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Microsoft Avatars = Nintendo Miis

June 16, 2008 in News comments 23

Seems like Microsoft is trying to emulate some of the best features of the Wii. And worst yet - they are getting away with it as semi-original. These new "XBox avatars" seem an awful lot like Mii clones if you asked me.

Well, well, well, what have we here? Looks like we're finally getting some real evidence that Microsoft really does have some sort of response to Nintendo's Miis on the way. It's been rumored for some time now and the above shot of the linked flash page seems to portend the end of the rumors. Giving the rumor more credibility is that the information contained in the image, supposedly taken from an online survey, conforms to details recently given to Joystiq by a trusted source. These "Xbox Avatars" certainly look to do everything that Miis do and more.

Taking into account that Microsoft doesn't seem too troubled by the rest of the year, this, along with the rumored "Newton" controller, could possibly be what they're betting the farm on.
Deathsythe via xbox360fanboy.com »
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  • 2
    tornjinx Jun 16, 08
    Well, even if it is a rip off Nintendo, it looks as if they have a LOT better choices and options when creating one.
  • 1
    nflsmc Jun 16, 08
    They do seem to be more customizable...
  • 1
    Existenz Jun 16, 08
    They could do a lot with this feature...
  • 1
    Shadow net583x s Jun 16, 08
    Yeah, the customizable parts seem a lot better than the Wii's, plus I'd be interested to see if they would add any additional parts through Xbox Live.
    • 1
      Guugley Jun 16, 08
      I imagine you'd be able to buy certain clothing and different facial features, I guess it would be quite good. It's clear that they've got the concept from Mii's; but Microsoft's interpretation seem much better.
      • 1
        Shadow net583x s Jun 16, 08
        Instead of just being able to make ourselves, we'll be able to make ourselves look like something cool, like a ninja or a samurai. They really picked up where Nintendo failed to deliver.
  • 1
    Donnelly Jun 16, 08
    I'm so making a Big Boss one.
  • 1
    Zeon I Jun 16, 08
    Master Chief and Ryu Hayabusa FTW.
  • 0
    Zero and X Jun 16, 08
    Mii customization is pretty shite so even if its a rip off, its better than the source material.
  • 2
    bbb7002004 Jun 16, 08
    You think they would at least rip off a fun part of the Wii. Mii's got old after about a month.
    • 2
      Shadow net583x s Jun 16, 08
      Plus they have no real use, Nintendo pretty much told developers that Mii's aren't allowed in their games.
      • 1
        Zero and X Jun 16, 08
        Nintendo can reaaaaaally suck sometimes.
  • 4
    BANDITO ATTACK Jun 16, 08
    m$ better not sell out to casual gamers like a bunch of faggots.

    i dont have the money for a ps3
  • 2
    DusktoDawn Jun 17, 08
    i will get pissed if they make us buy avatar clothing.
  • 1
    Jak66 Jun 17, 08
    I wouldn't doubt it. They make us pay for everything else. A pair of shoes will end up being like $2.00
  • -1
    Gamesta100 Jun 17, 08
    Funny how when Msoft does something like this, people praise their actions.But when Sony does it, people call them rip off artists and say they can't come up with anything of their own? lol. Or rather the fanboys come out when Sony does something like this.

    Just in case some moron (there's a LOT out there) thinks I'm calling anyone here fanboys, I am not calling anyone here a fanboy.
    • 0
      black doom Jun 17, 08
      If it makes you feel any better I wanted to point out that it is just a rip off they will use to get money that probably won't be used half as much as Nintendo's Miis regardless of any extra customization options but I didn't want to cause an uproar against me.
    • -2
      Final Blade Jun 18, 08
      Well its just how it is Gamesta.

      Lawl @ Bandito
      • -1
        Gamesta100 Jun 18, 08
        It's pathetic and closed minded.But that seems to be 90 of the internet population.
  • 1
    Remino52 Jun 17, 08
    I saw this coming eventually.
  • 1
    Capn Droid Jun 17, 08
    I wouldn't doubt that buying additions for the avatars would cost money, like in MapleStory.
  • 0
    Deathsythe Jun 18, 08
    Unfortunately - that will most likely eventually become the normal. Much like MapleStory and Gunbound.

    You will have perfectly fine functionality without paying for it, but to get all of the "cool-features" it is going to require a little extra purchasing or even *gasp* a monthly subscription fee.

  • 0
    Jesus Jun 21, 08
    Everyone rips off everyone. I think it is time to get used to that fact and accept it. As long as my games are becoming more and more kickass, I am happy.

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