Rumor Central: Sony Cloning Wiimote?

In light of the incredible success of the Wii due largely in part of the Wiimote, Microsoft responded with rumors of a similar controller code named Newton for the 360. Now comes whispers that Sony is creating their own copy of the Wiimote controller, and is in the process of testing different designs with people for comfort. According to PlayStation Lifestyle focus testers demoed a paintball game that is said to be great with the new controller.

Of course these are rumors and should be taken with a block of salt. But I get the feeling that there might be some truth to this one.

[PlayStation Life via Gizmodo]

Xbox 360 Keyboad Controller Release Date

Typing on the Xbox 360 just got a whole lot easier with the release of the messenger kit from Microsoft. This $29.99 add-on allows you to type with a full QWERTY thumb board to friends via built-in MSN Messenger. Release date is set for September 4th, just in time for Halo 3.

Now you can talk crap without missing a beat..

Clickity clack for the jump. [Joystiq]