EA: Wii U’s “Motion control is too imprecise”

EA boss John Riccitiello claims the Wii U’s implementation of a second screen “transcends anything I’ve ever done before,” and that current motion control devices are too imprecise.

[Wizziokid]

“I think there’s something really powerful about a second screen that I think really matters. I think we’re just beginning to realize what we can do with it and I think it’s obvious we can do a lot with it.”

I think it could do a lot to an FPS game, removing the UI on the main screen all together is one thing.

Nintendo need to ditch the motion control and head back to the hardcore. this controller could offer that but as a 'hardcore' gamer i'm concerned that the controller will be too big, I'll need to try it before I can really say. so time will tell. As long as it keeps comfort when playing a game like BF3 I will be happy.

[Simco876]

Why would they even think about heading back to the hardcore, when they made a killing with casuals?

[NewMonday]

@Wizziokid
in FPS, you will just get killed most of the time you look at the screen

[sdtarm]

not only in fps, in any game, its an extra and unnecessary inconvenience... thats just IMO tho

[Ju]

Exactly. That's why they actually invented HUD (Heads Up Displays): Information in your field of view without the need to take your eyes off the target...

[kneon]

I think removing the UI from the main screen of an FPS is a bad idea for most users. Having to look away to the controller to see your ammo, health, minimap etc. is only going to hurt your game play. There is a reason the military has gone to HUDs for as much as possible, you need to keep your eyes on the action at all times.

But the second screen can be put to good use in many cases. For example in a tactical FPS you have the map on the controller and give commands to your squads telling them what their next objective would be. This would be great in a game like MAG.

In a FPS you could make a sniper more useful by giving them the same sort of map as mentioned above. They could then mark out where they see enemies incoming and that info would be passed back to the rest of their squad. Sort of like the spot and mark in KZ2 except that it's not automatic.

[Getowned]

I did'nt like the second screen at first but now i'm actually really into the idea after watching the E3 conference a second time it's like a console version of a DS and thats cool.

[matey]

this is old news he basically loves WiiU and thinks motion controls are only good 4 sweeping the wiiu screen around to look around your surroundings not good 4 full body control or intricate motions but at least he loves WiiU he sounds like he wont be supporting MOVE/KINECT in 2012.

[jacen100]

motion controls have had there day that is why nintendo have moved away from them this gen, on the other hand microsoft and sony are trying still to push the idea. its had its time the tablet is the way forward i think

[Arthas]

The wiiU will still utilize the wiis motion controls. It just provides a new controller for the "hardcore" games that are released.

[Urmomlol]

WTF? Not only do you steal an interview with Industry Gamer, but you completely misquote him.

Garbage article, garbage website. Never visiting again.

[news4geeks]

lol, you are really harsh on some websites... and with good cause.

[digitaledge]

Bit of a misleading title, making people think that the motion control on the Wii U specifically is not precise.

In actual fact, he said that motion control in general was not precise enough at the moment, but the possibilities with the wii U transcend anything he has done before.

[3rdDimension]

FAIL TITLE!!!!

[qwertyz]

this!

[3rdDimension]

People who post articles like this are exactly the type of people David Jaffe and Cliffy B are always talking about.

Mis-quoting industry folks in order to generate traffic to their little site.

[Fanbot]

ahhahaha

[badkolo]

nintendo didnt ditch motion with the wiiU, the wii's motion controller is what you use on the wiiU besides the tablet style, they made motion a household name, they kept it for their next gen wiiU and then added a new tablet controller with motion and all the goodies to the mix.

so this doesnt affect move or kinect in anyway since motion is still going forward on the wiiU as well.

[mendicant]

The title is a complete fabrication. He did not say anything about the Wii U being "imprecise."

Does anyone even bother to read this stuff for accuracy before it gets posted?

[christoph203]

woa the tittle is a lie. why do poeple do that lol

[Rrobba]

The only thing imprecise is the title of this article. It is a complete misquote.

[maniacmayhem]

EA's boss says the WiiU is too imprecise!?

*reads article*

SAAAAAY WHAAAAAA!?!

[gcolley]

mission accomplished

[bitboi]

And some of these so called game "journalist" wonder why game companies get mad at them. It's miss quoted articles like these is why the have every right to get mad.

[contra157]

Thought Nintendo was going back to the hardcore market...guess not.

[Robotronfiend]

Even without precise motion control you can still do awesome things with the handheld screen. Having a handheld screen would be awesome for someone who wants to develop an honest version of a tabletop/ pen&paper RPG. The game master gets the small screen and uses that to reveal maps, spawn monsters, and cue up dialogue. You could GM an entire game without worrying about getting your precious miniatures covered in Cheeto dust. :-)

Can I get this functionality with Vita/PS3 and pack that all into the next version of RPG Maker? Please?

[pcz]

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[bigjclassic]

plus motion equal to a Wiimote is a good combination. Looking at the Killer Freaks E3 play through, the motion controls on the Upad seem to be very sharp.

Like in KZ3, switching on the sentry's, activating cloak or disguise along with the radar would work well on the 2nd screen.

[charmer]

all silly hater comments can be dismiss...as we know ea loves the wii...the motion control not being precise means nothing cause as we know the wiiu is still in testing stages