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Xenoblade Chronicles gets European special edition, very European localization

JC Fletcher — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST

While American fans are doing their best to fume productively about the localization prospects for Xenoblade Chronicles, Nintendo continues working on the European localization. And Nintendo is really hammering home the fact that it's a European localization. A video clip from a recently posted Iwata Asks interview reveals a surprising amount of Britishness in the voice acting. See the clip in question after the break, and find lots more in the interview itself.

An announcement on Nintendo of Germany's site reveals that not only is Xenoblade being released in Europe on September 2, it's being released in a limited edition with a red Classic Controller Pro. That's like twisting the Xenoblade in the backs of already irritated Americans.

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Monster Hunter Tri with Classic Controller Pro bundle back at retail

Richard Mitchell — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:00:00 EST

If you've been waiting to jump on the Monster Hunter Tri bandwagon or are just looking for an excuse to pick up a sexy black Classic Controller Pro, this post is for you. Capcom has announced that the Monster Hunter Tri / Classic Controller Pro pack is now back in stock at retail -- and with a cheaper suggested price of $50.

Even better, Amazon is currently offering the bundle for just $40. That's a brand new controller and more hours of gameplay than you can shake a giant sword at for just two Jacksons.

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Overheard @ Gamescom: A development house divided

Kyle Orland — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:30:00 EST

Filed under: Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

Like many Wii games before it, the upcoming revival of Goldeneye 007 supports a number of different controllers. You'll be able to play with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, the Classic Controller, a GameCube controller or even the Wii Zapper. But surely one of these myriad methods must be the preferred control scheme among the development team, right?

Well, no, not really. "There's a house divided, at least amongst ourselves," said Activision production coordinator Graham Hagmaier while presenting a demo of the game at Gamescom this week. "A lot of us play with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. I prefer this particular scheme [the Classic Controller], just because I used to play a lot of FPS games on [the Xbox] 360 and PS3, and for a lot of people those are very popular formats. But it just depends on your proficiency with the controller."

The team's proficiency with the Wii Zapper was left unaddressed.

Overheard @ Gamescom: A development house divided originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Goldeneye 007 Classic Edition includes gold Classic Controller Pro

Griffin McElroy — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:30:00 EST

Filed under: Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

Remember those images which leaked out of Activision's survey about the spiritual successor to Goldeneye? Remember that totally bitchin' gold Wii Classic Controller Pro depicted in one of said images? It's very real, and can be very yours if you elect to pick up the GoldenEye 007 Classic Edition for $69.99 when the game launches later this year.

This news will be especially exciting to you if you're planning on playing the game using the Classic control scheme, which eschews the Wiimote and Nunchuck for a more traditional input experience -- one which we imagine will be much more "retro"-feeling, and much less less likely to result in you hurling a Wiimote through your TV while attempting to chuck a Throwing Knife at a bothersome foe.

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This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Monster Hunter Tri launch

David Hinkle — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:52:00 EST

This week on the Nintendo Channel, the usual Nintendo Week program does something a bit different and covers the Monster Hunter Tri launch at New York City's Nintendo World Store. Director Kaname Fujioka and producer Ryozo Tsujimoto were on hand to chat and sign posters and attendees could even throw down in a tournament. If the video on the Nintendo Channel is any indication, the event was a great success.

Head past the break for the full list of this week's content.

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Nintendo collaborated with Capcom on the Classic Controller Pro

JC Fletcher — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:42:00 EST

In a new Iwata Asks feature with Capcom's Ryozo Tsujimoto and Kaname Fujioka, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed just how closely Nintendo worked with Capcom to ensure the success of Monster Hunter Tri. Not only did the hardware manufacturer create a new controller, the Classic Controller Pro, but it actually consulted Capcom about it.

"I'm just gonna go ahead and say it," Iwata said, "but we even discussed where the best place for the analogue sticks would be." Fujioka expressed the team's relative shock at Nintendo's openness. "To be honest, when we were first asked that, I thought, 'Is it all right for us to decide?'," Fujioka said. We said what we thought would be a good spot for the analogue sticks, and when it turned out just like that, I was surprised." Of course, that spot is "exactly where they are on the PS2 controller," but that's due to Capcom's choice!

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Amazon selling Japanese Classic Controller Pros

JC Fletcher — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:00 EST

If you desperately need a somewhat nicer Classic Controller, but can't wait for the Classic Controller Pro's April release -- and you demand free Super Saver shipping -- head to Amazon right away. The retailer is offering the Japanese version of the Pro for $34.99 in black and white. Quantities are currently severely limited, but the item listing promises that more are on the way.

Sure, you pay a hefty premium over the $19.99 a Pro will cost when it's officially released in North America, but that's the price you pay for being the envy of all of your friends during Bomberman '93 sessions. And if you're not having weekly multiplayer Bomberman '93 sessions, don't you want to now? That sounds great.

[Via GoNintendo]

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Classic Controller Pro releasing with Monster Hunter Tri in North America

JC Fletcher — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST

Here's some awesome news: according to a press release sent out by Nintendo, Monster Hunter Tri will be available in North America this April -- which means that Capcom essentially delayed it as little as possible. Here's some more awesome news: it'll be available in a bundle with the Classic Controller Pro, the upgraded version of the Classic Controller that was previously only available in Japan. The set will cost $59.99.

Even if you're not interested in Monster Hunter, you'll be able to get one separately, in black or white, for the same $19.99 price Nintendo charges for the regular Classic Controller.

The Pro might not do anything different than the original, but it's laid out a bit more comfortably, with the analog sticks spread out further and the shoulder buttons moved out of the Classic's ridiculous single-file configuration. It's no coincidence, given Monster Hunter's PS2 origins, that this new controller is essentially identical in layout to a Dual Shock.

