Microsoft Going Wireless

tarey_g · 28-02-2005, 11:40 PM

Microsoft is taking the wireless controller route for their new system.

According to a report , Microsoft's Xbox 2 will have wireless controllers as a standard feature.

The controller is said to be similar in design to the current S Controller, but wireless. No final designs have been confirmed, nor has Microsoft made any formal announcement regarding the release of its new system.

Microsoft is taking a cue from Nintendo, who was the wireless pioneer with their WaveBird controller for the GameCube and has influenced and benefited from the innovation.

Microsoft is set to be the first to ship wireless controllers as standard equipment with a home console. An official announcement is expected to be made at this year's E3.

ctrl_alt_del · 01-03-2005, 12:27 AM

Just a thought, but shouldnt the topic have read, "X-Box 2 going (sic) wireless"?

If it actually goes wireless, then the controllers weight would definitely increase, what with the additional weight of the batteries. And that adds the hassle of changing batteries. Or will they opt for rechargable light-weight batteries?

tarey_g · 01-03-2005, 12:39 AM

WaveBird controller for the GameCube was a big hit, so the move by MS is good .

Nemesis · 01-03-2005, 06:47 AM

i dunno y but i love the XBox controller even though most ppl say it sux...wireless should only make it better...but MS r not revealing anything as of now...man i hate when companies remain tight-lipped abt thier upcoming products...im too impatient....

tarey_g · 02-03-2005, 01:06 AM

we will hav to wait. xbox controllers are good but nothin beats the standard ps1,ps2 controliers . i hav played too much on ps1 and a little less on ps2,so i feel that ps2 ones r more comfortable

Nemesis · 02-03-2005, 04:43 AM

hmmm PS2...i never liked the PS2 controller...never fits my hands properly....i prefer XBox controllers...but 2 b honest....nothing beats keyboard+mouse IMHO

tarey_g · 02-03-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

nothing beats keyboard+mouse IMHO

ditto

ctrl_alt_del · 02-03-2005, 06:12 PM

I will go with that too! Thats the best combo. And you can even have a wireless keyboard and mouse!

anubhav_har · 02-09-2005, 05:49 PM

MCFT is the doing good and trying to give competition to SONY...

moshel · 03-09-2005, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarey_g

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

nothing beats keyboard+mouse IMHO

ditto

Yup playing with Keyboard+mouse is easiest for me. Especially playing FPS games, u can aim properly and fast using the mouse.

28-02-2005, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
tarey_g Hanging, since 2004.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: hanging.. Posts: 3,253	Microsoft Going Wireless Microsoft is taking the wireless controller route for their new system. According to a report , Microsoft's Xbox 2 will have wireless controllers as a standard feature. The controller is said to be similar in design to the current S Controller, but wireless. No final designs have been confirmed, nor has Microsoft made any formal announcement regarding the release of its new system. Microsoft is taking a cue from Nintendo, who was the wireless pioneer with their WaveBird controller for the GameCube and has influenced and benefited from the innovation. Microsoft is set to be the first to ship wireless controllers as standard equipment with a home console. An official announcement is expected to be made at this year's E3.

01-03-2005, 12:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
ctrl_alt_del A Year Closer To Heaven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,369	Just a thought, but shouldnt the topic have read, "X-Box 2 going (sic) wireless"? If it actually goes wireless, then the controllers weight would definitely increase, what with the additional weight of the batteries. And that adds the hassle of changing batteries. Or will they opt for rechargable light-weight batteries? __________________ The ANGRY Pixel proudly announces the launch of India's first ever launch center for a game, The ANGRY Pixel - Milestone Interactive Street Fighter 4 Launch Center

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02-03-2005, 06:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
ctrl_alt_del A Year Closer To Heaven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,369	I will go with that too! Thats the best combo. And you can even have a wireless keyboard and mouse! __________________ The ANGRY Pixel proudly announces the launch of India's first ever launch center for a game, The ANGRY Pixel - Milestone Interactive Street Fighter 4 Launch Center

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01-03-2005, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nemesis Wise Old Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,634	i dunno y but i love the XBox controller even though most ppl say it sux...wireless should only make it better...but MS r not revealing anything as of now...man i hate when companies remain tight-lipped abt thier upcoming products...im too impatient....

02-03-2005, 04:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nemesis Wise Old Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,634	hmmm PS2...i never liked the PS2 controller...never fits my hands properly....i prefer XBox controllers...but 2 b honest....nothing beats keyboard+mouse IMHO

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