When Nintendo released the Wii, no one expected it to outsell the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360, but it did. Why? Because of its new feature, the wireless motion sensor controllers. This feature has revolutionised gaming, with Xbox then releasing the Kinect and Playstation with Move. This raises the question as to whether there is going to be an evolution in gaming.
Nintendo have already announced their new console that is going to be released in 2012. This has raised the pressure on Microsoft and Sony to release their new consoles so that they do not fall behind again in the market. The designer of the Xbox 360, Don Coyner has recently moved on from Xbox, sparking rumours that the new Xbox (Xbox 720) will have a completely new design. Do you think that the new Xbox will continue to follow through with only the Kinect 2, or do you think they will continue to use control pads? Control pads have been around for some time now, but it may now be the time that they die out as gaming moves forward with new exciting technology. However, this does raise the question as to how it will meet all user’s requirements, as it may make it harder for people with disabilies to play with games. Check out some Xbox 720 rumours: http://www.t3.com/features/xbox-720-rumours-how-will-the-new-xbox-look
Recently, Sony also gained a patent for technology that sense the user’s emotions and floor movements. Could this possibly be for the Playstation 4?
What do you think will happen with the next generation of games consoles. Do you think they will still use the traditional control pad, or will they all move to the motion sensing new technologies? Maybe one day users will actually be inside the game! I think that the next generation of consoles will all use motion sensors, but still use control pads in order to cater for users with disabilities. However, I think that they will also find new technologies that will also cater for disabled users needs, eventually completing replacing the traditional control pad.
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I personally believe the new motion sensing technologies will be where gaming will go in the future. It makes people feel like they're interacting more with the games, certain kinect titles certainly show this. I believe that the traditional controls should still be available though, otherwise this would be unfair with people with disabilities.
ReplyDeleteI think control pads are soon to be a thing of the past. People have now tastes motion sensor gaming why would you want to go back. Motion sensor gaming makes you really feel like you are part of the game and is a lot more fun with friends and family. Control pads will still be optional with motion sensing equipment being the primary interaction.
ReplyDeletei dont agree, i absolutely hate console such as the wii and xbox 360's kinect, simply because when i am playing a game i want to be able to control the virtual environment with my fingers and not my entire body. i mainly play video games as a form of stress relief, so for me to have to use my whole body in my opinion requires more effort, thus be more likely to increase stress levels. i, myself own a wii console, and i kid you not, i've had it for 2/3 years now and have only played it 5/6 times because i cant stand it. hand held controllers will never die out, they can not be replaced.
ReplyDeleteI dont think that motion sensing technology is the way forward. I strongly agree that controlers are the the best way forward cause its physicaly in your hand you control your character/ icon. for example street fighter is a game developed by capcom which is known as the best fighting game in the world imagine trying to kick and spin around in your living room or bedroom i dont see it happening.
ReplyDeleteThats the view I share, to interact with a game I feel I need to be in physical connection i,e using a control pad. waving your hands in the air does not feel right. Its the same with touch screen phones I prsonally dont feel right unless im pressing buttons.
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