In this AP clip, top video game designers weigh in on the future of the joystick. New technoloogies on the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 make the traditional video game joystick unnecessary. The Wii's unique remote led the way and these new technologies take it a step farther. Project Natal for Xbox 360 will allow the player to be the controller. The PlayStation 3 will contain a motion-sensing wand. Some developers think that even though new technologies will allow for some great new video games, the joystick will still remain a popular way to control video games. One developer said the camera based gaming systems give the game a way to react to what the player is doing. For example, the game could send in a zombie swarm to wake up a player that looks like he is bored or nodding off. Take a look:
