There's a third advantage too – which is that paks can be created for upcoming consoles (or anything else that has an HDMI out), so the system doesn't become obsolete when the next generation of machines replace the current ones. AGI says there are advantages to using this kind of approach: firstly to keep costs down by enabling users to buy only the paks for the consoles they want to use their Cross Plane with, and secondly, to reduce potential interference caused by console-to-console incompatibilities. Since different consoles have slightly different tech setups, Cross Plane uses cartridge 'paks' for each system, so setting it up to work with your favorite console is as easy as plugging in the relevant pak.

The machine works by pairing a universal control interface with a transmitter that plugs into your console’s HDMI port to stream video wirelessly to the Cross Plane. The case has been 3D printed, and looks very similar in form and function to the Wii U gamepad. Here's the fully-functional Cross Plane prototype. The brainchild of Chris Downing and Jon Jandran, Cross Plane is being touted as “the first multi-platform WVI (Wireless Video Interface) gaming controller.” As you can see, it has a Wii U gamepad-like form factor, replete with 7-inch, 720p (1280 x 800) screen and a bevy of buttons and joypads for all your game-controlling needs. PS3 Transmission Range: Approx 100' Line of Sight Xbox 360 Transmission Range: Approx 30' Line of Sight HDMI Transmission Range: Approx 20' Line of Sight. The Facts Case Dimensions: 1.5' x 5.5' x 9.5'Īudio: Stereo 25mm Mylar Speakers and 3.5mm headphone jack The solution comes in the form of a high-definition, hand-held device called the Cross Plane, and it’s already working in prototype form.

Advanced Gaming Innovations have Kickstarted a device that enables players to enjoy that same Wii U-like functionality on pretty much any major gaming machine – and even their PC should the fancy take them. However, this may not be the case for too much longer. Is there something you think we should be reporting on? Email of the unique selling points of Wii U is that it enables players to seamlessly switch from playing a game on their big screen TV to the small screen on their Wii U game pad – thus solving the eons-old gaming problem of screen-hogging when somebody else wants to watch TV.īut while that might be all fine and dandy for Wii U players, owners of other consoles continue to deal with the gamer tradition of negotiating with friends and family for screen time.

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