Oh Microsoft, stealing ideas once again...

[neobi]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20080408/tc_nf/59164

MTV News reported Microsoft will soon launch a Wii controller clone for the Xbox 360. It's part of a reported strategy to cash in on Nintendo's market differentiation.

I'm sure it won't be long before sony hops on board too...

[Crimson Knight]

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I'm sure it won't be long before sony hops on board too...

Ever hear of the SIXAXIS!?

[DarkwingChuck]

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too late

[josh]

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why, Microsoft, why?

[Crimson Knight]

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This controller could make cross platform development with the Wii a lot more feasible. But as far as input devices go, a lot of times, the required inputs to play games get in the way of accessibility. Many next-gen hits for the 360 require above average dexterity and long-term, intuitive knowledge of the entire controller.

[gray]

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mtv news?!?! now i know it's true

[Funk]

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The dust remnants of Kurt Loder are a very accurate news source.

[Karr Lord of Chaos]

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thats how most business works. one person invents a successful product, then a bunch of other companies copy that product and alter it slightly and sell it usually cheaper.

[Valkysas]

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cheaper?

have you seen what microsoft charges for 360 accessories?

100 dollars for a wifi reciever that every other system on the market today has built-in, including the $130 DS.

[Karr Lord of Chaos]

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usually cheaper.

read what i wrote again, i was being general, hence why i said businesses/companies rather then saying microsoft.

[Kire]

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Doesn't this belong in the video games section? Either way, whatever

Also, I was expecting this earlier, honestly.

[tjoris9]

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This controller could make cross platform development with the Wii a lot more feasible.

[Red Dragon]

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In some ways Microsoft has a better lineup for casual gamers than Wii does.

Lol wut?

[Stormy]

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This is Microsoft's business strategy, just like when they created IE as a copy of Navigator.

[LunarWingCloud]

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I HATE MICROSOFT.... in gaming.... I just don't like their copycat antics. They are rustling up Sony and Nintendo, and I won't stand for it. This just gets worse and worse. I believe it's a testament of what happens here. Success + Fame = People riding on your coatails and stealing your ideas...