July 14, 2008 9:55 AM PDT
Nintendo announces Wii MotionPlus
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Nintendo)
Nintendo has just lifted the veil on a new accessory for the
Nintendo Wii remote control. The Wii MotionPlus adapter will attach to the bottom of the Wii remote and give the player a more accurate sense of control by better measuring movements in a 3D space.
Sounds like this could be a blessing for those first-person-shooter games where the control may have been off a step or two. We'll have more on MotionPlus and when you can expect a review soon. Now, here's the press release:
Nintendo introduces the Wii MotionPlus
July 14, 2008
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 3D 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.
Source: Kotaku
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It's my opinion that YES Nintendo is trying to make more money with these accessories, they're trying to make money off of the Wii. BUT, they are a company and this is a product. I think that the point is for them to make money, but more importantly for those who buy the Wii to enjoy the end experience. I am still very proud of Nintendo for taking the steps to shake up the industry. Obviously the light saber accessory does not appeal to you or I, but certainly does to a Star Wars fanatic. That said, I have not made up my mind about this next accessory because I haven't used it. But if it does what it is a suppossed to do then I will surely buy it and enjoy it.
- by GrayWolf323 July 15, 2008 10:06 AM PDT
- dauntless - I don't think the issue here is the individual pricing of the accessories, yes $20 isn't that bad
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(11 Comments)its when there's about half a dozen of them and its $120 for the complete set that people complain