In 2006, Nintendo released the Wii, which featured a main controller that supported motion sensors, for some very interesting gameplay elements.
In the years that followed, the Wii would see plenty of support, and some truly interesting game scenarios in the living room. It not only helped folks stay healthy with workout routines, but made bowling, table tennis (ping pong!), skiing, and plenty of other sports accessible right in the living room, and the party element was more than obvious right out of the gate.
Now, in 2015, Apple is said to be introducing a revamped Apple TV, with a new set-top box with more power under the hood, a new platform with supports for apps, its own App Store, and even Siri compatibility, plus much more. Firmly within that more category is a new Apple TV remote, which has already been said to feature a touch pad, more physical buttons, and feature a new design, too.
According to a report published byTechCrunch, there’s another addition to the controller that hasn’t been discussed much: Motion sensors. Yes, like the aforementioned Wii remote, according to the report the new Apple TV remote will have plenty of sensors inside, allowing for some more motion-controlled gaming in the future.
The Apple TV is much more than a hobby for Apple these days, and the upcoming launch of the set-top box with all of these improvements and additions is proof of that. It will be interesting to see how a popular feature from 2006 will make a dent in today’s living room.
[via TechCrunch]
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