Wii MotionPlus!

[CockroachMan]

Nintendo just announced a new accessory for the Wiimote! MotionPlus! The add-on attaches to the bottom of the Wii-mote and more accurately traces motions in 3-D space by better orienting the controller.

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.

source: http://kotaku.com/5024907/nintendo-introdu...wii-motion-plus

I believe we'll have more details about it tomorrow..

 

[Whizz]

That sucks. The Wiimote should have had that since the beginning.

 

[XeonZ]

Was just about to post this.

Figures this would have been nice at launch, better late than never I guess.

 

[EmeraldEx]

Hello accurate sword fighting games!

 

[science]

Maybe they can start making good games now

 

[pokemongalaxy]

That sucks. The Wiimote should have had that since the beginning.

exactly, now we have to pay extra money for something that we shouldve gotten included in the first place.

 

[CockroachMan]

Indeed it should be there since launch

I'm guessing Nintendo will use this on their secret big game they're talking about.. just hope it's not very expensive :/

 

[pokemongalaxy]

Indeed it should be there since launch

I'm guessing Nintendo will use this on their secret big game they're talking about.. just hope it's not very expensive :/

what secret game?

 

[raulpica]

I'm sure there're gonna be new Wiimotes with this already-in.

This is probably an add-on if you already have the old-style Wiimotes.

It's gonna be better for them that the add-on will be REALLY cheap.

 

[pokemongalaxy]

It's gonna be better for them that the add-on will be REALLY cheap.

it better be, for something that shouldve come built in!!

 

[science]

Indeed it should be there since launch

I'm guessing Nintendo will use this on their secret big game they're talking about.. just hope it's not very expensive :/

what secret game?

If we knew, it wouldn't be a secret, would it?

 

[pokemongalaxy]

Indeed it should be there since launch

I'm guessing Nintendo will use this on their secret big game they're talking about.. just hope it's not very expensive :/

what secret game?

If we knew, it wouldn't be a secret, would it?

I knew someone would say that !

 

[Rock Raiyu]

Indeed it should be there since launch

I'm guessing Nintendo will use this on their secret big game they're talking about.. just hope it's not very expensive :/

what secret game?

Probably this big surprise Nintendo has in store at E3 tomorrow. Kid Icarus or whatever it is. Anyways, I think this is retaliation to the 360's supposed new controller thats coming out. That's what I believe anyway...

 

[shaunj66]

Can someone say Wii Sports 2?

Not impressed that they have to deliver this addon to improve 3D motion support, should have been there from the start. But I hope to see games take proper advantage of this and deliver am much more fluid control experience!

 

[coolbho3000]

These should be free.

 

[fischju]

Lets see a demo of what it can do at the keynote first

 

[pokemongalaxy]

These should be free.

yes WE KNOW

 

[dinofan01]

Woo suddenly Nintendo announces this and everyone is bashing them. Whatever I'm pumped I was telling myself if these new motion controllers from all the rumors are real Nintendo needs some new tech to make people forget about the others.

 

[shaunj66]

I wonder if they'll announce a USB add-on called GraphicsPlus?

 

[skawo96]

I feel like Wiilot don't need it. At least for now (I mean: new games may have improved motion sensor usage)
Also, if this will be packaged with games that needs it it completely kills the piracy - unless Nintendo will not charge much/ give it for free. Finally however Nintendo thinks about their console.

So, yeah. Nintendo. Don't think about stupid Trucha patching, think about improving your console. Good move from you.

EDIT: O shit, does it mean we must change WiiJacket?