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G 01-02-2007 07:29 PM

wii zapper, golf club, baseball bat and tennis racket (large pic, sorry)
 
this is probably fan made, but is nintendo actually gonna come out with one of these?

http://gamesarefun.com/consoles/wii/zapper1.jpg

Destor 01-02-2007 07:33 PM

That's real.

Kane Knight 01-02-2007 08:08 PM

Wouldn't surprise me. We already have a steering Wii-eel

Xero 01-02-2007 08:09 PM

Is there a point to releasing something like that which will be used in maybe four or five games?

I mean, honestly, why would anyone pay $20+ for something they can do with the remote in the first place?

Kane Knight 01-02-2007 09:47 PM

Honestly, I'd buy it.

Xero 01-02-2007 09:52 PM

I still don't see the amazing-ness in the whole motion gimmick to be honest. Could it be fun? I'm sure it is, but after a while the novelty is going to wear off and you'll have what amounts to a Nintendo Experiment. And frankly, I have serious doubts that the gimmick will live on as the main means of controlling systems after this generation. Just like the touch screen in the DS.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the software is great, it's the hardware that makes the whole thing feel like a bad experiment.

Destor 01-02-2007 09:54 PM

I don't see why this controller gets the criticism. Whats so wrong with a new way to play? If the traditional controller can stand the test of time why cant this one? Especially since this is WAY more involving. I don't understand the skepticism. (The DS will be around for A LONG time to come btw.)

Xero 01-02-2007 10:12 PM

I just see it as a failed attempt at being "different".

I'll admit, it's easier for the casual/non-gamer to get into it. But the Motion Sensing is only going to take you so far until you realize that you need more buttons, people want less or more movement, it's too sensitive, not sensitive enough, not accurate enough. There's potential, but it's going to come down to not being able to please a big enough audience. Plus the fact that the games force you to use the movement (vs. traditional gameplay) is going to make the industry completely rethink the fundamentals of gaming, and whether that would be good or bad I don't know.

And I still find it troubling that during all the hype, the thing they pushed the hardest after the controller itself was the VC. They relied on it to sell to the hardcore games, which is the only reason I'd ever consider buying it, and that says something about a brand new platform with a brand new gameplay scheme.

At this moment, I still believe it's a huge fucking mistake on Nintendo's part. Until I see some quality coming out of it (and I really haven't aside from maybe one game) I will keep believing that.

Fignuts 01-03-2007 12:03 AM

Part of the reason this is being made is for the old zapper and superscope games that will be downloadable. Although, I can see this being pretty awesome for future fps games.

Fignuts 01-03-2007 12:08 AM

While I myself have doubts about how long the novelty of the controller will last, I have to ask Xero: Have you actually even played it?

I played for hours at a friends house, and I have to say it was amazingly fun. It honestly doesn't feel like a gimmick once you sit down and start playing for a while. WHether this is a novelty which will wane over time, or a truly new way to play which will stay fresh with each new game, we can't tell at this juncture.

Destor 01-03-2007 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126
I just see it as a failed attempt at being "different".

I'll admit, it's easier for the casual/non-gamer to get into it. But the Motion Sensing is only going to take you so far until you realize that you need more buttons, people want less or more movement, it's too sensitive, not sensitive enough, not accurate enough. There's potential, but it's going to come down to not being able to please a big enough audience. Plus the fact that the games force you to use the movement (vs. traditional gameplay) is going to make the industry completely rethink the fundamentals of gaming, and whether that would be good or bad I don't know.

And I still find it troubling that during all the hype, the thing they pushed the hardest after the controller itself was the VC. They relied on it to sell to the hardcore games, which is the only reason I'd ever consider buying it, and that says something about a brand new platform with a brand new gameplay scheme.

At this moment, I still believe it's a huge fucking mistake on Nintendo's part. Until I see some quality coming out of it (and I really haven't aside from maybe one game) I will keep believing that.

You lost me at failed.

