Meet Darwin, the evolution of controllers

July 11th, 2008 |

A little while ago, I mentioned that the Xbox 360 would be getting a motion-sensing Wii-style controller.

But even before word of Microsoft’s remote surfaced, another device was being introduced. Motus Games has been working on their new controller: Darwin. The device is described by Motus as the natural evolution of controllers, following what Nintendo started with the Wii.

Darwin will offer superior motion-sensing to the Wii, giving greater freedom with more range of movement and no reliance on an infared sensor. The device segments into two components for different gameplay styles.

Meanwhile, Microsoft is supposedly still working on its device, which is code-named “Newton”. A rumour has popped up today that Darwin is the new Xbox 360 remote (although it’s also due to be released for the PC and PS3), but that’s probably speculation.

Check out these videos, in which the Darwin remote is used to play Lego Star Wars and Tiger Woods PGA Tour. Lightsaber action and real golf swings? Sign me up.