Gallery: Monster Hunter Tri/Classic Controller bundle

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Tales of Graces bundle is underwhelming

JC Fletcher — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

Game Watch has posted an image of the full contents of the Japanese Tales of Graces bundle, revealing ... that it's pretty much the least remarkable Wii bundle yet. The included Wii hardware is the plain white model, and the Classic Controller Pro (also white) doesn't have any fancy design on it. It's just a Wii, and a Classic Controller Pro, and the game. In a box. The box looks pretty cool, we suppose. And it's not like we have the Classic Controller Pro here at all.

New screens show off the rather silly swimsuit costumes that can be equipped in-game, including a delightful Speedo and life vest outfit for Malik. More dignified: a costume based on a stage outfit worn by singer BoA, available as a bonus with a "Tales of Graces Edition" release of BoA's single "Mamoritai ~ White Wishes ~."

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Black Wii system going to Europe as part of Wii Sports Resort bundle

JC Fletcher — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:32:00 EST

Nintendo UK will release the black Wii system on November 6, as part of a limited edition bundle including matching Wii Remote, Nunchuk, and MotionPlus peripherals, and both Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. This bundle will be available elsewhere in Europe on November 20.

Along with the black bundle, Nintendo is releasing the black Classic Controller Pro accessory. No price has been announced for any of these items. Nintendo of America has yet to announce any plans to release any of these items -- in fact, it has announced that there are no plans. But, really, it's waiting until every holdout gets impatient and buys a white system.

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No More Heroes 2 supports Classic Controller, thanks to Monster Hunter

JC Fletcher — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST

We happened to think that the motion control finishers in No More Heroes made the fighting a lot more interesting, but if you disagree, Grasshopper Manufacture has a solution. No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle will allow players to use the Classic Controller, according to 1UP.

Suda 51 told 1UP that the Classic Controller functionality is intended to attract Monster Hunter fans, many of whom play the game with the Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro (which is bundled with Monster Hunter 3). It's a purely optional move that may help get the game in the hands of more people.

Warning: Some of the information in the 1UP article may be considered spoilers by more sensitive readers, including news about playable characters.

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Black Wii, blue controllers on display at World Hobby Fair

JC Fletcher — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:15:00 EST

During this weekend's World Hobby Fair, both Capcom and Nintendo had booths set up, showing off the new Wii colors and accessories. Capcom's booth had the Monster Hunter 3 bundles as part of its Monster Hunter display, and Nintendo had the blue Wiimote and Nunchuk, of course, to promote Wii Sports Resort -- which, incidentally, was also the inspiration behind a very nice set of giveaway items.

The Nunchuk has always been shiny on top and matte on bottom, but it's much more noticeable, and nice-looking, on the black version. Somehow, the Wiimote jacket also looks cool in matte black, despite being a Wiimote jacket. The Classic Controller Pro, as well, looks like much more of an upgrade in shiny black plastic. Head past the break to see the blue Wii Sports controllers.

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Classic Controller Pro mysteriously on display at Nintendo E3 booth

JC Fletcher — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EST

At the reception desk at Nintendo's E3 booth, among stacks of Nintendo brand licensing catalogs (full of your favorite things with pictures of Nintendo stuff on it), two Classic Controller Pros were displayed in cylindrical plastic cases. Nintendo didn't actually make any announcements about a North American release for the upgraded controller, but then it didn't make any announcements about a bunch of games that are coming out either.

We asked several reps at the Nintendo booth, and none knew if there was an actual release planned. There's nothing on the E3 press site either. The controllers were just ... there. Those controllers are totally coming out, though. Why else would they be there?

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Capcom releasing two Monster Hunter 3 bundles in Japan this August

JC Fletcher — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:40:00 EST

This week's Famitsu magazine reveals the Japanese release date for Monster Hunter 3 (tri-): August 1. Capcom is graciously offering fans three different ways to blow a bunch of money on the game -- in addition to the standalone game, two separate limited-edition bundles will be released.

A Classic Controller Pro package, containing the game and Nintendo's new controller, will be available for ¥8,490 ($88), and a Limited Edition pack, containing the game, a "making-of DVD" and other unspecified extras will retail for ¥9,440 ($98). The Famitsu article also shows the silhouette of a "Monster Head Figure" to be handed out as a bonus with early copies of the game.

[Image via Wii Everyday]

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Nintendo: No plans to bring Classic Controller Pro to U.S.

David Hinkle — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:30:00 EST

Well folks, clear some room, because your hopes and dreams are about to come crashing down ... now: Nintendo has no plans to bring the Classic Controller Pro to the United States. In fact, that's exactly what a kind Nintendo spokesperson said: "At this time, we do not have any plans to launch the Classic Controller Pro in the United States."

Of course, that doesn't mean you can't have one, if you really want it that badly.

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Get a grip: Nintendo reveals Wii 'Classic Controller Pro'

JC Fletcher — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:00:00 EST

Nintendo's Japanese site is now showing a new version of the dual-analog Classic Controller for Wii. The "Classic Controller Pro" replaces the original's tiny secondary shoulder buttons with a traditional Dual Shock style "two rows of buttons" set up, moves the two analog sticks out a bit from the center, and adds some hand grips. Hand grips are for pros.

Basically, if a Dual Shock and a Wii Classic Controller had a baby, it would be -- a disgusting thing to think about. But if someone were to design a video game controller that used elements of both of those controllers, it would be the Classic Controller Pro.

Nintendo plans a summer 2009 release for this controller, which should dovetail nicely with Monster Hunter 3 -- no doubt irritating Capcom, who is bundling a port of its predecessor, Monster Hunter G, with a special blue version of the original Classic. No pricing or information about a release outside of Japan is given.

[Via Kotaku; thanks, Face]

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