Tornado 01-03-2007 08:02 AM

Yeah I don't see how it can be cosidered a failure when people are still queuing up to buy it almost two months after it's release.

Kane Knight 01-03-2007 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126
I still don't see the amazing-ness in the whole motion gimmick to be honest. Could it be fun? I'm sure it is, but after a while the novelty is going to wear off and you'll have what amounts to a Nintendo Experiment. And frankly, I have serious doubts that the gimmick will live on as the main means of controlling systems after this generation. Just like the touch screen in the DS.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the software is great, it's the hardware that makes the whole thing feel like a bad experiment.

I suppose it's cool if you want to view it as such.

What about the DS, though? The novelty has worn off on that, yes? Oh, right. Record-setting handheld. As such, it's going to be the face of gaming. Honestly, a few years is a long time in the gaming world, and the DS held its ground. Not only held ground, but has even taken the US market. I can't think of a reason to believe the Wii will do worse.

Xero 01-03-2007 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane Knight
I suppose it's cool if you want to view it as such.

What about the DS, though? The novelty has worn off on that, yes? Oh, right. Record-setting handheld. As such, it's going to be the face of gaming. Honestly, a few years is a long time in the gaming world, and the DS held its ground. Not only held ground, but has even taken the US market. I can't think of a reason to believe the Wii will do worse.

I have a DS, and the touch screen novelty had worn off months ago. Whenever I play it, I use the normal controls as much as possible. That doesn't mean it's a failure, no, but for my money, it could have done without the touch screen. The games are great, the controls, not so much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fignuts
While I myself have doubts about how long the novelty of the controller will last, I have to ask Xero: Have you actually even played it?

I played for hours at a friends house, and I have to say it was amazingly fun. It honestly doesn't feel like a gimmick once you sit down and start playing for a while. WHether this is a novelty which will wane over time, or a truly new way to play which will stay fresh with each new game, we can't tell at this juncture.

I'll admit, I haven't tried it yet, but I still see it as a gimmick. Maybe if I played it for a while it would grow on me, but I know I'll always see it as a gimmick.

Destor 01-03-2007 09:51 AM

It didn't have to grow on me at all. Before I played I got worried, seriously worried, that I had wasted my money. and then I played. In ten minutes I had forgotten I was ever concerned. 80 hours later and I was convinced it was the preferred way to play. I'm sold. I suppose as Nintendo says, playing is believing.

Kane Knight 01-03-2007 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126
I have a DS, and the touch screen novelty had worn off months ago. Whenever I play it, I use the normal controls as much as possible. That doesn't mean it's a failure, no, but for my money, it could have done without the touch screen. The games are great, the controls, not so much.

ah, but are you the majority, or has this changed the way people will game? The novelty wore off for you, but you were advocating with the Wii a novelty that won't alter the way the next gen works.

I don't think that's true, whether or not you like the controls. I think the DS demonstrates that there is a fanbase for people playing games differently, and I think that the Wii is the first step into an alternate gaming experience. Sure, it may need more buttons, more interactivity later, but isn't that what "Next Gen" systems do?

Besides, you seem Hell-Bent to write it off as a "failure" or a gimmick. You don't like it, I get it. You see it as a failure.

And honestly, I think mainstream consumers will prove you wrong.

Kane Knight 01-03-2007 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor
It didn't have to grow on me at all. Before I played I got worried, seriously worried, that I had wasted my money. and then I played. In ten minutes I had forgotten I was ever concerned. 80 hours later and I was convinced it was the preferred way to play. I'm sold. I suppose as Nintendo says, playing is believing.

And it is. Far as I'm concerned, even if no real boxing or baseball game comes out, I'll keep whipping out Wii Sports.

It's infancy technolgy, and te boxing game has trouble recognising some of my strikes, but it's fun as all Hell.

Silent 01-03-2007 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126
I just see it as a failed attempt at being "different".

