<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?) - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?) - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> so here's my 2 cents....

if this is true then,

1) 360 owners can start enjoying the growing library of BLU movies
2) I could be wrong, but Sony could be reaping some hefty profit, seeing as BLU is their birthchild..lol
3) Movie download service is not ready to take on owning a physical copy
4) Expect MGS4 on 360 rants on here to increase by 99.9% , yeah i will leave out that one percent of people with a 360 that don't give a beaver's arse about MGS4.

and if it is not true
1) Back to downlaoding HD Movies through MS or the net.
2)Expect and even more price drops on remaining HD-DVD players and movies
3) Blame the rumors on the internet, as usual!

zanzibarlegend

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Tell me again how well that whole motion control thing is working for Sony? Yep plays like ass. Also except Wii sports and other mindless mini games how is that working for Nintendo? Yep plays like ass!

ThE mOsT hIgH

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> terrible.

nevergod

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Don't want.

tHieu!

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Kotaku anti MS bias is truly amazing. Do we really need motion controls? It's not a question of need but what the public wants. Nintendo obviously hit on something and it's only natural that others will follow. Not clearly stating that the picture of the Wii prototype isn't a Microsoft design is a pretty cheap way to get attention.

gwolf

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Barf... please god no.

Puff

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> People who say Sixaxis sucks - Play Folklore. That is all.

ZeroFlowne

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> In case it hasn't already been said!

These Prototype pictures are from 2001 and are no longer in production. This was the prototype pictures for Wii (I believe) made by Gyration.

Another Xbox site debunked these pictures and have since collapsed the rumor.

N4G has a new story up on it too.

Aurvant

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @CreepyP:
sry
i was trying to express my anger
great great anger

LordChris915

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> now we can do the RROD... IN STYLE!

SupaPhly

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> hmm just read somewhere else:
[gizmodo.com]
THAT IS NOT THE PROTOTYPE OF MS IF THEY HAVE ANY!! thats the wii's prototype ;)

greeetzz

superaktieboy

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I don't think anyone was suggesting that they're going to replace the existing controllers, or even implement some type of system or developers have to program for this new kind of controller.

People suggesting that a version of halo that *has* to use this new controller are likely people that got crack pipes under their Christmas tree this year.

As a few others here pointed out Microsoft years ago did have a motion controller like the ps3 saxis. It was a complete flop because it was an integrated game controller + motion control. Somehow Sony forgot their history lesson and ignored this terrible failure.

However the wii controller is a completely different matter, and the casual gaming market arena it's ignited the gaming industry on fire. I can't imagine anyone here not thinking that it is a brilliant idea to come out with a affordable controller for $40 and ride the wave of people who like this stuff (sales of the wii prove that there is a huge market for this type of gaming).

The fact of the matter is many kids, moms, and casual gamers do see the wii as a great interactive way to play games (and, that controller also reduces the stigma of being a video game coach potato).

If everyone is standing here saying the Wii is a fad and just casual curiosity, then why go out and purchase a WHOLE wii when you can simply purchase a controller for your xbox? This move has the potential to rob Nintendo of millions and millions of console game sales.

For Microsoft to come out with a casual game controller like this for a limited set of games is absolutely brilliant. All this does is pull these new gamers looking for somting MORE then what that wii has to offer and pulls them right into xbox land.

After all if you really only want to play a few of these dance around living room games, why not just purchase a cheap controller for your xbox? That is a heck of a lot better if a deal and running out and buying a wii That only plays a limited set of type of games.

In one fell swoop you get a system that plays wii type games, but has all the other bonuses of a great system with Halo, mass effect, box live service.

It's very easy to come out with a cool motion controller, but Nintendo has nothing remotely close to the games and live service that Microsoft has.

This sounds like a brilliant move on Microsoft's part, it simply means that they can leverage consumers to the xbox based on the success of the wii remote.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant move….

