Nintendo reveals Wii MotionPlus -- 1:1 motion control add-on

Aladuf · 07-14-2008, 11:55 AM

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Nintendo's upcoming Wii MotionPlus accessory for the revolutionary Wii Remote controller again redefines game control, by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players with an unmatched level of precision and immersion. Every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play. The Wii MotionPlus accessory reconfirms Nintendo’s commitment to making games intuitive and accessible for everyone. Nintendo will reveal more details about the Wii MotionPlus accessory and other topics Tuesday morning at its E3 media briefing.

http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/det...JAKWhEO9zBvyPH

birdman · 07-14-2008, 12:00 PM

Megaton

Aladuf · 07-14-2008, 12:04 PM

Ok that's what n-gaf is saying too but I don't get it really. Is it because of my apathy towards Nintendo or is it because honestly it doesn't seem like a big deal at all?

To me it just seems like something that should have been a part of the Wiimote since the beginning.

BreakABone · 07-14-2008, 12:05 PM

Damn you Aladuf!

As fun as this news is, it makes me more excited for what they have for it. nintendo usually doesn't do these things without reason.

Aladuf · 07-14-2008, 12:08 PM

Yeah, my hopes for this 1.1 business is that it'll all just lead to a Zelda debut come time for Nintendo's conference.

BreakABone · 07-14-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aladuf

Ok that's what n-gaf is saying too but I don't get it really. Is it because of my apathy towards Nintendo or is it because honestly it doesn't seem like a big deal at all?

To me it just seems like something that should have been a part of the Wiimote since the beginning.

It is no different than 2.40 to piss you and Flunkie off.
It is something that should have been there out of the gate, but now it advances motion controls of the Wii even more.

If the right games take advantage.

Bond · 07-14-2008, 12:12 PM

Brian Crecente from Kotaku has it right - the Wii's sales are driven more by accessories than games. So, the best way to make more money is to release more accessories.

Aladuf · 07-14-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BreakABone

It is no different than 2.40 to piss you and Flunkie off.
It is something that should have been there out of the gate, but now it advances motion controls of the Wii even more.

If the right games take advantage.

I suppose you're totally right. Well played Mr. Penguin, well played.

Vampyr · 07-14-2008, 12:55 PM

It makes the remote too long. I think the motion sensing is fine as it is. I also don't think this will go over very well with the general public. "Oh, we have our Wii. If we want to play this game, we need a device that makes the motion sensing better?"

Kind of ridiculous.

Dyne · 07-14-2008, 02:57 PM

Hunh. Interesting. Well, they better re-release We Love Golf.

Angrist · 07-14-2008, 03:01 PM

Who else thinks they will announce a new controller that includes the new technology, no add-on needed??

Also, in combination with a new Zelda, this could be awesome.

Any idea on how it works?

Dyne · 07-14-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrist

Who else thinks they will announce a new controller that includes the new technology, no add-on needed??

Also, in combination with a new Zelda, this could be awesome.

Any idea on how it works?

Yeah but.. then you'd hear the screams of a million diehard fanboys, frustrated with the fact they'll have to buy 4 more controllers.

I think the add-on is perfect, AND it's really small.

Angrist · 07-14-2008, 03:23 PM

Uhu, it's a good solution for existing controllers. But implementing it into a new one (possibly dropping the older model) would make a lot of sense.

Can't wait for the conference!

Vampyr · 07-14-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyne

Yeah but.. then you'd hear the screams of a million diehard fanboys, frustrated with the fact they'll have to buy 4 more controllers.

I think the add-on is perfect, AND it's really small.

Unless it's like $5, there's no way in heck I'm buying it.

BreakABone · 07-14-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

Brian Crecente from Kotaku has it right - the Wii's sales are driven more by accessories than games. So, the best way to make more money is to release more accessories.

Gonna disagree with you on this.

As the only game(s) that have been shown to be sold by peripheral are Wii Fit and Wii Play.

Now in the case of Wii Play, I think it was more of the success of the console and its image than the need for the game. An extra controller with a cheap game is a better arrangement.

Wii Fit needed the board to sell.

Mario Kart did not need the wheel. And almost certain it would have done just as well.

Then there are games like Galaxy and Brawl which sold really really well without the add of an add-on. And helpe spur (if you can really tell) the sales of the Wii.

And this isn't much of an accessory. We shall see what they do with it. Maybe they will bundle with Wiis from now on.