Gates plays down Wii

***wraggster*** · May 30th, 2006, 18:08

Microsoft boss Bill Gates believes that the motion-sensitive controllers for PS3 and Wii don't make for 'mainstream' gaming.

Speaking in response to Sony's recent announcement that the PS3 pad will join the Wii remote in being motion-sensitive, Gates said that "there's room for innovation here, but moving that controller around isn't something that's mainstream for most games".

This conflicts with what Nintendo believes, as the company sees the unique capabilities of Wii as a way of encouraging non-gamers to get involved with console gaming. However, Gates mentioned that Microsoft released a motion-sensitive PC controller in 2000 but it wasn't that popular as the movements required to use it were not particularly natural.

"It's tough because sometimes you move the controller and you don't mean to fly into the ground, you just want to put the controller down," said Gates. "People aren't that good at totally standing still: even pilots actually sit in a chair when they do their flying, so there's a lot to be learned about these controllers."

This somewhat matches how we felt when getting hands-on with the Wii-mote, as there was certainly a learning curve involved for some games, such as Ubisoft's shooter Red Steel. Whether this will be enough to put off gamers and have them running back to the security of the 360 pad remains to be seen.

Via Gamesradar

**JesusXP** · May 30th, 2006, 20:25

Yeah, I think gates needs to clarify his statement as being directly aimed at PS3's presentation, as its controller, is most comparable to the Sidewinder, and Wii is a whole new way to play... but like gates cares... They need new dashboard interfaces, to look sleek. I liked PS3's apparent PSP like interface. Makes it look more suited to home entertainment centers. Classier

**Miria** · May 30th, 2006, 23:25

Bill Gates Nintendo isnt in your war with Sony remember that. Nintendo Representative Shigeru Miyamoto doesnt want to be within your childish affairs with Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo took a whole new way to play. you didnt. And hopefully your Microsoft Vista System program doesnt let me down too.

**emuking** · May 31st, 2006, 04:03

bill gates is such a dumbass, i wonder who is above him if hes like this

**Cap'n 1time** · May 31st, 2006, 04:07

Originally Posted by emuking

bill gates is such a dumbass, i wonder who is above him if hes like this

to answere your question God is above bill gates.. and no. God does not like him one bit.

**ExcruciationX** · June 13th, 2006, 20:24

I think Gates is mad, because he couldn't come up with an idea like that.

**Zion** · June 13th, 2006, 21:27

The Wii will kick ass, No matter what Bill Gates thinks

**Forever~Zero** · June 14th, 2006, 11:26

I am a Malaysian and i must say SONY is kicking Microsofts ass here. I have seen thousands of PS2s but i have yet to see one Xbox.

**BALL_SAC** · June 24th, 2006, 02:06

I dont give a $hit what Bill Gates thinks about the Wii. That just him being himself, just like him knocking Apple because they run a different operating system then Windows.

That guy needs to learn to keep èis nose where it belongs. I think that the Wii will kick A$$ on Microsoft. It may be the lowest qualtiy console of the next gen 3, but it will probably have the better games. Take Super Smash Bros Brawl for example.