Super Turtle

SuperTurtle

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> hmm the picture didn't show.. here is a link:
[www.n4g.com]

greeetzz

superaktieboy

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> ARGH... motion sensors xD later on everything will have motion sensors.. to start your monitor.. "lift up and shake" zomg.. quite funny tho xD MS needs to make this one better than the nunchuck and the wiimote (yes i don't like those) .. btw this is a picture of the 'leaked image':

I remember this company who made wireless motion sensing stuff for the PS2.. and they had this original wireless motion sensing PS2 controller with an awesome concept.. you could split the controller in half and if they were connected they had one motion sensor, but when they were apart, it had to apart motion sensors.. quite awesome.. oh and when it wasn't split you could use it as a normal PS2 controller.. tried to search it but couldn't find it lol.. and my point is that this 'prototype' looks quite similar to that PS2 one!

but both might be quite awesome..

the only think MS has to think of by the next console is NO FRIGGIN HARDWARE FAILURE.. or at least a small percentage (like the wii and ps3's which is less than 1 persent!)

greeetzz

superaktieboy

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> The pictured controller was part of a Wiimote brainstorm as most of you should know.

MS is in the best position to create the next version of motion control. Unlimited resources and a product that's already on the market and successful to take notes from. How will you feel when you can pick up a $50 remote for the 360 that's equivalent or better then the Wiimote.

People confuse invention with implementation. Nintendo did not invent the Wiimote. They purchased the technology and brought on Apple's marketing team. Revolutionary!

I welcome this from MS as a SECONDARY funtion. I value motion control for navation.

Jooptang

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Why is everyone still pretending that the Wii was the first time motion was used in a video game. I'm pretty sure I had one of those hand held fishing games that required you to yank the game in order to hook a fish years before the Wii was even beginning to be thought of. I don't think Sony or Microsoft are "copying Nintendo" by having motion controls in their controllers. If anything, Microsoft's controller is closer to ripping off Sony's than Sony's is to ripping off the Wii's. For the Sixaxis and this rumored controller, the motion is meant to be a supplement and not the main function of the control. I'm sure all of the gaming companies, whether it be Sony, Sega, Microsoft, Nintendo, or Atari, were trying to put some kind of motion implication into games since the games were first created. In a way, games like Beatmania and Guitar Hero are kind of precursors to this because their point was to increase submersion into the game by making the controls feel more like the real thing, which is what the Wii is all about in the end. Would the Sixaxis or a motion sensing Xbox controller have been created for this generation if it weren't for the Wii? Possibly not, but that doesn't mean that they are copying Nintendo. They basically had something that they were toying around with that they decided to actually implement when they saw that Nintendo was going to implement it.

ceilingFANBOY

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I play my Xbox because it's different from the Wii. At least if the Xbox did it, it'd be a gimmick for a few games, like the Sega CD. Not the whole console. My Wii is fun, but it seems like all the game companies got their target audiences this time, and now it's NOT GOOD ENOUGH for them, and they want to attract other people. Why waste time and probably focus on motion sensing. The other 2 consoles have it, so M$ logically seems to think people want it. But then, isn't this just M$ doing what they do best? Leaving something out until everyone else undeniably has it? IE7 has tabs, I think, but other browsers have had them for years.

Why doesn't M$ does leave their controller how it is, I'm perfectly happy with it, Halo 3 and COD4 players are definitely content with it. If people really want motion sensing, the games aren't usually any better on other consoles. Lair's controls were broken from it, and all the Wii and DS games out are either pretty fun mini-games, or games who only seem to exist to say "look, you move the controller and it effects the game!" like something you'd show to a company executive to make them understand what they're too stupid to get from a description. Motion sensing is just a gimmick now, and something with mroe content than a demo would be nice. The PS3 has already shown that a beefy system doesn't improve it any.

Codexx

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Is anyone surprised? if you are then you have not been paying attention.
Microsoft has not an original bone in its corporate body.
Every success they have ever had is just a Amped up version of another company's popular idea.

Name ONE thing they have done that is original????
if your answer is Live? think AOL and PC gaming.

Ipod=Zune
icq=MSN
PS=Xbox

As soon as something gets popular Ms has to say hey! ME Too!
Fuck even MS is getting ready to Make their own version of home. Providing Sonys takes off.
Make my words if Little Big works for sony MS will have one in production by the end of the year.

