2010 gaming preview

While last year's CES didn't blow us away in terms of gaming, we've got high hopes for 2010. Both Sony and Microsoft have new technologies right around the corner and we're hoping to get to see a taste of each at the big show.

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Jeff Bakalar

Dec. 14, 2009 9:00 a.m. PT

Microsoft announced Project Natal at E3 2009, and it would make sense for the company to showcase some of the technology's applications at CES. Could we get an official release date and price for Natal?

Sony has a new motion controller that is almost ready for release so we're anxious to see if it'll be on display. The company has been mostly tight-lipped up until now, so what better venue to unveil it?

Another big theme at CES will undoubtedly be 3D gaming. We got to see a sneak peek last year with the Nvidia Geforce 3D Vision, but now we look to the home consoles to start offering a similar experience. Sony has teased the notion before, so don't be surprised to hear an announcement.

We'll also be expecting a wave of gaming headsets and accessories from companies like Tritton, Nyko, and Mad Catz that'll make for a much larger gaming presence than ever before.

Our Best of CES winner last year saw some interesting innovation by way of the Nyko Wand but we're anticipating even more ground-breaking products at CES 2010.