From Kotaku :
Finally, Xbox 360 owners, our day has come. The most shocking drawback of Microsoft’s system – aside from the whole dying within minutes of warranty expiration thing – has finally been addressed. Thanks to Talismoon’s Tiltboard, 360 users can know that PlayStation 3 owners have known all along…
Tilt sensing is pretty useless.
Talismoon’s Press Release :
Talismoon brings tilt sensitivity to Xbox 360TM – introducing the Tiltboard!
June 20th 2007– At long last it’s time for Xbox 360™ owners to feel the benefits of tilt sensation, something of which PS3™ owners have been privileged to since its inception. Moreover, the Nintendo Wii™ is a prime example of just how instrumental interactive controllers can be in providing a highly enjoyable gaming experience. Talismoon is delighted to the release the second generation of its Tiltboard controller, featuring a high quality design which is guaranteed to be even more user friendly than the PS3’s SIXAXIS™ controller. Talismoon’s Tiltboard sports a unique u-shaped board that puts the two Tiltboard control buttons within easy reach of gamers fingers, with one button conveniently located on either wide of the wireless controller battery pack. This gives gamers the ability to make on the fly tilt adjustments during a game without even stopping. This comes in particularly handy for instances in games when it is necessary to switch between both stick and tilt control.
The Tiltboard is an intelligent piece of kit and comes pre-loaded with TiltTune ™ technology which is the most user friendly firmware available for such a device. Gamers have the option to adjust the tilt sensitivity, adjust the 0 degree in order to hold the controller at the most comfortable angle, invert the Y axis and turn the tilt function on and off. Everything required to enjoy the latest sensation in console gaming on Xbox 360™ comes in a convenient package and requires only seven wires to solder. Its impressive specifications include the following :
- Custom Fit Design
- 2 multifunction buttons within easy reach
- Requires soldering 7 wires
- “Best practice” install method eliminates control loss as controller battery life weakens
- Persistent memory keeps your TiltTune settings even if there is no power to your controller.
- The new tiltBoard comes preloaded with tiltTune technology TM, the most user friendly firmware available, including:
- Adjust tilt sensitivity
- Adjust the 0 degree so that you can hold the controller at whatever angle is natural for you
- Invert the Y axis (independently for either the stick or the tilt)
- Turn the tilt on and off (switch between stick and tilt)
So now you can have a tilt motion controller for your 360 for the suggested retail price of $39.99. But there are no 360 games that utilize this technology? So what do you do with this controller then? I feel like I am missing something. Oh well.
Posted by Stuicide on June 19, 2007 at 6:55 am
Just another example of “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.”
While the controller feature is intrigueing there are no games that utilize Motion controls for the 360 and there won’t be!
I have a Wii, it’s fun to play… but I still play my 360 more, because gaming with a regular controller is a lot easier for most games than trying to swing my arms around.
Especially at 2 a.m.
Posted by Zoom on June 19, 2007 at 11:49 am
I don’t like the idea of motion sensing on controllers like the 360 or PS3. The Wii, is ok, but I still prefer regular controllers so I can relax and play while my arms and hands rest of my lap.
Posted by TTL zeuz patter on June 19, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Grenade! Oh wait, 360 Controller!!!! Duck (not the barnyard type) or be hit!!!
Posted by alurkingduck on June 20, 2007 at 7:26 am
did someone say my name? anyone? so angel, what is this “damn duck game” you speak of? if you are mocking the game which provides inspiration for my sig then i may just have to spend another night gently “nudging” you while driving the hog forcing you to commit suicide. as for the tilt controller, i think the whole concept is utterly inane outside of a system like the wii.
Posted by Waffle Deluxe on February 21, 2009 at 2:53 pm
And best of all its great with your kids!