This is why I Dont wish to see a Console victor
if MS takes over then where oh where are the new ideas going to come from?

CRUNK

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @DigitalHero:

True, but Nintendo will have the brand name clout from the Non-Gamers, so winning this generation gives Nintendo the next one as well, as long as they don't do any major mistakes.

In reality, the motion control is cool, but it is really the Pointer functionally that is key to the whole shebang, and I can't imagine the pointer working as well without a controller like the Wii Remote.

samaine

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Fake. [forums.xbox-scene.com]

krazyman

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Personally, I want them to get a working 360 that doesn't crap out constantly. I'm still waiting on number five to show up.

PapaBear434

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Ok, well, I would like something like this as long as it's not like the Sixaxis and can be used as a pointer for specially developed FPS games. That would be a great use for the 360s HDTV output and powerful processor.
That said, if it's just a tilt control for the 360, meh.

ChaoticLimbs

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Im scared.

Witzbold

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Honestly trying to meddle with the "core" hardware partway through a consoles lifetime sounds like a bad idea. Sure it's okay releasing accessories and specialised controllers (zapper, guitars etc) because they're only going to be used for a handful of games. But it'd get annoying if all developers decided to jump on and use these motion controllers especially if Microsoft pushed them. Then you're stuck buying new controllers to play new games and still have to keep your old ones to play the older games.

Odin

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @StrifeHawkins: Well they have pushed online support much more than the other consoles.

Harteex

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I'm not a fan of motion sensing, especially when Phil "twat" Harrison tries to sell it because "gamers often lean when playing games so why not incorporate that movement?" (not an exact quote, can't be arsed to find the exact quote) (oh and the answer, Phil, is because that would often RUIN THE GAMING EXPERIENCE). Anyway, where was I? Oh yes. Motion sensing... I have to admit that while playing Heavenly Sword I thoroughly enjoyed using the motion sensing to pilot crossbow bolts into people's faces. Does that make me a sicko? Probably. Fun though. Best part of the game for me.

Bentles

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> You know if people want the motion controls MS will provide it if its profitable. They had done it before and it was too early and for a market that didn't embrace it with the Freestyle. MS job is to make there console succeed and with the success of the Wii I would not be suprised by this at all.

Konchu

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @happycamperjack: Actually there was a Sidewinder that had motion controls. It came long before the Wiimote and Sixaxis.

[en.wikipedia.org]

If they do this, I just hope they do it right. If the Don King Prizefighter game is really good and MS comes up w/motion controls that are a bit more responsive for boxing than the Wii controls, I'd buy the new controller. I really like Wii Sports boxing, but I want a full boxing game w/decent graphics and more responsive controls. Think about having a game like Fight Night Round 3 w/good motion controls. That would be incredible.

Spartan1308™

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @Those who would give advice:

I'm sure Microsoft is here today because they search comment sections and message board all over the internet so keep those winners coming.

okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under)

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @DigitalHero: Did Dual Shock Fail? It did not back in the Playstation.

Konchu

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Dear Microsoft,
If you insist on going down this road, for the love of god, please save it for next generation. kthanks.

ThisCharmingMan

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> fix the RROD first before you do other shits M$

Amiash

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I don't even understand why all these companies compete with each other when in reality all they want to do is just take each other's ideas.

Tell you what. How about next generation, Nintendo creates the hardware, Microsoft handles the online interface/infrastructure, and Sony handles marketing/public relations since they're the best BS'ers of the 3. They all are also publishers, so they could obviously keep busy with that as well with games being released on the system.

But seriously, there is hardly a reason for 3 separate systems anymore, they all want to just copy off of each other. A lot of people may knock the Wii for not being very powerful, but at least it is the only true UNIQUE console of the 3.

mva5580

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> this motion controller crap is a bandwagon that everyone is jumping on it seems. painted in sloppy letters across the side of it, it reads "G I M M I C K"

knoyd_mcbennet

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Are you serious???

Wow micro$oft, thanks for your "new" ideas. Now i can play Halo with my motion controlers.

Qbanboi

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> i personally don't see microsoft doing this...

maybe for their NEXT console... but if microsoft did this they would be admitting they made a mistake, or aren't as good..

