Comment Re:The Wavebird sleeve was a mock-up (Score 1) 151
An expansion port on the bottom of the controller gives it extra flexibility. At the show, Iwata demonstrated a second controller piece that you hold in your other hand, boasting an Analog stick and two additional trigger buttons. This configuration was referred to as the nunchuku-style controller. The port could also be used to transform the unit into a more traditional controller for classic-style games (including multiplatform titles).
-Steve Thomason
This quote was available on the Official Nintendo website, and, although it was stated by a writer for Nintendo Power, the fact that Nintendo put it on their website is credit enough in itself. Yes, the wavebird photo was a mock-up, and the author of said mock-up even stated that it isn't to any kind of proportion, but the button configuration and setup is what would be necessary to fulfil what was stated in Mr. Thomason's quote, for 'classic-style games'.
The full article is available here:
http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=Uuo6 JoTDkBzpp3yLzpJSxvJrvmUZJ6El&page=newsmain
-Steve Thomason
This quote was available on the Official Nintendo website, and, although it was stated by a writer for Nintendo Power, the fact that Nintendo put it on their website is credit enough in itself. Yes, the wavebird photo was a mock-up, and the author of said mock-up even stated that it isn't to any kind of proportion, but the button configuration and setup is what would be necessary to fulfil what was stated in Mr. Thomason's quote, for 'classic-style games'.
The full article is available here:
http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=Uuo