I'll admit, it's easier for the casual/non-gamer to get into it. But the Motion Sensing is only going to take you so far until you realize that you need more buttons, people want less or more movement, it's too sensitive, not sensitive enough, not accurate enough. There's potential, but it's going to come down to not being able to please a big enough audience. Plus the fact that the games force you to use the movement (vs. traditional gameplay) is going to make the industry completely rethink the fundamentals of gaming, and whether that would be good or bad I don't know.

And I still find it troubling that during all the hype, the thing they pushed the hardest after the controller itself was the VC. They relied on it to sell to the hardcore games, which is the only reason I'd ever consider buying it, and that says something about a brand new platform with a brand new gameplay scheme.

At this moment, I still believe it's a huge fucking mistake on Nintendo's part. Until I see some quality coming out of it (and I really haven't aside from maybe one game) I will keep believing that.

I don't think it's a failed attempt considering how difficult it is to find a system in stores. :-\

Kane Knight 01-03-2007 02:08 PM

Also, what game system has "quality" for it when it first comes out? 360? No. PS3? No. DS? No. PSP? No.

Destor 01-03-2007 02:09 PM

You can take it back much further than that.

Destor 01-03-2007 02:09 PM

Two quality games max per launch.

G 01-03-2007 03:07 PM

speaking of wii sports and the like.....cannot wait for the 08 series of sports game like tiger woods to be using the remote and nunchuk. so awesome

Dave Youell 01-03-2007 04:04 PM

That looks fucking sexy, I bought the G-Con for the PS2 and I'm sure I'll get this one, like the idea of just using the Wii mote as part of the gun, my only concern will be the weight issue, as the mote at that angle may be hard to use for long periods of time.

Can that be used with a the num chuck as well? I know there's a control stick on the gun, but I would think that would make moving around quite tough

G 01-03-2007 04:22 PM

i'm sure there will be a plug on the bottom of the handle to hook up the nunchuk or other controller

Kane Knight 01-03-2007 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor
You can take it back much further than that.

Oh, I know. Just going for recent memory.

Destor 01-03-2007 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G
i'm sure there will be a plug on the bottom of the handle to hook up the nunchuk or other controller

No, the peripheral does not have an attachment for another peripheral.

G 01-03-2007 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destor
No, the peripheral does not have an attachment for another peripheral.


i guess you know this since the gun has been officially announced

Destor 01-03-2007 04:42 PM

Exactly.

G 01-03-2007 06:42 PM

officially looks misspelled

G 01-03-2007 06:43 PM

as does misspelled

Kane Knight 01-03-2007 06:45 PM

as does does

Disturbed316 01-03-2007 06:48 PM

The touch screen on the DS is pretty vital to some games, and it's what keeps me interested in some games, just for the simple fact it's different.

G 01-03-2007 07:21 PM

i think i sprained my wrist playing baseball:(

Kane Knight 01-03-2007 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disturbed316
The touch screen on the DS is pretty vital to some games, and it's what keeps me interested in some games, just for the simple fact it's different.

That's a poor reason to support something.

Dorkchop 01-03-2007 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G
i think i sprained my wrist playing baseball:(

I whacked my cat in the face playing baseball. It's her fault though. She kept trying to lay on my lap, but I kept moving her away so I wouldn't hit her.

Dave Youell 01-04-2007 03:15 AM

You know what would make that gun even cooler? If the Wii Mote acted more like a clip that you put into the handle, that would be sweet.

Now they need to work on a guitar....

D Mac 01-04-2007 03:56 AM

Duck Hunt 2010

Disturbed316 01-04-2007 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane Knight
That's a poor reason to support something.

It's part reason as I stuck with Phoenix Wright so damn long, bastard game :mad:

Kane Knight 01-04-2007 03:04 PM

PW is just a port anyway. It didn't originally use the TS.

Disturbed316 01-04-2007 07:20 PM

I DONT CARE, THAT GAME WAS AWESOME, OKAY?!


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