[quote name='seanw']I think the Wii Wheel controls, except without actually using the plastic wheel, are amazing controls, and I would vote for MK Wii for this reason. Skidding was never easier or more intuitive.[/QUOTE]
I think the DD controls are really well done. This title and WW really make the GC controller sing. IMO, no karter has ever been better served by its controller than MKDD.
I would agree, though, that MKW provided new perspective on the countersteer skid/boost mechanic (aka mini-turbo) as featured in MK64, MKDD, and MKDS. On one hand, the countersteer mini-turbo does provide some depth in the game play in that it's something that takes a while to master; on the other, it's maybe too smart by half, i.e. needless sophistication that could be implemented in a "friendlier" way.
But given that the countersteer MT is in there, MKDD's controls do very well with it. This is JMO, but I think MKDD handles the countersteer MTs much better than the motion control handles the steering and fraking tricks in MKW.
The point of all this is that the decision of MKDD vs. MKW shouldn't come down to the controls, as each has their advantages. MKW gives you a good variety if Motion Control isn't your thing, and if you want Motion Control, it is implemented fairly well as waggle goes. MKDD is more responsive and provides more depth and replay. You may not choose to explore the depth in the MKDD control, and that's fine, but it's there to experience if you decide you're interested. Let's call it a push on the Control issue.
EDIT: Just want to use this post to send out much love to GC spice. Still love you, baby.