Posted by Gunther Gloop on 09/17/05 10:14

Dr Zoidberg wrote:
> Gunther Gloop wrote:
>> Dr Zoidberg wrote:
>>> Raiden wrote:
>>>> The mysterious controller actually looks just like a TV remote.
>>>> Albeit with 3D sensors and such which can detect where you move it.
>>>> It is fair to say its vastly different from what the competition
>>>> are doing. Imagine playing Zelda with this, actually swinging the
>>>> sword? Nice.
>>> The motion sensors could work very well for some games , but I'd
>>> still prefer something more conventional for a lot of them
>>
>> "Stick to what you know"
>> That's the thought process that has the same old crap being
>> re-re-re-released year after year these days.
>> It'll take something quite different to shake up the games people
>> play and this control method ...just ...might ...do it.
>>
> Oh , and from
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4251720.stm
>
> "During the demonstration during Mr Iwata's speech, the controller
> was seen being used by players to conduct an on-screen orchestra,
> play a virtual musical instrument and even use an in-game dentists'
> drill. "
> <sarcasm>
>
> Wow , I can see people queueing up to play those games...
>
> </sarcasm>

Ha ha. We're obviously on 2 different wavelengths because to me they sound
like excellent applications for the controller -and for new gaming
experiences in general.

I'm really looking forward to it. :)

-Kevin.

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