I broke the news last month that Microsoft is actively working with UK-based developer Rare on producing a motion controller, similar to Nintendo's Wiimote, for the Xbox 360.
UK trade publication MCV recently sat down with Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, asking him to respond to our report. "I am also aware of the [Microsoft Wiimote] rumour and have seen a fake image made by a fan on the web which looks like a Wii Remote with the rumour that such a controller may be launched," said Iwata.
I can assure you, Mr. Iwata, the prototype image presented was anything but fake, and came from a well-placed development source close to Microsoft's project.
Iwata wouldn't directly comment on the potential competition. "All I can say today is, it is not that easy to develop software which leverages the characteristics of the Wii Remote," he said. "We are not concerned about what other companies may do."
MTV Multiplayer continues to investigate the progress of Microsoft's motion controller. As soon as there's anything new to report, you'll find it here first.
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