..and theres no way microsoft does that.

especially since they know just as well as the rest of us that an add-on device almost never works... with the exception of the dual shock... and soon, the dual shock 3... which WILL... for some unknown reason.

joelface

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> wow.... this is SOOO old.

who's stealing ideas now, eh?

Akmed

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> It'll look like playing catch up to the 'hardcore' fanboy segment, but the causal segment won't care and that is who most likely this will be targeted to initially. Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Scene it, have demonstrated that an add-on can work if packed with a compelling game.

If MS takes that approach rather than a throw it out there and see if developers do anything cool, then this could be a good thing, for Microsoft anyway. If it takes all the good developers off of interesting complex games in favor of a ride on the quick buck bandwagon then that will be to the detriment of us all. I'm mixed on the move to the causal market, but in general I think more people interested in games is a good thing and is sounds like this is MS listening to the overall market, not just the traditional segment.

mouroutaru

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Microsoft, listen to me. Don't do it! It'll just make you look like you're playing catch up with the others.

GiantEnemyCrab

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> One thing I will agree on is that the Wii controller could use some more buttons or even a second analog stick. Probably couldn't do both, though.

KaneTaker

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I thought Microsoft said they didn't need to stoop to gimmicks such as motion control on the 360?

krunkjuice

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Leave the motion controls to the Wii... the SIXAXIS blows and I feel a "new" 360 remote will suck nearly as bad if not worse. How can we make developers tack on more bullshit and spend more time on needless garbage?

UncleScrotar

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> That was bound to happen.

Maybe as the first game to actually use motion controls they should release The Great Gianna Sisters Universe.

MattGS

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @Torgo: Guess you didn't even read the article you linked to.

Must have missed the big "...yet" at the top of the page.

Or, again the 'yet' in the quote.

Or even the part where Satchell says the jury's still out.

Or the part where he said we'll wait and see...

Great way to support your argument, though.

Killtacular

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I hope it does not turn out to be true. I personally do not like using the wiimote or the sixaxis. The motion controls are not as precise as the joy sticks, and it can make a game be even more frustating than it has to be by having to use motion controls.

mooseyfate

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @Mr. Fap☆Fap!: Gyration: "But Nintendo, YOU bought stock in US for it because it was OUR idea. We made motion control input devices for years prior to the Wiimote."
 
MicroSoft: "Which you, Gyration, originally made as an input device for Windows."
 
Apple: "Windows... An idea which you stole from us."
 
Xerox: "Ahem... Which you stole from us."
 
etc, etc, etc.
 
It's all cyclical. Everyone steals from everyone.

dv8godd

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Please dear Lord of video games do not allow this to be true. I got rid of the Wii and went to the 360 for a reason. Waggle games suck donkey balls on fire and dipped into piss flavored vomit.
Amen,
<3 Hans

hanspecans

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I thought that MS said that motion controls weren't compelling and weren't needed.

[kotaku.com]

Torgo

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @LordChris47: Your comment has about a 60% all caps rate. Perhaps you can work on bumping that down a bit in the future.

El Patricko

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @CreepyP: I think the 'dig' at the 360 was the expensive additionals that came with other systems, such as the wireless or USB Hard Drive that, while not necessary, came on other systems and were considered 'overpriced' in comparison to purchasable PC equivalents. I could be wrong on that. Not that you really need any of those, though a hard drive is nice to have... it's not like some of the Nintendo stuff of old, like ROB or that damned Power Glove...

@InvadrZIM: Maybe you should instead play some gaming to learn some typing skills. Ha. But seriously, the sixaxis fails for true motion control and here's why... it's shape. Sure, it works fine for a standard control, but the Wiimote stomps it in pure flexibility because of it's shape alone. Here's where my actual comment comes in here...

Motion sensing will become a standard, but the dividing line will be to what extent? Will it be the PS3's 'Jerking around a normal controller' style or the Wii's 'Less buttons but more ideal gripping for motions'? If motion-sensing becomes more accurate and easy to program for by the end of this generation, expect to see the other systems adapt and at least include a secondary remote with just this sort of 'easy to grip and move around' design to it. If it doesn't, and developers push forward with the 'We'll be lazy in our motion control scheme design', then motion will probably be stuck inside the controller, which won't really push for new gaming ideas, just more of the same with a little extra.

