360 Gets a wiimote style by end of year...

[Andeeh]

Imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery. So Nintendo, prepare to be flattered if latest reports on plans up Microsoft's sleeve prove accurate.


MTV News is claiming to have received information from a developer that Microsoft is currently working on a controller for Xbox 360 that features Wii Remote functionality "and more", and that such a device could well be out before the end of 2008.

This is said to be (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/04/07/source-this-is-a-sketch-of-microsofts-wii-remote-imitator/) a sketch of Microsoft's Wii Remote clone.

"The project has been in active development at Microsoft since last August, the source said", the report continues (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1584945/20080407/id_0.jhtml).

"Rare, the Microsoft-owned studio behind Xbox 360's launch first-person shooter Perfect Dark Zero and the upcoming instalment of the Banjo-Kazooie franchise, has been tasked with creating a unified interface and look for the controller. Rare has had trouble hitting its deadlines, according to the source."

The report adds that the source has said Rare is currently working on a version of Miis for Xbox 360 too.

Microsoft's made no secret of its desire to penetrate deep into the casual market, something that Nintendo has done with great success with both Wii and DS. Is a Wii Remote clone - if it does genuinely exist - the answer though...? If you can't beat them, join them, we guess...


Your thoughts?

[Jord]

eww I wouldnt buy it.

Im rubbish at steady aim on wii like ill do better on 360 plus i dont get that sketch wheres the analog if its in the spot its in how will be press a x b y

[FlyingJesus]

If it doesn happen then no matter if it's a stolen idea or not it'll be better simply because a 360 is better than a Wii. I'm not a 360 fanboy btw (I don't have or even want one) it's just truth - originality doesn't matter, what matters is that something works as it should do and does it well.

[Ailo Gaup]

That's stupid, i'm 100% not buying it, whatsoever.

[kerplunkwozere]

it will ruin the 360 imo.
I DON'T KNOW HOW I CAN JUST TELL, OKAY?

[Ailo Gaup]

you see the microphone bit.
is a microphone built in?

[Neil]

Doubt it's real, even I could draw that, they never say who it was that gave them it just a "source" that was briefed by Microsoft, so it's not someone that works for microsoft just a developer that Microsoft may have contact with, I don't see this happening

[Turbanators]

Doubt it's real, even I could draw that, they never say who it was that gave them it just a "source" that was briefed by Microsoft, so it's not someone that works for microsoft just a developer that Microsoft may have contact with, I don't see this happening

Yeah, it must be. It looks asif a 5 year old whipped it up on paint, theres not even any legit blueprints and stuff, anyone could do that.

And why would they just copy the Wii? You'd think they'd make a pad with motion sensors built in like if you flick it up you jump, etc..

Also isn't it a bit late for April fools?!

[GommeInc]

April fools day was 10 days ago... And it looks ugly... They're just copying Nintendo to rival the PS3 really, if this is true, with the PS3's sixaxis controller (or whatever it is).

[Neversoft]

If it doesn happen then no matter if it's a stolen idea or not it'll be better simply because a 360 is better than a Wii. I'm not a 360 fanboy btw (I don't have or even want one) it's just truth - originality doesn't matter, what matters is that something works as it should do and does it well.

360 fanboy! None of the consoles are actually better than each other, they're nearly impossible to compare since they all have tottally different features and games. It's what you prefer.

[GommeInc]

Indeed, the Wii is good if you prefer out of the ordinary games basing themselves on new ideas for game play, while 360s and PS3s rival themselves on with graphics. Or at least, that's the only thing I can see going on with consoles... I just bought a PS3 over 360 to go wth my Wii, so I could compare the two if necessary :P

[Jord]

That's stupid, i'm 100% not buying it, whatsoever.


you see the microphone bit.
is a microphone built in?


Whats with the posts... You make one then when somone else posts you post again you dont need 100k post just calm down because I can bet you will leave/get banned again..


On topic Ive never read this anywhere else Could be take looks like its drawn by a kid.
they would do better then.

[le harry]

eh, how boring *shrug*

[Neil]

April fools day was 10 days ago... And it looks ugly... They're just copying Nintendo to rival the PS3 really, if this is true, with the PS3's sixaxis controller (or whatever it is).

The design is copying Nintendo but I've heard Microsoft have been toying with motion sensor gaming for some time now, it's obviously fake though, if they were gonna add motion sensing to the 360 they'd off made a different design for the controller

[c[__]]

My non existant 2 year old brother could draw better then that.
Like posted previously it could have been made with a better program instead of some 2D **** like paint.

[Andeeh]

Yeah, it must be. It looks asif a 5 year old whipped it up on paint, theres not even any legit blueprints and stuff, anyone could do that.

And why would they just copy the Wii? You'd think they'd make a pad with motion sensors built in like if you flick it up you jump, etc..

Also isn't it a bit late for April fools?!


Well i heard about it on xleague googled it and this came up.

tenner says that microsoft will make an offical announcement on it.

[Turbanators]

My non existant 2 year old brother could draw better then that.
Like posted previously it could have been made with a better program instead of some 2D **** like paint.

Hi Bren, your cousin sounds pro!

[PaulMacC]

Nintendo Mailman: Where do I deliever these lawsuits?

[Mario]

If it doesn happen then no matter if it's a stolen idea or not it'll be better simply because a 360 is better than a Wii. I'm not a 360 fanboy btw (I don't have or even want one) it's just truth - originality doesn't matter, what matters is that something works as it should do and does it well.
the wii works perfectly, infact in my opinion it works better than a 360, you dont hear constant stories of peoples wiis breaking and taking 6 weeks to fix? and this 360mote is an obvious sign that microsoft are running out of ideas.

[CJW93]

Looks interesting. Im not going to believe it until it is actually available in the shops.

[DarkSquiffy]

Looks like a noob made it in 3 seconds.
Eww.

[Turbanators]

the wii works perfectly, infact in my opinion it works better than a 360, you dont hear constant stories of peoples wiis breaking and taking 6 weeks to fix? and this 360mote is an obvious sign that microsoft are running out of ideas.

Calm down, "IrNintendoFanBoy" Microsoft hasn't even confirmed that they're doing this yet, it could be fake for all we care.

[BlueMoon]

Isn't this the same site which said Microsoft were making a blueray 360 in which Microsoft later came out and said it was all bull? :eusa_whis

[Andeeh]

Isn't this the same site which said Microsoft were making a blueray 360 in which Microsoft later came out and said it was all bull? :eusa_whis

I Dno i just heard about it on xleague and googled.

[GhostFace-]

im probally not geting that mainly because i play 360 to be lazy,