Revolutionary Controller

Why didn't anyone else think of this new way of controlling games? The controller, Codenamed Fusion, will truely bring a revolution to the gaming scene.

A *cough* unique wireless motion sensor system : codenamed Fusion : is in development, which could bring fun, interactive games incorporating motion sensing technology to all home gaming systems, no matter who they are manufactured by.

The technology opens up all kinds of exciting game design possibilities, and offers games players far greater freedom than they are currently able to enjoy on both current and next-generation formats. A tennis game, for example, can be played with a wireless mini tennis racquet rather than just a standard controller. The technology can not only track when the player swings, but also where they are on the court, the angle of the racquet as it hits the ball, and the precise arc of the swing. This level of control and interaction is impossible with other technologies, and will take gameplay to a whole new level.

Perhaps the most exciting function is the system's ability to emulate any other motion-based controller. This allows games designed specifically for the Nintendo Wii motion controller to be brought to any other format. In a market where game development budgets can run into tens of millions of dollars, being able to publish a game on multiple formats has become essential for publishers to recoup their investment.

Developed by the innovators behind the Gametrak controller, In2Games, and scheduled for release Q3-2007, this plug-and-play system will offer publishers and gamers consistent motion sensing control across all formats. As such, games that benefit from enhanced gameplay through motion sensing can be enjoyed by a far larger audience, not restricted to one console.

Unlike existing products and technologies, In2Games' Fusion system does not rely upon the gamer pointing a controller at the screen or restrict the gamer to limited movements. Instead, it combines patent-pending ultrasonic and RF technologies with 3-axis accelerometers to track the precise absolute position and orientation in 3D space of almost any wireless accessory such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, and bowling balls.

The technology can be integrated into any input device. Developers have begun exploring ways of using the system, even modifying existing joypad controllers to accommodate true 3D motion sensor technology : with some truly revolutionary ideas:

Sports:throw the first pitch of the World Seriesdribble, shoot and dunk on the basketball courtswing a golf club and watch the ball soar down the fairwayswing a tennis racquet and unleash forehands, backhands and smashes

Action:run, jump, aim and shoot in a shooting game toss a grenade at enemy forces

Fighting:throw a punch or rapid combination of punches

Of course we're being sarcastic above, but that makes the story less true. In2Games is indeed working on said device. Below some photo's of the controllers in action.

Bowling | Tennis | More tennis | Renders of controllers

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