Konami to introduce electronic conductor's baton+

TOKYO, Japan - Konami Co. plans to introduce on July 27 an electronic conductor's baton that plugs into video game consoles. ''The Maestromusic'' is equipped with sensors that react with the device's movement to determine the tempo and dynamics of orchestral music. The electronic baton will retail for 7,800 yen and is compatible with Sony's PlayStation console.

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