Rumor: Next Xbox to have Wii U tablet like controller

**The Sith** · 02-10-2012

http://www.examiner.com/video-game-i...ike-controller

As the current generation comes to a close, rumors of what is to come from the next-generation begin to spring forth. Nintendo will launch their next-generation console, Wii U, before the end of the 2012 calendar year & likely durin the holiday season according to Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata, but Microsoft & Sony haven’t been quite as vocal concerning their plans for their next-generation systems.

However, today a rumor has surfaced that Microsoft may be looking to implement a tablet controller, similar to Nintendo Wii U's tablet controller, for the next Xbox. In the latest issue of Xbox World Magazine they have a rumor stating that their sources have told them that Microsoft is experimenting with a tablet controller shaped like Sony’s Vita with an HD screen complete with traditional 360 buttons and sticks -- find a scan of the story here. They also say the next Xbox will be at E3 in June.

Crytek post a job description for the next xbox system project Ryse that one of the qualifications were experience in tablet type hardware....rumor may be true.

**Sylar** · 02-10-2012

why would they want to have tablets? Surely it would go against the idea behind Kinect where you don't need a 'controller' ?

**Nitey** · 02-10-2012

Lol

There's been rumours that the next PS will also have a tablet like controller

Do not want tbh

**BoyBettaKnow** · 02-10-2012

The only way i'd want a tablet interface with a controller was if, and this is a big if (IF), the controller resembled the pad the Dreamcast had. Now that i'd accept with open arms!

All this talk about tablet controllers makes me think how expensive they want those controllers to be!

**Nitey** · 02-10-2012

Originally Posted by BoyBettaKnow

The only way i'd want a tablet interface with a controller was if, and this is a big if (IF), the controller resembled the pad the Dreamcast had. Now that i'd accept with open arms!

All this talk about tablet controllers makes me think how expensive they want those controllers to be!

Just proves the Dreamcast was way ahead of it's time!

**BoyBettaKnow** · 02-10-2012

Unfortunately so, it was an absolute beast of a machine that gave me some brilliant experiences (Chu Chu Rocket, Sonic Adventure 2 and Shenmu 2) and for its time the graphics within it were astounding.

I'd love for Sega to get back into the console business again. Such a shame.

**Soldier 95B** · 02-10-2012

If the next Xbox only came with a tablet controller with no normal controller as an option, I would be the newest frothing PS fan. Sorry but no tablet for me. Standard controller or get the fuck out.

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**Ghost-Rhayne** · 02-10-2012

Hmmm, interesting. If they do this it should be something like the Vita, small, easy to hold with all the buttons plus touch screen. A WiiU type controller makes no sense to me for any of the consoles, its big, clunky and awkward.

**The Cage** · 02-10-2012

I don't think so.

**F34R** · 02-10-2012

I'd pass.

**darky89** · 02-10-2012

I hope and assume if they did go for this, it would be an extra if you wanted it. There better be a traditional controller, or I too would pass.

**marshmellow101** · 02-10-2012

No just no lol

**Kuro** · 02-10-2012

really? haha no way i'd pass too

**Sub-stance1** · 02-10-2012

Calm down people. I'm sure we will still have the traditional controls. Right now its just a rumor.

**radgamer420** · 02-10-2012

Originally Posted by Nitey

Just proves the Dreamcast was way ahead of it's time!

I loved the Dreamcast. Lots of good gaming memories.

**The Sith** · 02-10-2012

The dreamcast was a true gaming system. I still play the unit at gaming shows.

**Thorzilla** · 02-10-2012

If MS and Sony took this approach the next gen, that will start my days as a hardcore PC gamer.

**TEJ2025** · 02-10-2012

Worst idea ever. I don't like the wii-u's tablet controller and i won't like any other company releasing a similar one.

**sainraja** · 02-10-2012

It would need to be compact. The Wii U's controller is huge...

**itachi73378** · 02-10-2012

If this is true, MS is clearly trying to shove "innovation" down consumers throats whether they want it or not. Don't forget who made you a gaming giant MS. Respect the hardcore audience's needs.

Chances are though that it will be optional or not at all.

**Soldier 95B** · 02-10-2012

So it is officially the Xbox-U then. About time we stopped calling it the 720.

**mickice** · 02-10-2012

Seems like too much effort, Microsoft could easily release a PC like box and capture the core market in an instant. Perhaps that larger casual crowd is what they want now?

**tbx59** · 02-11-2012

If they change the controller paradigm, you'd think it would be something that would accentuate Kinnect since that's where their bread is buttered, like a 2 part controller that was easily picked up by kinect 2.0 and had sticks and what not so you could actually control it instead of jumping and leaning - so basically move but geared towards doing everything kinect excels at

**LeisureSuitLarry** · 02-11-2012

Don't see this happening

*goo · 02-11-2012

These rumours need to stop. They're coming so thick and fast that people are clearly just starting to make shit up.

Though, I hear there's a rumour the next-box will make toasted cheese whilst you game. Will dispense coffee, too.

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