cimerians Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Well since I wont be getting any other console this year (waited for the Xbox Reveal and the decision was easy).......I got this now but I only got New SMB WII U with it. It played really well. The updates took a while. Nintendo land was OK, it seemed you can unlock a lot of stuff in the game to keep you busy but I probably wont spend time with it. I picked up the 30 cent Super Metroid as well. Menu navigation still seems to be slow when you exit out and return HOME etc. but not all bad. I do get pissed when I accidentally tap on something I didnt want then I have to wait to exit back out. I dont think I'll be transferring my Wii stuff over since my Wii is homebrewed and I dont want anything to happen to it. Now the question, is the pro controller worth it? I dont mind the gamepad but sometimes it gets tiresome looking down at it or just warm in the hands. Is it still pretty much up to the developer to support it? Seems like NEW SMB doesn't support it. Oh well consider me part of the Wii U community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I got the wii u zombie u package come with the pro controller. I have used it once. its a great controller but almost zero games work with it. Its a adult sized controller. not like the smaller xbox and ps3 kids ones.. If your a man and have man hands youll see what i mean.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 I figured, guess I'll pass on that at least for now. Action games and any fighting games that may come out will hopefully support it. I just can't see using the gamepad with those with much accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boog Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) I haven't bothered getting the Wii U Pro controller yet. Most of the Wii U games that are suited for a traditional controller (Sonic Racing Transformed, Tekken Tag 2, Trine 2, Mighty Switch Force, etc.) all support the wiimote and wii classic controller / pro. If you already have Wii classic controller(s) it's not necessary to upgrade yet. Also, the Wii U Pro controller is NOT backwards compatible for playing Wii games on the Wii U. NSMBU doesn't support the Wii U Pro controller or Wii classic controller. You have to use a horizontal wiimote because some levels use tilt control. Edited May 25, 2013 by boog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulp Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 they're making more games that work with the pro controller. I would recommend it. Soon enough you'll be wishing you had one, so you might as well get it now. works great when you can use it (once again, you'll be using it a lot more in the future) kinda like a 360 controller. sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xg4bx Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I got my U at launch and I still haven't found a reason to justify buying the pro controller yet. Games that I thought would handle like ass using the gamepad like Ninja Gaiden, CoD or Injustice turned out to be no problem for me. Since using the pad I've played games using standard controllers and they feel simply too small and cramped for my hands now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) I have the pro-controller for Wii U. Many of the games support it, such as Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, CoD, Assassins Creed, Mass Effect, and others. I prefer using it over the gamepad for Monster Hunter and when my sons come over, we'll do some 2 player CoD... one person playing on the gamepad and the other on the pro-controller. CoD isn't split screen either as the person with the gamepad views/plays the game on it while the pro-controller player views/plays the game on the TV. I really like the pro-controller. Very nicely built and comfortable. Edited May 26, 2013 by Mendon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Hm, I'll keep an eye on it. I kind of like the Call of Duty thing where one person plays on the gamepad. Not a big fan of splitscreens. Which is why I always ask someone brings their machine over to play multiplayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Hmm thanks for the bias free assessment. I am probably buying one when I get off work. Was wondering what to pick up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 It's mainly good for two player games. When I played sonic racing, my friend used the pro controller with the TV while I used the gamepad. I don't know of any single player games that require it. IMO, the pro controller is better than a classic controller pro tethered to a Wiimote but it won't work in Wii mode. If you play a lot of Virtual console games in Wii mode, do not get rid of the classic controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeymorOnion Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 If sales numbers are really good for the Pro, more newer games will probably also support it. Just something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I've read on a couple of websites about a controller released by Nyko for the Wii U: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANHBJBY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&tag=atariage&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ANHBJBY&linkCode=as2 Though the reviews on the Amazon page aren't overwhelming positive, two things grabbed my interest: Cheaper than the original Nintendo brand by $20 Looks like and has the exact same button/joystick layout as the Xbox360 controller. One thing I discovered while being a Wii U owner is that the layout of the right joystick and the A & B button on the Wii U gamepad & pro controller is different from what I'm used to on the Xbox & PS3 controllers. If I game for a while on the Xbox or PS3 then start gaming on the Wii U, I find myself fumbling for and hitting the wrong buttons for a bit until I get used to it. Then I have the same problem when I go back to gaming on the Xbox & PS3 after using the Wii U for awhile. Very, very minor problem, I know, but still... if this Nyko controller works well and feels good, it might make the transition time between system controllers a bit shorter for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendon Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Just read an article that Super Mario Bros. U will be updated to include Pro Controller support that it currently does not have. This update will happen when the Luigi DLC is released. http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/05/new_super_mario_bros_u_update_arriving_with_luigis_dlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boog Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 In case anyone is interested, the white Wii U Pro Controller is now on clearance at Best Buy for ~$11. The black Pro controller is still full price but since the Basic model Wii U is going away it looks like they won't be selling white Pro controllers anymore. If you don't care about the controller color... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keilbaca Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 In case anyone is interested, the white Wii U Pro Controller is now on clearance at Best Buy for ~$11. The black Pro controller is still full price but since the Basic model Wii U is going away it looks like they won't be selling white Pro controllers anymore. If you don't care about the controller color... Sounds like combined with this: http://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-u-pro-controller-to-pc-program-release.343159/ You'll have a VERY cheap and very nice PC controller as well. I'm gonna jump on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswitt Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I use the pro controller for Pikmin and Wind Waker HD. I have also been able to get it working on my PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skarrj Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 In case anyone is interested, the white Wii U Pro Controller is now on clearance at Best Buy for ~$11. The black Pro controller is still full price but since the Basic model Wii U is going away it looks like they won't be selling white Pro controllers anymore. If you don't care about the controller color... well gawdamn, I have to check that out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 In case anyone is interested, the white Wii U Pro Controller is now on clearance at Best Buy for ~$11. The black Pro controller is still full price but since the Basic model Wii U is going away it looks like they won't be selling white Pro controllers anymore. If you don't care about the controller color... Really wish I had seen this! Oh well....looks like they're out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 They were out the day he posted it--at least at my Best Buy. I went to check the same day, but no luck unfortunately.. It was worth a shot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaWarrior Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Can you use the Wii Classic Controller on games that support the Pro Controller? Super Luigi Bro U won't work with the Wii Classic Controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) On some of them you can. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wii_U_games_that_use_the_Wii_U_Pro_Controller Just like the Wii, the situation is game specific. Not every Wii game that supported the Classic Controller included GameCube controller support and at least one game that supported the GameCube controller didn't support the Classic Controller (Metal Slug Anthology). Where 1st party content is concerned, Classic Controller support for Wii U applications seems limited to digitally distributed titles with all Virtual Console releases supporting it to the best of my knowledge and at least one 1st party eShop release is on that list. Super Mario 3D World though will work with it which makes sense for local multiplayer (It's listed as a supported controller on its website). I would hope that the multiplayer oriented Super Smash Brothers U and Mario Kart 8 will do likewise just like how their Wii predecessors supported the GCN gamepad. http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Wii-U/SUPER-MARIO-3D-WORLD-765385.html Edited October 20, 2013 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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