When Nintendo released the most innovative controller the gaming world had ever seen back in 2006, Sony said that motion controllers were just a fad.
Obviously due to the phenomenal success of the Nintendo Wii, Sony have decided to released a prototype of their next generation motion controller, aptly named the PlayStation Motion Controller. The PlayStation Motion Controller is due to be released as a peripheral to the PS3 and isn’t planned solely to be released with a new console. It’s due to be released in 2010. Here’s the demo video of the controller in action.
Of course, Nintendo are due to release an add on for their Wii controller that will make it more sensitive later this month.
In the meantime, Microsoft who also claimed the Nintendo Wii was a fad, have been working hard on the so called “Project Natal” controller for the XBOX 360.
So far it looks “way out there”, maybe they are just using it to sow up all the patents before someone else does!
Here’s their demo video for Project Natal:
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#1 by R4i SDHC at June 4th, 2010
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While the popularity of the Wii is undeniable, I believe it’s starting to lose it’s attraction with a lackluster games library. Perfect moment for the playstation to jump in and provide an alternative to motion games.