In other words, if developers can show and learn with the Wiimote enough that they start making gaming concepts with it that are new and fresh (and sell) that couldn't be done with just the standard button layout controller, we'll see the Wiimote truly influence the next generations outside of introducing an IR pointer. If the industry doesn't really move forward with the idea, expect to see it relegated to little more than an 'extra', a la rumble.

Honestly, I also expect the next Nintendo product to include said Wii-like controls, as well as a pack-in Classic Controller. That way, game designers don't have to worry about how to adapt old gaming concepts to new control schemes. There's always room for the classic gaming concepts (games like the majority of us play most the time.) and entirely new concepts (things we couldn't do in previous generations, motion controls, internet multiplayer, even MMO titles when they start hitting consoles.), we just need to see if these new concepts will stick around to be old concepts, or if anyone will really try.

Ampillion, Dayman. Fighter of the Nightman.

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I was one of the proponents of this until I tried the sixaxis. Now i'm sure MS will be able to make a better controller than Sony...as they already have...but I don't think it is needed. It renders most ps3 games unplayable to me.

Marasai

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I do not for one moment believe this will come to pass, but in the unlikely event that it does, may i remind any xbox officials who may have drifted onto kotaku to see how their press release is going down that the PS3 and Wii launched their console with motion censor controlers so all the games that have been made for these consoles have decided to use or not use this technology.

YOU CANNOT MAKE HALO 3 USE MOTION CENSORS JUST BY MAKING THE CONTROLER FOR IT!

ITS GOING TO TAKE A RE-RELEASE OF THE GAME OR A PATCH SO BIG YOUR CAT WILL SMELL THE BUGS A MILE OFF!

XBOX360 + 30% BREAKAGE RATE + LOSE OF KEY EXCLUSIVE GAMES + ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FEE + CRAPPY BUG RIDDEN MOTION CENSOR THAT DOSNT WORK WITH EXISTING TITLES = DEATH OF A BRAND!

TIME FOR FANBOYS TO JUMP SHIP

LordChris915

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @CreepyP:

excluding the HDD that only comes with some 360 packages there is still the HD-DVD Drive the Wireless Adapter and the fact that you have to pay for Live. So there are a number of things you need to pay extra for other than a controller which seems contriving of the company to say the least.

@InvadrZIM: "so far the only decent adapation of motion controls is Sony's Sixaxis."

That statement is laughable to say the least.

NeoAkira

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I´m going to add motion sensors on myself too! That way I´ll be innovative as them.. and get famous! :)

Wyld

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> If this actually is made, I'm going to slit my wrists no questions asked.

gadgetfanatic

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @StrikerGold: I would absolutely agree that the 360 controller is the best controller so far on any console. I love it and I still have nightmares about the time that I was drunk and smashed one against the floor during a heated Madden game with my friend. Jim Beam's fault, not mine :)

El Patricko

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> the success of the wii is its price point and toy-like appeal for the whole family..

so getting a sensing controller isnt really going to push more xboxs into homes ... but we`ll see

7th_Ronin

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @DigitalHero: L+R shoulder buttons as well. I could be wrong, but I don't think the Genesis had those.

@Tonx: I think the multi-port on the Wiimote is a brilliant idea, but its being really under-utilized. The nunchuk and the Classic controller are the only "peripherals" for it.

@CreepyP: I agree, this seems like an unnecessary addition. What the 360 does, it does exceptionally well, and I know of many 360 owners who swear by the controller as the best they've used. Seems silly to mess with that and I don't see a new motion controller scheme working that well for it.

StrikerGold

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @DigitalHero: It wasn't the remote, it was the price and casual games.

NotSoCool

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Don't get me wrong, its great they are doing this. But as an expansion its not going to have the chance to be universally adopted like the wii mote or PS3 6axis by developers.

