Lots of buzz post-E3 about "Project Natal" from Xbox.
Xbox has released the demo they played at E3. See the Xbox produced demo of Natal below.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Not to be Outdone, Playstation Kicks In
After yesterday's Microsoft "Project Natal" demo video came out, Sony launched their own new toy, the Playstation Motion Controller. Unlike the Microsoft 'no tool needed' model, the Playstation controller is more Wii like, with buttons. See the demo from E3 below.
We see the massive impact the Nintendo Wii has had on the other two major video game producers, and while the Wii was innovative and a massive shift in direction, the processor power was nothing compared to the Xbox 360 and Playstation3. With these new controllers on the way, new methods of interacting, many feel it's the end of the Wii's reign on the market, but the real test will be in game selection. If the game make effective use of the new technology, it'll work. If not, it's just another toy.
My guess if the former, and we'll see a whole new slate of combat games involving real time action. Get up off the couch, it's go time!
We see the massive impact the Nintendo Wii has had on the other two major video game producers, and while the Wii was innovative and a massive shift in direction, the processor power was nothing compared to the Xbox 360 and Playstation3. With these new controllers on the way, new methods of interacting, many feel it's the end of the Wii's reign on the market, but the real test will be in game selection. If the game make effective use of the new technology, it'll work. If not, it's just another toy.
My guess if the former, and we'll see a whole new slate of combat games involving real time action. Get up off the couch, it's go time!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Get Rid of the Furniture - We Need More ROOM
Consider this is developmental, not an actual product, yet.
Calling it "Project Natal" (yet dubbed by most as Microsoft Mini-Wii), Microsoft has launched the following video that shows the future of broken furniture.
Project indeed, but if they have what they say they have, this will be interesting for sure, especially if it will still run Xbox games. No controller poses some interesting options, with facial and voice recognition.
Knowing how the Wii has lead to many broken lamps, TVs, and slaps/punches/swings of fellow players, this will result in a lot of fun and a lot of injuries. Let the games begin.
Calling it "Project Natal" (yet dubbed by most as Microsoft Mini-Wii), Microsoft has launched the following video that shows the future of broken furniture.
Project indeed, but if they have what they say they have, this will be interesting for sure, especially if it will still run Xbox games. No controller poses some interesting options, with facial and voice recognition.
Knowing how the Wii has lead to many broken lamps, TVs, and slaps/punches/swings of fellow players, this will result in a lot of fun and a lot of injuries. Let the games begin.
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