Tried this for the first time just now. I thought it was pretty cool! I had high hopes for it being an improvement over the Wii Wheel, which I never really got into, because the size of the Gamepad makes it feel more like a steering wheel and allow for more natural control. I only played 50cc so the fact that I managed to come in first and get 3 stars doesn't mean much. I do worry that I won't be able to have the precision necessary to pull off some of the tighter maneuvers like some of the secret path jumps. Maybe I'll have to stick to the analog stick for time trials and real competition, but I'm gonna try to make the full switch.
I understand this control option might not be for everyone, but it kind of puzzles me why so many people say that game doesn't make sufficient use of the Gamepad. That's a pretty big use and it doesn't distract from the game which I suspect any real touch controls would. Is it just because it's so similar to the Wii Wheel that it doesn't get any credit?
Am I the only interested in using this control full time? Have people tried it? Do you like it?
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