Is Nintendo's Innovative Controller a Game-Changer?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the innovative controller developed by Nintendo, exploring its potential impact on gaming and other applications, such as ergonomic mouse designs. Participants express various opinions on the controller's functionality, Nintendo's future in the gaming industry, and the adaptability of the technology beyond gaming.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight the unique feature of the controller that allows physical movement to control actions in games, such as swinging a sword.
  • There are concerns about Nintendo's future, with some arguing that the company may struggle after the next generation of gaming systems is released.
  • Others counter that Nintendo's focus on innovation and gameplay could sustain its success, citing examples like the DS's continued popularity despite competition.
  • A participant proposes the idea of adapting the controller's technology for use in ergonomic mouse designs, suggesting it could enhance portability and usability for laptop users.
  • Another participant echoes the interest in the ergonomic mouse concept, expressing dissatisfaction with existing handheld mouse designs and envisioning a more intuitive solution.
  • There is a recurring sentiment about the uncertainty of which gaming company may face challenges in the future, with some shifting the focus from Nintendo to Sony.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express mixed views on Nintendo's future, with some predicting difficulties while others believe in the company's innovative approach. The discussion about the controller's technology and its potential applications remains exploratory, with no consensus reached.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various external links and ideas, indicating a broader context of technological innovation and market competition, but do not resolve the implications of these references.

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This is quite a departure from the standard controller. Instead of pressing a button to swing a sword, you actually swing the controller.
 
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Here is the video:

http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/651/651334/vids_1.html
 
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the remote control. nice implementation for the sword play game.
 
doesn't matter anyway, nintendo is going to go under after the next round of systems comes out.
 
gravenewworld said:
doesn't matter anyway, nintendo is going to go under after the next round of systems comes out.

I hope not. they are very kid friendly.

oh well.. If they do, I am sure they will just port their titles and sell them like sega is doing.
 
i doubt theyll go under anytime soon...they really base their stuff on innovation of thought and gameplay, rather than just stringing 10processors together and shouting "Cell r0x0rs!"

DS shouldve been displaced by PSP now...but it hasnt, because of those nintendog things.
 
Could this technology be implemented into a mouse design? That idea of moving in space is actually something I was recently thinking would be the ideal ergonomic mouse. I was looking for something portable for my laptop (that doesn't require a table top) and wasn't happy with the hand-held versions I found that all seem to require using your thumb to operate a trackball, which seems awkward to me. I would love something I could just wave around, even strap to the back of my hand so I don't have to put it down to type, for a mouse, and this sounds like it just might have that sort of technology incorporated into it if it can be adapted to computers instead of just games.
 
Moonbear said:
Could this technology be implemented into a mouse design? That idea of moving in space is actually something I was recently thinking would be the ideal ergonomic mouse. I was looking for something portable for my laptop (that doesn't require a table top) and wasn't happy with the hand-held versions I found that all seem to require using your thumb to operate a trackball, which seems awkward to me. I would love something I could just wave around, even strap to the back of my hand so I don't have to put it down to type, for a mouse, and this sounds like it just might have that sort of technology incorporated into it if it can be adapted to computers instead of just games.

Something to think about : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2335069.stm

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/10/18/student_develops_mouse_glove/
 
gravenewworld said:
doesn't matter anyway, nintendo is going to go under after the next round of systems comes out.

Do you still think that? I think most people would now say that sony is the company that is going to flop this time around.
 

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