I don't understand the attitude against motion controls. If anything, this generation should teach us a good deal about what works and what doesn't with motion controls, and how they should be done in the next generation.

Right now all the solutions have inherent problems, though some of them are basic and will be fixed as the hardware grows more advanced for the next generation.

All solutions needs buttons though, which is why I see Natal as the one to be the least popular for a gamer of my kind. The optimal solution is to be found somewhere between Sony and Nintendo's solutions.

But Natal is still the most intriguing solution I think, though it may end up being nothing more than what the Sixaxis is today, unless Microsoft decides to do something very different from what the solution will be once Natal is released for the 360.

I'm excited to see what this will bring to games, but if it means sacrificing depth in gameplay, then it cannot be the definitive solution. I just hope that won't be the case when all is said and done.

Compare The Meerkat .Com?

How do you figure? It's sure not controlled by pressing buttons. It takes the same manipulation of a device that swipes and slashes take, just to get a different function. It requires you to move the controller.

PC games are already being influenced by the console market. Why would that stop once motion controls are out?

I am so sick of those adverts!!!

Forgive me for being ignorant, but what sets the Wand apart from the Wiimote precisely? From what I can tell it is more a step back than a good aim for the middle ground. Nintendo's solution is close, but not quite there yet. Multiple controllers is a good, but inelegant solution.

im not worried about the motion control im worried about natal

I won't mind good motion controls. Thing is, so far I haven't seen it...

I seriously hope you're not actually saying you couldn't physically do it, because that would mean you're extremely unfit.

Also, games like Super Mario Galaxy, that use small motion controls can be played for a long period of time and don't tire you out anymore than playing with a standard controller. Grand Slam Tennis is another story though, I can easily see someone having to take a break after a few games.

I can name a good number of examples where it is implemented very well. These exist almost exclusively in new genres of games though. Older games it is just kind of tacked on.