Looks like Microsoft and Sony are seriously looking to take down Nintendo's Wii Console. 

Microsoft introduced an early beta for something codenamed Netal...  This is a new device that is looking to completely remove the controller from the equation.  Its tough to explain unless you see it, but it looks like Microsoft is trying to make everything with an easier interface for anyone to play.. not just people who are skilled with a controller.  In addition, Netal can recognize distances, faces, voices and more.  The demo basically showed a real person interacting with a digital character.  Again, difficult to explain.. I'll get a vid or something in a bit.

Sony's PS3 showed an early prototype for a handheld competitor for the WII.  The handheld wand, can be quickly and easily transformed into a device such as a sword, paintbrush, tennis racket, and more!  The device is combined with a video camera to put you in the middle of the game.  The demo showcased the ability to put you into a virtual environment with a very responsive weapon.  Very difficult to explain unless I can show you.  Alvin got some video of it... i'll try to get a video of it by the end of the week.

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