Also, gotta love how MS disses Sony for certain inclusions in their systems calling them gimmicks or unncessary (ie. HDMI port, now motion controls) and then quietly slinks into the room and say's 'hello everybody!' like nothing ever was said.

Maximus9

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> If the 360 gets motion sensitivity, I don't really think the world will be the same.

gadgetfanatic

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> -___-;

I love my 360 but this and the buzz controler i am not going to buy.. and if i want this ill play the Wii.

maiky-nisute

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I don't see what the issue is about jumping on a bandwagon. Who cares, but fanboys.

Who invented the mouse? Xerox Parc. Does anyone remember Halo is credited with our standard left thumbstick move, right thumbstick look with auto aim? Some do, but who cares.

Who invented the querty keyboard? Quit being so cranky. I'd love to see Wii style or improved Wii style controllers. Why not. Not every game needs them, but for some games they work well.

Can't we all just get along? Ummm, probably not. Carry on.

JackB99

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I don't like this. Splitting the user base is never a good idea.

The 360 might be my only system right now, but I don't wanna spend my money buying accessories for the damn thing to buy the games I actually want to spend my money on.

But, alas, Microsoft isn't run by idiots, so it could supercede the options out right now, or it might be a SixAxis inside a 360 case.

.endejas.

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @DigitalHero:
Thanks for the powerpoint?

Aflack: feels sick to his stomach

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Great, does Microsoft really need to jump on the bandwagon

HuhSon

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @NeoAkira: Not to sound like a fanboy here but RROD aside, 360 is an amazing package. I never thought I would be gaming this much at the age of 27 but with XBL and a pretty steady flow of great games I have been thrilled with the purchase. What are all of these "expensie accessories" you are talking about? I bought a launch 360 (w/ HD) and an extra controller and mine is perfectly functional. Am I missing something?

El Patricko

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Ah, we knew it was coming eventually. Truth is, as a company, Microsoft needs to at least TRY to stay with current industry trends, and you can't argue with the Wii sales numbers, over a full year after it's launch. Truth is, maybe not all of that's due to the Wii's controller, which has been used in a gimmicky fashion in most all 3rd party games for the system, however, in the eyes of less educated consumers than the type that browse Kotaku (and usually make up most of the sales of systems and games) motion sensor = goooood. And to MS, sales = sales, no matter who's being sold to. It's going to get them a little bit of ire in the die-hard gamers' eyes, (as shown in previous comments), but it's not like it's going to significantly alter the system to the point of LESS people buying it. It's just expanding their market base. Let's see if anything cool on Live Arcade comes out of it.

Flyerfye

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I love my ps3, but i gotta be honest, i dont like tilting the controller all that much. The only motion game i liked really was Super Rub-a-Dub, other than that, eh gimmicky. So honestly, i hope the whole motion thing dies out.

~pandafresh~

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @Achaemenid: AMEN.

frygar

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> if it's anything like the sixaxis, they can keep it. and before you fanboys start, i have a ps3.

firesign

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Oh Microsoft, you're the me-too-iest EVAR.

frygar

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> remember when the 360 fanboy went "YEAH SIXAXIS LOLOLOL, useless motion sensing crap"

glad i can give you that back :)

alba

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @Kirbytheslayer: Just Kirbytheslayer: 2001 and 2005. unless you aren't going off of the initial US launch

joe

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> motion controls are noting but a useless gimmick. i don't play games to flail around like some epileptic monkey, i play them to relax and enjoy myself. so far the only decent adapation of motion controls is Sony's Sixaxis. its passive, its there and you can use it for things in certain games but your hands don't have to go very far from your lap

though i guess all the consoles adopting wiimote like controls won't be all bad. there might be a resurgence in PC gaming because there won't be any good games left on consoles, just "Mini Game Bonanza #2316543216"

invadrzim

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @DigitalHero: ...All of those features because standards, but the actual controller are long forgotten. The Analog stick may be standard, but the N64 controller's "retarded octopus" design was killed.

The Wiimote itself will die, only the good parts will be preserved. Motion sensing, and possibly the speaker.

Moonshadow101

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> MICROSFT: "LOOK! Motion controls! Oooh! Ahhh!"

