Motion-sensor gaming

    Video gaming has undergone a mass transformation process ever since it was first introduced and developed. The first video games were simply blocks on a screen, which was ultimately the game Pong. Fast forward a couple of years and you have colored graphics, and then forward another 10-20 years and you have what we call today motion-sensor gaming. Nintendo was the first company to develop this type of technology, followed by Sony and then Microsoft.
    The Nintendo Wii was the first device to have motion-sensor technology integrated in it. Launched in 2006, the device was an instant success on the video game market grossing millions of dollars in revenue from sales. Its motion-sensor technology is built right into the controllers and consoles. The console can then determine where the remote is relative to the console in a 3D environment, which allows for interactive gaming through movement of the controller itself. The positive aspect about the Wii is the fact that it brands itself as a motion-sensor console unlike the XBox and Playstation where you would have to pay for them additionally. If you are looking for an interactive and fun console to enjoy with the family, then the Wii is definitely your console of choice. For $129.99, you get a game, Wii Sports included when you purchase the console.
    Besides the Wii, Sony and Microsoft have also developed motion-sensor devices to supplement their consoles. For Sony, there is the PlayStation Move, which is a device that consists of a spherical camera called the PlayStation Eye and Move Motion Wands that can be detected by a camera in 3D space. Microsoft developed the Kinect which is a rectangular shaped device that includes a built-in depth camera. The Kinect is probably considered as the most realistic form of motion-sensor gaming, as it does not require a remote in order to interact with the camera. The Kinect can also be used for multiplayer games at once, so that one does not have to purchase additional devices.
    In terms of performance wise, I would have to side with the PlayStation Move as it has the best performance out of all 3. Although, the price tag may seem a little towards the pricier end of the spectrum, it is well worth the money as the gameplay itself is for the most part smooth and flowing. Thanks to motion-sensor technology, we are getting closer and closer towards actually physically being in the game.