Sony says No to Wii Remote knock off

By Jorge Ba-oh 07.04.2008 13

Sony's Scott Steinberg recently commented on the possibility of developing a Wii-remote clone for the PS2 or 3.

When discussing the success of the PlayStation brand in the market, and possibilities to innovate in the future were mentioned: "I think a Wii Remote style would feel a bit less innovative on the PS2, so I don't think we have any plans to go there."

When probed into whether the company would consider making something similar to Nintendo's successful Wii-remote and nunchuck configuration Steinberg replied, "I don't think we're in the business of creating knock offs."

He compares the PS2's continual life in the industry to the Wii in terms of price. He feels potential customers see the $129 price point for Sony's offering (PS2) and with its DVD player has "thousands of products to choose from." Where as the Wii's $250 price only offers a "catalogue of games" and its "gimmick".

Thanks to GoNintendo.

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Modplan Man is offline. Modplan Man 07.04.2008#1

lulz.

 
E-Dracon is offline. E-Dracon 07.04.2008#2

Sony, your PS3 system lagged when I played a PS3 game.. Isn't that strange?

 
James2t3 is offline. James2t3 07.04.2008#3

Bad connection perhaps?

 
Simes is offline. Simes 07.04.2008#4

I think he means offline. Smilie

 
ohm is offline. ohm 07.04.2008#5

Could be the developers fault?

 
Laurelin is offline. Laurelin 07.04.2008#6

Sony - the company that said no to rumble.

I find your lack of faith disturbing!
 
shiptoncraig is offline. shiptoncraig 07.04.2008#7

Heh, yeah, they'll never live that down.

Dualshock 3, anyone, in the next few weeks?

360 Gamertag: shiptoncraig
PSN: shiptoncraig
Steam: Guess what?
 
jb is offline. jb 07.04.2008#8

SNES layout -> Playstation Controller (though that can be excluded I guess due to the Nintendo/Sony post SNES thing)

Shoulder buttons -> Playstation controller
Rumble -> PS2 controller (lolz)
basic motion sensing -> PS3 controller

Shall we go on?

Cubed3 Admin/Founder & Designer
 
Laurelin is offline. Laurelin 07.04.2008#9

"No, jb, You got me! I surrender!" says Kaz Kurai(?) to Phoenix JB Wright.

*hehehe* Star for that little 'evidence', jb!

I find your lack of faith disturbing!
 
squeek is offline. squeek 07.04.2008#10

I would be very surprised if the next playstation didn't have one of these things:
IR pointing device
Left hand/right hand separation

These are the two things that make the 360 and PS3 controllers feel outdated when I use them now.

 
D_prOdigy is offline. D_prOdigy 07.04.2008#11

In related news, Nintendo have recently denied making video games, and scientists have proved human beings don't need oxygen.

 
Simes is offline. Simes 07.04.2008#12

His name's (Krazy) Ken Kuturagi, Analog controller on PS1 was a reaction to the N64 controller, like how SIXAsses was a reaction to the Wii-Remotes motion capabilities as we all know.
Microsoft was stupid and thought Nintendo were just playing games with a remote, I read somewhere. I won't be surprised if PSP2 had a touchscreen.
I know there are things Nintendo don't create, but they use things (like a touchscreen) to enhance the gaming experience.

 
TruLink is offline. TruLink 08.04.2008#13

Lol, this reminds me of a picture that I have:

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