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Gnac on 15 March 2010

Both, because I'm good at adapting.



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nordlead on 15 March 2010
Mummelmann said:
nordlead said:
Mummelmann said:

Technically, yes. But I'm thinking more about flailing about in a cramped office or bedroom space, pointing various nicknacks at a tiny (compared to TV's) screen and knocking shit over.

It's a good thing I've never had to "flail" and knock crap over while playing my Wii games other than golf.

 

(you would think by now that this concept of having to "flail" while playing motion controled games would be dead)

Jesus christ... I was making an example and never mentioned Wii games once in my post. I have played a lot of Wii games myself and I know you don't have to flail about, it does, however, require a lot more space than pressing buttons on a keyboard and moving the mouse. I just can't see any good reason to implement it on PC with the (usual) cramped space, small screen and overall unsuited nature of the gaming platform itself.

It extends to the future PSWand and Natal. I don't have any other motion controlled games, hence why I stated Wii. I also don't know any other motion controlled devices for PC. I didn't take it as Wii trolling at all, just seems to be a misconception with motion controls and is commonly repeated. I don't know what your space is like, but all but my golf/sports & fitness games could easily be played sitting at my PC. (obviously multiplayer would be tough )




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nightsurge on 15 March 2010

Both, because different options are appropriate for different experiences.



Vetteman94 on 15 March 2010

Pushing buttons for me



Mummelmann on 15 March 2010
nordlead said:
Mummelmann said:
nordlead said:
Mummelmann said:

Technically, yes. But I'm thinking more about flailing about in a cramped office or bedroom space, pointing various nicknacks at a tiny (compared to TV's) screen and knocking shit over.

It's a good thing I've never had to "flail" and knock crap over while playing my Wii games other than golf.

 

(you would think by now that this concept of having to "flail" while playing motion controled games would be dead)

Jesus christ... I was making an example and never mentioned Wii games once in my post. I have played a lot of Wii games myself and I know you don't have to flail about, it does, however, require a lot more space than pressing buttons on a keyboard and moving the mouse. I just can't see any good reason to implement it on PC with the (usual) cramped space, small screen and overall unsuited nature of the gaming platform itself.

It extends to the future PSWand and Natal. I don't have any other motion controlled games, hence why I stated Wii. I also don't know any other motion controlled devices for PC. I didn't take it as Wii trolling at all, just seems to be a misconception with motion controls and is commonly repeated. I don't know what your space is like, but all but my golf/sports & fitness games could easily be played sitting at my PC. (obviously multiplayer would be tough )

Lol, 4 player coop on a 20" screen in a small bedroom...



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jarrod on 15 March 2010

Depends on the game. I'd generally rather point at the screen than tilt a right analog stick though.



dirkd2323 on 15 March 2010

I like a regular controller, When the PS move comes out I will give it a try for some games



Hephaestos on 15 March 2010
nordlead said:

whatever fits best.

For example

Fire Emblem - Motion controls make no sense at all in that game.

Wii Sports - Motion controls make perfect sense in the game, and button pressing seems really lame.

I also like a nice mix if that makes sense too.

that.

 

 

(and lol a mouse motion controler comment.... cause it's actually very true :-p)



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sergiodaly on 15 March 2010

i prefer buttons... motion control will always be a secondary input type for me! hope that never become the standard... i am very old school.

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Uberkiffer on 15 March 2010

I am assuming you are meaning one or the other, not a mix of the two (like Wii). Either way, all I can think is.. why not ask this question after users have gotten to experience being the controller?