman: Arkham Origins Wii U Version Compares Unfavourably to 360 and PS3
@Sampras
I was referring to the typical controller, not the gamepad. The gamepad is a great idea to incorporate into gaming. Foosball is cool in Wii Party, the baseball too!
Re: Talking Point: The GamePad and its Role Defining the Wii U
Well they could go the Sony route, Playstation 2, 3, 4 and let me guess...5, 6, 7.
Even the controllers are 90% the same in terms of design, which unfortunately I have never grown accustomed too. I like having a joystick in the top left area, and I like a cross pad that is not broken up into four pieces, my finger nails get caught in them, and just now on ps4 they have added real trigger like buttons that are curved inward. Even the buttons feel odd, cause my finger nails get caught too, and the overall controller is not really comfortable. The xbox controller is more ergonomically contoured to a persons hands and easier to rest on for long periods. The pro controller even took notes on it.
So far though, the gamepad is my now my new favorite controller. the screen is super handy to have at your finger tips. also, my hands are not as cramped in together when holding a traditional controller.
If you play Wii Party U, you can see the many uses for strictly the gamepad touch and gyroscopic features.
Re: Super Mario 3D World Reaches Top Spot On Amazon's North American Best Sellers Chart
how funny is that, the "weaker" console with the least install base is at the top of charts with this new Mario title.
Here's to the first and hopefully many more at the top of the list.
Re: Happy Birthday, Wii U - You're One Today
If your PS4 or X Box One breaks, tell your friends to buy a Nintendo Wii U!
Re: Performance of Batman: Arkham Origins Wii U Version Compares Unfavourably to 360 and PS3
People forget that Sony and Microsoft are powerhouse companies that come from the PC domain in hardware and software. Nintendo is NOT in the PC, Tablet, TV, and Smartphone business. Can we really fairly compare Nintendo against these two?
I purchased Batman AO and am having a great time with it. People put way too much of an emphasis on things like "textures". Do lower rez "textures" affect gameplay? No not really. If they bug you, then go with a PC then, and forget the other PS4/XBOne/PS3/360.
I went with the Wii U version because at least Nintendo is introducing alternative ways of gameplay, the traditional controller is great and all, but how much more can it do except add more buttons.
Re: Review: Call of Duty: Ghosts (Wii U)
I would give it a score ranging in the 8's.
Now if the game falls below 360/PS3 standards in comparison, then I would question the publisher and the efforts THEY put into it. The Wii U has four times the ram available than these two systems, and therefore is more than capable of handling more data.
Overall, regardless of any system, the COD brand can feel like another copy of previous iterations, but again, what else would one expect? It's the same overall story about fighting in wars, and it has the same FPS mechanics that all FPS games share. Regardless of this and if you are aware of this, this game can still be fun, as I had with it.