Weta's giant, imposing love letter to Nintendo

That would be a N64 contoller.

that's a n64 controler there guys not a gamecube.

Hate to break it to you, but that's an N64 controller, not a GameCube controller

You mean N64 controller, right? :)

Hey guys, since nobody else let you know, that's actually a controller from the N64 which is code word for Nintendo 64. That's pretty awesome, right buys?

Since we're going to be anal on the specifics of the consoles used in the "Tripod," it should be worth noting that it's a Game Boy Color, not a Game Boy (or GB Pocket). ;)

Hot damn. I've been playing with the wrong control for years now. Well, at least I know why I sucked at Resident Evil 4...

The Nintendo fanboys screw up at knowing their own controllers, now that's pretty funny.

Joystiq is a Big N fanboy?

It was quite a surprise to notice these on the legs of Tripod. I don't even remember how I stumbled across them; I just remember thinking it was cool. I wanted to take photos earlier, but I didn't have a digital camera. A friend of mine took these with his camera phone, of all things. I'm just glad it was a nice day when we took them. :)

On another note, this was a nice surprise to stumble across when checking Joystiq. At least I know who to thank. :)

Wow. My Gamecube controller looks nothing like that. Maybe it's a upcoming redesign for the Gamecube. Sweet!

There must be alot of fan boys on here also...but I suppose its not difficult to spot the difference between an N64 controller and a Gamecube one... :)

Unbelieveable! A Sony/Microsoft fanboy manages to take a simple error and turn it into a shot at Joystiq. THis truly is a red-letter day.

Hey Joystiq, that's a Nintendo 64...

Oh, wait. Everyone's said it already. By your expense, everyone feels SMART!

Just thought I'd let you know that it's a N64 Controller not GameCube.

I want weta to make a "real" super mario bro. movie. I even liked the cheasy one that came out a ways back.

I don't think he's a Sony/Microsoft fanboy, I think he's just trying to point out the error in the blogger's post in a humourous manner.

Sorry, but a video game blog (known for its slant towards Nintendo) screwing up something like the is pretty funny. Not a big deal, but funny. I even recognized that it wasn't a Gamecube controller and I haven't owned a Nintendo system since the NES. :P

Anyway, I think the most striking thing about the statue is that it looks a lot like the Striders from HL2.

P.S. I'm not a fanboy of any consoles, I own a PC and only a PC.

actually, that is a the gamecube controller in new zealand


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_GameCube#Controller


okay, i lied.

everyone else has already said it, but... i must! I MUST!
that, my good sir, is not a gamecube controller. its a virtual boy.. no wait! WAIT! i know what it is! its... uhm... a ps2controller?? aww.. i cant remember

Being from the crazy country called New Zealand I can understand why no-one new what controller it was. My country is just PS Fanboys case anyone wanted to know maybe 5 Ninty fanboys all up if you count me.

hate to break it to you guys, but thats an atari jaguar controller.

Sweet Christ.

Do you people derive a substantial bit of an ego boost by decrying the mistakes of Joystiq editors?

...Because I totally do. That's not a N64 controller :)

I might have to walk down there and have a better look... oh and it looks like an N64 controller :P

Thats not a Pepsi! Thats a Pepsi Twist!

And thats not Britney Spears... Thats a man!

IT'S.. IT'S NOT A GAMECUBE CONTROLLER!!!

OH.. GOD. I JUST THREW UP BLOOD.

does anyone know if that is a GameCube controller or not? it hasn't been made clear enough for me yet.

Just wanted to let you know...
That I've already sold a kidney...
For a one-way ticket...
...
And by the way you showed the wrong pic for the GCN controller...
...
..
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I like everyone else declare fraud, it is an N64 Controller!
In the words of South Park-
Rabble Rabble Rabble Rabble

LOL! Wow, just incredible. Nice goin' Chris.

This is almost as good as the time when the news broke that the analog attachment for the (then) Revolution controller would also have an accelerometer in it. (Which was really exciting news.)

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/26/introducing-the-revolution-nunchaku-ki-ya/

But the pros at Joystiq, just saw the words "nunchaku attachment" in the story. (I might add that this nickname for the analog attachment had existed for months and months, since day one even. Iwata used it in the controller announcement speech as I recall.) They took that and "broke" the story that the Rev might have a LITERAL nunchaku attachment, COMPLETELY MISSING THE REAL STORY ABOUT THE ACCELEROMETER. I just about pissed myself laughing. I highly encourage everyone to read the original post (it was later fixed as this post surely will be), along with the story it links. You'll be simply amazed.

