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sguy78 on 31 July 2009
amp316 said:
I don't see it replacing the Wii Remote.

I would prefer to use the Wii Remote if it was available. I used Natal in the discussion because it is being released in a PC version.



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amp316 on 31 July 2009
sguy78 said:
amp316 said:
I don't see it replacing the Wii Remote.

I would prefer to use the Wii Remote if it was available. I used Natal in the discussion because it is being released in a PC version.

...and it won't replace the mouse.  People love the mouse.  Microsoft can't even get people interested in touch screens because they don't want to raise their hand.  Can you see them wanting to stand up?  I'm just saying.



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dsister44 on 31 July 2009

I do not think so. The main reason I believe is that it is rumored at a price tag of $100(at a rumored lost to Microsoft). They do not make enough money on PC games to get that money back anytime soon. Especially when a mouse can go for about $20(?).



sguy78 on 31 July 2009
amp316 said:
sguy78 said:
amp316 said:
I don't see it replacing the Wii Remote.

I would prefer to use the Wii Remote if it was available. I used Natal in the discussion because it is being released in a PC version.

...and it won't replace the mouse.  People love the mouse.  Microsoft can't even get people interested in touch screens because they don't want to raise their hand.  Can you see them wanting to stand up?  I'm just saying.

You can never underestimate people's laziness.



Boutros on 31 July 2009

I hope it won't happen. I like holding things in my hand.



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sguy78 on 31 July 2009

How long has the mouse been the medium of choice for now anyways?



greenmedic88 on 01 August 2009
sguy78 said:
tedsteriscool said:
sguy78 said:
Killergran said:
To replace the mouse it would have to boast a superior interface, be easier to use, cheaper and very advertised. I have no doubt that it will fail at at the very least three out of four.

It could possibly be a complement to the mouse in certain situations and in certain locations.

By no means do I think it will replace the mouse by this time next year. However, I feel it will have potential to do so in later iterations.

Do you think it would be accurate as a mouse pixel-for-pixel?

 

I don't see myself having the ability to do any form of photo editing unless it could be as precise as a mouse (to the pixel at 800x magnification).

I think a touch screen could be more accurate than a mouse with photo editing. I don't necessarily believe that is the primary use of a mouse anyways.

A touch screen tablet is already more accurate than a mouse for digital illustration. Wacom sells their Cintiq line of tablets that utilizes an LCD screen you draw on directly like traditional media. Quite an improvement over traditional pen and tablets, which themselves are far superior for precision drafting/illustration work over the mouse. 

Unfortunately the smallest Cintiq (12") retails for $999, making it strictly a tool for professionals and well funded enthusiasts. The 21" retails for $1999. 

Gesture and voice based input may well be standard input devices once the technology has appropriately matured. Fairly primitive gesture controls are already quite functional on touch based devices like the iPhone so it would only be a natural progression. 

Maybe not Natal, but something more advanced is definitely in the future. Cost is the other issue as well (see Cintiq). Only when the technology can be made inexpensive enough to be accessible to mass consumers will it be fully mature. 



mibuokami on 01 August 2009

I think the concept eventually will, but not Natal specifically.




sguy78 on 01 August 2009
greenmedic88 said:
sguy78 said:
tedsteriscool said:
sguy78 said:
Killergran said:
To replace the mouse it would have to boast a superior interface, be easier to use, cheaper and very advertised. I have no doubt that it will fail at at the very least three out of four.

It could possibly be a complement to the mouse in certain situations and in certain locations.

By no means do I think it will replace the mouse by this time next year. However, I feel it will have potential to do so in later iterations.

Do you think it would be accurate as a mouse pixel-for-pixel?

 

I don't see myself having the ability to do any form of photo editing unless it could be as precise as a mouse (to the pixel at 800x magnification).

I think a touch screen could be more accurate than a mouse with photo editing. I don't necessarily believe that is the primary use of a mouse anyways.

A touch screen tablet is already more accurate than a mouse for digital illustration. Wacom sells their Cintiq line of tablets that utilizes an LCD screen you draw on directly like traditional media. Quite an improvement over traditional pen and tablets, which themselves are far superior for precision drafting/illustration work over the mouse. 

Unfortunately the smallest Cintiq (12") retails for $999, making it strictly a tool for professionals and well funded enthusiasts. The 21" retails for $1999. 

Gesture and voice based input may well be standard input devices once the technology has appropriately matured. Fairly primitive gesture controls are already quite functional on touch based devices like the iPhone so it would only be a natural progression. 

Maybe not Natal, but something more advanced is definitely in the future. Cost is the other issue as well (see Cintiq). Only when the technology can be made inexpensive enough to be accessible to mass consumers will it be fully mature. 

It would be a step in the right direction.



monlosez on 01 August 2009

I want my mouse on my right hand and Natal for left hand :)