You're absolutely right, Super, but I think Tomy didn't have in mind an old knucklehead like me shooting videos when they made this controller! 
They designed a toy for a child that can steer a train in a way most similar to the real thing. That’s why the controller handle resembles a real handle on a train, there’s that fake microphone, sounds, etc. Everything is made to mimic the real situation on a train. Kids (of all ages) love that! But the controller is not heavy, though a bit awkward, if you want to record video while driving a train, that’s undeniably true. It would certainly be good to have a smaller remote control as well!
They designed a toy for a child that can steer a train in a way most similar to the real thing. That’s why the controller handle resembles a real handle on a train, there’s that fake microphone, sounds, etc. Everything is made to mimic the real situation on a train. Kids (of all ages) love that! But the controller is not heavy, though a bit awkward, if you want to record video while driving a train, that’s undeniably true. It would certainly be good to have a smaller remote control as well!
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