Brain Waves: The new Wiimote

The Houston Chronicle posted a thought provoking article regarding the future of controllers. A prototype of a light saber and Darth Vader's mask has been developed.

Behind the mask is a sensor that touches the user's forehead and reads the brain's electrical signals, then sends them to a wireless receiver inside the saber, which lights up when the user is concentrating. The player maintains focus by channeling thoughts on any fixed mental image, or thinking specifically about keeping the light sword on. When the mind wanders, the wand goes dark.

How will this technology be used in the future?

Adding biofeedback to "Tiger Woods PGA Tour," for instance, could mean that only those players who muster Zen-like concentration could nail a put. In the popular action game "Grand Theft Auto," players who become nervous or frightened would have worse aim than those who remain relaxed and focused.

I am no so sure this will be fun for some people. I know Hammer has a hard time concentrating when we play Madden or Excite truck, cause I get into his head, however Some gamers are always looking for the next challenge to conquer.

EEG monitoring is a great way to make a game more challenging without a cheap ass cheating computer player, we have all been cheesed by a few.