Is motion sensing the future of gaming?

Philip Wong | Jul 29, 2009

There's a blitz of news surrounding Nintendo's latest Wii MotionPlus. And Microsoft is not far behind with its ambitious Project Natal in the pipeline. But are motion sensing and hand gesturing technologies really the future of gaming? Well, they're certainly not designed for game genres such as real-time strategy and car racing--think 720-degree steering and force feedback.

That said, I'm not completely dismissing the advantages of motion sensing, particularly when it comes to gameplay realism and added interactivity. But I personally feel this should be a "side dish" to complement brilliant graphics and engaging soundtracks. There're times when I just want to unwind and have fun without needing to work up a sweat and endure muscle aches, too.

So what's your take on this whole motion-sensing frenzy? Share with the CNET Asia community below.

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