Nintendo’s Revolution
Published by Jonathan September 19th, 2005 in TechnologyLast week Nintendo revealed the big secret about what will make the Revolution so revolutionary. It will use a one-handed controller that looks suspiciously like a generic t.v. remote control. What is so exciting is the gyroscope packed inside which will allow you to control games by moving the controller around in the air! Imagine fighting duels in Zelda by waving the controller around! Or fly fishing by performing the casting motion! Or swinging a baseball bat, aiming like a gun, flying a plane and banking by tilting the controller. Nintendo says that they will have special plugin in devices to enhance the capabilities of the controller.
This going to be wild. Despite all of the naysayers, I think this innovation is great for video games. I still think that the PC is the best gaming platform, but I am excited about the possibilities this new technology will bring. It is refreshing to say the least.
Go have a look at the pictures.
Do Nitendo still have it them? The new controller is certainly unique, but ten years ago we’d have scoffed at the idea digital photography or VOIP.
Looks good, if I was a gamer, I’d go for it.