UPDATE 2: The original post (preserved below) was an error on our part. We apologize.
However, we thought it was important to emphasize the real news. That is, CVG reports that the secondary
Revolution controller attachment — nicknamed the 'nunchaku'— will contain accelerometer/motion sensor
technology. This opens the door for dual motion-controlled inputs. For example, in an FPS game, one hand would
controller looking and moving, while the other hand would control aiming and firing.While looking and aiming are traditionally one action, the Revolution could potentially separate the two. Imagine running in one direction and blindly shooting in another. An intriguing concept, but not necessarily useful.
That's not to say that dual motion sensors aren't useful. Imagine a game that requires one hand to push forward and pull back while the other hand rotates/rolls from side to side. We're thinking some form of flight simulator, but the possibilities for innovative game concepts are truly limitless.
Original post: ("Introducing the Revolution nunchaku, KI-YA!")
CVG
reports that a nunchaku attachment is being developed for the Revolution controller. That's right, a nunchaku
attachment! Of course, without official confirmation from Nintendo, this is still very much a rumor —
even if CVG is ready to declare that the nunchaku attachment is "'almost a certainty' if not actually
'definite.'"
If the nunchakus ever do see the light of day, they'd best come coated in some patented
NERF padding. Otherwise, some uncoordinated noobs are most certainly gonna get knocked-the-@$!#-out!
UPDATE: Okay, so we got a little carried away and let our imaginations get the best of us. CVG
was only reporting that the secondary attachment — the one with the analogue stick and trigger button —
could contain a motion sensor, in addition to the sensor featured in the remote-like primary controller. But c'mon,
you've got to admit, a true nunchaku attachment would be pretty ruling!
[Thanks, Johnno]
