This got me thinking, how well would a hybrid console interface/GUI work?
For example, windows explorer would allow you to enter commands in the address bar (or a seperate bar). I could go to a folder, then enter 'copy *.txt ', or any other command that would be faster 'in text'.
The same might apply even to applications like photoshop. quickly peform certain actions without having to go through a bunch of menus. 'brightness 0.8', 'save as newname.jpg'.
So far the best idea I've heard has also been one of the simplest:
A somewhat regular controller with gyroscopic sensor s, or at least some form of movement and complete tilt detection. Then, using some kind of weights system, the controller can actually give feedback beyond just the current rumble. So it could make it feel more difficult to, say, turn left in a particular racing game, or pull up in a flight sim.
I have no idea how feasible this is, but it seems doable and quite fun too. Wario Ware Twisted has proven to me how great tilt detection can be.
Even though I applaud the move to digital format, I think the world isn't quite ready to be paper-less yet. First, a good alternative to a computer screen must be invented, and then made popular and affordable.
Something like a really flat piece of 'digital paper' that allow you to download to it, mark stuff and navigate easily. I vaguely recall apple inventing a screen that can be rolled up, or something.
It would also be great for ebooks, I still find pda's to be too bulky and have too small screens to be much use.
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This got me thinking, how well would a hybrid console interface/GUI work?
For example, windows explorer would allow you to enter commands in the address bar (or a seperate bar). I could go to a folder, then enter 'copy *.txt ', or any other command that would be faster 'in text'.
The same might apply even to applications like photoshop. quickly peform certain actions without having to go through a bunch of menus. 'brightness 0.8', 'save as newname.jpg'.
So far the best idea I've heard has also been one of the simplest: A somewhat regular controller with gyroscopic sensor s, or at least some form of movement and complete tilt detection. Then, using some kind of weights system, the controller can actually give feedback beyond just the current rumble. So it could make it feel more difficult to, say, turn left in a particular racing game, or pull up in a flight sim. I have no idea how feasible this is, but it seems doable and quite fun too. Wario Ware Twisted has proven to me how great tilt detection can be.
Even though I applaud the move to digital format, I think the world isn't quite ready to be paper-less yet. First, a good alternative to a computer screen must be invented, and then made popular and affordable. Something like a really flat piece of 'digital paper' that allow you to download to it, mark stuff and navigate easily. I vaguely recall apple inventing a screen that can be rolled up, or something. It would also be great for ebooks, I still find pda's to be too bulky and have too small screens to be much use.