Nintendo to Drop D-pad

pluke writes "Computer and Video Games reports that Nintendo plans to drop the humble d-pad from its next console along with the classic A and B buttons. Nintendo pioneered the d-pad on its 80's Game & Watch handheld games system."

They need to keep it

[00null00]

...upupdowndownleftrightleftrightBAselectstart is not so easy in analog. There are some good things a D-pad is needed for.

Which games?

[ChibiLZ]

Rest assured that no matter what they replace the d-pad with, it will be pulled off very well, and will most likely change the face of video game controls for years to come.

And you'll get to use this control scheme to play yet another Mario Party game, as well as 2 new Pokemon games, 8 new Harry Potter games, but unfortunately only a couple really great Nintendo properties.

Don't listen to me, I'm just bitter that we don't have a Kid Icarus sequel. Bastards.

A little perspective, please

[alexo]

> I am deeply saddened by this news.

Somebody needs to get out more.

OENOES

[m3g4t0ky0]

How will we live without the D-pad and A & B buttons? What's next, Nintendo? The E-pad and C & D buttons?