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I'm sure the same was said of MS (and Sony, I suppose) when they first started making their way into console gaming.
Only time will tell us whether either of these new motion controllers works out, but it should be fun to see what they come up with.
The Wii could use some competition, it must get lonely up there at the top.
Only time will tell us whether either of these new motion controllers works out, but it should be fun to see what they come up with.
The Wii could use some competition, it must get lonely up there at the top.
"Big Challenge?" Surely Microsoft and Sony can't lose to a technologically inferior console, can they? I mean arcades have been doing it for decades, although at a lower scale. And "motion control" is kind of a broad term there. Is anything non-controller pad a motion control? Is augmented reality a motion control?
Personally, I would love to see the Wii get some competition. It might force a bit more quality to come out of the games. Then again, I know I might just be kidding myself. Being as someone who owns all three consoles and appreciates each of them, I can't really say that I care too much about Sony or Microsoft's motion control. Then again, won't knock it until I try it.
Also, that puppy is f**king adorable.
Also, that puppy is f**king adorable.
I definitely agree with him about DLC. I love buying CDs, I love having physical copies. it makes it feel like it's actually mine, instead of just some data on a hard drive. it just feels so...disposable if it's entirely digital.
Am I the only person who is not excited about Natal and all the fancy motion control things coming out? I've never been a fan of the Wii, it doesn't feel like I'm playing a video game, it feels like a novelty. I wish MS would just ignore this nonsense and focus on making more quality games and leave the parlor tricks for the Nintendo kiddos.
This is all going to be moot once everyone buys the Wii vitality sensor and Nintendo introduces e-Motion control
That picture makes me go DAWWWWW.
I think it does prove to be a challenge with a console already established like the 360 and PS3 - the same difficulties could be said for the Wii, but since it was focused on a motion control console, it didn't have to deal with the stigma of an accessory like Natal or Sony's wands will.
Then again, the market ate up Wii Balance Boards, so what do I know!
I think it does prove to be a challenge with a console already established like the 360 and PS3 - the same difficulties could be said for the Wii, but since it was focused on a motion control console, it didn't have to deal with the stigma of an accessory like Natal or Sony's wands will.
Then again, the market ate up Wii Balance Boards, so what do I know!
It's easy to corner a market when you don't have any competition. If Sony and Msoft can deliver experiences the quality of which they hinted at at E3 then they stand a good chance of stamping all over the Wii's incredibly crap hardware. Time will tell.
How many naysayers declared the original playstation dead in the water before it came out? I remember - it was every single gaming journalist and analyst.
How many naysayers declared the original playstation dead in the water before it came out? I remember - it was every single gaming journalist and analyst.
Yup, he's got a point. Casual "gamers" have got Wii's already. (i hate calling caual gamers casual gamers, they're not gamers, they're parents and children) the Wii is a TOY not the tool of a "gamer".
Natal is going for that same audience, and will maybe turn a few Wii'rs into 360 users, but generally it's not going to go off like the Wii did!
Sony's motion control is looking to improve the experience for those who already use PS3's, which is all good in my book, i'll certainly give it a go.
Natal is going for that same audience, and will maybe turn a few Wii'rs into 360 users, but generally it's not going to go off like the Wii did!
Sony's motion control is looking to improve the experience for those who already use PS3's, which is all good in my book, i'll certainly give it a go.
Looking back at each generation, it really has been in most cases, the less powerful home console that has won over the more technically advanced platforms.
Sony and Microsoft entered entered this generation by underestimating Nintendo. It's ironic how Nintendo's less powerful system is now not only the dominating home console platform but its rivals are attempting to copy the novelty of motion control. For Sony, this will be the second time after the failure of the SixAxis.
Sony and Microsoft entered entered this generation by underestimating Nintendo. It's ironic how Nintendo's less powerful system is now not only the dominating home console platform but its rivals are attempting to copy the novelty of motion control. For Sony, this will be the second time after the failure of the SixAxis.
He does have a point. Sony and MS are going for this new market of "gamers" that the Wii has attracted. I don't think they will do as well as Nintendo did but if they can attract enough people to make the investment worth it then its good for them.
I don't want to waggle, and if I did, I'd already have a Wii. Natal 'looks' the most interesting, though the Sony dildo looks to be the most likely to give the best results. But I could give a fuck about either of them.
The success of the competitors' motion controls is relative to the titles which incorporate these controls.
The only problem I see is that the competitors are looking to draw in casual gamers, possibly alienating their hardcore gamers. With a good balance between casual and hardcore motion-based games, I'm sure they'll do fine.
The only problem I see is that the competitors are looking to draw in casual gamers, possibly alienating their hardcore gamers. With a good balance between casual and hardcore motion-based games, I'm sure they'll do fine.
As far as motion controls go, I'm fine with them as long as they're intelligently integrated. Unnecessary waggling I hate, but games that are smart about motion control (Zack and Wiki, Mario Galaxy, MadWorld) are okay in my book.
As for the DLC comment, I couldn't agree more. I'm a collector, so I want a physical game that I can put on my shelf, and keep the box, instructions, and disc in good shape. The tactile aspect of a physical game is important to me.
As for the DLC comment, I couldn't agree more. I'm a collector, so I want a physical game that I can put on my shelf, and keep the box, instructions, and disc in good shape. The tactile aspect of a physical game is important to me.
The beautu of ti all is to see M$ and $ony fanboys praising motion because, their take on it has quality and the wii is shit hardware, good god.
I like the wii. It's games are usually cheaper and they actually convert prices most times, when I buy a wii game I get the full game and not some buggy pre release they're going to eventually patch up and unless your a complete moron you tell the difference between the shovelware and the good games quite easily. Also the hardware limitations usually force developers to go for colurful games rather than SPACE MARINES BROWN!
I like motion controls too when they're put in well but I doubt they would replace old controllers as well. Usually when people talk about motion controls they try to play it off as if they're not just for gamers. I find it sad that we keep on talking about progressing with gaming but when it finally starts reaching out to other audiences we can't take the change.
I like motion controls too when they're put in well but I doubt they would replace old controllers as well. Usually when people talk about motion controls they try to play it off as if they're not just for gamers. I find it sad that we keep on talking about progressing with gaming but when it finally starts reaching out to other audiences we can't take the change.
"Personally, I'm one of those guys who, even if I have all the songs from iTunes, I want the CD as well. I feel more reassured with that physical media. Entertainment is something that will not just become digital."
Now I love him.I wanna drink sake and play Madworld with him...we can make Tempura men together!
Now I love him.I wanna drink sake and play Madworld with him...we can make Tempura men together!
I totally agree with him about having the files on my hard drive vs. having the CD/DVD.
Also, Microsoft inventing some shiny new motion controller and getting all smug like they're the market leader and chanting about the future of gaming is just annoying. It's annoying enough when Nintendo does it and they actually kind of deserve to.
Also, Microsoft inventing some shiny new motion controller and getting all smug like they're the market leader and chanting about the future of gaming is just annoying. It's annoying enough when Nintendo does it and they actually kind of deserve to.
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