New titles to come
Launching the Wii MotionPlus, which plugs into the existing Wiimote controller, Nintendo America boss Reggie Fils-Aime said: “It renders every light shift of the wrist or arm into the gameplay.”
The firm also unveiled WiiSports Resort, the first title to takes advantage of the new add-on.
Nintendo fans hoping to learn new details on established franchises like Mario and Zelda were left disappointed. Mr Iwata said only that the teams behind the games were “hard at work” and new titles were under development.
The company did unveil a Grand Theft Auto game in development for the DS console and a new Wii title, called Music, which sees gamers play more than 50 musical instruments by using the Wiimote motion-sensitive controller.
Mr Iwata said the success of the Wii and the DS was proof of a new form of social interaction developing.
He said: “I believe we must find more ways for players to feel engaged, different ways for them to be enriched. The overall experience from our products must be increased enthusiasm.”
