Members program_insect Posted September 19, 2005 Members Share Posted September 19, 2005 I realize that most here are synth geeks, not video game geeks, but Nintendo's recent announcement of the control device for their next-generation console is sure to generate some inter-geek excitement. Basically it is a hand-held sensor capable of pinpointing its location in 3D space, potentially enabling the closest to "virtual reality" yet implemented. What do you guys think? http://cube.ign.com/articles/651/651559p1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keanu reeves Posted September 19, 2005 Members Share Posted September 19, 2005 seems like one of those things that i would have to try first before i pass judgement one way or the other. too many variables to swing either way. they could either get it really right or {censored} it way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sheepshears Posted September 20, 2005 Members Share Posted September 20, 2005 looks like it has potential to be a disaster, but i have a LOT of faith in nintendo. so i'm optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members urbanscallywag Posted September 20, 2005 Members Share Posted September 20, 2005 I bet Microsoft and Sony are headscratching tonight. If Nintendo has launch software that makes more this new controller more than a novelty I imagine it will be quite successful. Nintendo has all their beans in this "revolution". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SumDumGuy Posted September 20, 2005 Members Share Posted September 20, 2005 Earlier today I was on a gaming website and read a little something about how Nintendo is not going to be so forgiving to competitors that rip off their ideas anymore and how just about every minute aspect of this controller has been patented. This wasn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Unfed Posted September 20, 2005 Members Share Posted September 20, 2005 i just noticed how similar it seems to the old PowerGlove. glad i never bought one of those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moondad Posted September 20, 2005 Members Share Posted September 20, 2005 I really hope they succeed with this - to me it looks like an important step forward in controller design, as stands to allow for a significant increase in 3-dimensional control, whilst at once being completely familiar. Joypads completely suck - and whilst a mouse/keyboard may be good for certain types of game, it is far from ideal, unless you enjoy the pain of RSI. The real problem they face is one of marketing - Sony will sell shedloads of PS3's, and XBox360 will probably do OK too, simply because many people lack the imagination to want anything more than tarted-up PS2/XBox games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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