It sounds like you haven't played it at all if that's how you think Wii games are played.

You're playing it wrong.

It is all about software support. Something like the Guncon needs other companies to develop games for it (which seemed to happen more with the Guncon 1 than the PS2 version). The problem from the publisher's perspective is that you're selling to a niche audience... the ones that already bought the unique controller in question. So do you always have a bundle option, in order to not alienate new prospective buyers? Who's going to stock the oversized boxes?

I'm actually a little surprised that there weren't more games that take advantage of Eyetoy support or the Xbox camera... those are first party peripherals, and you could do some nice stuff like Rainbow 6's face mapping (and the Eyetoy was supported in Karaoke Revolution for a similar feature), but to this day, that's the only game I can remember that used that feature at all. I'm hoping the PS Eye fares a little better.

Well, the big problem with that was the $200 price tag. Many of us thought it was really cool but of course balked at the price. Remember, back then that seemed really expensive because it was the same cost as the console - it would be like buying a $400 game now. Maybe now a $200 game would be more accepted since the consoles cost so much more (although they'd probably just charge more).

This really surprises and frustrates me. I was so looking forward to the 360 camera so i could get the minigame collections that i assumed would be coming out. Then nothing. A shame really.

I'm not playing it wrong, it is just impossible for me to just sit still and play. I always end up getting into whatever game I'm playing. Like if I am playing football I always end up playing and doing the Heisman in the middle of my living room.

I'd argue that's your fault, not the controller. I also want to sit and relax while playing games, and unless we are playing Wii Sports in a group setting(where standing up and actually doing the motions is the whole point), I have no problems sitting on my couch and playing Metroid, Mario or Zelda.

Uh... what?

So you want to sit still and play but then you can't help but get off the couch and enjoy yourself? It sounds like you're repressing fun.

most likely you gonna get the lightsaber shell... they will never make a "full" length lightsaber controller, just too much liability involved.

The wiimote is not exactly a relaxing controller for anally-precision-required controls. My arms hurt from playing Link's crossbow (the damn targets, i did use the Zapper). Also, a bit sore from Mario Galaxy (don't get me wrong, the game is a 9.9/10 in my book), the 1st Speedy Comet challenge... I tend to believe that mini-games are best for the wiimote, i.e. you get to "rest" in between games. For games like Zelda and MP3C, the wiimote can be taxing (comparing to the traditional controllers) over time.

I just realized that the shooting games with the wiimote, you're not really shooting the spot you're pointing at. I got one of those 3rd party "shell gun" with a laser pointer, the actual spot you're aiming is waaaay off where the on screen cross hair is at. Of course, that doesn't ruin the game play experience at all (you don't really feel it when the cross hair is on). However, it won't work if you turn the cross hair off (i doubt you could do that).

I still want a shotgun controller for myriad hunting games that are in the arcades, and always busy, but never make it to the consoles.

that's what i'm hoping a gun controller with feedbacks/rumbles, ah, that would be totally awesome after a long day of work...

Er...vibrating "gun"? What exactly do you have in mind. Actually, never mind...I withdraw the question.

ewww, now you just made the Wiimote more repulsive for me (note to self, try not to think what Groucho said when playing SMG).

I don't know what your talking about I just. . .

ITS TRUE...SO TRUE. I AM AFRAID TO HAVE FUN!


....wow, I think I've had a break through. I have made a lot of progress to obtain happiness this day.

Thank you The Bus.

Epileptics can have fun too.

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I just hooked up Time Crisis 4 and i have to say, i'm pretty satisfied about the gun and simple shot them ups (not to be confused with traditional 2d platformer-shoot-them-ups). Of course, only if they make a better gun (i.e. more comfy for left handers too) and with force feedbacks...

I don't think there is going to be a FPS game with a controller packed in to appease the mouse keyboard crowd. I don't think it is a large enough market to worry about, most console gamers think a controller is just fine for FPS's. I wish they would just allow keyboard and mouse input as an option (with it built into the games so there isn't the deadzone problem). Put it as a toggle for multiplayer matches to make things even, but just allow the option. It would also help for RTS games going to the console.

As for unique controllers in the future, I think we will see more after the success of the Wii, Rock Band (I think it's probably successful just not in number of units because of the price), Guitar Hero, and if Wii Fit hits big.

ah, forgot about WiiFit... i'm all for it...

The only problem i got is storing those "controllers" after playing; i don't even have Guitar Heroes and Rock Bands (not into those things)...

Thats what I mean, just the hilts. It would work I tell you!