This is more speculation, but would be very cool if it happened; Gamersfeed have a post about a new technology from Immersion Corporation for "tactile touchscreens", that gives users the sensation that they are pushing actual buttons, and speculate if this could be used in the Nintendo Revolution:This new technology will allow for tactile cues in a touchscreen, allowing for the physical simulation of pushing a button or depressing a switch. Something like this technology may be used in the Nintendo Revolution controllers, as they are oft rumored to have touchscreen capabilities.
"TouchSense technology allows the user's sense of touch to join sight and sound for a more multisensory and engaging experience, one that can enhance performance, productivity, safety, or fun," said Dean Chang, Immersion CTO. "Touchscreen manufacturers and integrators can use this vibro-tactile, or haptic, technology to provide a more satisfying user experience for applications from automotive and industrial controls to point of sale, kiosk, and gaming."
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