Quick thought on the Wii controllers

Did you notice that the Wiimote and Nunchuk are perfectly symmetrical? This makes them the only console controllers in 20 years that's both for right and left handed people. Well, maybe the N64 controller tried that, but only a few games let you configure controls. The Wii, on the other hand, it's 100% left handed compatible.

Comments? I'm looking at you, left handed gamers.

Took game companies way to long to figure this out...

My left-handed gamer friends have already adapted to using the analog stick in the left hand.

The consenciuos is the same, lefties learn to use right-handed control schemes, although for em at least, i can only play light gun games left handed.

Took game companies way to long to figure this out...

My left-handed gamer friends have already adapted to using the analog stick in the left hand.

Fredrick2003x

wouldnt that mean the remote would be in the right hand? im left handed and its great how the wii controllers work for us, but the non symmetry of other controllers like the 360 doesnt bother me at all

I'm a left handed and have never experienced any problems getting used to any controller. I play Wii the right-handed way.ForsakenWicked

As many left-handed people, you're probably ambidextrous, which is great, I wish I could use both hands equally.

Believe me, I'm not. I wish I could write with my right hand.ForsakenWicked

i know what im talking about played the wii now formore than 6 monthsEastcoast93

Err...the Dual Shock controllers are symmetrical.GSU28

Yes, their shape is, but not their operation. Most controllers are symmetrical in shape, but they are designed for the right-handed. The only controller for lefties I remember is a Master System joystick (and the busted Atari 5200 controller).

We need more support for lefties. I wonder if Ned Flanders can help.

the first time i read this... i thought you were talking about the two controllers compared to each other...

they look nothing alike haha... but it is good to see nintendo making a move to allow all people left or right handed to experience the wii...

on a side note... my girlfriend's younger brother LOVES video games, but he has almost no use of his left arm... this makes for difficult use of standard controllers but games that use just the wiimote are perfect for him

Err...the Dual Shock controllers are symmetrical.GSU28

No, they are not. The D-pad buttons are not circular, so they do not match the other side of the controller.

I'm right handed :D And I use the WiiMote in my right hand :D.Lunar52

I am left handed and I play with the nunchuck in my left hand and the Wiimote in my right hand.

Weird or not, that's how I play

my girlfriend's younger brother LOVES video games, but he has almost no use of his left arm... this makes for difficult use of standard controllers but games that use just the wiimote are perfect for him

trumpettruck

You pointed out a another really good thing: the Wii is possibly the only system that can be played by people who lost a hand/arm or with a limited use of one.

I'm not sure if nintendo did this purposely...NALDOxCORE

Yes, I think they did.

[QUOTE="ForsakenWicked"]I'm a left handed and have never experienced any problems getting used to any controller. I play Wii the right-handed way.Black_Knight_00

As many left-handed people, you're probably ambidextrous, which is great, I wish I could use both hands equally.

We're awesome! :D