New Xbox 360 motion-sensing controller patent details, sketch emerge |
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More solid details have surfaced to further support rumors of Microsoft working on a motion-sensing controller for the Xbox 360 to challenge the Nintendo Wii. Microsoft's patent filing for a "wearable computer pointing device" was unearthed, and a supposedly real image of the platform holder's Wiimote-esque controller in the works has been revealed.
To kick things off, Microsoft's patent application allegedly filed back in 2006 was published on the United States Patent and Trademark Office a few days ago. Now, TeamXbox reports it's able to reveal more insider information because the patent is already public.
What you see above is said to be the device Microsoft has been working on for the past two years. TeamXbox claims Microsoft R&D is developing it together with "next-generation vision-based recognition" technology.
Interesting enough, while previous rumors say the mystery Xbox 360 controller is codenamed "Newton," TeamXbox named the image file "Einstein Prototype." It's also worth noting that the pistol grip-shaped device is different from the Newton sketch we saw which almost looks identical to the Wii Remote.
The two models do share similarities, since both have four buttons and an analog stick. However, according to Teamxbox's version of the controller in question, the stick is located on top and replaceable by a trackball. Microsoft also reportedly wants its gadget to have the functionality of Wiimote and Nunchuk combined.
Via TeamXbox
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What a surprise, it looks nothing like that MS Paint drawing
Vision recognition technology and motion-sensing controllers...
Is this so I can have my image show up on my TV and I can virtually swat at things? Yay EyeToy.
this is going to be for next gen, including all platforms.
others are actually envying ninty. (if of course this is true)
this is a total joke.....I have lost a lot of respect for microsoft. what is it about MS that is unique anymore. Copying others systems like the Wii does not make you stand out or innovative.
I can't believe all they can do is copy other systems now days. there is no innovation, no bright ideas. What is this thing with copying another totaly unique system and modifying a few things and call it yours....Its ridiculously pathetic.
this is just another insinificant junk copied from another company and slapping your name on it.
MS is totally stupid with out doubt. Until i see something new and original from them guess i'll just turn around and fart in their dum faces for making a bigger fool out of themself
I wonder what this'll be used for...I don't expect to be used for games that practically use all the buttons on the gamepad, but maybe for specific Xbox 360 titles and maybe some Live arcade games or other downloads.
Personally I think they should have this developed to work with a new version of the Xbox, but I know that won't happen since it isn't dead yet, but right now I just see the console as a traditional gaming machine with multimedia purposes, not something that wants to become the next Wii.
I'll guess we'll see what it can do if they release more information on this. Just my two cents.
@ a future Mister Commen Sense post
Even though you possibly have suggested this article, don't use this as cannon-fodder to try to prove that the 360 is all better than the Wii, or just to plainly put it down. Keep in mind that we don't know the true functions of the controllers, it's applications, and whether or not it becomes "superior" to the Wii.
What now since the Wii is the first home console to have full motion sensing controllers, anyone else who does it is copying them? I didn't hear anyone whining about Nintendo copying arcade machines. You know why I didn't? Because it's not copying at all dumbass
Xbox fanboys say PS3 was unoriginal? Wow...Just wow
It actually looks like it will have better functionality than the wii. Cant wait to see when this will come out as well as the ps3 one(assuming they're making one too)
looks like it can be use as a computer mouse.