At this year's GDC, motion-controllers were revealed for both the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo DS. The company behind the two devices, Performance Design Products, gave TechRadar its first glimpse at what gamers can expect from the controllers.
You can read more about the new controllers at TechRadar. For more GDC news click here.
Xbox Gametrak Freedom
Gametrak Freedom connects to your Xbox 360 via a base unit hooked into the USB input port and is described as a "proprietary and patent-pending ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology that delivers performance, increased control and flexibility.
"Unlike other motion sensing gaming systems, Gametrak Freedom does not rely on the gamer pointing a controller at the screen, nor does it restrict the gamer to limited movements. The system accurately tracks the true 3D position and precise movements of up to four players anywhere within a given environment. This technology provides players with total control and unrivaled game play opportunities."
Nintendo DS phat-pen
If that wasn't enough gaming peripherals news for one day, the company has also unveiled its new SmartStylus device for the Nintendo DS – pictured here – which features vibration feedback and "can include a variety of added features, including LEDs, sound and motion feedback."
The Xbox controller closely resembles the Wii-mote in terms of design, while the DS "phat-pen" is, well, a rather "fat" looking pen. If all goes according to plan, gamers can expect to see the controllers hitting store shelves some time this Fall.Gametrak Freedom connects to your Xbox 360 via a base unit hooked into the USB input port and is described as a "proprietary and patent-pending ultrasonic 3D motion sensing technology that delivers performance, increased control and flexibility.
"Unlike other motion sensing gaming systems, Gametrak Freedom does not rely on the gamer pointing a controller at the screen, nor does it restrict the gamer to limited movements. The system accurately tracks the true 3D position and precise movements of up to four players anywhere within a given environment. This technology provides players with total control and unrivaled game play opportunities."
Nintendo DS phat-pen
If that wasn't enough gaming peripherals news for one day, the company has also unveiled its new SmartStylus device for the Nintendo DS – pictured here – which features vibration feedback and "can include a variety of added features, including LEDs, sound and motion feedback."
You can read more about the new controllers at TechRadar. For more GDC news click here.
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