Could in Xenoblade as well.

The Manado isn't even close to resembling a light saber.

Dunban had swords that were like lightsabers.  He was not talking about the Monado

I don't remember him with anything even remotely resembling a light saber.

Funny enough it reminds me of Opiomorph from Xenogears.

His machina equipment.

The doll direct should be the best one; all the biggest wow moments so far have revolved around the dolls and the way they enable you do fly across the landscapes and see it stretch on as far as the eye can see.

Yes, i´m sure the third is the most impressive, they are keeping the best for the end.

Maybe some weapons had laser blades but you couldn't control any mecha.

This is true. The closest we got was Mumkhar, who was doing both.