Topic: The Great Convergence is At Hand

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

That's right, folks.  The console wars have now invaded the TV MARKET.
 
Toshiba adds Cell processor to TVs
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1567848/toshiba-adds-cell-tvs
 
LG add "Wii" Pointer functionality to TVs
http://kotaku.com/5441810/lgs-newest-hdtvs-claim-wii+like-control-experience
video:  http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/lg-magic-motion-gesture-control-hdtv-remote-hands-on/
 
Even outside of video gaming, the Wii values and PS3 values are competing.
 
Personally, I'd want my fat TV to act as a giant replacement sensor bar.  It'd solve a lot of IR pointer distance-jitter issues.

[Morari]

And to think, I used to regard Toshiba so highly.

[D_Average]

Does this mean we'll be able to play racing games on the LG and tilt the TV to steer?  Awesome.

[Chozo Ghost]

And to think, I used to regard Toshiba so highly.

What's weird about this is Toshiba was the creator of HD-DVD. We all know they lost out to Sony in that recent format war, but why are the kissing Sony's ass in something completely unrelated?

[Morari]

They didn't really "loose" per say. The big names, like Disney, simply wanted more restrictions place on the use of their films. Blu-Ray offered this whereas HD-DVD did not. It's not surprising really, as Sony is the one with the film division. I usually don't care much for conflicts of interest, and Blu-Ray is no exception. Luckily I don't have to worry about it, as it will die off in a few years, just like Betamax and UMD did.

[BlackNMild2k1]

They didn't really "loose" per say.

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

[Chozo Ghost]

Has UMD really died out? I know it performed terribly, and I haven't really heard anything more about it but that doesn't necessarily mean stuff still isn't being released for it. If nothing else, it does live on as the format for the PSP games, and will likely remain that way considering PSP GO has come to a screeching halt.

[NWR_Lindy]

Well, so much for mature games on the LG.

[Morari]

They didn't really "loose" per say.

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling

Good thing that was a typo and not a misspelling then. Phew, barely made it out alive!

[dropshippingmanage]

Does this mean we'll be able to play racing games on the LG and tilt the TV to steer?  Awesome.

lolz.. if that's gonna happen, i will lighter TV set..

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

update:  LG remote looks practical, with lots of channel pics in the GUI

video:  http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/11/lg-magic-motion-gesture-control-hdtv-remote-hands-on/

[BlackNMild2k1]

You know what I'd like to see in a TV?
that motion controller is great and all, but sometimes I just want to type the channel and go.
Combine wiimote with regular controller and you got yourself a winner.

But what I really want to see built into the TV is a HD DVR tuner with TV Guide. A TV that's ready to go with no monthly fees for a cable box, DVR & TVG service. That is the convergence I am looking for.

[vudu]

You know what I'd like to see in a TV?
that motion controller is great and all, but sometimes I just want to type the channel and go.
Combine wiimote with regular controller and you got yourself a winner.

The video I saw on Kotaku made it seem like there might be two remotes for the TV--one motion controller and one traditional controller.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

It allows for dual-wielding couch action.

[Chozo Ghost]

Does this mean we can play along when we watch sports?

[EasyCure]

It allows for dual-wielding couch action.

It's been done

[Stogi]

God. Both of those TVs make me droll.

I've always envisioned a TV that worked like a Wii. I wish the LG had more processing power so I could see the channel thumbnails play out live.

The Cell TV sounds exactly like where I figured the TV scene was going....basically giant Iphones stuck to a wall. This probably means that someone will probably hack it, which is fucking awesome. But finally, FINALLY I could do this....

*edit to come*