Microsoft Making 'wiimote" For The Xbox?

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Microsoft Making 'Wiimote" for the Xbox 360?

 

The fine reporters at MTV News have netted themselves quite a scoop: an unnamed source tells them that Microsoft has secretly been working on a motion controller for the Xbox 360 styled after Nintendo's Wii remote (pictured), which may see release before the end of the year. The project has been rocky, however, with the source reporting difficulty hitting deadlines.

 

The source, who wished to remain anonymous so as to not jeopardizing their business relationships, says the project has been in active development since last August. Rare has reportedly taken a major stake in the project, tasked with designing the interface and look of the controller. The source even passed along a rough sketch of the last prototype, which may look a bit familiar.

 

According to the source, the controller would have four face buttons, a trigger button, an analog stick and a built-in microphone. It would not have a port for any controller attachments, such as the Wii's nunchuck. There have also been plans for the remote to somehow work in conjunction with the Xbox Live Vision Camera.

 

When contacted by MTV News, Microsoft spokesperson Jessica Lange stated that "Microsoft does not comment on rumors and speculation." Helpful! In addition to their unnamed tipster, though, MTV News reports other industry sources have confirmed to them that Microsoft has been working on a motion controller.

 

Source(s): http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3167277

http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/04/07/...emote-imitator/

[Poply 178]

I really hope they don't. If they do it better atleast not act like or look like the wiimote. I don't really like the whole motion sensing thing that everyone is trying to get into now.

[Ghostface 0]

This will be interesting, maybe they will sell more xbox's this way

[Major Zhuinden 128]

That's pretty gay, come up with new ideas dammit. Stop stealing..

[Aiur 46]

What will they call it? Xmote?

[Speedskater 167]

Wow if they actually create that they'll just be showing how they need to keep up with Wii.