Nintendo Unveils Revolution Controller

Nintendo just announced a new controller for its Revolution gaming system coming out in 2006. It is different from the traditional controller held with two hands -- it’s an all-new freehand-style unit held with only one hand, similar to a remote control.

The interface allows players to run, jump, spin, slide, shoot, steer, accelerate, bank, dive, kick, throw and score in a way never experienced in the history of gaming. When picked up and pointed at the screen, the controller gives a lightning-quick element of interaction, sensing motion, depth, positioning and targeting dictated by movement of the controller itself.

The controller also allows for a variety of expansions, including a “nunchuk” style analog unit offering the enhanced game-play control hard-core gamers demand.

Also, the new controller gives third parties flexibility, allowing them the option to use as many or as few of the controller features as they desire. In addition, incorporated technology will easily allow games from the NES, SNES, N64 and Nintendo GameCube generations to be controlled in familiar fashion. www.nintendo.com

SOURCE Nintendo