Hey Che, Problem you might have here man is that, unless I've missed something which is very possible, your online fightathon would be the only accessible game using this controller. That much money for a controller isn't a big deal, but that much money for a controller to play one game only plus the cost of the game starts to become one maybe. Another thing that's worth pointing out is that a lot of people find themselves with some kind of internet hookup most places they visit now, but wouldn't be taking their Wii controller around with them 24/7, so you'd still be needing to maintain playability from the keyboard/other controllers. Don't get me wrong dude I love the idea, but as a formerly beatemup geek/guru, I'm more drawn to the game idea than the fact that it's using a Wii controller. I've only ever played a few games online (quake, mk3 over a lan, sound rts etc) and already for me it's the best part of gaming. Can't wait to see more access titles developing where it's possible.
Scott On 1/29/09, Ryan Strunk <ryan.str...@gmail.com> wrote: > Count me in. > > Ryan > > -----Original Message----- > From: gamers-boun...@audyssey.org [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On > Behalf Of Che > Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 4:38 PM > To: Gamers Discussion list > Subject: [Audyssey] Would you pay $50 for a killer controller? > > Hi all, > I am ramping up plans for an online head to head fighting game. At first it > will mostly be a test bed for latency issues, so I can see what the > limitations are for head to head combat over the internet. > One idea I am picking at is the inclusion of The nintendo Wii controllers > for the game. > It is possible to use the Wii controllers via a blue tooth hookup with a > PC. > Having used these controlers on my Wii, I can tell you they are amazing. > In the boxing game, the faster you punch with the controller, the harder > your character punches. In Mortal Combat, you draw a pattern in the air with > your controller to execute certain moves. > All of this functionality is available with the PC port of the controller > software. > My question is, how much would the average blind gamer be into this? > I think the draw to a head to head fighting game would be good, assuming > lag issues could be worked out, but would the average gamer be willing to > drop the $50 or so necessary to buy a controller and blue-tooth hook up? > The possibilities for useing the Wii controllers is immense for accessible > gaming, most especially for action titles. > The balance board can be used as well, another $80 or so. Think of the > ability to dodge your opponent simply by leaning, or run away from a monster > by, well, running. > Anyhow, it is an exciting concept, what do you guys think? > Later, > che > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gam...@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
