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Next Generation of Gyroscopic Controllers on the Horizon

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the will-it-help-me-collect-more-stars dept.

Jamie found a story about a next gen input device that is functionally similiar to the Wii, but instead of using IR, it gets all location information from gyroscopes and accelerometers. This has the potential to be more accurate and maybe not require me to contort my wrist to bizarre angles in order to successfully collect the stars that are like oxygen to me.

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  1. I'll stick with the mouse... by nullkill · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Any input device that requires you to continually keep your hands elevated will never work. Not to mention, constant movement. The reason a mouse and keyboard is so effective is because you can use them both all day long with little to no effort.

  2. Still needs camera interface by BenJeremy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Motion sensing is all well and good, but you need accuracy with respect to the video screen, and cameras sensing infrared points is the ideal way to do it these days.

    I could see a combination providing a much more enhanced experience, though.

    The difficulty will come when developers try and create user interfaces that are intuitive and don't quickly tire the user's arms.