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Will the Nintendo NX support the Wii U Gamepad?

Yesterday’s findings that Nintendo has filed yet another patent that may or may not pertain to the prospects of what the Nintendo NX is has brought attention to something I’ve been thinking about for a few months regarding Nintendo’s new home console system releasing next March. That question is will the Nintendo NX have

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ARESWARLORD2846d ago

I can't even remember the last time I use my Wii U I'm an old-school gamer with love for Nintendo even though I was a Sega guy and I still would be if they drop a new system but I have to say I have no interest in the NX that gives me mixed emotions as I feel I should support them because they're old school but after the Wii U I'm not sure if I will

UltimateMaster2846d ago

I doubt that both wiimote and Wii U Gamepad will be supported.

RosweeSon2845d ago

Yeah it won't be the same controller again that is almost 100% guaranteed they've only ever done that once and it's easy to see why when it was off the back of their most successful console ever Wii sold 100 million and god knows how many Wii remotes the new console just had a U on the end and had BC with Wii from day one so they were always gonna have Wii remotes on Wii.
Gamepad on NX tho think it's really really doubtful not many people were won over by it I personally liked it not the best controller ever or anything but it's got everything covered all your usual buttons it rumbles it has a mic, speakers, it's own screen (massive) and touch screen, motion controls for everything covered and surprisingly comfortable but I think as Nintendo has always done they drop this controller and just make a new exciting and original controller this is what I'm most excited about really as its always innovative and normally pretty great Wii remote was pretty cool even if I'll always prefer my actual buttons but skyward sword and Mario Galaxy with motion controls were worth the asking price alone. My thoughts are they'll have a new controller maybe just a slimer better version of the gamepad with a much better battery life as 2 hours is a joke, basically needs to stay on charge which doesn't work with motion controls if your tied into the plug socket haha. They'll just port the majority of the great non gamepad geared games to NX gives them more 1st party games for NX bit like Wii got a load of the GameCube classics gives them a chance to shine again. Don't think all the Wii U games will make it over but sure Smash will be high on the list Zelda Wii U/NX already happening Mario kart and 3D world. Exciting times tho for people who missed Wii U NX should be an amazing console even for me who quite enjoyed Wii U after only dabbling with the greats on original Wii (got bored not long after Wii launch) so Wii U I really enjoyed getting back into Nintendo (specially 3ds helped) NX I'm really looking forward to GAME on!!

KentBenMei2846d ago

Just wait and see. Be cautious, though.

RosweeSon2845d ago

I played my Wii U this afternoon but then my backlog is ridiculous.. Hi Pikmin 2?! Get that nailed and super paper Mario and the original Wii will finally be finished, not too much left on Wii U. However I'll always support Originallity and Nintendo have that by the bucketload, a new Sega console would be amazing just don't think it'll ever happen. Looking forward to the NX should be really exciting.

Retroman2845d ago

I too am a ol skool gamer with much love for Nintendo. i have nooooo interest in ps4 games compare to Nintendo style games. if NX able to reboot classic Snes title i would be sold out to Nintendo once again.

in the meantime i'm enjoying ps1,ps2,ps3 classic games.

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wonderfulmonkeyman2846d ago

I truly hope so, because that would indicate native BC, at the most, and off-TV play at the least, which I highly value during visits with relatives that only have one TV and don't like sharing it.XD

BullyMangler2846d ago (Edited 2846d ago )

lets not kid ourSelves . nintendo showed that a double screen, immerses players in a unique way, as proven by various intuitive wiiU titles . .

forcing no bueno, though, but yes do give us the automatic freedom to partaKe in gyro/gamePad whenever we pleese .
. .. and if we have to sometimes, then we have to .. .

like seriously nintendo, i wanna (motion Swipe) that long fresh lush beautiful looking grass of Breath of the Wild .

with wiiMote!

walk and cut, nintendo. walk and cut. Not stop and chop! againn???

all because SFZero (exagerated) negative reviews, so now we no game/pad or motion play???

: )

Pego2846d ago

I can't wait to "chop" some dodongos! :)

KentBenMei2846d ago

Well, Wii and Wii U both and backward compatibility, something I have to give them credit for. They obviously couldn't have it prior to Wii but I think they'll continue the trend. If not then that's a huge blow to the NX off the bat. I also hope that the 4DS also has backward compatibility, but if they want to go back to a single screen system then I'd be okay with that as long as it excelled in every other category.

freshslicepizza2846d ago (Edited 2846d ago )

sure it would be nice and it should offer backwards compatablity. but nintendo needs to get away from gimmcks. support the wii u pad but don't add costs to the hardware by creating another expensive feature nobody outside of nintendo will support.

