rustyshell: Nintendo's GameCube controller has become relevant again (for a third time) after 12 or so years on the market. That's a pretty great testament to the impeccable design and function of the best controller ever made.
TNS: Based on its most recent ESG data, Nintendo boasts a remarkably low staff turnover rate of just 1.9%, with virtually no reported layoffs.
Well it doesn’t surprise me. As much money as they make and how they value their employees. It’s a great company in that regard.
Well, when your games remain full price many years after release.
And you make profit off of outdated hardware.
I would be shocked if they couldn't afford to retain their staff.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record by selling over 3 million units within 24 hours, tripling the PlayStation 4’s previous launch day sales.
Its crazy that it's both the highest selling console on day 1 and people can walk into a store and buy it with no pre order
Unlike the Switch 2 , the Playstation 4 was not sold on the same day in most regions.
Company skipped last year's event.
Not surprising at all.
I mean, they´ll be releasing a new console in a few weeks.
Or just Nintendo's ability to make a proper controller. With a direct and objective comparison the DS, DS2, DS3, DS4, X1, 360 controllers are all better than the Gamecube controller overall. And I'd rather use the WiiU pro controller over the gamecube controller.
The controller just draws a lot fanfare because the triggers are "cool" and the face buttons have certain nice look appeal.
Super Mario Sunshine, Resident Evil 4 and Metroid Prime felt incredible with that controller. Haters will hate, but any real gamer knows the Cube controller was and STILL is on point.
The GameCube controller is definitely one of my favourites. It's almost perfect.
The only thing I would change is the C-Stick to make it a little more FPS friendly.
Can't wait to get the adapter so I can use my old controllers on the Wii U.
Best. Controller. Ever.
Feels like a glove in hand.
I didn't like the dpad and the c-stick. Sure you'll get used to it but meh.
The perfect controller would be a combo of Saturn's 3D pad and Dreamcast controller with Xbox analog sticks and layout. I guess if the 360 controller had a Sega dpad from from the Genesis /mega drive 6 button controller or Sega Saturn 3d pad dpad,both are made specifically for fighters, that would be it. I also don't know why they can't put alternate L and R triggers on the face so I can have my 6 button face layout. Doing difficult moves with triggers add to the frustration. Most people probably remap the fierce punch and kicks (street fighter example) to face buttons but that robs you of strategic weaker moves like slow fireballs or low dragon punches. Oh, and then try to hit all three kick buttons for a Super attack. Forget about it. Saturn/Genesis I never had to get used to anything. The response was perfection.
If you're not a big fan of fighters though the controllers out now are passable. I use a Sega pad USB for the bulk of my retro gaming.