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Using the Wii Remote to Enhance User Interfaces?

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Have you heard about Nintendo Wii? It's one of the greatest and most novel gaming systems on the market. While it may not have the graphic richness of XBOX 360 or Sony PS3, it does offer a very fun gaming experience through the Wii remote control. Just to give you an idea about the Wii remote, here's an excerpt from the site:

"Nintendo fused the familiarity of a remote control with the sophistication of motion-sensing technology to come up with an input device for the ages!

Sporting the size of a traditional remote control, the wireless Wii Remote is a multifunctional device that is limited only by the game designer's imagination. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket you swing with your arm. In a driving game, it serves as your steering wheel. For first-person shooters, the Wii Remote acts as your weapon that you point at an enemy. The list of potential uses goes on and on.

In addition to its pointing and motion-sensing abilities, the Wii Remote also includes a speaker, rumble feature and expansion port for additional input devices, such as the Nunchuk."

While it might not immediately come close to mind, it seems that the Wii remote can also be used to enhance user interfaces of business applications. Chad Hower just confirmed that he will make a practical demonstration how to use .NET for the purpose! You can find more information here: http://www.devreach.com/Event/Sessions.aspx#hall3_4

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