A little late there on my part, but just before E3, Nintendo announced Wii MotionPlus, a new peripheral for the Wii Remote. This add-on will apparently bring us the 1:1 motion tracking we have all been waiting for, by attaching to the bottom of the Wiimote and more accurately tracing motions in 3D space by better orienting the controller. Now, from the videos I have seen, this thing could be nothing short of a breakthrough in motion control. I will post some up soon enough.
Here is the full 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 3-D 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.
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