Nintendo presented yesterday its new MotionPlus accessory which will significantly improve the motion sensitivity of the company’s Wii video game. The device works together with the Wii remote’s built-in accelerometer and the console’s sensor bar, leading to a much more effective tracking of the user’s movements.

The Wii MotionPlus accessory will be attached to the end of the Wii Remote, offering "an unmatched level of precision and immersion."

"Every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen," Nintendo explained in a statement. The release comes as a confirmation of the company’s commitment to continuingly develop its products in order to offer the best possible experience for everyone, through accessibility and innovation.  

The company did not want to give out too much, as a full presentation is scheduled at a news briefing at the E3 Media and Business Summit in Los Angeles.

Nintendo’s announcement comes just as Microsoft plans to release at the beginning of next month its new 60 Giga Bytes Xbox console at the price of $349. Microsoft also announced its partnership with the DVD rental service Netflix, which will enable subscribers to download TV episodes and movies, viewable on their TV sets.

According to Microsoft, Netflix is currently developing a "new generation of games and entertainment experiences" which will be presented to Xbox owners sometime in the fall.

There are also several rumors about Microsoft intentions of releasing its own Wii-style motion controller, but so far, the company did not comment on the issue.