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Icyedge on 23 February 2010
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So it's more precise because you can write with it???  Maybe you haven't seen any demos of that with WM+ because no one cares.  Besides, the pointer pretty much takes care of that anyway.  Play Trauma Center sometime.  The refresh rate of the camera is going to make quick motions (like in Red Steel 2) less precise than the proven tech of accelerometers and gyroscopes.


yes the arc from tech demos looks more precise.

How so? I've seen all demos that were done with Sony's controller, and I don't see how it's more precise. It's 1:1, apparently. So is Wii Motion Plus. Like I said, there's nothing beyond 1:1, it's the best motion controls can get. So, tell me, finally, HOW is it more precise? I'm just curious.

You didnt get back about the depth sensing. To my understanding it seems like wii motion + is not as precise as the Arc on this point, or is it?

Sorry, didn't notice that one, what with all the quoting and frenzied posting happening on that page.

Anyway, by depth sensing, I take it you mean how close the controller is in relation to the TV in 3D space? Well, WM+ calculates in high detail every direction it's moved into from a certain starting point, in 360 degrees. So... I'm assuming that's as good as it gets, 1:1. That's based on the purely motion-sensing side of things. If you take the infrared pointer into consideration, then it's especially easy, 'cos that accurately measures depth, distance to TV, to a high degree.

Your right with what I meant by depth. Im not sure it can be as precise with those calculation, lets say you move very fast are you sure it is able to tell where the controller is standing in the room in 3D? Or if you move up close the TV and then 3 meters away, does the Wii know your 3 meters away from the TV? Also, I would guess the starting point is reset each time you enter a new game, so it means that the game can never know exactly where you are standing in the room. Because of the camera it will not be a problem for Sony. It will see the whole room, and know exactly where each players are, and if they are close or not to the TV.

I think this will traduct in a much better 1:1, in the sense that if you would be playing bowling or tennis with it, the whole movement would be a necesity, which is not the case with the Wii. Also this could traduct to "real" bowling, where everyday people doesnt get 200 + points. I think even Williamwatts realize that theres no realism with current Wii controller. You can do a small movement with your hand and it traducts with full arm swing on the screen. I think realism will be the major difference of the 2 products.  Obviously I may be very wrong, its not release yet. But what are your thought about that?