SONY: "HEY! Microsoft's copying off of us!"

NINTENDO: "YOU copied off of US first, Sony!"

MR. FAP☆FAP!

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> There is no reason for them to do this. They have the "hardcore" crowd as their biggest customer. Why compete with the Wii as the 360 when you can compete with the PS3 which can't decide if it wants to compete with the Wii or 360? The 360 is doing just fine and will continue to do so with solid third party support and strong sales even with the PS3 and Wii out for over a year now.

DAK

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Wow! Today is just full of discoveries! Now Microsoft has finally realized that casual controller for casual games!
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Actually, if this is true then Microsoft's timing would just be genius because they would have a whole class of games that have functionality; their called Wii's Thirds Party publishers. Couple that with XBLA as a distribution platform and you have gold!
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@StrifeHawkins:
It's not about aping the competition (a la Sony) but aping the competition at the right time and aping them competently.

okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under)

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> It'd be an add-on, like the N64 rumble paks, and not a new controller. At any rate, I'm not interested, but I do wonder how this will all play out in the end.

Heliophage

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @Kirbytheslayer: Just Kirbytheslayer: Agree. Would be better to hold this until the Xbox 3.

@DigitalHero: You got it. PS3 copied the Wii poorly (motion wise). 360 is jumping on the bandwagon, probably also poorly. Next gen will see this standardized. Lets hope Nintendo has another trick up their sleeve.

KaneTaker

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> wait till next gen MS.

SAKY

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @Cucco:
That's not how motion sensing works. Most of the movement is from the wrist.

@PissedPS3Fan:
It's up to developers to use it in a non-gimmicky fashion. Like in MoHH2, when you're in sight mode (holding "A") you can still move around with the analog stick, but if you want to lean out around a corner, you tilt the nunchuck. It works really well and I can't think of a better way to do it. Of course, they still use it when it doesn't need to be used (setting charges by rotating the Wii remote), but all-in-all the game really benefits from motion controls and IR sensing.

cringer8

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...!!!!!!

MURDERFACE

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I think Nintendo's brightest move this generation was adding a multi-purpose peripheral port on the Wiimote. At least it feels like I'm upgrading my existing setup, as opposed to replacing it. I'm looking at you, PS3 rumble feature.

Tonx

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @silkylove: The Microsoft strategy: release add-on now; play around with it a bit and get some feedback; release full-featured version with XBox #3 after learning from your mistakes.

v1 users will be beta testers, but it's a necessary step.

Throtex

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> The Wii-mote will be an industry standard.

Look at other things Nintendo made standard...

1. D-Pad
2. Rumble
3. Diamond Button Setup (X, Y, B, A)
4. Analog Control

and now Gyroscoptic-Pointer Controller.

The next generation will be even playing ground. Expect Microsoft and Sony to be more casually minded.

DigitalHero

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I play my 360 about ten times as much as my Wii (I've not yet purchased a PS3) and to be frank, I could give a shit about motion control. It works alright for the Wii and what Nintendo was going for in terms of expanding audience and all of that but I see no need for this on 360 or PS3. If the devs for Lair had spent more time on the game itself rather than motion control perhaps it could have been playable. If anything, I would like to see a practical mouse/keyboard solution for shooters.

El Patricko

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> man, some of you folks really are lame. more options for gamers is always better. giving developers another avenue for gamers to interact with content and manipulate gameplay elements is not a bad thing. if you don't like it, don't buy it. this is not going to be a replacement for existing 360 controls. it will just be an additional control method for some games.

for jebus' sake, get over yourselves.

TonyRockyHorror

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @StrifeHawkins: I've actually kinda started to appreciate this position from Microsoft, and has made me appreciate their products a bit more. I own a Wii, but I'm more than slightly disappointed in the quality of the whole experience. Now that the technology is maturing, Microsoft might feel they could really do some truly interesting things with it.

Microsoft has never been at the cutting edge, but they sure know how to package relevant features to make a useful product.

Throtex

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Well they say that imitation is the best form of...naw I can't do it. This is stupid. M$ should wait till next gen for motion controls. Afterthought add-ons almost never work.

silkylove

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> is it okay if i just want to play games without having to move my arms around and about?

