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0 pointschaostheory6y ago0 comments

Yeah same here. I'm not sure I really buy it as control mechanism for playing though.

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It looks uncomfortable to spin the crank while using the other controls, which means you’d want it to be used exclusively if at all.

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ddingus6y ago

There was a great fishing mini game in one of the N64 Zelda titles.

This crank would have ruled.

hombre_fatal6y ago

I had one of those dedicated fishing games back in the day with a crappy LCD display and a crank. Played it to death.

https://i.imgur.com/tdESids.jpg

pvg6y ago

The Dreamcast had a game and controller to go with it.

https://i.imgur.com/6AGrtRy.jpg

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ddingus6y ago

I've seen those things. Had no idea they were that engaging.

bredren6y ago

The Digital Crown on Apple Watch is a thing though. I’m ready to give it the benefit of doubt.

cududa6y ago

Most apps don’t use it and Watch OS 2 introduced the ability to scroll with your finger instead of the crown, since no one was using it

unicornfinder6y ago

I'm surprised you say that - I have an Apple Watch and I genuinely love the ability to scroll with the crown - I don't block the display with my finger and I get tactile feedback.

xondono6y ago

I’m more concerned with how long this thing is going to last.

chaostheoryOP6y ago

I view it more as a collectible art piece that you can interact with.

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snazz6y ago

It looks uncomfortable to spin the crank while using the other controls, which means you’d want it to be used exclusively if at all.

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ddingus6y ago

There was a great fishing mini game in one of the N64 Zelda titles.

This crank would have ruled.

hombre_fatal6y ago

I had one of those dedicated fishing games back in the day with a crappy LCD display and a crank. Played it to death.

https://i.imgur.com/tdESids.jpg

pvg6y ago

The Dreamcast had a game and controller to go with it.

https://i.imgur.com/6AGrtRy.jpg

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ddingus6y ago

I've seen those things. Had no idea they were that engaging.

bredren6y ago

The Digital Crown on Apple Watch is a thing though. I’m ready to give it the benefit of doubt.

cududa6y ago

Most apps don’t use it and Watch OS 2 introduced the ability to scroll with your finger instead of the crown, since no one was using it

unicornfinder6y ago

I'm surprised you say that - I have an Apple Watch and I genuinely love the ability to scroll with the crown - I don't block the display with my finger and I get tactile feedback.

xondono6y ago

I’m more concerned with how long this thing is going to last.

chaostheoryOP6y ago

I view it more as a collectible art piece that you can interact with.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse