Everybody wants to be like Wii
by Alisha Karabinus 
{ Feb 27th 2007 at 4:18PM }
Looks like Peter Moore's homage to the Wii has started the wheels of speculation in motion. Our comrades over at 360 Fanboy are considering the possibilities for Microsoft outside of the realm of casual games. Moore did make the point about the Wii being about an experience, after all, so the idea that Microsoft might go the motion route isn't too far-fetched. And it's not like Microsoft never "borrowed" anything before (wink, wink). But like many, we're uncertain that we'll see motion-sensitive controls on the 360. Likely, Microsoft will try something entirely new, but the possibilities there are so widespread that we're not even sure how to start. Let's just hope any extras are cheaper than some we've seen in the past.
We know many of you are proudly sporting the Wii60 badge, so we wanted to ask you what you thought. Can anyone do what the Wii does, and should anyone even try?
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mr Khan @ Feb 27th 2007 4:52PM
Microsoft implementing motion controls = bad idea
Add-ons DO NOT WORK, and that's the one thing microsoft doesn't seem to get about this generation, if you want a feature to be used in a broad degree, you must include it in the box
360 got almost everything right, but when it comes to peripherals, its the worst of the lot
vidGuy @ Feb 27th 2007 4:52PM
The 360 should NOT try to be anything more than it current is. Expand the games, not the periphs. The Wii has the advantage because all owners get motion-sensitive remotes. Any add-on for the 360 would have to be purchased and would be under-supported.
I love the Wii60 combo, but I don't want my 360 to put on any kind of Wii-mask. It would just be a failure anyway.
What I find more likely than a Wii-like add-on is XBOX720's release in or around Fall of 2009. It'll be somewhere around a PS3 in power, have Wii-like functions, and retail at $299, which will be cheaper than the PS3 goes for at the time.
Kev @ Feb 27th 2007 5:27PM
"Add-ons DO NOT WORK"
*cough*GUITAR HERO*cough*
KilgoreTrout XL @ Feb 27th 2007 5:28PM
Mr. Khan: Have you tried the Microsoft wireless steering wheel? It is flat-out superb.
Mr Khan @ Feb 27th 2007 5:47PM
They are good peripherals, yes, but some of those peripherals (like WiFi) should be part of the console proper, and that steering wheel is scandalously priced, as are all the peripherals
Thats why i say they're the worst, they're good products (except the headsets), but that pricing is unacceptable
And the Guitar Hero peripheral works because its been made very specifically for Guitar Hero, its as successful as the DDR mat, different from add-ons like EyeToy, or the GC Microphone, that tried to gain mainstream appeal, but failed
Billy_McBong @ Feb 27th 2007 6:32PM
as everyone else has said BAD IDEA
"What I find more likely than a Wii-like add-on is XBOX720's release in or around Fall of 2009. It'll be somewhere around a PS3 in power, have Wii-like functions, and retail at $299, which will be cheaper than the PS3 goes for at the time."
$299 my ass it would probably be about $399 for the core package but that does sound like something such as that could happen
Virtua Fanboy @ Feb 27th 2007 6:33PM
Yes Mr. Khan, "ADD ONS DO NOT WORK." Such as the PS1 contoller that added analog and rumble two years after PS1 was released. LOL
I wouldn't mind that kind of change. The question is would we want a PS3 rip off or a Wii type contoller, uh rip off.
I would like the Wii rip off w/a Wii Sports rip off game to go w/it. Not something for playing all the time but something to break out when nongamer friends and family show up. I could spend $79 extra dollars instead of $249 extra dollars like Wii60 owners did, lol.
That would be a evil, perfect, and FANTASTIC way to get casual gamers to the 360. Waaaahaaaaahaaa!