Nintendo Pro Controller Black – Nintendo Wii U

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1. Chris C. "#1 Gamer"

   November 10, 2014 at 4:43 pm

   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

   
   Great Controller!, October 24, 2014

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   Chris C. “#1 Gamer” (California) –

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   Great controller. Thought it would take me a little getting used to after using the xbox layout for as long as I can remember. The change in layout didn’t bother me at all, very comfortable. Ended up getting 4 more of these for when I have people over for MK8 parties. Would recommend this to anyone coming from the xbox controller.

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2. James Matthews

   November 10, 2014 at 4:18 pm

   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

   
   Really Great, but 1 or 2 Tiny Gripes, September 21, 2014

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   James Matthews –

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   Very good controller for the Wii U. An excellent alternative to the gamepad if that’s a bit too large for your taste. The included USB cord allows you to charge it from the console, which is nice. The buttons feel good to press, but the triggers and bumpers are weird if you’re used to Xbox. They have the same feel as the face buttons, which is fine, but i prefer the Xbox bumpers with that nice “click”.
   Pros:
   Costs same as Wiimote/Nunchuk but better
   Charge it from the console
   All the buttons are basically the same as the gamepad
   Light, but doesn’t feel cheap

   Cons:
   Fingerprint magnet
   You may accidentally press the power button instead of Home since they’re about the same size and placement
   Cannot completely replace the gamepad on every game

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3. Craig Deming "Cenedarprime"

   November 10, 2014 at 3:39 pm

   14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

   
   A new standard for Nintendo gaming, September 10, 2014

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   Craig Deming “Cenedarprime” (Farmington, CT USA) –
     

   This review is from: Nintendo Pro Controller Black – Nintendo Wii U (Accessory)

   With the release of Mario Kart 8 a couple months back now, and with Hyrule Warriors on the horizon at the end of September, it seems as good a time as any to look at Nintendo’s alternative controller for the Wii U system. Now be aware, this is not meant to replace the Gamepad that comes with the system. Any games with Gamepad utility or special features that require the touchscreen will still require it. But for multiplayer games or games that don’t necessarily need the Gamepad, the Pro Controller is absolutely the controller you should be using.

   While it feels surprisingly light in the hand, the construction of the controller still feels solid, not like a toy and more like a tool for a gamer. While some have lamented the placement of the control sticks, citing the staggered placement of the XB360 controller as a better setup, I find this to be completely a matter of personal preference. Anybody who has played a game like Skyrim on the PS3 knows that parallel sticks can work just fine. The controller connects wirelessly and comes with it’s own charging cable, and runs an absolutely astonishing 80 hours of playtime between charges. I’ve had mine for months and put it on the charger cable twice. That’s it, that’s all it needed.

   So how does it play in the hand? Surprisingly comfortably, as it were. For taking so many design cues from both the XB360 and PS3 controllers, the Pro controller still manages to feel more comfortable than either, in my opinion. For long sessions of Mario Kart, and eventually Smash Bros., this is definitely more comfortable to hold than an extended session with the Gamepad. And at $50 plus tax, this controller is also less expensive than comparable controllers on rival systems. If there are any cons, the only one I can muster is that the shiny finish on it will attract smudges and fingerprints like a magnet, so keeping it clean will be a task.

   But all that aside, this controller is worth every penny. Make the investment in them now, you will not be sorry.

   Pros:
   -Incredible battery life
   -Comfortable to grip
   -Excellent control placement

   Cons:
   -Smudge magnet
   -If you’re used to a 360 controller then this one will take some adjustment.

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