Satoru Iwata: Wii Vitality Sensor coming "not too late" next year |
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Speaking through an investor call, Iwata-san explained the rationale of having such a device. "A human pulse not only contains information as to how many times a heart beats in a minute, but also various kinds of information such as the condition of automatic nerve," he said, adding that the sensor can also be applied in games, "like measuring how horrified a player is in a horror title."
Iwata-san goes on:
What we are trying to propose first is a videogame with a theme of relaxation, which is completely opposite from traditional ones, to enrich the users' lives. Especially among those who are constantly busy.
What if you were able to visualize how to unwind and relax, or check the condition of your automatic nerve by simply inserting your finger in the device once a day?
The Wii Vitality sensor can "make a large impact on society," Iwata said. They'll be making that impact starting "not too late in the year next year" when the peripheral launches. After that, Nintendo will be supporting it with at least one game a year, or every two years at the very least.
More on the Wii Vitality Sensor:
- Nintendo: Wii Vitality Sensor is not yet understood
- Wii Vitality Sensor: not only for pulse rates, also for lie detection
Via GamesIndustry
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but this is the stupidest thing they could ever do
have you seen the patent for a horse-riding peripheral yet?.. that is the most stupid thing ever..
I'm generally a pretty creative person, and I like innovation, but I'm failing to see how an adult will like that horse riding peripheral. I guess its just flat out not for adults. However, this device just looks like it will be used in the nursing homes that use Wii bowling for therapy. Either that or you can wear it while you game so the Wii can say "Why don't you take a break? Your heat rate is up!"
I was just thinking of ways I could make my Wii useful for 5 minutes again.
Where's the bogus medical research saying people need to buy this to keep healthy?