Cucco

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Why is everyone getting so pissy about this? It's going to launch, fail, and nobody is going to care about it the next day, Microsoft included. It's not the end of the damn world.

Moonshadow101

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Haha! Sony sucks. They're is always copying everyone else. Oh, wait.

FIRST!!!

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Xbox360 - Adding shit on top since '07

Jandlecack

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Hmm... That picture looks very much like one of the Sidewinder controller for PC that Microsoft released years ago. Needless to say the controller didn't do well, but of course it didn't have motion control either, at least not the Sidewinder that looks like the one from the picture.

It does kind of make sense for Microsoft to release it to capture some of those casual gaming crowds when they are sick of Wii's cheesy games 1 week after they bought the console. It would be like what Eyetoy was for PS2. It'll be there as a novelty to make way for the next gen Xbox.

happycamperjack

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> What the hell is M$ thinking?

Ballaboy311

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @supershavin:

Yeah the 360 is just super already what with the RRoD and the plethora of expen$ive accessories you need to buy to get its full functionality. Agreed please don't add another peripheral MS.

NeoAkira

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> And Sony's the only company to copy ideas right? Riiiiiigt....

Sparx

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> oops! would=wouldn't

Bonz117

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Not too surprised. PS3 has it, Wii has it, why not give it a go?

HikariOblivion

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I don't see how this is news. Both the ORIGINAL xbox and 360 controllers are the inputs inside them for the motion capture circuitry. Microsoft never bothered to put the technology in because they didn't feel it was a compelling feature.

Seeing as how the motion capture is poorly implemented and downright annoying and hindering in almost all of the PS3 games, I don't see why Microsoft would add this feature now... especially since RUMBLE is still relevant. :)

SirUrza

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Also, I would exactly say "always". They were the first console with a HDD and the first console with good online features and download.

Bonz117

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> What would they call it?

The X-mote?

Name Sign 「Metadae's Screen Name」

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I'd say their best bet is one of two options (or combination of both)...

Pack it in with a huge title everyone will want to buy. Not sure what that would be after Halo 3...perhaps a special edition of Bioshock that uses the controls. I'd love to tilt the controler to throw the enrage plasmid!

Or, not have it be a seperate controller, but have it plug in like the keyboard add on.

AlteredBeast

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Motion control is still just a gimmick. I personally don't really like it, and I turn it off whenever I can.

PissedPS3Fan

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Mark my words people. The Wii will have no advantage next time on unique controller input aspect. All the consoles will be like that. ;)

DigitalHero

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Yeah, I think that prototype is for the Wii.

Bonz117

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> this is what really annoys me about microsoft, they always play it safe and only adopt technology when its basically ancient. Microsoft needs to adopt a stance in the console industry, right now there a good pretender.

StrifeHawkins

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> "This is New Coke! It's better!"

"This sucks"

"Presenting Classic Coke!"

When will people learn....

Buttah

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> @cebukid: @supershavin: That's the original wiimote, not the Xbox controller.

Kirbytheslayer: In-Kirby XMB

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> Oh joy, a controller i could actually break apart while playing a game.

MS, please just stick to what you've got, the 360 is fantastic and doesn't need gimmicks.

supershavin

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> I don't think they should release a motion-based controller until they have the next Xbox out. Which, based on their release schedule, should be the year after next year. Xbox in 2002 lead to a 2006 release, so the 360's release in 2006 will lead to a 2010 release.

Kirbytheslayer: In-Kirby XMB

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> That's the ugliest controller I've ever seen. EVER.

cebukid(im rick james, bitch)

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> All consoles hop on the bandwagon eventually. If something does well, use the idea. Instant monies.

Nereos

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> That is cool if true. We all know how accessories fail if the system doesn't launch with them. (FFXI with HDD, Sega CD, Jaguar CD, 32X anyone?) Their new controller should be a pack-in with the Xbox 720 if it comes out.

DigitalHero

]]> <![CDATA[Xbox 360 Getting Motion Controls (...thanks?)]]> hahahaha....oh man...Fanboys, UNITE!

fragged_23

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