Published 6/2/2009
at CNN.com - Technology
With the big three gaming-system makers -- Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony -- all previewing new or upgraded motion-sensing controllers at E3 this week, a new arms race is under way in the video game industry. Joysticks and push-button controllers seem to be on their way out, replaced by simpler, more intuitive devices.
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