After information had leaked about Microsoft registering patents for a "motion sensor that makes use of face recognition software and biometrics" there was much speculation about a new Xbox controller reminiscent of that of the Wii. Now with "Natal" officially being announced at the E3 it is clear that Microsoft wants to push out the new technology as soon as possible. Steven Spielberg, who attended the launch said: "The video games industry has not allowed us the opportunity to cry, because we were too busy putting our adrenalin rush into the controller" marking the release of the input device an evolutionary step for games.