Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The New Generation Of Video Gaming Platforms

By Jason Myers

This generation of Videogames steps into unchartered bliss we did not expected would be created so soon. Reading a rundown of E3 news on various gaming websites the golden chalice for innovation has to go to Microsoft for Xbox 360's project Natal. Sony PlayStation 3 made something for youngsters - the Eyepet. Nintendo declared to be the masters' of motion directors some 5 years in advance in terms of their knowledge in developing non conventional controllers.

First off let me tell you a little about Xbox 360's Natal. Microsoft disclosed a hands free controller project named Natal. Natal works on true 1:1 motion control communication with graphical and speech detection. The hardware identifies the shape of a player, their actions and also their hand commands.

Shifting over to Playstation PS3's press conference stadium all the eyes were on one point. A new magical toy for Sony PS3 called "EyeToy". PlayStation Eye is the second generation of PS3 games using action sensor. The EyeToy, primarily used in a kind of playing card battle game give an impression of how games can interface with cameras and motion. An impressive magic card makes a 3D hologram when placed on the floor in front of the EyeToy unlocking various games to play using your Eyepet. Sony hasn't given up on handheld gaming just yet either.

PlayStation additionally revealed twin handed motion sensor. It's good that they are picking up players off the couch, offering the games are worth getting off the couch for. Sony PS3's Eye-Toy motion controller concept was not a different concept to Natal. PS3's future 1:1 gameplay mapping was demonstrated by somebody clutching virtual world objects in their own hand, yes the graphics seemed wonderful.

Nintendo's motion controller - Wii motion plus adapter for the Wii remote was unveiled last year and this month it moved on sale. Nintendo also discussed about the latest Nintendo DS, DSi and Wii games: Sports Resort with Motion Plus, Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Mario for Wii and Wii Fit Plus the second in the Wii Fit series comes with new game software available separately for individuals who already bought a Wii Balance Board.

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