Chris Buffa (Modojo): Microsoft's Xbox SmartGlass technology, revealed during the company's June 4th E3 press conference, was viewed as a weak attempt to compete with Nintendo's Wii U console, which comes with a tablet-style controller featuring a screen capable of displaying games and interacting with games on a television. The software giant provided a couple examples on how SmartGlass could enhance Xbox 360 titles, most notably with ship schematics and other useful bits of data in Halo 4, but there was little to get fans excited. Sure, SmartGlass will debut across iOS and Android, but how many developers plan to utilize it, and will gamers pick up an iPad while also using a standard controller to enjoy their favorite games?
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This is probably the biggest most innovative thing announced in the last couple years. If this isn't good enough, than you should just drop off the grid. There isn't anything bigger coming for a while.
thats what people fail to realize
the wiiu and gamepad will have a 1 to 1 attachment rate
2. There are hundreds different smartphones, you'll get compatibility issues, look at windows... i've had that various times on my pc with the installation of hardware nd software...
3. So this means you gotta use your controller and smartphone at the same time... so i gotta like.. put some ducktape on it and stick it to the controller? No really, that's so handy (*facepalm)
4. Not every 14 year old can afford a fast, responsive smartphone
@Amster.
Adding to point 2
Plus, compatibility issues = more cost for the developer pre and post the game release. They'll have to make patches for every device or spend a lot of time trying to figure-out versions that work on all devices.
Adding to 3 & 4.
If Nintendo is smart. They should piggy-back off of Sony and Smart-glasses introduction. And just add the phrase "All-In-One-Box".
I could see a dumb infomercial take of an announcer saying:
"Are you tired of juggling 2 devices at the same time just to get the most out of that great game?"
Then some guy keeps fumbling the controller and his smart phone until finally he throws down his controller and puts his head in his hands. Or drops his expensive table "OUCH!"
1) On a local network, roundtrip for a network packet is around 1ms and in worse case scenario 5ms. That is hardly any lag. A 30fps game has 133ms window. Your TV likely adds more lag than the network packet!
2) Just support the ones you care about, like iOS and Windows Phone. Android is a pain due to fragmentation.
3) How about a third party accessory that slaps your phone on to the controller if it is such a big deal. In many scenarios, that is even not a concern like the tablet showing a map of the online game.
4) No, but their parents likely have one! I would also venture to say that most young people now have a smart phone and that will only increase.
@CouldHaveYelledUiiW:
Cost is always an issue, but if it is a competitive advantage that results in sales, why the heck not. Also you limit to what devices you support. Problem solved! I would stick with iOS and Windows Phone personally. Screw Android and it's fragmentation issue.
not even the ps vita+ps3 can compete
for the whole experience on playstation with allstars you need
psvita 250
ps3 300
ps3 game 60
psvita game 40
NOT EVERYONE that owns a vita owns a ps3 and vise versa
everyone that owns a wiiu will own a gamepad
thats 650...
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too many devices.
I mean its not the same as when Ninty gave us the first gamepad in the NES and yes thats what it was called,then the anologue sticks on N64 ect,yes these were cheap to enhance and make better ie the Playstation 1/2/3 ect but with the WiiU Gamepad the thing is expensive and spells risk for copy cats ie why they should give in and pay ninty royalties.
Oh you can use your Gamepad to controll any TV wow a universal TV remote aswell.
And with them saying it comes with a better screen are they sure the wiiu has a 848/480p screen on a 6.2 inch screen so im thinking the PPI will be way higher than what there showing,and with the graphics on WiiU games and Panaramic View point with zero lag you just can't compete with WiiU Gamepad sorry.