Rumor: Microsoft May Debut New Xbox 360 Motion Controller Next Week

[+Mystic MVC]

According to sources that will go unnamed, Microsoft may be showing its Xbox 360 motion controller as early as next week to press, a controller geared specifically for Banjo Kazooie 3 gameplay. In fact, we've heard that select members of the press have already seen the controller?in use on the next Banjo Kazooie title?in action.

However, Microsoft's event next Tuesday, at which the new Banjo Kazooie is confirmed to be shown to North American press, comes with an embargo that lifts before the event kicks off proper. That means that whatever is on display for press will be revealed next Tuesday morning to everyone.

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I am both excited and disappointed at this. I'm really excited because I loved the Banjo-Kazooie series on the N64, the original was just amazing. I'm also slightly disappointed though because they are splitting up people already (if this is true) with an optional controller. Who wants to go out and buy a $40 controller to fully experience the new game.

There are a lot of if's and buts at this point, so I guess we will just have to wait.

[Alex H]

Sounds awesome.

[spenser.d]

**** dude, I'll buy the controller if I need it to play Banjo 3. Totally worth it and totally awesome.

Though I seriously doubt you'll absolutely need the controller for games.

-Spenser

[daniel_rh]

Interesting :cool: A new way to play with my 360

[+Mystic MVC]

**** dude, I'll buy the controller if I need it to play Banjo 3. Totally worth it and totally awesome.

Though I seriously doubt you'll absolutely need the controller for games.

-Spenser

I'm sure they wouldn't make it necessary (it would kill sales) to play a game like that. As I said above though, they will market it as "having the full experience with the new controller" to play it.

[qdave]

this might bring a new life to xbox :)

[Sethos]

Could surely take off if done properly and have some decent games supporting it.

With that said, i will never touch it with a 10 ft. pole.

[ahmz]

I hate motion-sensing controllers. When I play a video game, I want to sit in an almost physically comatose state for maximum relaxation and enjoyment. If I want "motion" I'll go outside and do something :D

[goji]

this might bring a new life to xbox :)

GTA is helping it just fine :cool:

[+Mystic MVC]

I hate motion-sensing controllers. When I play a video game, I want to sit in an almost physically comatose state for maximum relaxation and enjoyment. If I want "motion" I'll go outside and do something :D

Apparently that mainstream thought is changing (thanks to the Wii). Which means we will only be seeing more and more of this in the future.

[Vandalsquad]

More interested in Banjo then the motion controller.

[Guest]

Last I heard, Banjo had been cancelled. Thankfully, it looks as though that isn't the case, phew.

[Smigit]

Yeah I'f its anything like mario Galaxy you won't lose anything by not having motion sensored controls although they could do something alot more radical. Really but, I prefer normal control pads anyway and would consider myself getting "the full experience" with one.

[Kushan]

If Microsoft really wants this remote to work, they need to make a ****ton of arcade games that support it.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Last I heard, Banjo had been cancelled. Thankfully, it looks as though that isn't the case, phew.

You're thinking back to when there was 4 possible games, where one was cancelled. Choice of Fable 2, Too Human, Banjo and Marvel MMO. In the end it was Marvel MMO :p

Anyways, can't wait for Banjo 3, more excited about that than the controller :D

[Rookas]

Though I seriously doubt you'll absolutely need the controller for games.

-Spenser

I doubt any retail games would require it, though it's a possiblility.

If Microsoft really wants this remote to work, they need to make a ****ton of arcade games that support it.

This is what I would expect, rather than full retail games requiring it. There are arcade games that require the camera so I'd expect to see arcade games requiring the 360mote.

[Kushan]

Yeah but they need to release loads so it appeals to the casual freaks. Let them waste their money on some ****ty games so that maybe some real developers add support for it, thus making it useful to REAL gamers =p

[Guest]

You're thinking back to when there was 4 possible games, where one was cancelled. Choice of Fable 2, Too Human, Banjo and Marvel MMO. In the end it was Marvel MMO :p

Anyways, can't wait for Banjo 3, more excited about that than the controller :D

Ah yes, of course. Still, we haven't heard anything from Rare regarding Banjo 3 for a long time now.

[+Mystic MVC]

Ah yes, of course. Still, we haven't heard anything from Rare regarding Banjo 3 for a long time now.

There was some teaser stuff a couple weeks back, but other than that not much else lately.

[spenser.d]

^^^Yes, perhaps their website will open up soon!

http://www.banjokazooie.com/

-Spenser

[magik]

I'm sure they wouldn't make it necessary (it would kill sales) to play a game like that. As I said above though, they will market it as "having the full experience with the new controller" to play it.

Well, if they wanted to require it, they could bundle 1 controller with the game and price it at $70 or $80 or something lets say. That way it would break ground for future titles to use the motion controller.

[+Mystic MVC]

Well, if they wanted to require it, they could bundle 1 controller with the game and price it at $70 or $80 or something lets say. That way it would break ground for future titles to use the motion controller.

Not in a sense if it turned out to be a failure for the game. Unless it sold a ton, I'm still not sure that one game would convince many developers to get on board.

[magik]

Not in a sense if it turned out to be a failure for the game. Unless it sold a ton, I'm still not sure that one game would convince many developers to get on board.

I think if it's done correctly and it proves to be fun, it definitely could. Look at Wii Tennis, I think that is one of the main reasons why people love the idea of the Nintendo Wii. (It was at least for me). Wii Tennis is executed beautifully, IMO.

[+Mystic MVC]

I think if it's done correctly and it proves to be fun, it definitely could. Look at Wii Tennis, I think that is one of the main reasons why people love the idea of the Nintendo Wii. (It was at least for me). Wii Tennis is executed beautifully, IMO.

I wasn't disagreeing with you in my last post. We just basically said the same thing. If its a failure, developers won't get behind it. It sells a ton or is bundled with the game (close to $60) and adds something to the game, it will be a hit.

It can't get much simpler than that.

[-Frylock]

I think this is just a hoax, but thats just my opinion.