Are the R&D devs at Nintendo and Sony drinking some sort of special kool-aid or something? A few weeks ago we got a glimpse at the Nintendo bouncy ball patent meant to simulate house riding amongst other things and shortly after that Sony’s laugh and facial recognition patent were unearthed. Now Nintendo is back with another lol worthy patent that really doesn’t make that much sense outside of being a pointless accessory for people to waste money on.
Siliconera.com has found a patent filed by Nintendo that is essentially a squishy football that you can put a Wii controller inside. So for all those football games that require throwing motions you can actually feel like the QB but inside the comfort of your home all whilst looking like a fool. But perhaps this peripheral will catch on amongst those former high school quarterbacks longing to relive their glory days.
The patent does list some examples of how you could use this peripheral such as moving the ball left or right to avoid tacklers thanks to the motion sensing capabilities of the ball.
Maybe if I was a sports fan my I would be going gaga over this device but it really doesn’t scream innovation or feature any awe-inspiring tech. I guess it could be cool to use for a game like Madden but chances are it’ll be relegated to a future Wii Sports game. But with the bouncy ball patent and now this football peripheral I wonder what else Nintendo is cooking up. Perhaps we’ll see a cricket bat controller to penetrate that genre or maybe a small soccer ball that you can pop the Wiimote in and strap to your ankle so you can actually kick it. I dare to dream.
[Via Siliconera]
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This really is stupid
I just wanted to re-quote CrawlAngel so I didn't have to re-type it. But I guess this message explaining the whole thing is even longer...but i still stand by my decision.
okay so whats the time table when Nintendo eventually patents a wireless dildo controller?
You know this is the new Wii casual gamers this is aimed at. All these new casual gamers will buy anything. Just look at the games these people are buying and playing. And they love it. This new peripheral will fall right in place with some of these games.
okay so whats the time table when Nintendo eventually patents a wireless dildo controller?
3nd quarter next year in an attempt to revive Wii sales after both the PS3 and 360 are at lower prices and possibly sporting motion tech. That is of course if a 3rd party hasn't done it already. LOL
Where is my remote patented wireless blow up Nintendo HQ controller? I think that is what we really need :)
Typical Nintendo...again.
Soooooo the chances of a Wii remote going into the tv are even higher now? lol
Soooooo the chances of a Wii remote going into the tv are even higher now? lol
Or exactly the same but the hole in your HDTV screen will now be football sized. Either way it's 100% win.
Lmao. Can't wait for the fresh wave of new youtube videos of footballs ----> HDTV's
okay so whats the time table when Nintendo eventually patents a wireless dildo controller?
Aren't dildos already wireless?you don't have a wire to plug them in the wall =D
okay so whats the time table when Nintendo eventually patents a wireless dildo controller?
Aren't dildos already wireless?you don't have a wire to plug them in the wall =D
Yeah! Plus everyone knows the best one's are gas powered. VROOOOOOM!!!!!
Nintendo can`t imagine that the project natal is coming .
They are doing everything they have todo something better
This really is stupid