MotionPlus Technology Not Limited to Nintendo

By Joel Lutherlutherjw. Monday, August 11, 2008 7:08:53 PM

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The fine folks at InvenSense, who created the Wii MotionPlus technology, recently got in touch with EuroGamer to discuss more details about the device.

According to Joe Virginia, InvenSense's relationship with Nintendo is not exclusive. In fact, other companies are already looking at the technology, but Mr. Virginia refuses to name names. *cough* Microsoft and Sony *cough*

Mr. Virginia goes on to say that the Wii MotionPlus adds a MEMS (micro electrical mechanical system) rate gyroscope to the remote, allowing for six degrees of freedom, or the "holy grail" as InvenSense puts it.

Be sure to check out the full article for more information.

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Comments

Big dawgBig Dawg Monday, August 11, 2008 7:47:25 PM

"six degrees of freedom"

now where have I heard THAT before......

Pikachu Electronkawaiipikachu Monday, August 11, 2008 11:55:31 PM

@Big Dawg
Well i don't know *couggh*sixaxis*cough* but still the video thatInvenSense put on youtube a little while ago proves that the motion plus is a must have . smile

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