Wii U Controllers Not Sold Separately

[wethepurplepeople]

06-10-2011 12:41 AM · Post: #1 Wii U Controllers Not Sold Separately

So apparently, when you get the new Wii U, you can only use the one Wii U controller, you won't be able to buy any extra Wii U controllers for it. But, you might be able to use your Nintendo 3DS.


Here's a quote from GameSutra:

Nintendo unveiled its upcoming Wii U console at E3 this week. It's set to feature HD graphics and a built-in 6.2" touchscreen, and is meant to offer "a new structure for home entertainment".

Talking to news site CVG, a Nintendo spokesperson noted that the controllers will only come with the console, explaining, "Both the controller and the console will be sold as one unit. You won't be able to buy the controller alone."

However, in an interview with News.com.au, Nintendo director and industry veteran Shigeru Miyamoto said that multiple controllers connected to one console may well be possible. He also noted that players may be able to use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the upcoming console.

"Our basic premise is that you can use one with a system," he noted, before musing, "If we got to an idea of having multiple (controllers) it might be just more convenient for people to use their Nintendo 3DS and have a way to connect that."

He continued, "That being said, we are doing research about if someone brings their controller to their friend's house and they want to play together on Wii U to whether or not something like that would be possible."

Nintendo has noted that it expects the console and its unique touchscreen-based controller to sell for more than ¥20,000 ($250) in 2012.

How gay is it that you won't be able to buy new controllers?

[Clarkie]

06-11-2011 10:19 PM · Post: #2 RE: Wii U Controllers Not Sold Separately

That's crap - no longer want it. EPIC FAIL!

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[Android]

06-12-2011 03:24 AM · Post: #3 RE: Wii U Controllers Not Sold Separately

I see them saying that. but in the end i see them selling it separately, didn't they also say you can use your existing wii controllers too on the new WiiU

Why i see them selling it separately is due to money and low revenue on there part and will announce you can buy extra controllers, face fact here, things happen, it drops breaks, spill something on it its breaks, and so forth, no one is gonna shell out another 300+ to get another wii-u and controller(this is speaking out of warranty)
as well if want to play with friends and have to bring your own Wii U controller thats asking for more whoopies and have a broken controller, and the whole DS thing using a controller i see that having limited features and not lot would like that either...

in the end gotta wait and see how it plays out