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Sony Rumored To Be Debuting Wiimote-Like Controller At E3

Posted by Soulskill on from the all-the-cool-kids-are-doing-it dept.

Anenome writes "Previously, we saw a Microsoft patent on a Wiimote-like device, and now rumors say that Sony too has a similar device in the works. This isn't surprising, given how dominant Nintendo's Wii has proved to be in this hardware generation. However, many gaming-geeks continue to lament the move away from plain old button-pressing. What is exciting is the prospect that all three companies may incorporate Johnny Lee-style head-tracking into the next console generation, which achieves a convincing 3D illusion on a regular vid-screen, leaving us just a few steps away from true positional 3D. Both the Microsoft and Sony patents incorporate a camera looking at the user, a required setup for achieving positional head-tracking."

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  1. 3D for shooting games by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    I can imagine, the next generation of 3D shooting games!!. Almost Virtual Reality.
    the problem would be "Almost Virtual Reality Shooting Games" vs "Almost Surreal Shooting Raids"
    could your classmates perceive the difference?.

    1. Re:3D for shooting games by Steauengeglase · · Score: 3, Funny

      And do mammals really drink milk? This is weather at 11.

  2. Re:just the next logical step in evolution of cont by qpawn · · Score: 5, Funny

    The next logical step would be a controller that you can actually wear on your hand like a large glove. It would be so bad!

  3. is it just me by wjh31 · · Score: 4, Funny

    or is even the camera in the diagram staring at the ladies tits

    1. Re:is it just me by rbrausse · · Score: 2, Funny

      it is just you.

      but wait a minute - what camera are you talking about?

      [minutes later, me looks to the right side of the picture]

    2. Re:is it just me by BeardedChimp · · Score: 5, Funny

      Good god, I think I just read the featured article for the first time in my life.

  4. Re:just the next logical step in evolution of cont by wertarbyte · · Score: 3, Funny

    Woosh! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Glove#In_popular_culture

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  5. Re:The word "wiimote" is fucking childish by josath · · Score: 3, Funny

    the word 'wiimote' is just like the word 'fucktard' and 'sheeple'. how can you hate the former but love the latter?

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