If everybody who is putting this controller down before they even pick it up would just think about it, they would most likely realize that it is quite possibly the most effective piece of hardware ever to grace the gaming industry.
You all say your 360 and PS3 controllers are much better than this nintendo product? don't forget that both those controllers are collaborative rip offs of nintendo's game pads through out the year. Nintendo started it all, they know what they're doing. They would never release a product without doing extensive research and brainstormming. Nintendos goal is to bring in more gamers, while keeping the old ones happy with a fresh take on gaming. They would not jeoprodize that on a half baked gimmick, they have proven that games are easy to port to revolution (the metroid 2 demo took retro studios a little more than a week to produce) they have done their homework. Nintendo stated that they have been looking foreward since the gamecube's launch (perhaps because it was but lack lustre) The company realizes that its third party support hasn't been the greatest, but they've worked to change their image near the end of GCs life in order to set themselves up for the Revo. (Zelda more mature, geist, metal gear, resident evil 4 exclusive for a while) they have built up more and more support; they have square back , kojima is thrilled about the controller, THQ, ubisoft, EA, and ,now, The Bohemoth! have all pledged alligence, thats huge, most other companies will follow suit, not to mention Capcoms steller relationship with nintendo.
I don't think you people are reading into the controller as much as you should be. When I first SAW it, it was weird. But when I READ about it, I was in awe...
The sensor for the controller can tell how far the control is, what position its in, the angle its turned at etc etc. It is completely immersive and from hands-on articles I've read at 1up and IGN it's incredible accurate and smooth. This is essentially a 3D mouse, as I'm sure you've heard. Many have said it blows the 'mouse and keyboard' away for gaming. FPS's is obviously a no brainer, all FPS's on Revolution will be superior to any other, including Halo (thats right I said it.) and another thing, just because theres a D-Pad on the remote doesn't mean squat. If your worried about Zelda think about this ;
joystick addon to move link around, A = action button, B trigger = shield, Z1=Target. Z2=hint(navi? w.e.), each of the 4 directions on the D-Pad = a sub weapon (Ie; hookshot), and then to swing your sword, swing the controller. It's simple and Nintendo knows it.
Another thing I've heard was people complain about racing games... first of all, are you sick? if you turn it on its side it becomes a steering wheel for god sakes.
And another thing is you can't forget that they are releasing other attachments including a traditional controller for those who are scared of change.
Another great feature about this controller is that IT HAS A POWER BUTTON! You don't even have to get up to shut the console off anymore - THAT is a great idea.
BTW joystick attachment is said to be included with the controller, and there is a possiblility for the conventional controller shell to be as well.
also keep in mind that we don't even know everything about the controller, they said that there was more too it, especially the indicator lights on the bottem (concerning how many players can play) And also the HOME button (which may or may not be pretty straight foreward)
Revolution doesn't come with a controller, it doesn't come with a remote, it comes with a weapon, or a steering wheel, a pointer, a fishing rod? whatever the hell people want it to be it can, and whats more, it will actually feel like your using the device, rather than controlling a character who happens to be using the device, Nintendo cuts out the middle man.
Revolt.
