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Microsoft Patents Pressure-Sensitive Controller With Built-In Memory

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by Kyle Hilliard on May 08, 2012 at 08:02 PM

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Microsoft may have a controller in the works that can recognize the person holding it.

A recently discovered patent shows an Xbox 360 controller that can recognize a player, "using a hand-pressure signature." If it can remember who you are, then it may have some memory built into it. Microsoft similar interactivity with the Kinect, but personally, I have never been able to get it to recognize me, so I am skeptical about this new idea.

People often forget that the Wii remote has a little bit of storage capacity. The Wii remote won't recognize who you are just by touching it, but you can transport up to 10 Miis to another Wii console using the remote.

[via Endgadget]

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by Matt The Hedgehog Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 07:47 PM

Now if the PS3 controllers can recognize Sony fans after holding the controller, that would be sweet!
by Companion Cube Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 07:55 PM

I already knew this...
by HXCslipons Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:05 PM

Cool!

Edit: **BRAAAHHHH**, should have read the article first. Not so cool :/
by Darth-Carbonite Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:09 PM

Am I the only one that thinks this is creepy?.
by GoldvsSilver Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:10 PM

I did NOT realize that the Wii had its own memory O_O
by Boyzby Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:10 PM

So... you could sign into Xbox Live without pressing a button?
by Sneakiertech691 Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:10 PM

COOLIO!
by Pherostatic Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:10 PM

This is exactly what I've always wanted with my gaming.
by Trenchmace Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:11 PM

Interesting idea...
by Camonna Tong Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:15 PM

I have a feeling there is going to be a patent troll with this, as there always is. (Well most of time.)But I just hope they have a protection for if it gets wet and stuff.
by Joe Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:16 PM

I wonder if that sensitivity would translate into a control mechanic/gimmick. Like instead of repeatedly tapping a button to pry open a door, or lift something heavy, you would squeeze the controller to perform the action.
by straniero Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:16 PM

Wow.. just wow :/
by dustbusta Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:18 PM

This is totally going to enhance the experience for people. Who needs games when you have gimmicks?
by fishinapredicament23 Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:18 PM

This brings to mind the success of Kinect and how well it worked
by Daniel Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:26 PM

What would be its purpose
by Jaded Gamer Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:27 PM

So...how does my controller know its me? By giving it a squeeze I only know how to do? This is ridiculous.
by Jaded Gamer Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:27 PM

So...how does my controller know its me? By giving it a squeeze I only know how to do? This is ridiculous.
by Daniel Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:27 PM

What would be its purpose
by Farlley Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:29 PM

How come the Kinect never reconize you!! mine recognizes me even when i dont want to!
by Farlley Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 08:31 PM

How come the Kinect never reconize you!! mine recognizes me even when i dont want to!