The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has published a patent application on April 10 by Microsoft for a gyroscopic-based input device for use on computers and games consoles such as the Xbox 360. According to the application: Described is a technology by which a computer pointing device (generally a mouse but alternatively a game controller or remote control device) may be worn on the hand and operated without needing to contact a mousing surface. The controller is apparently still at the research and design stage and it is unclear if it will ever be released. Check the forums for a more detailed description from a source at TXB.
We were told that the motion sensing controller that Microsoft was researching had the functionality of both the Nintendo Wii Remote and the Nunchuk packed into a single device, with a shape that is neither that of a banana, nor a remote controller, but more like a “pistol grip.” On top, it is supposed to have an analog stick (that could be replaced by a trackball) surrounded by the four action buttons.
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At least the patent will show some idea what the remote might look like. I've seen so many different versions that I don't know what to take as the real prototype. In any case, it really is just MS trying to cash in on the Wii market.
Looks quite interesting...highly unoriginal, and I'll never be able to use it (PS3 man), but interesting all the same. I'm not sure what I think about the shape though...but hey...it's just a prototype.