There is much talk regarding the innovative ways of the Wii remote. However, this a myth and needs to be debunked right here on System Wars. In fact, the SIXAXIS edges out the Wii remote in terms of innovation, in the following three ways.
(1) It's more sensitive. The SIXAXIS is more sensitive to subtle motions initiated by the player's movements. We can see this in games like MotorStorm, Tony Hawk, flOw, Tiger Woods and Resistance.
(2) No external sensor bar required. When you first opened your Wii and saw the sensor bar, you probably thought "wow....this thing is so ugly and obstrusive. Luckily, the SIXAXIS achieves motion control without the need for an external sensor bar. It just works!
(3) It's not gimmicky. Sony has successfully implemented motion control into the traditional style controller we've all been using for the past 12 years. This allows us to see epic traditional games while having the added functionality of motion control. Traditional gameplay isn't sacrificed in favor of cheap minigames and the like.
(4) It's ligher. Thanks to lack of rumble, the SIXAXIS controller is a much ligher weight, allowing players to not feel tethered to a controller. It makes the gameplay experience feel more natural and as if you are not holding a controller.
I believe that these are all valid reasons in support that the SIXAXIS bests Nintendo's cheap, uninspired Wii remote. We can already see revolutionary gameplay mechanics on the PS3 using SIXAXIS. Examples include the ability to steer vehicles in racing games and other characters, as well as the ability to shake off zombies in Resistance. Pure genius.
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