Comments on: E3 2009: Motion control roundup

By: The end of the joypad? | Citystate

The end of the joypad? | Citystate — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:51:46 +0000

[...] we’re undergoing the next paradigm shift in controller technology, from analogue thumbsticks to motion tracking pointing devices. A shift [...]

By: Scott Russell

Scott Russell — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:30:35 +0000

Ultimately – it’s going to come down to widespread rollout, 3rd party support and killer app software. WiiSports sold the Wii – not the controller. Natal has the potential to really change things – certain game types still require a controller. But we’ve yet to see software that really makes these devices essential. Looking forward to it though.

By: Keith Andrew

Keith Andrew — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:19:14 +0000

I just think it was positive to see both Sony and Microsoft respond in such a confident manner. The PS3′s sticks look like they will probably outclass Motion Plus, while Natal has the potential to be something quite special in its own right. A true killer-app.