No, I don't mean the proper technology or the WiiMote design, I'm talking about "motion controls" per se. I'm not saying that it's a rip-off or something like that, but motion controls were despised by some gamers because of them being a gimmick, and even if it's not the same tech, the use is pretty similar. And I really know some people who know think they're cool, the same people who said motion controls are shit when the Wii released, and I find that kind of hypocritical.

Motion control is just motion control - some gamers disliked the Wii remote because of it's high latency and lack of accuracy. The difference is the VR controls are accurate to the millimeter and also seem a far more intuiative control system when used in conjunction with VR, whereas outside of VR they tend to lack relevance. 

Nintendo shouldn't waste resources creating their own VR device, but it may go a long way to hook up with Oculus and add support for the NX. The NX in its base form might not be up to par spec wise, but with that SPU patent they filed. Added external gpu processing shouldn't be a problem to allow the NX to run the same VR games as PC.

To be honest I know many people don't like to give Nintendo credit, but VR kind of needs Nintendo as well! I don't really trust Sony or many of the Western developers to make something unique that will drive interests in VR beyond the normal gaming experience. VR is going to need a great variety of software to market the devices beyond the core audience and let's face it, Sony doesn't have a good track record at all with peripherals. Eyetoy and Move have never really had any compelling software, even though many people bought the hardware.

No, I don't mean the proper technology or the WiiMote design, I'm talking about "motion controls" per se. I'm not saying that it's a rip-off or something like that, but motion controls were despised by some gamers because of them being a gimmick, and even if it's not the same tech, the use is pretty similar. And I really know some people who know think they're cool, the same people who said motion controls are shit when the Wii released, and I find that kind of hypocritical.

To awnser the OP:

'What do you think Nintendo's tactic should be for its next console? '

Nintendo shouldn't try to beat Sony at thier own game, in terms of technology the console should be competent but not cutting-edge. At the same time, they shouldn't try to reinvent gaming with exotic peripherals either. What they should do (imo) is to make an accessible console that is designed to be compelling as a 2nd console for gamers; something that can give some advantages to players when paired up to other gaming devices (like PCs, Tablet, Smartphones and even competitor's consoles). Some may argue the Wii and WiiU were already used as 2nd consoles by many, but that was a de-facto situation (since Nintendo doesn't have 3rd party support) - the truth is none of those consoles were designed with that purpose in mind.

wouldnt that be Nintendo basically saying "hey, i know yall gonna get either PS or Xbox casue their better, but at least buy our thing too"? i dont think pride will allow them that.

It's not a matter of pride. It's a matter of acknowledging the fact that what they offer is different form Microsoft and Sony, so to try to extend their userbase without the presumption to take their place.

If that's seen as sign of being inferior dependes on your personal tastes, for one like me, who likes Nintendo consoles and other platforms as well it would be an equally great thing. After all, you only mentioned PS and Xbox in your comment which leads me to believe if I only mentioned Tablet and Smartphones you wouldn't have seen this as an admission of inferiority - That's because, for your personal tastes, you don't put to question the superiority of consoles over smartphones as gaming devices.

sure what they offer is different, BUT to say they are going to be a good secondary, would have to entail their is a PRIMARY and if they are not the primary then wouldnt they be in fact inferior? 

Consoles arent even in the same markey as tablets and phones, im not quite sure why you brought them up to be honest. Im talking strictly home consoles. And for me they could be seen as equal. But as we see the vast majority arent seeing it that way.