Xbox 360 motion sensing controller

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Seems microsoft may be working on a motion controller for there Xbox 360 console.

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/04...denamed-newto/

According to Jake Metcalf, the blogger who first broke the Bungie / Microsoft split, the Xbox 360 will see it's rumored motion sensing controller by the end of this year. The controller, codenamed "Newton" as in Newtonian Physics relating to gravity, inertia and acceleration, uses licensed patents from Gyration, makers of the 3D mouse and co-developer of technology used in Nintendo's Wii remote and the Guitar Hero controller (Patents 5898421 and 5440326).

Citing internal sources in Microsoft's hardware division, Metcalf describes the Newton as being powered by an USB LED sensor bar and having, "an LED sensor on the front accelerometer and gyroscope ... that can detect tilt and motion, rumble motors, wireless two way data communication with the 360 [and includes] a built in Microphone for Xbox Live and voice-activated games."

Stupid. If it's not built in, developers will feel reluctant to cater to it. It will resort to simple gimmicks and does not affect the game.

[frogstamper]

Originally Posted by Damien

Stupid. If it's not built in, developers will feel reluctant to cater to it. It will resort to simple gimmicks and that effect the game.

Couldnt agree more, leave this for the Wii

[icestar2]

Originally Posted by Damien

Stupid. If it's not built in, developers will feel reluctant to cater to it. It will resort to simple gimmicks and does not affect the game.

Also agreed. I am not sure why MS are going down this route. They already have a console thats sold/selling well they dont need to try cash in on the Wii as people either already have it or would proably go for the Wii anyway.

Maybe MS have there own software titles to use with it but still I agree with Damien thats its silly and likely to fail as just another gimmick.