I swear it’s like these guys don't know the first thing about gaming. If mistakes like this were infrequent or even small, maybe we could understand... but MAN! It's just inexcusable.

Or maybe this is some lame attempt at trolling? ("Hey guys watch this... I'm gonna call it a Gamecube controller! Watch all the Nintendo fanboys scream and complain! Ha!")

It'll be nice to see what the justification is.

I just wanted to be the first to mention this... its a n64 controller not a game cube. jk i had to add it. at least it was on topic.

Damn, and here I thought I would be the only one who could pick out the differences between the various Game Boy systems on profile alone.

Stike Man's quite right - that's a Game Boy Color. You can tell based on the width of the screen compared to the width of the unit as a whole, as well as the fact that the select and start buttons are oval (instead of rounded rectangular) and parallel to the bottom of the screen (as opposed to at an angle).

OH MY GOD, NINTENDO SIXTY FOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUR [controller]!

Is anyone else surprised it took 4 whole minutes for someone to point out Chris' mistake!!!

I'm a sony fanboy so I wouldn't know the difference anyway. Looks like one of them fam-o-con or whatever controllers to me.

Since not one else has mentioned it its a N64 controller.
;-)

it's not a gamecubee controller...

it's a REZ vibrator!... no, wait...

That's no GameCube Controller. That's a battle station!

It's a n64 controler there ,not a gamecube controller..

Wha ? Everyone else was doing it :-p

"The Nintendo fanboys screw up at knowing their own controllers, now that's pretty funny." -Bob

Hey. Bob. Has it ever occured to you that maybe there's MORE THAN ONE JOYSTIQ WRITER? And maybe, just MAYBE, they're NOT ALL NINTENDO FANBOYS?

Lessee, hyperbole, bad attempt at irony...Bob, you strike me as a Sony fanboy.

Its definitely an otter.

Christ! Wish someone else would have amended the goof. I was running out the door

(http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/27/play-symphony-plays-prey-in-phillay-tonight-well-be-there/)

and the portion of my brain that distinguishes between Nintendo controllers was on hiatus apparently. I know I can always count on you guys to let me know ... 27 times!

Oh, and Laxcat, go away. kthxbai!

On the topic of non-Nintendo/Sony/Microsoftness, am I the only one reminded of striders by that thing?

Sorry, man, no can do. Don't take it personally, tho. I didn't even notice it was your post until I was almost finished with my comment.

Sorry to hear about your malfunctioning nintendocontrollerdistinction lobe. Has that condition been officially recognized in the U.S. yet?

Yes that is a N64 controller and a GameBoy color. What the original poster has not noticed however is the PS1 Dual shock controller in another location on the Tripod.
Also the Tripod has some PC parts on it which surely hosted a Micrsoft OS at some point. Just thought the rival fanboys might like to know.

Well spotted. Last year the Workshop had the opportunity to create a sculpture as a tribute to the New Zealand Screen Industry and a landmark for our beautiful city.

The Weta design team had great fun presenting a range of concepts to the Wellington City Council. The design ultimately settled on was one inspired by the robots rattling around in designer Greg Broadmore’s mind.

Greg chose to incorporate many common household items hidden within this 6 tonne bronze tripod – but some of his favourite little items are the pieces Christopher Grant very cleverly spotted and shown here on this site.

From one team of gamers to another – Greg and the guys at Weta say cheers to you, Chris!

The Weta Workshop team
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Well spotted. Last year the Workshop had the opportunity to create a sculpture as a tribute to the New Zealand Screen Industry and a landmark for our beautiful city.

The Weta design team had great fun presenting a range of concepts to the Wellington City Council. The design ultimately settled on was one inspired by the robots rattling around in designer Greg Broadmore’s mind.

Greg chose to incorporate many common household items hidden within this 6 tonne bronze tripod – but some of his favourite little items are the pieces Christopher Grant very cleverly spotted and shown here on this site.

From one team of gamers to another – Greg and the guys at Weta say cheers to you, Chris!

From the team @ Weta Workshop.
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Visit WetaNZ: The Home of Weta
http://www.wetanz.com | http://www.wetaworkshop.co.nz