It's gotta be an expensive controller?

If the Wii mote alone was 40 bucks, this thing with an almost HD Touch screen and all the sensors and doodads has got to be at LEAST $100 bucks no? I love it though, at first I was hmmm..well...I didn't know what to think, but now that we've seen it in action I think it's gonna open up a whole new dimension to gaming. Did anyone hear anything about battery? Im assuming it charges.

You can buy an android tablet for a hundred bucks. With that in mind I don't think it will be that much, since there is no computing element in it. The controller just streams video from the console.

It has a rechargable battery, yes.

Im betting 49.99. Without tax ofcorse.

I mean really, I dont know much about technology granted, but from the way people talk about pc hardware and other kinds of hardware in sw, it makes me think that Nintendo could pull this controller off with technology that is not that new. But even if it is pricey, we have till sometime in mid to late 2012 for launch, so there is time for the technology to getcheaper.

from the looks of it yea Im thinking its gonna be an expensive controller..

The Wii U seems to be compatible with all kinds of Wii controllers so, I don't see how the main controller's price could be a big issue.

It'll probably be about the same cost as a wiimote+Nunchuck.

The Wii U seems to be compatible with all kinds of Wii controllers so, I don't see how the main controller's price could be a big issue.

LordQuorthon

The Wii is compatible with Gamecube games. That doesn't mean every game supports them. Developers will generally develop primarly for the default controller.

Im betting 49.99. Without tax ofcorse.

I mean really, I dont know much about technology granted, but from the way people talk about pc hardware and other kinds of hardware in sw, it makes me think that Nintendo could pull this controller off with technology that is not that new. But even if it is pricey, we have till sometime in mid to late 2012 for launch, so there is time for the technology to getcheaper.

Gamingclone

at that price, it's a steal... i mean the ps3 controller is 55 and the 360 wireless was running up to 40-50 before (not sure about now). dam n, i really hope it is 50 bucks.

[QUOTE="LordQuorthon"]

The Wii U seems to be compatible with all kinds of Wii controllers so, I don't see how the main controller's price could be a big issue.

ThePlothole

The Wii is compatible with Gamecube games. That doesn't mean every game supports them. Developers will generally develop primarly for the default controller.

I think theres only going to be one WiiU controller. All the demos showed Wii Motes being used instead of multiple tablets. Why use Wii Motes when trying to reveal new tech unless necessary?

The Wii is compatible with Gamecube games. That doesn't mean every game supports them. Developers will generally develop primarly for the default controller.

ThePlothole

That's different. The Wii U will come with its own controller. All the local multiplayer needs could be easily solved with all the Wiimotes and cl4ssic controllers we already have. And all of those will more than likely be mass produced through the next generation for that same reason in case we have to replace some of them anyway.

To show, that wiimotes work with the system and to show the versatility of the U controller vs the Wiimote. Sepewrath

Well, according to this statement from a Nintendo rep, an expensive controler might be a problem that none of us have.

Well, according to this statement from a Nintendo rep, an expensive controler might be a problem that none of us have.

Arc2012

Makes sense. As long as Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuck and Cl4ssic controller/pro work, everything should be fine.

Well, according to this statement from a Nintendo rep, an expensive controler might be a problem that none of us have.

Arc2012

"We're considering our options with maybe two screens," Eguchi told Kotaku, who said he considers multiple New Controller games to be "an interesting idea." That would mean games that used two new Wii U controllers

the more i think about, the more it makes sense that only one controller at a time for each console is a possibility. if the things have to stream from the console, the console has to be pretty powerful while emitting a lot of high information signals. Personally, I REALLY want to be able to use more than one of these controllers at a time (Cause the possibiliites of games are so large) but it is definitely a possibility for both scenarios.

However, i do trust nintendo with this. If it has nothing to do with online, nintendo has been pretty good about making decisions. Either way, i believe nintendo will make the right decision, especially with something as game changing as this.

My guess for the WiiU remote is going to be around $59.99-$69.99... (The tech itself over time reduces in cost, so will reduce in price, However in about a years time to launch, inflation will effect, and It is actually snowballing and will continue to lol, so its difficult to tell)

Which is one reason why I think they are waiting a year for the Tech to not cost them so much to mass produce because the cost of the Tech will go down in a year largely due to (and thanks to for once) Cell Phones... Not to mention to have time for some of the games to finish to have atleast a few WiiU launch titles! As well as finishing up and optimizing the services and certian things.

I'd really be surprised if we ended up seeing multiple tablet controllers connected to one console. Like someone else said, it has to take some power to run the main display, plus the touch screen display. Now if we start talking about 2-4 tablet controllers running at once, that's up to 5 HD screens running simultaneously from one console. I just don't see it. Regardless, for people speculating on prices, I'd like to direct you to this link; http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2006/11/8239.ars That's a report from 4 years ago breaking down the costs of the PS3 and the losses Sony was taking on each console sold ($241-$306, depending on the model sold) and while that is a bit of a high loss, it's not uncommon at all for companies to take losses on hardware in order to get the hardware in homes and get the software selling at a profit. So while we can speculate on how much it costs to manufacture touch screens, LCDs, etc.... it really doesn't mean a whole lot until Nintendo decides to reveal prices.decepticondevil

I highly doubt that the screen is HD.

[QUOTE="LordQuorthon"]

The Wii U seems to be compatible with all kinds of Wii controllers so, I don't see how the main controller's price could be a big issue.

ThePlothole

The Wii is compatible with Gamecube games. That doesn't mean every game supports them. Developers will generally develop primarly for the default controller.

That's right but that was because Gamecube controller didn't have motion sensors. In this situation however, a wiimote have almost all the input a wii U controller has (excluding the touchscreen), besides you get 2 screens with only 1 controller. I'm quessing it will be possible to play a lot of multiplayer games with just one controller and a bunch of wiimotes.

Well, according to this statement from a Nintendo rep, an expensive controler might be a problem that none of us have.

Arc2012

What is the point of this when we can only have one tablet controller?

If you have 2 kids, one will be playing. one will be crying.

Well, if its expecnsinve you wont be throwin it around when u get mad. You'll prolley jus through the old Game Cube Controller lol.

[QUOTE="Arc2012"]

What is the point of this when we can only have one tablet controller?

If you have 2 kids, one will be playing. one will be crying.

canadianloonie

[QUOTE="Arc2012"]

Well, according to this statement from a Nintendo rep, an expensive controler might be a problem that none of us have.

canadianloonie

What is the point of this when we can only have one tablet controller?

If you have 2 kids, one will be playing. one will be crying.

$79.99 to $150 maybe

I'd say it'll probably cost in the $80 ball park, but this shouldn't matter that much, as a controller generally comes with your console. I can't see more than 2 running on this thing.

There aren't any buttons/features not on the Wii Remote + Classic Controller, besides Gyroscope, Screen asnd Camera.

In Iwata Asks (see part 5, "Wii U and the Wii Remote"), Miyamoto and Iwata seem to imply that you'll only be able to use one Wii U controller with 4 remotes for a total of 5 controllers. I'm not convinced they've totally made up their mind on this, though... or really anything that has to do with this new console, heh.