ASUS unveiled today the first WiiMote-like peripheral for PC, the Eee Stick.
The official press release describes the Eee Stick as "an easy-to-use yet highly versatile Plug and Play wireless controller for the PC platform that translates users' physical hand motions into corresponding movements onscreen".
The Eee Stick will be bundled exclusively with certain models of the Eee PC and the Eee Box, along with a collection of games developed or adapted specifically for use with it.
The Eee Stick looks and behaves very similar to the WiiMote and provides up to three days (72 hours) of continuous play on two AA batteries per stick. Its 2.4GHz RF dongle has a long broadcast range of 10m and does not impose any specific placement and orientation restrictions, ensuring that the Eee Stick controllers remain responsive even with they are not pointing directly at the dongle.
The motion sensors built into the Eee Stick offer three modes of operation: 3D motion, pointing and tilt.
With its HID connectivity, the Eee Stick can theoretically be used with all PCs. It will, however, function best with games specially developed for it. A number of such games will be bundled with each Eee Stick. The Eee Stick also works seamlessly with other PC gaming peripherals such as gamepads and keypads, enabling users to mix and match devices to yield their own unique playstyle.
