Could we see motion sensing games on the 360?
Hardcore gamers have known for sometime that it’s not too difficult to add motion-sensing functionality to the 360. With homebrew add-ons being worked on for the last year or so like the Xilt mod , it seemed only a matter of time before MS decided to release their own peripheral.
It appears Microsoft has contracted the Saratoga, California firm, Gyration to handle the peripheral. If that name sounds familiar, it’s for good reason. Gyration is the company responsible for the prototype designs of the Nintendo Wii-mote, which we all know has become a huge success. Most recently, the company was in the spotlight for creating a motion-sensing remote for Microsoft’s Media Center.
While details are still a bit thin on when “exactly” we’ll see this technology, we’re still excited at the prospect of new interactivity with our Xbox 360 games. There's also no word on whether or not the new add-on will incorporate the motion-sensing technology that MS successfully patented last year.".
Its an interesting claim from XboxFamily, but personally Microsoft should stay away from motion sensing controllers until their next home console.
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If Sony's "Lair" is any indication, they should stay away from it period. Motion waggle is far more appropriate for toys like the Wii.
The Xbox360 was not designed to have motion control. They'd just ruin future games by implementing it.
My Fail Senses Are Tingling.
It's a little late to jump on the motion-sensing controls band-wagon. They can try, but they'll only fall on their asses.
I'm really not impressed with the whole motion sensing thing. I mean it can be good if done right, but most games (on the Wii for instance) don't use it that well.
Game makes should stick to the games and leave motions sensing to funky uncles that always smell like sweat socks.
They said for there next gen console.
And who knows, there next gen console, can just be a giant red ring.
They said for there next gen console.
And who knows, there next gen console, can just be a giant red ring.
" Xbox 360 owners can expect to be playing motion sensing games, much like that of the Wii or PS3, by the end of next year"
That sounds like its for the 360 and not their next generation console.
Interesting. But don't think they should follow through with this. Sony tried and failed already.
Interesting. But don't think they should follow through with this. Sony tried and failed already.
Exactly, I don't think Microsoft should just follow the crowd. I wan't atleast one console that I can just sit down and play without all that motion stuff.
It's because it's nintendo.
Everyone Copies nintendo in the end.
N64 came out with an analogue stick and a rumble attachment, A few months later comes DualShock
Interesting. But don't think they should follow through with this. Sony tried and failed already.
I wan't atleast one console that I can just sit down and play without all that motion stuff.
Yea sometimes I get tired of the Motion controls, especially with games that are like shake the wii-mote to attack, and no matter how you swing it, you get the same output on screens. I aslo feel the same with games the abuse the touch screen on the DS.
Yeah, its true that you can sick of them. You know why? Because third parties tend to abuse them. The controls in Zelda are tiring, but that was Nintendo's first effort. In Metroid they are natural and in Galaxy they are limited. So if your tired of Wiimote controls stop playing third party titles.
And D4rk is right, everyone copies Nintendo in the end.
It's because it's nintendo.
Everyone Copies nintendo in the end.
N64 came out with an analogue stick and a rumble attachment, A few months later comes DualShock
Though you must admit, the DualShock was a vast improvement over the original design, minus the clunky battery-sucking rumble pak and all.
I don't have problem when copycatting results in a superior product. Which is precisely what might happen if these companies go at it...
Touche, but lets face it, motion sensing will always feel gimmicky in most situations until we get Full-body VR.