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ZeekQuattro2846d ago

I wouldn't be too surprised if they decided to avoid BC on the NX to cut costs mainly because that cart rumor just keeps coming back making it seem like it could be a reality where as other rumors have been debunked. Plus if the Wii U, PS4 and One are any indications I'm sure the NX will be full of remasters . In this case it will be Wii U remasters of games like Smash Bros IV., MK 8 or Splatoon.

Avalanche2846d ago

it should abolish EVERYTHING Wii related.

R00bot2846d ago

I hope the Gamepad is still supported (assuming that the NX doesn't already have a similar controller) because I love off-tv play.

Avalanche2845d ago

i hope it isnt supported, it will be a handicap to the systems growth. Nintendo simply needs to create a GOTY version for Smash, Mario Kart and the other 3games that were good for it, and have them formatted for the new nX controller.

No more gimmicks, this is nintendos last try at making most people happy.

again....ANYTHING that has to do with the "Wii" name needs to be destroyed, it was a failure from 2009-2016. so dont bring up front heavy console sale numbers.

mcstorm2845d ago

R00bot im with you on this. Im not saying it will have a wiiu pad for it but if you can use your wiiu game pad and the wiiu pro controller with it im up for that. Plus for me being backwords compatible is one thing I want from the NX. If it will play wii wiiu games then this is only a plus. But I think the NX will have a controller along the lines of the Wiiu Pro controller.

Its going to be interesting to what Nintendo bring to the table. Microsoft have started to show their hand in terms of Xbox/windows cross play and also the power of the next xbox console. Also said that every xbox one game will work on the next xbox and ide expect them to play 360 games to like now. If Nintendo do this to then for me its another plus. That said we will all have to wait and see what nintendo do next.

RosweeSon2845d ago

I reckon it'll be a bigger?? Oh lord no and better version of the gamepad much better battery and bit more refined. Exciting times tho how many times have Nintendo made a great controller many, NES/SNES/N64/GameCube Wii U even the Wii remotes have there uses but yeah really looking forward to seeing the new controller. Even the console is bound to be pretty funky after the pretty bog standard Wii u console and Wii was boring hopefully we'll get some crazy GameCube style carrying handle? Haha, something sleek and cool from Nintendo would be amazing.

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Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors: "I deserve a lot of criticism."

Embracer CEO demonstrates a masterclass in mental gymnastics in latest interview.
"I'm sure I deserve a lot of criticism, but I don't think my team or companies deserve all the criticism. I could take a lot of that blame myself. But ultimately I need to believe in the mission," he said.

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on_line_forever1h ago

OK give us Kingdoms of Amalur 2 with AAA budget and we will accept your excuse

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Supercell has released its new squad-building action game Squad Busters in Spain, Mexico, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Canada, and Singapore. This game features characters from different Supercell titles, such as Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, Hay Day, Clash Royale, and Boom Beach.

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Microsoft Seemingly Closes Bethesda France

As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people

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Hereandthere14h ago

Microsoft should have left them stay 3rd party

GamerRN11h ago

If they are let go, they can be whatever they want. They ARE 3rd party now... 🤦

Barlos9h ago

Yeah, they're also jobless.

GamerRN2h ago

They can form a company if they want, they are just as jobless as if "Microsoft had left them as 3rd party".

peppeaccardo4h ago

"MIcrosoft leaves Bethesda do what they know how to do best" ... close! Oh the irony ....
(Citation from a week old article)

ChasterMies6m ago

I think Microsoft and other game publishers are letting people go because they think ai will replace them. Doesn’t matter how much profit they make. They were always going to be let go.

PassNextquestion13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much

Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region

blacktiger11h ago

that's a shame for you to say that, i'm sure Elite loves hearing what you just said.

Profchaos13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.

I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games

Tacoboto13h ago

It's France too, there's a high likelihood only 1-2 people on the team even had an Xbox.

Profchaos13h ago

Possibly guven all the leaks we know the Xbox brand is really struggling in the region.

Yi-Long10h ago

Well, if your consoles and games are barely found in any stores any more, of course you're gonna struggle finding consumers ...

XiNatsuDragnel12h ago

Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo

Profchaos10h ago(Edited 10h ago)

I think it would have been better for all parties really especially gamers

TheColbertinator11h ago

The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.

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