Nintendo unveils new Wii controller

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Classic Controller Pro adds new shoulder buttons and new hand grips.

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Nintendo's Japanese website has revealed the platform holder is readying a new controller for the Wii. The Classic Controller Pro is scheduled for a summer release, although its purpose isn't yet clear.

The new controller is based on the existing Classic Controller design, but adds some extra shoulder buttons, more space between the thumbsticks and new hand grips.

There's currently no word on pricing or indeed if the controller will be released outside of Japan.

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bencrosaby

That thing reminds me of a Playstation controller. Just look at the layout of the buttons, extra shoulders, and analogue...

I won't be buying, I probably won't use it for anything, but I highly doubt it'll make it here.
Posted 21:49 on 26 February 2009
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CheekyLee

It IS the original classic controller! There are no new buttons, just relocated existing ones. Probably a nicer design all round, admittedly, but there is no need to get it if you already have one.
Posted 12:16 on 26 February 2009
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Rogue_Soul

Sweet! I'm quite glad I didn't buy the original retro controller now.

No doubt it'll be a long wait for this one to appear on these cold shores.
Posted 12:09 on 26 February 2009
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Ghost5

It better have rumble this time around
*shakes fist*
Posted 11:43 on 26 February 2009

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