Microsoft Praises Revolution Controller

JoaoPinheiro writes "In an unexpected change from the big three companies slagging each other off, Microsoft's Peter Moore gives kudos to Nintendo's new controller! Xbox VP Peter Moore has said he wanted 'to give kudos [to] Nintendo for its attempt at innovation with the new controller.' Whether the word attempt is meant to hint at some slight sarcasm is debatable, though the overall message was positive. Moore commented the new device would 'bring people in that, as Iwata-san said, are either lapsed gamers or gamers that are intimidated by the complexity of the controller.' He referenced Microsoft's E3 speech, where it was said the company wanted a billion consumers touched by the gaming industry next generation. 'That was an industry message. Certainly, we can see Nintendo rallying to that cry and reiterating what Robbie said on May 16th; I heard the same words come from Iwata-san of Nintendo yesterday.'"

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funny

[xutopia]

"to give kudos [to] Nintendo for its attempt at innovation"

Only Microsoft can innovate. Other people attempt to innovate! :)

Nintendo's Response

[popo]

Rumour has it that Nintendo promptly extended kudos back to Microsoft for their attempt at a console.

Re:What they were really saying

[steelfood]

Dear Nintendo,

We like where your new controller design is headed. Our Xbox controller could never achieve such originality.

Regards,
Microsoft

Nintendo's reply:

Dear Microsoft,

We are great fans of your Xbox too. We hope the 360 does just as well.

Sincerely,
Nintendo