+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 30, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted March 30, 2009 IGN's gotten a preview of the Gametrak Freedom motion-controller we first spied back in September. Designed by Performance Designed Products (PDP), the Xbox 360 (which will probably also be available for the PS3 at some point, too) stick's looks have changed quite a bit since then. Like most other motion controllers it uses accelerometers, but also adds ultrasonic 3D positioning using two sensor bars mounted to the display, which can triangulate the device's positioning to precisely calculate its distance, orientation and speed. Though the Gametrak Freedom is expected for Xbox 360 in the fourth quarter of this year, there are no specific details about pricing or availability yet. Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/25/gametra...0-outed-at-gdc/ Performance Designed Products (PDP) has come to GDC prepared to showcase the latest model of it's new creation, the GameTrak Freedom -- a motion controller for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Planned to be released on Microsoft's console this fall, and the PS3 (potentially) next year, the Freedom acts like current motion controllers on the market but adds a special feature. Through the use of accelerometers, the Freedom establishes the pitch, roll, and yaw of the controller but, unlike other motion devices, it can calculate the precise distance, orientation, and speed of the controller with the use of two side-mounted sensor bars.According to IGN, third-party companies are already developing titles for the Freedom but PDP has taken the reigns by developing it's own launch title: Squeeballs. Currently in development by PDP owned, In2Games, Squeeballs is a mini-game collection, which includes a total of 150 challenges across 11 different games. After ages of Xbox 360 motion controller rumors that have led to nothing official, we wonder if Microsoft's console is in need of such a device. Arguments could be made that the release of You're In the Movies attempted to test the waters for peripheral based games (not associated with Rock or Heroes), but mild interest in that family friendly venture could prove that Microsoft isn't fooling anyone into thinking the Xbox 360 is something it isn't. Interestingly enough, due to the Freedom's precision, players will actually have to put effort into movements unlike the faked wrist-flicks done in current gesture-based games. In other words, buy a pane of bulletproof glass to put in front of your television this fall. The (cute, yet disturbing) trailer for Squeeballs is available after the break. Source: http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/25/gdc09-ga...oller-detailed/ Surprised no one clocked this already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted March 30, 2009 Veteran Share Posted March 30, 2009 Surprised no one clocked this already! ;) https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=751218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 30, 2009 Author Subscriber² Share Posted March 30, 2009 ;)https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=751218 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sethos Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 You just got GlasgOWNED! ... I'll get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmatic Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) In other words, buy a pane of bulletproof glass to put in front of your television this fall. wouldnt that interfere with the ultrasonic positioning? and im guessing it can technically control all games, its just that the control scheme only works with games designed for this controller... maybe there are a few lucky games which somehow fit this controller too, like if the left joystick on the normal controller is mapped to the x axis and y axis accelerometers, it might work with flight sims or whatever Edited March 30, 2009 by carmatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted March 30, 2009 Veteran Share Posted March 30, 2009 You just got GlasgOWNED! ... I'll get my coat. I lol'd :laugh: That's gonna be my new saying on XBL I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted March 30, 2009 MVC Share Posted March 30, 2009 ;)https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=751218 :rolleyes: Thread Closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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