Can Microsoft Turn The Xbox Into A Wii?

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ballmernintendo.jpgMicrosoft (MSFT) is developing its own version of Nintendo's Wii controller for the Xbox 360, says MTV News (really). A rather chatty source--who provided the illustration below -- tells MTV that Microsoft has been working on the new device since August, and should have it ready to go before the end of the year.

Based on the art MTV has provided, the supposed Xbox controller looks a lot like the Wii controller, but MTV's source says the company has something much more ambitious in mind. Supposedly it will work not just with simple bowling/tennis games, like the Wii's, but also with complex fare like Halo. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft's attempt at complicating the Wii has not been working so well -- their source called the process a "clusterf--k."

Even if it was going well, we're not convinced it's a good idea: The Wii works because it's simple. But if they pull it off and can combine Wii features with some compelling new titles, maybe it will give Xbox a chance to stave off the PS3 unit sales growth.

By the end of the year the Xbox could have a Blu-Ray player, sell Netflix movies and be just as much fun as the Wii. Perhaps this year's Christmas story will be Xbox shortages?

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19 Comments

Gerry said:
So Microsoft are stealing ideas then, proof that the Xbox is getting its ass kicked by the Wii. Then they try and come with a Wii remote like Xbox controller just to try and compete with the Wii remote. But Hopefully Nintendo will sue their asses no less than £9,000,000,000. What is the point of all this crap? Would Microsoft like if Nintendo took Xbox live and made it into Wii live? No I would not think so. Why can't they make their own minds instead of using other company's idea? Well then maybe Nintendo ill make another great device that might deliver the final blow to the Xbox 360. If there was no such thing as Nintendo then Xbox would not exist either!

Tony Charles said:
Right on bro, $ony and Micro$oft suck and smell of ass...

Gman said:
Shut up!

kash said:
hahahahaha. dude the 360 sold mold units than the ps3 and wii combined!

360 pwns all systems! the numbers speak for themselves!

Kash, what are you talking about. The numbers do speak for themselves, the Wii has sold more than the Xbox, and the Wii has only been out for half the time.

If you divide up how many units have sold daily, the PS3 is at 17,000 a day the Xbox is at 21,000 a day and the Wii is at 43,000 a day. The Wii is selling more than the Xbox and PS3 combined, get your facts together.

You can see it all here, http://nintendowiifanclub.com/2008/03/03/wii-still-winning/

MiKe said:
Right Now! DB, "That's tell him!" Oh yeah?!, Kash, Learn how to spell "jackass" and No matter what you or any other assholes have to say about Nintendo let alone the Wii, Just remember Nintendo will never die because Nintendo to the Gamers of the World is like Disney to the poeple who watch TV & go to the movie. "they are all the same," No matter what age (young or old) or what time (past. present or future) These Things will always be around if you like them or not..........."Nintendo forever!"

kash said:
OK first of all... I did do some more research.. there was a site.. that I cant even find anymore that was showing 360 ahead of them both.. but I found many more websites that show wii over all. So I do apologize for that statement which was wrong.. and second of all Its not that I hate the wii.. I love the wii I have one of my own.. I still think that the 360 pwns it though, in terms of graphics and how many good games are out for it! Wii sells because of its technology imo!

kash said:
btw.. vgchartz.com

supposidly there numbers come firectly from retailers.. so ill stick with these guys for my numbers from now on!

kash said:
ohh and mike.. why do you have to be so mean?

JimD said:
Gee !!! How "Innovative" of M$ to COPY THE NINTENDO WII CONTROLLER !!! That'll find a place on your shelp beside your WebTV Box, Spot Watch, and of course your copy of M$ Bob !!!

robert (URL) said:
Wii is number one face it the xbox2 is a failure is has bad gliches and the red ring of death. It also overheats every single time. Now there trying to copy because there a bunch of loser. hope nintendo sue then so much that they live in a car board box.


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