First things first, before the fanboy association for one system or another jumps on me for what I have to say, let me explain. By no means am I saying the Move, Kinect or the Wii isn't fun or even that one or the other isn't as or even more enjoyable then what's already being offered on the market. I'm just wondering if motion control gaming is just a passing fad or is it the future of gaming? I own all three platforms and honestly spend all my time on the Xbox 360 or the PS3, with the Wii only being dusted off for get togethers with a party themed atmosphere. I personally consider the Wii as peripheral to the Gamecube, I know that sounds odd but besides a few improvements it's not too far from being the Gamecube 2. With that said we can all agree that the Move and the Kinect are peripherals for their own systems too. I'm not implying that the Wii isn't fun or that is doesn't have it's share of quality software, but when it comes to next gen consoles I personally would only include the Xbox 360 and the PS3 in the category. I feel as if the novelty of motion controlled gaming has worn off, at least for the hardcore "gamer" if you will. I know that Xbox 360 fans will argue that the Kinect is different and unique in it's own way. I am however not talking about how they accomplish it but more so the end result, which is gaming by motion. Also, motion controlled gaming loses some of it's appeal when played alone, up to this point I can honestly say that there hasn't been a Wii or Kinect game that has taken me away and immersed me mentally into it as so many PS3/Xbox 360 titles have. I'm not saying I haven't enjoyed many Wii and Kinect games, but besides talking about how funny people looked playing the game and laughing about it, I really don't take anything else from the experience. In a nutshell, they're good times, but not lasting memories. I haven't played the Move, but I can say from personal exposure that the Wii and the Kinect both offer enjoyable gaming experiences; however in my opinion one motion control gaming system is enough. I am by no means trying to say which one is better, that's for you to decide. I just don't see why I would buy another motion controlled system when the end result will most likely be the same as my Wii. Truthfully if the Kinect wasn't given to me as a gift I don't believe I would have purchased one. My question is, will the motion control gaming craze disappear with the launch of the next versions of each platform, will it just pass with time or is it here to stay? If you feel it's here to stay please tell me why, maybe I'm missing something. Thanks for reading, Michael
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